51 Things to do for FREE in Edmonton this Month with Kids (November)

The month before the holidays doesn’t have to break the bank when it comes to entertaining the kids. We’ve got plenty of free things to do in Edmonton with kids this month, ready for you to explore.

Here’s what to do for FREE this Month in Edmonton with Your Kids

FREE Girls Sports Night Drop-in
November 29, 2022
Every Tuesday this month, girls can drop in for a FREE sports event at Clareview Recreation Centre. Girls can build a love of sports and recreation and train with Concordia athletes, and get free admission to the facility when the drop in has finished.
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Winter Whyte Light UP
November 26, 2022
This family-friendly event includes several FREE outdoor activities, warm firepits and plenty of hot drinks available for purchase. Start your holiday season celebrations early in District Whyte with this exciting evening of lights, music, entertainment, shopping, and crafts.
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Devon Christmas in the Park
November 26, 2022
Devon Christmas in the Park marks its return to the Devon Lions Society Campground on Saturday, November 26, 2022! Come celebrate the holiday season with twinkling lights, a kids zone, sleigh rides, a candlelit story walk, maple taffy, Christmas carols and visits with Santa.
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Santa Claus Parade in Fort Saskatchewan
November 26, 2022
Get bundled up and head out to Fort Saskatchewan with the kids for a Saturday morning Santa Claus parade. Santa and his entourage will wind down the streets, with a marching band, floats and of course, Santa’s Sleigh. It’s a great place to drop off a letter to Santa, because Santa will be collecting the letters during the parade!
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Leduc Santa Claud Parade
November 26, 2022
It’s a Santa Claus parade weekend, with a second Santa Claus parade for your family to discover in Leduc. In addition to the parade, you’ll find plenty of activities for the whole family, like gingerbread competitions, cookie decorating, caroling, holiday train rides, photos with Santa, and more.
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Santa Arrives at West Edmonton Mall
November 25, 2022
Enjoy free holiday crafts and train rides, then treat everyone to delicious hot chocolate and cookies from Santa’s Café. It’s a great day to celebrate the arrival of Santa, via train, at West Edmonton Mall.
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Light up Festival in Fort Saskatchewan
November 25, 2022
Get ready to light up for the holidays in Fort Saskatchewan. Spend the night enjoying the displays, and listening to a special reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas. While you’re there, you can snack on delicious cookies and hot chocolate, meet roaming characters, and get your photo with Santa Claus! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season this weekend.
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Walk Through an Enchanted Forest
November 25 - January 7, 2022
This November, wander through the ‘Enchanted Forest’ a Christmas tree festival where Edmontonians from all walks of life have purchased and decorated Firs with tinsel, beads, lights and love – for your enjoyment! Check it out, get dazzled and leave bright-eyed!
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Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
November 24, 2022
Visit the Art Gallery of Alberta on the last Thursday of the month between 4-7pm for free access to the galleries. It’s a great time to check out new exhibits, explore the kids area with the family, or run off some of that energy before bedtime. No pre-registration required.
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FREE Girls Sports Night Drop-in
November 22, 2022
Every Tuesday this month, girls can drop in for a FREE sports event at Clareview Recreation Centre. Girls can build a love of sports and recreation and train with Concordia athletes, and get free admission to the facility when the drop in has finished.
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Michaels Makebreak: Make Christmas Tree Pinecones
November 20, 2022
Visit Micheals every week between 2-4pm on Sundays to make a craft with the staff! This week, it’s a pinecone craft that’s going to be a great addition to your table display through the holidays.
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Free Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
November 19, 2022
Visit Emerald Hills Leisure Centre between 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and warm up in our favourite place for young kids to swim (the water is the warmest!) with a fun swim in the pool. The inflatables will be out - and perfect for the younger crowd, at their smaller scale.
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Home Depot Kids Workshop
November 19, 2022
Every month kids can stop by the Home Depot store to build a new craft. This month, it’s a building kit to create a turkey napkin holder. It’s a great way to get kids familiar with small tools, and a great activity for those winter days!
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Hangin’ with Dad
November 19, 2022
A free half-day of fun and creativity for children and their Dads, Granddads or other male role models. Hang with superheroes, build a box fort, play with Lego, or just make a mess! Share pizza, pretzels and a cold brew (root beer of course!) with your special guy. Sorry, no Moms allowed!! (psst! Book a spa day, Mom
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Celebration of Lights in Strathcona County
November 19, 2022
Wear your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, a fire dancer, and friendly characters, as well as a special appearance from both Santa and the Grinch!
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Brickfest LEGO Celebration
November 19, 2022
Hey Lego fans! This is the perfect way to spend an afternoon indoors. There’s a full afternoon of creating, fun and prizes. Bring all of the kids, and the LEGO loving adults because there is fun for the whole family! No pre-registration is necessary for the event.
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
November 19, 2022
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children aged 6-12 can attend the event on their own, and take part in outdoor and nature focused programming like orienteering, fire building and nature games. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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All is Bright Winter Festival on 124th Street
November 19, 2022
All is Bright Winter festival is lighting up 124th Street with a kick off to the holiday season in the neighbourhood. The festival will feature the light up of the neighbourhood, live music, street performers, fire dancers, kid area, food trucks, sleigh rides, s’mores around fire pits. To cap off the visit, you can visit Santa’s Cove!
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Free Movies for Cineplex Community Day
November 19, 2022
Cineplex is screening four free movies for Community Day. Not only can you watch four movies for free, you’ll be able to snag yourself and the kids discounted concessions (only $2.50) with proceeds being donated to BGC.
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Breakfast with Santa
November 19, 2022
This is a special take on breakfast with Santa, and a great place and way to give back this holiday season. Admission for the breakfast with Santa is one new, unwrapped toy. You can make a morning of it, and shop for the toy before the breakfast. Bring the toy, and register in advance for this special holiday season with St. Albert Salvation Army.
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FREE Girls Sports Night Drop-in
November 15, 2022
Every Tuesday this month, girls can drop in for a FREE sports event at Clareview Recreation Centre. Girls can build a love of sports and recreation and train with Concordia athletes, and get free admission to the facility when the drop in has finished.
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
November 12, 2022
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children aged 6-12 can attend the event on their own, and take part in outdoor and nature focused programming like orienteering, fire building and nature games. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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FREE Girls Sports Night Drop-in
November 8, 2022
Every Tuesday this month, girls can drop in for a FREE sports event at Clareview Recreation Centre. Girls can build a love of sports and recreation and train with Concordia athletes, and get free admission to the facility when the drop in has finished.
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
November 5, 2022
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children aged 6-12 can attend the event on their own, and take part in outdoor and nature focused programming like orienteering, fire building and nature games. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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Pumpkin Drop at the Fire Station
November 5, 2022
Join Emergency Services for a pumpkin drop for Muscular Dystrophy. For a donation, residents can drop their old pumpkins from the fourth floor of the hose tower at Fire Station 6. Please park in the lot on the west side of the station. Drop your pumpkins, have a refreshment, chat with the newest members of the department, get up close and explore a fire truck, grab a selfie with Sparky Cash or credit card donations are accepted on-site for Muscular Dystrophy.
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Get a Free Slurpee for 7Eleven Reverse Day
Visit your local 7Eleven store and get a FREE slurpee for 7Eleven Reverse Day. All you’ll have to do is visit your local store between 11AM and 7PM, and wear your clothes backwards - just your jacket should do the trick, for a FREE Slurpee.
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‘Try it’ Sports Day in St. Albert
November 5, 2022
The City of St. Albert is excited to present its annual Sports Day and showcase all the amazing sports opportunities available in our community. Children can try sports like BMX racing, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, ringette, rugby and more. Parents can meet with and learn more about more than twenty local sports organizations.
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Take a Lantern Walk at Broadmoor Lake
November 4, 2022
Join in for a for a traditional German lantern craft, then show off your creations during a walk around Broadmoor Lake. First, you can pop by and make the lantern, and then join in for a walk after the craft has been completed.
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Free Swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
November 2, 2022
Older kids are going to love this pool, with the high dive, rope swing and slide! Even better when admission is free during early dismissal in Sherwood Park, making it a great after school hangout, or the chance to try the pool if you haven’t been (there’s also a fantastic kids area!)
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FREE Girls Sports Night Drop-in
November 1, 2022
Every Tuesday this month, girls can drop in for a FREE sports event at Clareview Recreation Centre. Girls can build a love of sports and recreation and train with Concordia athletes, and get free admission to the facility when the drop in has finished.
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