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!
Canada Day Celebrations
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!
Take A Kid To The Course – FREE Golfing
July 3-9 | 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.
Brick by Brick at the Muttart Conservatory
All Month | The newest exhibit in the Feature Pyramid is LEGO themed! The Northern Alberta LEGO User Group has been working hard to recreate popular Edmonton landmarks including a LEGO Muttart Conservatory, Hotel Macdonald and 24 foot long replica of the High Level Bridge.
Cineplex Family Favourites Movies
Saturday Mornings | Treat your family to a Saturday morning at the movies and still have money left over for popcorn, candy and drinks! This month’s movie selections include Dora and The Lost City of Gold, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Free Willy, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Wonder Park.
Unstructured Play-sculpture Exhibition
All Month | Head to Lowlands Project Space and be a kid again with this exhibit of artworks that will let you climb, hide, and revisit childhood favourite toys at a giant scale!
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival & The Works Art & Design Festival
July 7-16 | Edmonton StreetFest and The Works Art & Design Festival have teamed up again this year to offer both incredible festival’s together in one amazing location! Head to Churchill Square to discover live music, exciting street performance acts, visual art displays and more.
Super Duper Mario Musical with Jubilations Junior
July 8, 15, 22 & 29 | During Jubilations Junior Saturday Matinee shows you can enjoy a two-act musical production and dining experience geared for the whole family.
Al Fresco on 104
July 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Come eat, drink dance and play with this season’s extended offering of fitness classes, art lessons, dog-friendly programming, dance sessions, and more!
Festival City Mini Parades
July 8 & 15 | Celebrate with Explore Edmonton this summer as they bring Festival City Mini Parades to local community streets! Each Festival City Mini Parade will bring together 30 local artists performing 12-13 unique acts, followed by a stroll through the neighborhood where everyone is invited to join in on the fun.
Meet Your Neighbourhood Firefighters at a Fire Station Open House
June 8 & 22 | 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.
Tour Stony Plain by Horse and Wagon
July 8 & 22 | 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.
FREE Slurpees on 7-Eleven Day
July 11 | 7-Eleven Day is coming up again on Tuesday, July 11 and this year you have 3 opportunities to get a FREE Slurpee between July 1 and July 11, 2023. Click on the link for details.
Broadway Across Canada Presents Disney’s Aladdin
July 11-16 | Discover A Whole New World as Broadway Across Canada brings the hit Disney musical to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium stage!
Grove Rotary Ribfest
July 14-16 | Enjoy delicious barbequed eats and fun family activities all weekend long at the Grove Rotary Ribfest in Central Park (Spruce Grove). Enjoy the world-class rib competition alongside a healthy serving of live local entertainment, a car & motorcycle show, skatepark competition, vendor market and family fair.
YEGPIN – Pinball and Arcade Expo
July 20-23 | Indulge in all things pinball at the 6th annual YEGPIN ! Get your flippers flapping with the chance to play over 250 pinball machines and classic arcade games.
Taste of Edmonton
July 20-30 | 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 2023
July 21-30 | 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!
Race into the NASCAR Bayer 300 at Edmonton International Raceway
July 21 & 22 | Head to Wetaskiwin to feel the screaming heat of highly tuned racing machines! Edmonton International Raceway will host the NASCAR Bayer 300 series with bonus race events happening on Friday night. All ages are welcome at this fun and thrilling two-day event!
Monster Jam at Rogers Place
July 22 & 23 | Experience full-throttle family fun as the legendary Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco and Megaladon take stage and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill.
Family Nature Nights
July 26 | Free programming 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 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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