As we all try to stretch our dollars a bit further, there may become less room in the budget for the fun extras. Thankfully you don’t have to miss out on all the fun with these great savings from some of our favourite Edmonton attractions. With a little planning, you can save big while creating fantastic memories with the family!
Great Savings at Edmonton Attractions:
Dino-mite Summer Savings from TELUS World of Science – Edmonton and Jurassic Forest
Save by visiting both the Science Centre and Jurassic Forest this summer! Visit one and present your receipt at the other attraction for 20% off general admission – 25% off for TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Annual members! Valid until September 9, 2024, in person only, some exclusions apply.
Experience Alberta’s History Annual Pass
If you are planning to visit any of Alberta’s museums or historical sites, you have to check out the Experience Alberta’s History Annual Pass. This amazingly affordable card will get you and your family a full year of access to some of the best museum’s province-wide, including the Royal Alberta Museum right in Edmonton! During our year of having the pass, we used it on our summer visit to the Royal Tyrell Museum, a summer daytrip to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, a fall visit to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin and several afternoon trips downtown to the Royal Alberta Museum. That’s a lot of family fun for just $125!
Visit here to learn how to get your Experience Alberta’s History Annual Pass.
Wild Edmonton Annual Membership
This family membership grants you a year of unlimited access to both the Edmonton Valley Zoo and the John Janzen Nature Centre for just $178.45. Our kids loved playing in the indoor playground at John Janzen when they were younger, and the whole family always enjoys a trip to the Zoo. This pass is also great for larger families as it includes up to seven people in the same household related by birth, legal status or marriage.
Create an account and buy your pass through movelearnplay.edmonton.ca
Fort Edmonton Park Weekend Brunch + FREE Admission Promo
If you are planning a family visit to Fort Edmonton Park, there’s no better deal than the Weekend Brunch at Johnson’s CafĂ©! For one great price you can start your day off right with a hearty buffet brunch in the historic Hotel Selkirk and then spend the day exploring everything Fort Edmonton Park has to offer.
We have broken down the costs of admission vs brunch and it works out to just over $11 to add on a full buffet brunch to the cost of an adult admission. For kids aged 4-17, the brunch ticket is just $3.85 more then a single park admission! See the mouthwatering menu here.
Offer is available Saturday & Sunday from May 18 – September 15, 2024. Tickets are online only and can be booked here.
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton Annual Membership
An annual membership gives you a full year of fun and memorable science experiences with the family! Family membership for 2 adults and up to 4 children/youth is $209.95. Visit here to learn more about all the perks included with an annual membership including 50% off IMAX films, free Zeidler Dome shows, and discounts on Laser Shows, Birthday Parties, Camps, and more! And, if that wasn’t enough, your membership also grants you admission to 350 science centres around the globe, including the Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary.
OR Borrow an Annual Pass FREE from Edmonton Public Libraries
Five of the Edmonton Public Library branches each have a TELUS World of Science – Edmonton annual family memberships that can be checked out just like a library book! These memberships can’t be put on hold or reserved ahead, but if you are lucky enough to snag one it will grant your family of 2 adults and up to 4 kids FREE access to the Science Centre for a 21 day borrowing period. Find them at the Abbotsfield, Clareview, Highlands, Sprucewood, and Woodcroft branches.
Free Kids Admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Did you know kids aged 0 to 17 always get in FREE at the Art Gallery of Alberta? Book your tickets during the monthly All Day Sunday events for added artistic fun with the family, or take advantage of free admission for everyone on the last Thursday of every month (from 4 pm to 7 pm).
For stay-at-home parents or caregivers looking to keep busy 3-5 year-olds occupied, be sure to check out the Tours for Tots programs each Wednesday at 10:00 am. Each week features a different theme with 60 minutes of playful activities, whimsical storytelling and hands-on art-making.
Check out the event calendar and book your next visit to the Art Gallery of Alberta here.
While I love sharing the over-the-top extravagant events happening in our city, I find much greater joy in being able to share inexpensive or free experiences I know other families might enjoy. Growing up in a family of 6, on a single income, I was taught the value of a great deal and love being able to pass on that information to help others save too. If you know of any other savings at Edmonton Attractions I have missed, please contact us to share!
