What Kind of Family Fun is There in Edmonton?

Finding family fun in Edmonton isn't that hard. There are plenty of great places to enjoy fun, no matter your age. You will find all kinds of fun here in and around the city.

West Edmonton Mall

While you enjoy shopping, you can allow your children to enjoy plenty of great attractions at the mall. Taking your children to the West Edmonton Mall can provide plenty of fun. They can enjoy the Marine Life, World Waterpark and Build-A-Bear Workshop. These are three of the excellent activities at the mall for preschoolers.

Of course, if you're a big kid yourself, you may want to ditch the shopping and join your children for one of the following:

• Galaxyland
• Ice Palace
• Santa Maria
• Professor WEM's Adventure Golf
• Deep Sea Derby

Al of these fun choices will provide hours of fun for you and your children, at the West Edmonton Mall.

Horse Sense Training & Petting Zoo

The Horse Sense Training and Petting Zoo is a wonderful place for family functions and days out. It is also a destination for children’s field trips that is also fun for parents. There are so many great things they offer.

The mobile petting zoo including a potbellied pig, goats, chinchilla, chickens, rabbits and more can come to your event. They have been to rodeos, daycares, camps, and all over. The farm experience is educational and allows children to see and touch all the different animals.

If you've always wanted to feel just like Cinderella, you can. No matter how young or old you are we can give you the Cinderella experience. The Cinderella Carriage is led by two white horses and is an amazing entrance for a blushing bride.

This is also an option for children who want to be little royalty for their birthday. The whole package is so much fun with a farm tour, pony rides, and the petting zoo. There are a lot of great amenities for those horse lovers who visit the facility.

There’s a lot to learn and a lot to see at the Horse Sense Training and Petting Zoo. It is one of those attractions you really need to have on your list of places to check out.

Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm

Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm is a great place for a family to go and have a good time. There are so many things to do and tons of events that make it a unique place to visit.

Some of the things available for visitors are the Great Prairie Corn Maze which is a huge interactive game. There's a ghost town called Boo' Accord where you can explore and discover some good ole fashioned decor. There are mini mazes, campfires, and wagon rides. The Lost Lemon Mine is a place you and the kids can go and pan for gems to take home.

Enjoy novelty activities such as U-Pick strawberry gardens, an Old Thyme Photo Parlor, and the Foothills Creamery. There's also a vegetable garden where you can do your own potato digging and shell some peas. It's a great family activity to do and teach your children about where their food comes from. Grab some delicious chocolate at Grandma's Fudge Shop and enjoy live music out on the farm.

The free petting zoo is always a favorite of the kids. There are events you can enjoy for every holiday like Halloween and Easter. During the fall your children will love themed events like a pumpkin cannon and a haunted farm house.

The gardens will be happy to host your group of birthday party if you would like to spend a special day there. Some other things you might enjoy are garden tours, festivals, nature trails, and more. Some people have even gotten married at the Prairie Gardens.

If you want somewhere to take your family for some wholesome outdoor fun then this is the best place for you. This is one of those few family oriented attractions that actually entertains the entire family.

Snowshoeing

You cannot enjoy snowshoeing in the summer, so when the winter hits, it's time to enjoy a little snowshoeing fun with your family. There are over 150 kilometres of trails in Edmonton to enjoy and plenty of land to cover. Get out and discover something new with your family.

TELUS World of Science

Maybe you prefer something your kids can enjoy and learn, while having fun. The TELUS World of Science Centre provides many great programs, including a sleepover program, along with summer camps, shows and exhibits you and your children can enjoy. The Centre is designed to provide all types of fun, while your children learn all about the world of science.

Some of the other great entertainment options for elementary-aged kids include:

• Art Gallery of Alberta - Day and Week Camps
• Whitemud Amusement Park - Bumper Boats, Batting Cages and more!
• Jurassic Forest - The Junior Explorers Club is the perfect choice here.
• Edmonton Corn Maze - Perfect for the entire family.
• John Janzen Nature Centre - A great choice for outdoor fun.

All of these venues and programs will help to provide the necessary entertainment for your children.

Edmonton Ski Club Free Ski Fridays

If your family loves to enjoy skiing, you have to make sure you hit up the Edmonton Ski Club on Fridays. From 5pm to 9pm, they offer free skiing with rentals and lessons for only $10 each. It's all sponsored by Servus Credit Union and happens every Friday during the winter.

The Kin Family Spray Park

The Kin Family Spray Park is a huge draw, especially if you have younger children. This is a great place to play and cool off during the summer. You will also find more than 30 kilometres of paved trails for walking, jogging, biking and running. The area is also home to a golf course, plenty of historic sites and so much more.

Putting Horse Ranch

The ranch is conveniently located just outside Edmonton and surrounded by the Atim Creek, which is home to plenty of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Here's what you can expect when you head to the ranch for an outing.

Owned by Chris and Elizabeth Poburan, the Putting Horse Ranch used to be a farm, which was started in 1989. They have an 18-hole, all-putting golf course with 23 registered horses, as well. You can enjoy playing a little bit of golf and even head out for a guided horseback ride.

Since the golf course is short and just an all-putting course, anybody of any age can enjoy the fun. You don't have to be an avid golfer to have fun at the Putting Horse Ranch. You may just spot the beautiful swans in the swan pond, while you're playing, too. The scenery also includes a beautiful waterfall and it only takes about 90 minutes to get around the entire course.

Along with horseback riding and golf, the ranch provides a large meeting room perfect for corporate events. It's equipped with an 80" TV. They also offer a lounge patio perfect for lunch or a drink on the patio. You can even enjoy fun around the fire pit at night.

The Putting Horse Ranch is perfect for groups, families, businesses and many others. They provide plenty of fun for date nights, facility outings or any other type of group looking to enjoy a little golf and horseback riding. Find out more about the Putting Horse Ranch by visiting their website at, http://www.puttinghorseranch.com.

Art Gallery of Alberta

The art gallery may not seem like a great choice for preschool kids, but they provide a special Tour for Tots on Wednesdays from 10am to 11am. This tour is perfect for ages 3 to 5 and provides a great learning opportunity for your children.

Whitemud Amusement Park

At the Whitemud Amusement Park, you can take your younger ones to the Kiddie Park and enjoy the rides and go-karts. Rides, such as the Kiddie Train and Ferris Wheel will keep your kids amused, along with other attractions, such as batting cages, bumper boats, go karts and mini golf. The park is open daily from 11am to 10pm.

Other Places People Can Have Fun Around Edmonton

From festivals to aquatic centres, you will find all kinds of fun in this area. Some of the best choices for family fun include:

• Servus Place - With plenty of programs for all ages, this is one of the top places for recreation.
• Fountain Park Recreation Centre - With all types of indoor and outdoor activities available, the family can enjoy plenty of fun at Fountain Park Recreation Centre.
• St. Albert Public Library - Learning can be fun and at the library, you can do it as a family. They also hold many events and provide a great place for new residents to connect.
• Art Gallery of St. Albert - Providing a number of great exhibits and programs for all ages, AGSA is one of the best attractions in the city.
• International Children's Festival - In May, this festival will provide plenty of fun for children and adults of all ages.

These are just a few of the many things you can enjoy together in St. Albert. Whether you want to take on the 160 feet of water slides at Servus Place or learn how to swim at Fountain Park Recreation Centre, there's plenty to enjoy here.