Spring break is right around the corner. If you’re like us and have missed the deadline for some of the coolest camps in the city – don’t worry, there are still a handful of camps that have space left for last minute parents. If you’re going to be brave, and go it alone, entertaining the kids yourself, we’ve got some solutions to help with that.
Here are some ways to entertain the kids during Spring break in Edmonton:
1. Chapters Indigo has free events in the store, daily. These events have a different theme every day and can occupy the kids for 30-60 minutes, and get you out of the house. Most of these activities are designed for younger children though.
2. Head to Sherwood Park Mall where there are free daily activities from Tuesday to Friday. These activities are going to entertain the kids for at least thirty minutes, and you can stop by Chapters and let them browse through the toys, or double up and check out Chapters Indigo activities in addition to the activities being offered by the mall.
3. If you’re brave enough to brave the indoor playgrounds, you can get half off at Treehouse North and Treehouse South indoor playgrounds, Wednesdays, between 9 – 11.
4. Spend Spring break at Snow Valley. There are various themes every day, like Retro theme and beach theme. Contests, outdoor games, firepit and hot chocolate make it a fun way to get outside, and end the season at Snow Valley.
5. Spring Break on the Square. Bouncy castles, light saber training – there’s usually fun events to be found on Churchill Square during spring break – so head downtown. When you’re finished, check out one of our favourite places for a fast lunch, Thanh Thanh.
6. Spend a Saturday morning watching a $2.99 movie as part of the Cineplex Family Favourites. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend – with a cheap show!
7. Spend three afternoons of spring break watching a Minions Movie Marathon. Head downtown to Stanley Milner Library and enjoy the show. Drop by the branch to take part and get the details and dates for the Minions Marathon.
8. Get your Minecraft on with programs for kids and teens to take part in Minecraft Tournaments, Minecraft sessions and drop in at libraries around the city. More information can be found in the program guide.
9. Drop in to John Janzen Nature centre and check out the Tegler Discovery zone (kids 7 and under will enjoy this most) and bring your jackets to spend some time exploring outside. After you’ve finished, get up close to the Talus Dome. Before you go, check the website for drop in programs that the kids can take part in through the week.
10. Get outside. Explore Kinnaird Ravine (trail pictured above), Mill Creek Ravine and Lois Hole Centennial Park as part of a series of trail walking and exploring around our city.