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Edmonton Birthday Parties/Team Parties

Looking for ideas for a child’s birthday party if you don’t want to have it at home.  You will need to book these in advance.  Team parties can also use these same ideas.

  • Art Gallery of Alberta

    • Party bookings are mostly available on Sundays.  15-20 minute tour and make an art project to take home.  Ages 4-12 years.
    • www.artgalleryalberta.com

  • Rutherford House

    • Birthday and Children’s Group Programs available. Travel back in time at this historic site with parties including dressing up in historic costumes, tea parties with baking cookies and whodunit themes.
    • (780)427-3995 to book
      www.tprc.alberta.ca/heritage

  • TELUS World of Science – Edmonton

    • There are three birthday packages to choose from including the exhibit galleries and Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre or Imax Theatre. Several group packages or camps available.
    • 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton   Get Directions (Google Maps Edmonton)
      (780) 451-3344
      www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

  • West Edmonton Mall

    • Birthday parties for kids and adults. Galaxyland, World Waterpark, Professor Wem’s Adventure Golf (mini-golf), Ice Palace (skating), Putt ‘n’ Glow (mini-golf), Sea Life Caverns or Ed’s Rec Room (bowling) offer opportunities for fun. Party Room rentals available at some venues.
    • 87th Ave and 170 Street, Edmonton   Get Directions (Edmonton Google Maps)
      (780) 444-5300
      www.westedmontonmall.com

  • City of Edmonton Attractions and Recreation Facilities

    • Fort Edmonton Park and the John Walter Museum offer activities for birthday parties such as a pioneer party and baking party. Fort Edmonton also has fur trader themed parties.
    • John Janzen Nature Centre caters to children ages 4-12 with dinosaur adventure parties, bug-mania, snowshoe adventure, and stalking and tracking animal themes.
    • Muttart Conservatory- lets you discover the jungle or desert and discover all about plants.  These parties are targeted to 4-11 year olds.
    • Valley Zoo -  lets you be a zookeeper, solve a mystery at the zoo, be an alphabet detective and get closer to the animals. Party packages here cater to 4-12 year olds.
    • The City of Edmonton also runs many recreation centres and arenas that have a variety of options for birthday parties/team parties for swimming or skating, etc. Some parties can be held during public hours or some private rentals can also be made subject to availability. Call the facility to book the party or check the website.

Other Activities

Communities Around Edmonton

Around Edmonton

  • Prairie Gardens and Greenhouses
    • Birthday and  small group parties. Wagon rides, petting farm, old-fashioned farm fun, campfire hot dog roast, Great Prairie Corn Maze in fall. Located near Bon Accord, 25 km north of Edmonton.
    • www.prairiegardens.org

City of St. Albert

  • Servus Credit Union Place – St. Albert
    • Birthday and team parties.  Swimming, skating, children’s indoor playground, gymnasium, etc.
    • playitup.org
  • Fountain Park Recreation Centre
  • St. Albert Bowling Centre

Sherwood Park

Spruce Grove

  • TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre – Spruce Grove
    • Birthday and team parties.  Swimming, skating, children’s play centre, gymnasium, skating, and soccer.
    • trileisure.com
       

    Tri Leisure Center, Spruce Grove
    Wading pools and swimming pools at Tri Leisure Centre.

  • Magic Lantern Parkland 7 – Birthday Party Rooms

Field Trip Ideas

Looking for ideas for school groups, daycare children, Girl Guide and Boy Scout groups etc here are some suggestions. Also if you are bringing a sports team or band to the city you may have some extra time for a fun and educational trip. Group bookings should always be made in advance.

  • ALBERTA LEGISLATURE

    • Experience parliamentary democracy at work in Alberta. Tours of the Legislature Building and Interpretive Centre can be tailored to your class or group with topics including levels of government, public policy or the role of elected representatives. There are other programs like Mock Legislature, which is a program with role-play for Grade 6 students that gives students a chance to experience first hand the parliamentary process. Other programs available. Call for details.
    • 10800- 97 Avenue
      (780)427-7362
      www.assembly.ab.ca

  • FORT EDMONTON PARK

    • It’s living history at its best at Canada’s largest living history park! Four eras are featured: 1846 fur trade, 1885, 1905 and 1920’s. School and group programs can include activities dealing with fur trade, native people’s and pioneer life, history and more.
    • Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive
      (780)496-8787
      www.edmonton.ca/fort

  • ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM

    • One of Canada’s most popular museums. Full range of exhibitions and activities for all ages. Some of the galleries include Wild Alberta, the Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture and the Natural History Gallery, which includes the Bug Room, usually a hit with the kids.
    • 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton
      (780)453-9100
      www.royalalbertamuseum.ca

  • TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE – EDMONTON

    • A variety of school field trips available based on different grade levels. Imax and Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, visit five themed exhibit galleries, interpretive  programs and labs.
    • What’s new: Body Worlds Exhibition: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies will be here starting June 13 till October. Class trips are available and recommended for grades 5 and up.
    • Special programs for Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and Special Interest Groups are also available.
    • 11211-142 Street, Edmonton
      (780)451-3344
      www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

  • UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE

    • The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village provides interactive and authentic historical experiences depicting early settlement of Ukrainian immigrants in east central Alberta. Themes include Prairie Lifestyle and Great Achievements, Citizenship and Identities, Celebration and more.
    • 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 (near Elk Island National Park)
      (780)662-3640
      www.tprc.alberta.ca/uchv

  • WEST EDMONTON MALL

    • West Edmonton Mall has various activities for groups and teams.
      • Marine Life Education Programs and Camps. Discover West Edmonton Mall’s fascinating marine life. Discover marine life and animals in Sea Life Caverns and Sea Lions Rock. West Edmonton Mall’s African penguins can also visit your classroom. Did you know the penguins have starred in a Hollywood Movie!
      • Attractions like Galaxyland and World Waterpark. Bring your group to one of the attractions. Group rates are available. Just play for the day or learn about physics on the rides. New indoor interactive water play area coming spring 2008 to the waterpark.   
      • School Bands and other performing groups etc. should call for details if interested.
    • www.westedmontonmall.com

Check back for more information to come on Field Trip/Group Trips.

 


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