Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton This Weekend
Each week, Edmonton Playgrounds shares a list of Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton this weekend!
Each week, Edmonton Playgrounds shares a list of Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton this weekend!
John Janzen Nature Centre *****2026 UPDATE – AFTER BEING CLOSED FOR 1.5 YEARS, THE JOHN JANZEN NATURE CENTRE WILL REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026.***** Remember the movie “Honey, I shrunk the kids”? Playing in the Tegler Discovery Zone at the John Janzen Nature Centre feels just like that! This popular Edmonton
Edmonton Indoor Playgrounds Looking for the best Edmonton Indoor Playgrounds? Edmonton Playgrounds has compiled a list of indoor playgrounds in Edmonton and play cafes in Edmonton. Updated for Fall 2026 with the newest Edmonton Play Cafes and Edmonton Indoor Playgrounds! This list is made up of traditional play spaces geared toward younger children. I’ve also
Fish Park Calgary’s Tallest Slide Calgary’s Tallest Slide has entered the picture! The new Calgary Playground at Fish Park in the Wolf Willow neighbourhood opened for play in August 2026. We visited on a beautiful September afternoon and the playground was packed resulting in a huge queue of kids waiting inside the tall, slender slide
Pumpkins After Dark Promo Code It’s Edmonton’s best Halloween event! Pumpkins After Dark Edmonton is back for the 2026 season! Pumpkins After Dark returns to Borden Park from September 25 to October 31, 2026 – and you can save money on tickets using our Edmonton Promo Code! Edmonton Playgrounds has a DISCOUNT CODE for Pumpkins
Best Fall Festivals in Edmonton 2026 Festival City didn’t get its name by accident! We think these some of the Best Fall Festivals in Edmonton – and definitely the most family-friendly festival options! Read on for information and dates for 2026! Kaleido Family Arts Festival Art, music, street performances and so much more make up
Play Rangers The City of Edmonton has not yet announced dates for the Play Rangers program for Fall 2026. Typically the program runs most Saturdays from mid-September to mid-December. Programming is aimed at kids ages 6 to 12, though all kids are welcome. Kids aged 6 to 12 may attend on their own or with
Muttart Conservatory for Kids Is the Muttart Conservatory for kids? Absolutely! Edmonton Playgrounds offers tips on what makes this top Edmonton attraction an awesome spot to visit with little ones, year-round! MUTTART CONSERVATORY FEATURE PYRAMIDS 2026 The feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory typically changes 6 or 7 times each year, with a break of
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 Exploring the pyramids
Indoor Playground with a Twist! Our family has always loved indoor playgrounds that were a little different and a little off the beaten path. THIS amazing indoor playground with a twist has been the girls very favourite since they were very little! BUT, you have to keep a close eye on their website, as the
Kraay Family Farm I don’t know where to begin. I’ve been wanting to visit Kraay Family Farm, home of the Lacombe Corn Maze, for the past few years. We finally had the chance to shortly after they opened for the Summer 2024 season and all I can say is that I was BLOWN AWAY. Everywhere
Things Kids Love in Red Deer The girls and I LOVE doing mother-daughter mini-getaways! We also love it when we can pack a lot of fun into these trips without breaking the bank. Red Deer is a perfect destination that achieves both! Red Deer is an ideal destination for Alberta road trips because of its
Best Playgrounds in Red Deer Looking for the best playgrounds in Red Deer! We’ve found them! Behold, 10 of Red Deer’s best playgrounds with our favourite features at each spot! Scroll to the bottom to find a map to all the locations. 1. Waskasoo Playground 2. Evergreen Community Playground 3. Kerry Wood Nature Centre 4.
Red Deer’s Discovery Canyon Looking for an iconic summer experience in Alberta? Float the day away at the lazy river at Red Deer’s Discovery Canyon! This unique recreation area features a lazy river that opens into a small water play area with a beach. Visitors can pay $7 for a wrist band which offers access
Swalwell Park Lake Country BC The perfect playground doesn’t exi…. Wait, Swalwell Park in Lake Country, BC, just might be the closest thing you’ll ever find to a perfect playground. It’s massive, offers great amenities like shade, bathrooms, water fountains and parking, AND it’s packed with fun for all ages! Let’s start with the playground.
Best Playgrounds in Kelowna & West Kelowna Planning a visit to the Central Okanagan? We’ve rounded up a list of the Best Playgrounds in Kelowna and West Kelowna! Scroll down to the bottom for the map with the locations of all the playgrounds! Julia’s Junction DeHart Park Burne Park Ballou Park Quilchena Park Last Mountain
Golden Skybridge The Golden Skybridge is an ever-expanding tourist attraction in the Canadian Rocky Mountain town of Golden, BC. We first visited the year the Skybridge opened – 2021. We made a return visit in Summer 2026 and the Skybridge options included: Top Tips Our family’s top tip is to go EARLY! Hours vary through
Golden Skybridge Treetop Play Park This playground review of the Treetop Play Park was written after our first visit to the Golden Skybridge in 2021. It may be the home to Canada’s Highest Suspension Bridges, with an adventure park, zipline and mountain coaster, but for our crew, the Treetop Play Park with THE BEST part
Calgary’s Osprey Playground Calgary’s Osprey Playground in the Rockland Park neighbourhood of northwest Calgary is a great community playground! The giant osprey, towering over its “nest” is stunning. The real draw here is the zipline system. If you’re looking for a Calgary playground with ziplines, this one should be on your list! It has not
Canada Day in Edmonton & area 2026 Celebrate Canada with the Edmonton Playgrounds guide to Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton this Canada Day! Read on for all the best Canada Day activities in Edmonton and area and Canada Day Fireworks in Edmonton and area for July 1, 2026! Canada Day in Edmonton does include
Summer 2026 Must-Visit Edmonton Playgrounds Here it is – the list you need for summer fun – the Summer 2026 Must-Visit Edmonton Playgrounds – 12 of the best playgrounds in Edmonton that opened between July 2025 and June 2026. To learn more about each of these Edmonton Playgrounds, click on each photo or title! Scroll
Canada Strong Pass Looking for FREE or discount museum admission in Canada? Want to save money on National Park visits in Canada? You’ve come to the right place! For the second year in a row, the Government of Canada is offering the Canada Strong Pass! From June 19 to September 7, 2026, save money on
Sports Equipment Lockers in Edmonton Forgot your ball? No problem! The City now has FREE sports equipment lockers in Edmonton! The City of Edmonton has partnered with Equip Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to install self-serve equipment lockers in locations around Edmonton. Simply download the app, use it to access the locker and borrow
Green Shack Programs and Shows Green Shack Programs Every Summer, the City of Edmonton offers Green Shack Programs at community league playground locations all around the city. Activities include games, sports, crafts, music, drama and more. It’s free to drop in to Green Shack programs and advance registration isn’t required. Programming is aimed at kids
Best Ninja Playgrounds in Edmonton This list of the Best Ninja Playgrounds in Edmonton is made possible by Elemental Ninja YEG, Edmonton’s newest ninja and parkour gym! Are your kids ninjas? Always challenging themselves to new, risky stunts at playgrounds? If so, these risky-play playgrounds in Edmonton are for you! These are the best ninja
Best Summer Festivals in Edmonton 2026 Festival City didn’t get its name by accident! We think these some of the Best Summer Festivals in Edmonton – and the most family-friendly options! Read on for information and dates for 2026! The Works Art & Design Festival Check out the incredible art installations – or maybe make
Best Playgrounds in Edmonton The All-Time Best Playgrounds in Edmonton and area list is made possible thanks to the generous support of Park N Play Design – Building playgrounds in Edmonton and across Canada! I’ve often been asked for a Top 3 or Top 5 list of the All-Time Best Playgrounds in Edmonton. There are
Edmonton Playgrounds helps you find the best Spray Parks in Edmonton and surrounding communities!
Hidden Gem Edmonton Spray Parks All summer, I get a LOT of questions about spray parks. Which are the BEST Edmonton Spray Parks? Which Edmonton Spray Parks aren’t connected to playgrounds with sand? (Check our MAP page for that one!) Which Edmonton Spray Parks have a lot of shade? We’ve rounded up 15 of the
Strathcona County Sport Zone Strathcona County LOVES its Sport Zones! They’re a mainstay during school breaks at Millennium Place and Ardrossan Rec Centre, and during the summer at Glen Allan Rec Centre! ***The next Sportzone opportunities will be during November Break 2026 at Ardrossan Rec Centre and during Winter Break 2026 at Millennium Place in