Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week with Kids - July 6-12, 2025
25 Events, Activities and FUN Things to do with your kids in Edmonton this WEEK
Happy July, folks. Let’s cross our fingers for more hot summer days, spray park lunches and hot summer nights. This week, we’re kicking it off with outdoor movies, so many nature drop in play opportunities and pancake breakfasts.
What’s new/cool and should be on your radar for parents this week in Edmonton
This summer, there are free interpretive programs at Elk Island National Park almost every day. Check out the full guide to summer programs, here.
Kick off the week by getting your kids in the kitchen with Nutrition Health Tours Cooking Camp. Get ready for a weeklong culinary journey exploring flavours from across the globe - kicking off July 14, 2025.
Are you entering your summer road trip era? Here are 47 places to get you inspired to hit the road with kids in Alberta. Siffleur Falls is pictured above.
Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week with Kids
Sunday July 6, 2025
Apple Camp - Direct Your Own Friendship Film | Free
For kids aged 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Campers will collaborate as they direct, record, edit and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together. Devices provided.Kidzone at Callingwood Market | Free
One of the best parts of summer is enjoying ice cream cones! Create your own unique flavours with this FREE craft where kids will make a sweet ice cream picture frame.
Monday July 7, 2025
Street Performers Kick off at Churchill Square | Free
Visit downtown Edmonton for the Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival this summer.Storytime in the St. Albert Botanic Park | Free
Every Monday, it’s storytime in the garden at St. Albert Botanic Park.Elephant and Biggie Party | Free
Join the greatest of friends, Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig at the library! There will be games to play, stories to make you laugh, and a fun craft to make. This event is unregistered and has a limit of 30 participants.
Tuesday July 8, 2025
Meet a Reptile or a Bird at the Library | Free
Join the fun, summer reading fest activities at Edmonton public library and spend your Tuesday meeting a bird from Wildnorth a reptile at these fun, engaging, animal programs.Coding Workshop: Create Planet Earth iNspired Comics | Free
Attention, families: your mission is to protect something you love on planet Earth. Together you’ll imagine a story with your own characters on a fun adventure. You’ll take photos, draw and add stickers to your comic strip on iPad. Recommended for kids and their parents or guardians, who must be present during the session. Devices will be provided.
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Broadmoor Lake Summer Play Day | Free
Play Days feature free and active play options for children that appeal to all their sense. Activities go back to the basics – digging in the sand, building forts and playing games. This week features interactive activities, a photo opportunity with Blippi, as well as glitter tattoos, giant outdoor games, an obstacle course and more!Drop in Kids Run Wild ‘Try Orienteering’ night | Free
Every Wednesday this summer drop-in for FREE Kids Run Wild Try it nights and try orienteering with your family.Outdoor Movie Night: Incredibles 2 | Free
Catch Incredibles 2 on the big screen at the first big outdoor movie event of the season at North Pointe Church.Outerspace Extravaganza at EPL.ca | Free
Come make some fun space themed crafts, test out some rocket ships, and play some games!Green Shack Show: The Doomed Price | Free
This performance is an interactive storytelling event based on an ancient Egyptian story about a Prince doomed to die by Snake, Dog, or Crocodile but the ending is up to the audience.
Thursday July 10, 2025
Community Pond Party in Woodbridge | Free
Pond parties have activities for all ages from wetland story time to water quality testing to pond dips for wetland critters with Wilderness Center staff.7Eleven Slurpee Day | Free
On July 11, roll in for a FREE small Slurpee® - icy, bold, and unapologetically awesome.
Friday July 11, 2025
The Sandlot Movie Night at Remax | $5
Bring a chair or picnic blanket — food & drinks available on-site.Take a Tasty Trails Foraging Walk | Free
Have you always wanted to try those berries in your campsite but weren't quite sure if they were safe? Can you safely eat that leaf? Before you start snacking on our local plants, you may want to come along on this guided walk to learn more about edible and yummy plants in Alberta.Summer Ice Cream Social at Gold Bar Park | Free
kick off summer in the sweetest way possible. Bring your own lunch—we’ll take care of dessert with free ice cream for all attendees! This event has become a favourite summer tradition in Gold Bar, and we can’t wait to see familiar faces and new ones alike.
Saturday July 12, 2025
Art Walk Pancake Breakfast | Free
Get a dose of art - and pancakes - at this free NDP hosted Art Walk Breakfast on Saturday morning.Home Depot Kids Workshop | Free
This week at Home Depot, make a Toucan Mobile for kids. This free workshop is a once-a-month free program but registration is required.Parks Day at Wizard Lake | Free
This fun filled day will feature Sir Oliver, a great horned owl, from the Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey. Take the opportunity to explore the various trails around Wizard Lake.Summer Splash at South Edmonton Common | Free
Get your hands on some splashing-good-fun this summer at South Edmonton Common. Make a splash with water activities, a foam pit, live DJ, vendor market and so much more.Safari Saturday at Michaels: Textured Canvas Art | Free
Dig into creative fun this summer as we create a textured animal paw canvas. Free with all supplies included.Drop in Peek in a Pond | Free
Ever wonder what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch!