Free Things to Do in Edmonton in July 2026

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

16 May

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 ...  »

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10 Jun

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. ...  »

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11 Jun

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 ...  »

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19 Jun

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 ...  »

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20 Jun

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, ...  »

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25 Jun

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 ...  »

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27 Jun

Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan

June 27, 2026 To September 26, 2026

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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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 10800 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton

July 1, 2026

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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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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!   »

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01 Jul

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, ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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, ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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01 Jul

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 ...  »

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03 Jul

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 ...  »

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03 Jul

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 ...  »

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04 Jul

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 ...  »

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04 Jul

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 ...  »

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04 Jul

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, ...  »

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04 Jul

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. ...  »

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05 Jul

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 ...  »

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05 Jul

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 ...  »

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05 Jul

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 ...  »

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06 Jul

Alberta Legislature Building, 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton

July 6, 2026 To August 24, 2026

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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 ...  »

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08 Jul

Christ Church Anglican , 12116 102 Ave NW, Edmonton

July 8, 2026 To August 26, 2026

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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) ...  »

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09 Jul

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 ...  »

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09 Jul

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 ...  »

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09 Jul

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, ...  »

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09 Jul

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....  »

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10 Jul

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 ...  »

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10 Jul

Various Venues, Gibbons

July 10, 2026 To July 11, 2026

Free

Join for the annual festival. Parade Entertainment and much much more!  »

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10 Jul

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 ...  »

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10 Jul

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!    »

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10 Jul

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 ...  »

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11 Jul

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 ...  »

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11 Jul

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 ...  »

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11 Jul

 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.   ...  »

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11 Jul

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 ...  »

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12 Jul

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 ...  »

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16 Jul

Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

July 16, 2026 To July 26, 2026

Free Admission

Back home at Churchill Square filling downtown with the smell of home cooking, the sites of local restaurants sharing their culture and the excitement of exploring through ...  »

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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.

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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