Thursday Night Fun in Edmonton
Not everything closes early! Edmonton Playgrounds has the scoop on some Thursday night fun in Edmonton! These locations stay open late on Thursday evenings offering extra fun for families! Learn more about what’s open late for kids in Edmonton!
Muttart Conservatory – Open until 9pm every Thursday
- 9626-96a Street, Edmonton
Exploring the pyramids in the dark is a unique experience! The Muttart Conservatory offers light installations and guided tours as part of their regular Thursday evening hours. The Conservatory is also open late on Wednesdays but only for Adult (18+) visitors. More info HERE
TOP TIP – Don’t stop at the feature pyramid. The other pyramids have light installations too! We’re fond of the projector shows in Temperate!
Royal Alberta Museum – Open until 8pm every Thursday
- 9810-103a Avenue, Edmonton
Royal Alberta Museum is open until 8pm every Thursday. Explore the Natural History Hall, the Human History Hall, the Bug Gallery and, our favourite, the Children’s Gallery! More info HERE
TOP TIP – RAM is offering FREE Drop-In Sketching on select Thursday evenings. Check it out on Thu, Jan 30; Thu, Feb 20 and Thu, Mar 20! Recommended for guests ages 10 and up.
Art Gallery of Alberta – Open until 7pm every Thursday
- 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Explore all the galleries, including the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Children’s Gallery (pictured above) until 7pm every Thursday! More info HERE
TOP TIP – Kids ALWAYS get FREE admission to the AGA. Parents and caregivers may want to plan their visits for the final Thursday of the month when FREE admission is extended to all visitors from 4pm-7pm.
NEW FOR 2025 – TELUS World of Science Edmonton – Open until 9pm the first FRIDAY of each month!
- 11211-142 Street, Edmonton
OK, so this one isn’t a Thursday, but it is a late night bonus! New for 2025, the TELUS World of Science Edmonton has announced extended hours on the first Friday of every month! Explore all the galleries until 9pm More info HERE
You don’t have to wait until Thursdays to find fun in Edmonton! Check out some of these art installations that kids love in our city!