Summer, Festivals, Food and Fun – July is such a great month to spend in Edmonton! We’ve picked a mere sampling of the family fun events in Edmonton in July – to see everything this month has to offer, head over to the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar!
Carnivals & Fairs In and Around Edmonton
Don’t miss a minute of the fun on the midway with our handy guide.
June 28 – July 1 | Carnival at Mill Woods Town Centre
July 5 – 7 | Carnival at Sherwood Park Mall
July 19 – 28 | K Days 2024
Canada Day Events in Edmonton & Area
July 1 | There’s no bigger birthday party in our country than Canada Day and there are TONS of ways to celebrate in Edmonton and area! Find everything from pancake breakfasts and car shows to parades, outdoor movies, and FIREWORKS on our list!
Outdoor & Drive-in Movies in Edmonton & Area
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for these great outdoor movie events:
July 1 | Canada Day Celebration in St.Albert
July 3 | Movies at the Mile (Century Mile)
Drop-In Park Programs for FREE Summer Fun!
All Month | Keep boredom at bay all summer long with this roundup of drop-in park programs in and around the city! We’re talking Green Shack Shows, Play Mobs, Pop-up Libraries, Cruisin’ Clubhouse, Nature Nights, and more.
The Works Art & Design Festival
June 27 – July 1 | The Works Art & Design Festival is North America’s largest free outdoor festival dedicated to visual art! Head to Edmonton’s downtown core to discover large-scale installations, multi-disciplinary performances, demonstrations, and workshops from artists, designers, and patrons from around the world. Everyone is welcome to come experience, discover, and explore creativity through art & design.
Galaxy Fest 2024 at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
July 1 |July 1 also marks the Science Center’s 40th birthday! To celebrate they will be putting on a full day of fun during Galaxy Fest 2024. Be there for this exciting throwback celebration that includes their LARGEST rocket launch to date, birthday cake, liquid nitrogen ice cream, the science of fireworks, DIY dino hats, a mascot party, and MORE!
Take A Kid To The Course – FREE Golfing
July 1-7 | Tee up together this week to take advantage of the FREE Take A Kid To The Course program! During this week, participating golf courses will offer a free round of golf to kids aged 16 and under when accompanied by a paying adult.
Where Pyramids Collide at the Muttart Conservatory
All Month | Muttart Conservatory has an all-new Ancient Egyptian themed summer feature pyramid. Plan a visit on weekday mornings for additional drop-in programming just for preschoolers!
Kids at Kiwi Summer Crafts
Sundays (drop-in) & Tuesdays (book online) | Bring the kids for some inexpensive summer fun at Kiwi Nurseries just outside Acheson. Kids at Kiwi events are just $5 per child (recommended 3-12 years) and include the chance to discover this year’s theme – pollinators – through crafts, experiments, and learning activities!
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
July 5-14 | Every July the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival transforms Churchill Square into an outdoor 3 ring circus! This year they are celebrating 40 years of bringing in some of the world’s best local, national and international street artists to perform in the incredible circle-show and rove among the streets.
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Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles with Jubilations Junior
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Enjoy all the hijinks during this exciting mash-up of everyone’s favourite heroes in a half shell and the loveable kung fu fighting panda! Jubilations Junior Saturday Matinee shows offer the winning combination of a laughter-filled show and a delicious pizza party lunch.
FREE Saturday Kids Club at Edmonton Urban Farm
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Come explore this unique 2-acre farm in the heart of the city and help your kids more learn about growing through free garden-focused activities like planting and nature-based crafts. Some Saturdays will even offer the opportunity to meet a farm animal friend!
FREE Kids’ Admission for Reel Family Cinema at Metro Cinema
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Enjoy a family favourite film each Saturday afternoon, with the added bonus of FREE admission for all kids age 12 and under. This month’s movie selections include The Last Unicorn, How to Train Your Dragon, Matilda, and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Family Fun TIP: Treat your family to a Dole Whip before or after movie from Aloha Poké Garneau right next door!
Meet Your Neighbourhood Firefighters at a Fire Station Open House
July 6 & 20 | Meet the firefighters and fire prevention officers at rotating stations throughout the city, tour the trucks and equipment, and learn some important fire safety tips. All Fire Station Open House events run 12-4 pm and are free to the public to attend.
Take Me Out to the Riverhawks Ball Game!
Select days throughout July | Get out and watch a baseball game this summer at the open air RE/MAX field in the heart of our downtown river valley. This month offers 13 unique theme nights including First Responders Night, Christmas in July, Superhero Night, a wrestling night, and more! Some even include a spectacular fireworks show after the game!
Edmonton Valley Zoo present Wildlife Rescue: Second Chance at Survival
All Month | The Edmonton Valley Zoo is featuring something BIG this summer with Wildlife Rescue: Second Chance at Survival from Little Ray’s Exhibition! On your next visit through the zoo, be on the lookout for 12 beautifully detailed climbable animal structures showcasing animals that have benefitted from conservation efforts and reintroduction to the wild!
Staples Learn & Play Summer Event
July 7 & 13 | Find inspiration for summer fun with Staples Kids! Bring the kids for this special in-store event to discover fun summer activities with brands like LEGO and Rainbow Loom, enjoy balloon animals, face painting, a live DJ, and free ice cream treats.
Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton
July 7-14 | The Edmonton and District Historical Society is pleased to present the 28th Annual Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton. The theme of this year’s festival is “Innovation”. Visit historic places, take a walking or horse-drawn carriage tour, and enjoy behind-the-scenes history.
LEGO Duplo Day at Mastermind Toys
July 9 | Now even the littlest master builders can get on the FREE LEGO fun with a monthly Duplo Day at Mastermind Toys! Enjoy this Make-and-Take activity on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from store opening to noon.
Grab a FREE Slurpee on 7-Eleven Day
July 11 |Canadians from coast to coast can once again take part in Canada’s biggest Slurpee Run on 7-Eleven Day! To mark “their” day, participating 7-Eleven stores are giving out a FREE small sized slush to all customers on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Just don’t drink it too fast!
Thousand Faces Festival
July 12-14 | Everyone is invited to explore the magical realms of myth and legend through mesmerizing multicultural performances, free children’s activities, and tantalizing culinary delights from the Alberta Avenue restaurants.
Horsepower for Hope
July 13 | This FREE and family-friendly outdoor event at Edmonton EXPO Centre will feature a 200+ car show & shine, race cars, modified cars, a chance to meet the Edmonton Police Service and K9 unit, a Kids Zone, and live auto-cross track.
Monster Jam at Rogers Place
July 13 & 14 | Experience full-throttle family fun as these 12,000 lb machines take the stage and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill. Fans will witness an explosive display of demolition, speed, power, and unbelievable stunts with the world’s best Monster Jam™ drivers and their trucks.
Tour Stony Plain by Horse and Wagon
July 13 & 27 | Tour the town while learning about local history and discovering the inspiration behind the community’s murals. There are 40 unique works of wall art to be discovered and a rich town history to delve into.
Art Gallery All Day Sunday
July 14 | One Sunday per month families can enjoy art activities, programs and projects that will tie into current exhibits at the gallery. The fun is perfect for all ages, and is free with your gallery admission (which is always free for kids 17 and under – so only the grown-ups have to pay to get in!) This month’s theme is Imaginary Worlds.
See an Edmonton Elks Football Game with the Family
July 14 & 28 | Enjoy a night of family-friendly CFL football action at Commonwealth Stadium. July 14 is a fun Dino Days themed game, and July 28 will be an exciting cultural celebration at Indigenous Night! Plan to be there 2 hours before kick-off to experience everything Fan Park has to offer, including The Brick Kids Zone! The kids will have a blast with the inflatables, balloon artists, face painters, football mini games, and the Kids Zone Express Train.
Taste of Edmonton
July 18-28 | Tempt your tastebuds and your tummies with tantalizing treats from some of Edmonton’s best chefs and restaurants at the Taste of Edmonton!
K-Days 2024
July 19-28 | The thrill of the midway is back in Edmonton with the return of K-Days for 10 fun-filled days. See a free concert or show, visit Klondike Park, visit the maker faire, ride the Zipper, watch the nightly fireworks, or treat yourself to a bucket of warm mini donuts – there’s something for everyone!
Leduc West Antique Society Annual Exposition Event
July 20 & 21 | Head to the Leduc West Antique Society for their BIGGEST event of the year! The Annual Exposition Event will offer a pancake breakfast, tours of the historic building and antique vehicle displays, a vintage tractor pull competition, petting zoo, face painting, a vintage parade, and steam engine, sawmill, blacksmith, threshing, and plowing demonstrations.
Family Nature Nights
July 24 & 31 | Don’s miss this free program through Nature Alberta aimed at kids aged 4 to 12 and their families. Explore some of Edmonton and areas most beautiful natural spaces and learn about critters that call them home!
Summer in the City! Leduc
July 27 | Plan to be in Leduc parks for a full day of fun during Summer in the City! Find free activities and food trucks at various locations throughout Leduc including the Leduc Recreation Centre, Leduc Boat Club, Alexandra Park, Harry Bienert Park, and Corinthia Park (featuring Ride the Vibe).
FARRM Family Festival
July 28 | Farm Animal Rescue & Rehoming Movement outside Wetaskiwin invites guests to come meet their friendly animal residents and enjoy lawn games, arts and crafts, and a barbeque (by donation)
Summer Fun Bucket List
All Month | STILL need ideas for Summer family fun? Check our Summer Fun Bucket List to discover ideas for things to do in and around Edmonton before the kids go back to school!
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