Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton This Weekend
Each week, Edmonton Playgrounds shares a list of Fun Stuff to do in Edmonton this weekend!
Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Stave off winter break boredom, and turn up the excitement with tons of Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! There are daily activities, special happenings and a wide variety of special seasonal science! But wait – there’s MORE! Check out these special shows …
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Julia’s Junction
Julia’s Junction What makes a playground truly inclusive? It’s a loaded question and one that has many possible answers, but I think most will agree that a modern inclusive playground allows access to ALL the playspaces, while offering equipment suited to children of all needs, ages and abilities. Julia’s Junction playground in West Kelowna is …
Where to see Santa in Edmonton 2023
Where to see Santa in Edmonton 2023 Looking to meet Santa in Edmonton? Wondering where in Edmonton you can get great Santa photos? Keep scrolling for the Edmonton Playgrounds list of places to see Santa in Edmonton! Santa Photos 2023 Santa Photos – November 13 to December 24, 2023 – photos available for purchase, plus …
Holiday Light-Ups and Santa Parades 2023
Holiday Light-Ups and Santa Parades 2023 There is simply no better way to get into the Christmas spirit! Edmonton knows how to celebrate the season – there are so many fun events. Among our favourites are the Holiday Light-Ups and Santa Parades! Light-Ups 2023 47 Riel Drive, St. Albert, Alberta A gorgeous ticketed drive-through light …
Red Deer’s Waskasoo Playground
Red Deer’s Waskasoo Playground There’s nothing more exciting to me than accidentally discovering an incredible playground! That’s exactly what happened when my daughter and I stumbled upon Red Deer’s Waskasoo Playground! We were in Red Deer for a sports game and were headed to one of our favourite Red Deer playgrounds afterward when we passed …
Mazes and Brain Games
Mazes and Brain Games Challenge your mind and body with Mazes and Brain Games at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! What a perfect exhibition for winter in Edmonton! TELUS World of Science – Edmonton offers a chance for families to get moving, thinking and problem-solving together! There are more than 60 features to check …
20K Diaper Drive
20K Diaper Drive for Edmonton’s Food Bank Edmonton Playgrounds and The Fourth are teaming up for a 20K Diaper Drive in support of Edmonton’s Food Bank! We hope that together with our friends we can collect 20,000 diapers, or equivalent monetary donations, to support Edmonton’s Food Bank. Donations accepted November 12, 2023 to January 31, …
Hotel Zed Kelowna
Hotel Zed Kelowna I expected it to be really cool. I knew it was colourful and fun and Instagrammable. Funky, retro and hip – everything I’d seen online told me that Hotel Zed Kelowna would be the most unique hotel in which I’ve ever stayed. What I didn’t know was that Hotel Zed Kelowna would …
Summerland Memorial Park
Summerland Memorial Park Summerland Memorial Park is a beacon of bright and fun colours set at the back of a beautiful greenspace in Summerland, BC. We had barely stopped the car when the girls took off in a run across the field to this outstanding playground that truly offers something for everyone. Once I got …
We Rock the Spectrum Gym for All Kids
We Rock the Spectrum Gym for All Kids “Mom, we HAVE to go back. TOMORROW!” my daughters insisted as we walked away from our first visit at “We Rock the Spectrum”. That’s a review they save for only the very best spots, so I knew they had instantly fallen in love with this unique and …
The Colour Spectrum
The Colour Spectrum It’s a place where kids can engage in messy play, enjoy sensory play, and heck, they can even paint on the walls! The Colour Spectrum is an Edmonton art studio for kids – with a bit of a twist. It’s an inclusive children’s art studio! Owner Lauren puts a focus on neuro-divergent …
Playgrounds with Toy Car Racetracks
Playgrounds with Toy Car Racetracks Have a kiddo who just loves to race? Grab some toy cars (or a bag of marbles, if you’re out of the ‘everything-goes-in-the-mouth’ phase) and head to these 3 Edmonton and area playgrounds. What do they have in common? They are all playgrounds with Toy Car Racetracks built into the …
Fall Playgrounds in Edmonton
Fall Playgrounds in Edmonton These playgrounds are giving serious fall vibes! So grab your PSL, throw on a cozy sweater and extend playground season through the beauty that is autumn in Edmonton! 1. Maple Playground 2. Lois E Hole School 3. Argyll Playground 4. Laurier Park 5. Lachance Park 6. Blatchford Tomato Park 7. Dermott …
Fort Edmonton Park Admission Deal
Fort Edmonton Park Admission Deal The buy-one-get-one admission deal is back at Fort Edmonton Park! Through Fall and Winter 2023-2024, guests can purchase tickets to visit the Indigenous Peoples Experience and receive one free general admission pass for Fort Edmonton Park to be used in Summer 2024. Tickets to the Indigenous Peoples Experience must be …
Community Playgrounds – Qualico Communities
Community Playgrounds – Qualico Communities thinks outside the (sand)box A great city is the sum of its parts. As Edmonton continues to grow, new neighbourhoods are being built. These are not just spaces for more housing, but new communities – each with features and attributes that attract buyers, connect citizens, pay homage to history and …
Nature Adventure – Mactaggart Sanctuary
Nature Adventure – Mactaggart Sanctuary We’ve visited the gorgeous Mactaggart Sanctuary and Larch Sanctuary many times, in all seasons of the year, but the Fall 2023 opening of the new Smith Crossing Pedestrian Bridge prompted us to revisit this favourite spot for nature exploration! Mactaggart Sanctuary is the southernmost part of Blackmud Creek Ravine. At …
Nature Adventure – St Albert Botanic Park
Nature Adventure – St Albert Botanic Park In the fall, Larch Madness takes over! Our search for local larch trees led us to St Albert Botanic Park! I’m not certain if the trees we found are in the Larch family, but the Botanic Park is an absolutely gorgeous spot to visit! The bright colours, fountains …
Nature Adventure – Leduc’s Telford Lake
Nature Adventure – Leduc’s Telford Lake When I think of great nature adventures, they often involve trails, paths into the trees, bodies of water, birds, flowers and unique places to explore. Boardwalks always get bonus points in my books. With those criteria in mind, Leduc’s Telford Lake made the perfect setting for a great nature …
Nature Adventure – Mill Creek Ravine
Nature Adventure – Mill Creek Ravine We think it’s the perfect spot for an Edmonton nature adventure at any time of the year – but there’s something just a little extra special about a nature adventure in Mill Creek Ravine in the Fall. From bright yellow treetops to golden-hour sunsets, it’s also a perfect place …
Calgary’s TELUS Spark
Calgary’s TELUS Spark Did you know? If you are a member of the TELUS World of Science Edmonton, your membership offers free admission to a consortium of other science centres and museums around North America! It’s part of the Association of Science and Technology Centres Travel Passport Program. The closest option for Edmontonians is Calgary’s …
Muttart Conservatory for Kids
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 2024 The feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory typically changes 6 or 7 times each year, with a break of …
Indoor Playground with a Twist!
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 …
Kinsmen Leisure Centre Indoor Playground
Kinsmen Leisure Centre Indoor playground Stepping inside the indoor playground at Kinsmen Leisure Centre is kind of like stepping inside a toybox. There is colour in every direction you turn. Kids will run from one fun feature to the next. The adorable art that covers the walls may be lost on them, but parents are …
Millennium Place Edu-tainment Centre
Millennium Place Edu-tainment Centre I distinctly remember the first time I took the girls to the Millennium Place Edu-tainment Centre. They were about 14 months old – mobile enough to climb stairs and walk around rather quickly, but completely oblivious to things like gaps in equipment fences. For me, it was a full-on cardio workout, …
Calgary Zoo Bugtopia
Calgary Zoo Bugtopia Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia at the Calgary Zoo is, without a doubt, one of the most unique play areas we’ve visited! The oversized play structures take kids inside the world of bugs. There are climbers, slides, spinners and so much more – all created to teach kids about pollinators, decomposers and other …
Unique and Rare Playground Equipment in Edmonton
Unique and Rare Playground Equipment in Edmonton Looking for the Best Playgrounds in Edmonton? Sometimes it comes down to the features! We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite pieces of Unique and Rare Playground Equipment in Edmonton… and the exact Edmonton Playgrounds where these pieces can be found! 1. Skateboard Swing 2. Victory Wall 3. …
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Strathcona County Preschool and Pre-K
Strathcona County Preschool and Pre-K A learning model that focuses on child-led play. Programs that prioritize time in nature with access to exceptional outdoor spaces. Emphasis on physical literacy with access to outstanding indoor playgrounds. Strathcona County Preschool and Pre-K programs offer ALL of the above and much more! Strathcona County takes a beautiful spin …
Calaway Park
Calaway Park “MOM! I remember that!” “We rode that last time, Mom!” “Oh, I love that one!” “Mom, do you remember when we…” Calgary’s famous Calaway Park isn’t just about Family Fun – as their signs all state – it’s also about making the BEST family memories! And even better – doing it at the …
Olds Baseball Playground
Olds Baseball Playground It’s pretty safe to say they hit a home run with this playground! Olds Baseball Playground, which is really called Olds Rotary Athletic Park, is a superb example of how a small playground can have a big impact. It’s an inclusive playground that offers equipment for players of all ages and abilities. …