Edmonton Fringe Festival KidsFringe

Edmonton Fringe Festival FREE Fun at KidsFringe

The Fringe is back, and KidsFringe is once again a must-visit destination for families! Designed especially for kids 12 and under, this FREE section of the world-renowned Edmonton Fringe Festival is packed with creative activities, interactive performances, hands-on fun, and plenty of opportunities for little Fringers to play, explore, and experience the magic of the festival!

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Only adults accompanied by children are permitted to enter KidsFringe.

Please note that KidsFringe is closed on August 13, the first day of the Fringe Festival.

Free Outdoor Activities & Shows

🎭 Kids Stage
Enjoy interactive performances designed to delight children and their families. Check out the full schedule of free shows!
🎨 Kids Park
Get creative with hands-on workshops, performances, and activities led by professional artists.
📚 Book Nook
Bring stories to life with imaginative theatrical storytelling for young audiences.
✂️ Alberta Blue Cross Craft Corner
Make and take fun crafts that kids will love to create and take home.
🧸 Sensory Tent
Take a break in this calming space filled with tactile sensory activities for all ages.
👶 Tots Tent
A special space designed for the littlest Fringers, from newborns to five-year-olds.
🌲 Adventure Forest
Keep kids moving and engaged with playful games, activities, and adventures.

Theatre for Young Audiences Paid Performances

Get your tickets early to enjoy one of the Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) indoor shows created just for kids! These fun and affordable productions are the perfect introduction to theatre for young audiences. See the full schedule here. PLUS discover even MORE family-friendly shows throughout the full Fringe schedule – just look for the FF icon in the show listings.

Play for a FREE Frozen Treat

Grab your KidsFringe Passport when you arrive and check off all the fun activities you experience throughout your visit. Once completed, the passport can be exchanged for a voucher for a free treat from Royal Treats!