Explore Edmonton Visitor Guide

FREE THINGS TO DO

FReE THINGS TO DO IN EDMONTON

Rent, car insurance, groceries, a new tiny outfit for your dog... you’ve got enough to spend your money on. And hey, you work hard for your paycheck. We get it. Lucky for you, the best things in life really are free. Skip smashing your piggy bank and check out this list of the best things to do in Edmonton for free.

124 Street Grand Market

Step back in time without spending a dime

Keep Calm and Picnic On A picnic in a beautiful local park is a great way to connect with nature while enjoying some tasty treats al fresco. Scour the fridge and make yourself a basket, grab a blanket, pack a Frisbee then head off to Sir Wilfred Laurier Park, Emily Murphy Park, or Hawrelak Park (closed until Spring 2026). If you’re up for spending a few hard-earned dollars, stop in and pick up some grub at local watering holes like Culina on the Lake, Woodshed Burgers, Farrow, or Iconoclast Koffiehuis. Discover our guide to the city’s best picnic spots for more picture-perfect locations.

Experience a taste of Alberta’s history as you explore the Alberta Legislature grounds. Set atop the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the Alberta Legislature Building is a marvel of beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and the perfect backdrop for a stroll. Pack a lunch, or stop in at one of Edmonton’s legendary downtown restaurants and pick-up a meal to-go — you can even save your pennies with the Explore Edmonton Downtown Dining Pass. With plenty of benches and landscaped areas, the Legislature Grounds are the perfect place for a picturesque picnic!

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