Edmonton 
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during July 2026.
Contents:
- Events
- Anytime, free activities like walks and other outdoor fun.
I. Events
Searching for free events, festivals or free places to visit and things to do this summer in Edmonton? Here is a list of FREE family activities for ... »
Alberta Legislature Building and Visitor Centre, 9820 - 107 Street, NW Edmonton
May 16, 2026 To September 7, 2026
7804277362
Free
Visit the Alberta Legislative Assembly Centre and discover history with family-friendly activities. You can always book a tour while you're here - and the best part, everything ... »
Fringe Grounds Cafe, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 10, 2026 To September 30, 2026
780-448-9000
Free
A stage for every voice: music, poetry, comedy, and everything in between. Share, cheer, and celebrate queer creativity in a space that’s warm, welcoming, joyfully judgement-free. ... »
Fan Park, 10104 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 11, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
Edmonton’s Summer of Soccer will feature 97 free World Cup Watch Parties for all ages, with at least 17 special games in The Tent in Fan Park @ ICE ... »
Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan
June 19, 2026 To September 7, 2026
780-922-5790
Free
Just 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a natural wonderland open all year long! Spread a blanket and gaze at a starry sky free from city lights or ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To July 1, 2026
Free
The Works Art & Design Festival is back June 20–July 1, 2026, and it’s FREE for everyone! Start at Churchill Square, where 19 exhibits invite you to explore paintings, ... »
Rice Howard Way, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To September 19, 2026
587-966-0000
Free
Summer Block Party is bringing live music, local artists, patio energy, participating businesses, and downtown summer programming to Rice Howard Way from June 20 to September 19, 2026. This free ... »
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka
June 25, 2026 To July 1, 2026
403-783-0100
Free admission to grounds.
Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional ... »
Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan
June 27, 2026 To September 26, 2026
18009287107
Free Service & Admission
Elk Island National Park is excited to work with Parkbus bring back a free shuttle service from Edmonton to Elk Island National Park this summer. The Parkbus ... »
Edmonton Garrison, Lancaster Park
July 1, 2026
Free
Welcome to CFB Edmonton’s biggest annual event of the year! Brought to you by PSP Edmonton, this is your chance to don your best red and ... »
Various Venues, Fort Saskatchewan
July 1, 2026
Free
Enjoy the morning parade, car show, and farmers’ market, followed by live entertainment, family-friendly activities in Legacy Park, and evening fireworks. With free admission to the Fort ... »
Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 10800 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026
7804277362
Free
Celebrate Canada Day at Alberta’s centre of democracy. Canada Day at the Legislature offers free entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy at one of ... »
Mill Woods Park, Edmonton
July 1, 2026
Free
Enjoy the annual Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration July 1st. The Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration will honour our nation’s rich history and the diversity of ... »
Various Venues, Leduc
July 1, 2026
Free admission
The City of Leduc, along with its community partners, is hosting a variety of FREE events throughout the day. Activities will be held throughout the community, culminating ... »
Various Venues, St. Albert
July 1, 2026
Free
Share your love for Canada with family, friends and neighbours while enjoying a full day of activities and fun. Includes: Family Activities Outdoor movie showings of Encanto ... »
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
July 1, 2026
Free
Join us at Broadmoor Lake Park as we celebrate Canada's birthday at Strathcona County's largest festival. Family activities, performances and fun for everyone! »
Heritage Park, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
July 1, 2026
Free
Join the 159th Canada Day celebration on July 1. Pioneer Museum – step back in time and enjoy all there is to see and do! Family fun to be ... »
Jubilee Park, Spruce Grove
July 1, 2026
Free
Spruce Grove is inviting residents to enjoy Canada Day by getting out and exploring our community. Jubilee Park will be brimming with a range of activities this ... »
Tomlinson Park, 1799 Tomlinson Cmn NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026
Free
Bring your families, neighbours and friends and join us for our Canada Day celebration this July 1st. We will have games for kids, food trucks, and other ... »
Four Seasons Park, 5417 43 Ave, Beaumont
July 1, 2026
Free
Celebrate Canada in Beaumont! Head on down to Four Seasons Park for the annual Canada Day celebrations. Live entertainment, kids crafts and activities, and more! »
Centennial Park, 100 Athabasca Ave, Devon
July 1, 2026
Free
Join us for an unforgettable Canada Day celebration full of fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy live music, roaming entertainers, Cake with Council, hot dog BBQ, food trucks, ... »
Over Edmonton's River Valley
July 1, 2026
Free
Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River. The fireworks will be livestreamed for anyone who would like to ... »
St. Philip Antiochian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, 15804 98 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026 To July 5, 2026
Free
Join us for the St. Philip Mediterranean Festival —a lively, family-friendly event filled with culture, community, and fun! Enjoy live entertainment, a kids’ bouncy castle, lawn games, ... »
Jasper Place Legion, 10427 174 St NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026
7804464162
$2
Jasper Place Legion has teamed up with their Youth Initiative to put together a Mini Carnival. We have about 10 games ALL Free. FREE prizes and every child ... »
Delton Community League, 12325 88 Street NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Free
World Cup 2026 Watch Parties at Delton Community League Join us at the Delton Community League as we celebrate the 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage with free, family-friendly watch ... »
Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
July 3, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is celebrating 41 Years of Awesome this summer! Launched in 1985, StreetFest was the first of its kind in North America. For four ... »
Vegreville Exhibition Grounds, 4737 45 Avenue, Vegreville
July 3, 2026 To July 6, 2026
Free Admission
Come experience Ukrainian Culture! ~ delicious authentic Ukrainian food: some of the best hearty comfort food ~ smell the aroma of fresh baked peech oven bread… and the taste ... »
9141 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 3, 2026
Free
This summer, we're marking 45 years together with an evening of food, music, vendors; at one of Edmonton's favourite community gatherings. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering ... »
Castle Downs Recreation Centre, Edmonton
July 4, 2026
free
Get ready for an exciting new twist on the classic Muttstock Festival! This July 5th, we’re rolling out Puppystock—a scaled-down, fun-packed day dedicated to celebrating ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre South Parking Lots, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 4, 2026
Free
Horsepower for Hope is a close‑knit community of passionate car enthusiasts who believe car culture is the perfect way to make a difference. United by a ... »
Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park, 8331 104 Street NW, Edmonton
July 4, 2026
Free
The Polish Canadian Women’s Society of Edmonton presents Chopin in the Park: Chopin and His Contemporaries. Artistic Director Mikolaj Warszynski leads performances by pianists Mikolaj Warszynski, ... »
Sherbrooke Community League and Grounds, 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton
July 4, 2026
Free
Edmonton’s open mic scene takes centre stage at the Edmonton Open Mic Festival, a city-wide celebration of live original music performed at venues across the city. ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 5, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free/Donation/Ticketed events
The Edmonton and District Historical Society proudly presents the annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton. History is about pursuits: of property, opportunity, rights and freedoms, and ... »
Sherwood Park Mall, 20220 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
July 5, 2026
Free
Come out and see classic cars, antiques, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, tuners, trucks, motorcycles, lowriders, and more. Spectators free!! Fun for the whole family! Vendors ... »
Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave, Edmonton
July 5, 2026 To July 12, 2026
780-292-4499
$0
Have you wondered about the significance of the silver lines on the floor throughout the RAM lobby? Or what inspired the swirling shape of our staircase? Did ... »
Alberta Legislature Building, 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 6, 2026 To August 24, 2026
7804277362
Free
Perfect for caregivers with babies and young children, these family-focused sessions offer age-appropriate activities that make visiting the Legislature an extra-special experience! Stroller Tour (45 mins) A stroller ... »
Christ Church Anglican , 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 8, 2026 To August 26, 2026
7804881118
Free
Held on all the Wednesday evenings in July and August from 7-8 pm, this series attracts audience members from the neighbourhood of Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver) ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 9, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free or Offer-What-You-Will!
Transforming conventional places into unique arts spaces! Find art in unexpected places Featuring theatre, visual art, performance art, film, poetry, beer garden, free music series & more ... »
Sherwood Park Mall, 2020 Sherwood Dr, Sherwood Park
July 9, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free Admission/Rides Ticketed
Wild Rose Carnival is visiting Sherwood Park Mall. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of laughter, adrenaline, and pure joy. The family owned business travels all over Alberta ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
July 9, 2026
Free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
St. Albert Place Plaza, 5 St Anne St, St. Albert
July 9, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Free
Let Plaza Series be the soundtrack to your summer! Join us at St. Albert Place and enjoy nine incredibly diverse performances every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.... »
Old Strathcona, Edmonton
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
780-758-5878
Free
With more than 400 artists creating and selling their work, Art Walk is a true extravaganza not to be missed. Whatever your taste or budget, the Whyte Avenue ... »
Various Venues, Gibbons
July 10, 2026 To July 11, 2026
Free
Join for the annual festival. Parade Entertainment and much much more! »
The Marketplace at Callingwood, 6655 178 Street, Edmonton
July 10, 2026
FREE
Join us for a special market event that the whole family can enjoy. With live music performances and family-friendly entertainment, there's something for everyone. Our kid-friendly activities ... »
Enoch Cree Nation Pow Wow and Cultural Grounds, 1502 51st Ave NW, Enoch Cree Nation
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Join us for the 30th annual competition Pow Wow! »
Central Park, 450 King St., Spruce Grove
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
587-763-0250
Free
It’s back—and bigger than ever! The Grove Rotary Ribfest presented by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove is celebrating 5 years this summer, and invites you ... »
Alberta Waterbodies
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Family fishing weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. During Alberta’s twice-yearly ... »
Queen Mary Park Community League, 10844 117 St NW, Edmonton
July 11, 2026
Free
The annual Edmonton Jerk Festival, bringing the people authentic Jamaican Jerk spice straight out of Boston, Jamaica – the original place of all things Jerk. Edmonton Jerk Festival ... »
Edmonton Hellenic Community Centre, 10450 116 Street NW, Edmonton
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
Welcome to the Annual Greek Festival! It feels like just yesterday we said, “See you next year,” and here we are again, welcoming you to our 2026 celebration. ... »
Goodwill on Whyte, 10110 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 11, 2026
FREE
A vibrant celebration of self-expression and community spirit. Don’t miss the chance to experience Edmonton’s diversity and the remarkable talent of local designers, models and ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
July 12, 2026
Free
Edmonton Love & Unity Gospel Festival brings people together for an uplifting day of faith, praise, music, and community unity. Ready for a day full of good ... »
II. Other Free Activities
Go for a walk
It’s time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. And lucky for us, Edmonton has a lot to offer in that department. Check out one of these Nature Attractions and Parks in and around Edmonton. There are hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, off-leash dog parks, birding areas, and much more.
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Edmonton
- Must-Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton
- Scenic Lookouts Edmonton
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Edmonton while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Edmonton’s Public art features! You can see many of them in your car or walking around the city.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in and around Edmonton. Here is a list of 15 places to go birding in Edmonton.
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