The Art of the Brick The Art of the Brick, the world’s largest display of LEGO® art, is now open at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! This incredible exhibition, which features more than 100 LEGO sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya, will be open in Edmonton from May 5 to October 9, 2023. The exhibition features …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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! FEATURE PYRAMIDS The feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory typically changes 6 or 7 times each year, with a break of up to a …
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 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 …
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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Summer 2023 Must-Visit Edmonton Playgrounds Here it is – the list you need for summer fun – the Summer 2023 Must-Visit Edmonton Playgrounds – 14 of the best playgrounds in Edmonton that opened within the last year. To learn more about each of these Edmonton Playgrounds, click on the photo or title! Scroll to the …
Snow Valley Aerial Park Talk about the ultimate Edmonton playground! We had so much fun checking out Snow Valley Aerial Park! There are four levels of fun at the aerial park! The lowest level can be accessed by kids using harnesses with a slightly different set of clips. The upper three levels are for adults …
Churchill Square Churchill Square is such a fun gathering space for Edmontonians! In every season of the year, you’ll find festivals, activities and opportunities for citizens to enjoy this beautiful spot. Summer Fun in the Square Of course, the City Hall fountains are a favourite part of a summer visit to Churchill Square. The fountain …
Stanley A Milner Library Every library is a special spot, but the Stanley A Milner Library in Downtown Edmonton takes that to the next level! It’s an excellent fun and free place to go with kids in Edmonton! One of the biggest (literally!) reasons we love this library so much is because of The Wall! …
Activate Edmonton Imagine getting to play inside a video game. You can do it at Activate Edmonton! The girls have been asking to try Activate since we first heard about it. We held off for a bit out of concern the games might be tough for kids under the age of 10. Activate is designed …
Clip n Climb Edmonton Whenever I get the opportunity for a one-on-one date with one of the girls, I always know what they are going to choose to do! Both my girls absolutely adore Clip n Climb Edmonton! Of course, I do too! The venue is packed with brightly coloured walls. It’s billed as a …
The Makery What do your kids like best? Tinkering with new toys? The freedom of physical or imaginative play? Being given carte blanche to create in an artistic environment? The thrill of new and unique sensory experiences? A new facility is bringing all of those incredible opportunities together under one roof – it’s called 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 Sport Zones dates for 2023 are during the November Break at Ardrossan Rec Centre, and during the Christmas Break at both …
10 Things Your Kids will Love at RAM (beyond the Children’s Gallery!) Think kids will only love the amazing Children’s Gallery at the Royal Alberta Museum? Wrong! We found 10 things kids will love at RAM beyond the Children’s Gallery! Which of these will be the favourites among your kids? 1. The Champion 2. The …
Royal Alberta Museum Children’s Gallery The Royal Alberta Museum Children’s Gallery is truly an outstanding indoor play place for kids in Edmonton. A bright and open space, the gallery features colourful and engaging activities for babies, toddlers and young children. Since our very first visit, the girls’ very favourite feature has been the large, bright …
Edmonton Art Installations Your Kids Will Love! Edmonton is full of remarkable art installations! We’ve rounded up a list of the coolest Edmonton Art Installations that your kids will LOVE! 1 – The Glowing Marigold 2 – Indigenous Art Park 3 – Carbon Copy 4 – The Vaulted Willow 5 – Turbulent 6 – Sometimes, …
Edmonton Murals Your Kids Will Love! Need a pop of colour on a dreary day? Looking for the perfect place to snap some cool photos of your kids? Here’s the Edmonton Playgrounds list of 10 Edmonton Murals your kids will LOVE! 1 – Confetti Wall Michael Phair Park, 10124 – 104 Street A rainbow explosion …
Småland at IKEA Edmonton Whether you’re looking to buy your Kallaks and Malmos in relative peace, or just take a moment to enjoy a soft serve cone by yourself, (hey, I’m not here to judge!) I have great news for you: Småland is back at IKEA Edmonton! The popular children’s play area has been closed …
HodgePodge Lodge Have you heard of the HodgePodge Lodge? It’s a Strathcona County pilot project aimed at keeping useable goods out of landfills. The project is designed to help find a home for items that may not be suitable for recycling or charity donations. Here’s how it works – citizens can bring appropriate items to …
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, …
Art Gallery of Alberta for Kids Is the Art Gallery of Alberta for kids? Absolutely! Edmonton Playgrounds offers tips on what makes this top Edmonton attraction an awesome spot to visit with little ones, year-round! CHILDREN’S GALLERY The Art Gallery of Alberta features a small children’s gallery on the main floor! The theme changes periodically. …
Best Places in Edmonton to Feed Chickadees There’s something that’s simply magically about feeding birds by hand! Edmonton Playgrounds shares the best places in Edmonton to feed chickadees by hand! (Bonus: a lot of these are our favourite trails to explore in Edmonton too!) *SHERWOOD PARK NATURAL AREA This is our favourite spot for successful …
Sweet Pea Cafe & Playhouses It’s truly a playground for the imagination! Sweet Pea Cafe and Playhouses is a perfect spot for the little in your life to live out big dreams! The play space features 5 unique playhouses – a diner, a grocery store, a fire hall, a medical clinic and a schoolhouse, plus …
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 …
Edmonton Valley Zoo Conservation Carousel A rare piece of history spins in our city and your kids can get in on the fun. Bonus – it’s all in support of animal conservation! The Conservation Carousel at the Edmonton Valley Zoo is an incredible piece of art, an incredible story and an incredible opportunity! It is …
Edmonton Playgrounds with Tandem Swings It’s one of the most common questions I get: “Do you know of any playgrounds with those swings for parent and baby?” I sure do! And it’s such a common question that I decided to compile a list of Edmonton Playgrounds with tandem swings! They are listed below by type, …
