Parks & Pathways
Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekends
The Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekends are the perfect time to get hooked on fishing! These weekends happen twice a year (during the Family Day long weekend in February and one weekend in the month of July) and allow Albertans and visitors alike to fish without a license. Keep in
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FREE Drop-In Outdoor Adventure Programs with the City of Edmonton
Get outside this Winter and have some free fun with the City of Edmonton! Drop-in and join specially trained program leaders in Whitemud Park or the new North East River Valley Park for outdoor adventures including orienteering, snowfort & fire building, bird counting, disc golf, outdoor games, and more! City
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Kids Run Wild FREE Try-It Session
Learn more about Kids Run Wild family orienteering programs during a FREE Try-It Session on Monday, December 16, 2024! Join them in Sir Wilfred Laurier Park to learn all about map navigation and orienteering, and spend time being active together in nature. RSVP here to participate. BONUS Participants at this
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Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Join Nature Alberta on December 15, 2024 for their annual Christmas Bird Count! Enjoy a special presentation from the Beaverhill Bird Observatory with a live owl, then join in the guided bird-watching walking to complete the count. Spots are limited – RSVP info through the link below. Christmas Bird Count
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What’s Happening This Month? Family Fun Events in Edmonton in November
Check out our top picks for Family Fun Events in Edmonton in November. The weather is changing and soon we’ll see snow blanketing the ground. Christmas may be two months away, but the festivities are kicking off this month! With holiday light-ups and Santa parades, festive markets, and more, there’s
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St. Albert Good Neighbour Day
Join the City of St. Albert in celebrating Good Neighbour Day on Saturday, August 31, 2024! Everyone is invited to join in the fun at one of these activities taking place in parks around the city: Learn to disc golf at Kingswood Park 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | 395
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Star Party in Elk Island Park
Bring the family to Elk Island Park on Sunday, September 1, 2024 for an all-day Star Party with the Royal Astonomical Society of Canada – Edmonton! Enjoy informative sessions from guest speakers, interpretive performances, and stay late to experience the wonders of the dark sky. Activities free (with valid park
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Summer’s End Family Concert in Ottewell
Enjoy a bit of music and family fun in the park with the Summer’s End Family Concert on Wednesday, August 28. Cost is by donation in support of Kids Kottage and the event will feature a live show from local musicians Asiah Holm and Martin Kerr, plus games, food, and drinks!
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Community Water Fight at McKernan Spray Park
Bring your water guns and pails to join the community water fight at McKernan Spray Park on Sunday, August 11, 2024. This wet and wild event will also include free ice cream and a visit from the local fire station! Community Water Fight in McKernan: When: Sunday, August 11, 2024
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Helen Lavender Park Grand Opening in Hearthstone
Join Mattamy Homes for the Grand Opening of Sherwood Park’s newest community park! Helen Lavendar Park is located in the charming community of Hearthstone and has been built in honour of beloved community member Helen Lavender. Bring your family on Sunday, August 25, 2024 to learn more about the amazing
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