KidsFringe

The following information is from 2024’s Find Your Fringe Festival. We have kept it here as a way for your to see what next year’s 2025 Festival may look like.

KidsFringe inspires creativity and play for children ages 12 and under* and their families. All shows and activities at KidsFringe are FREE! Located at Light Horse Park on the north end of the Festival Grounds, KidsFringe is open from 10:30am – 5:30pm August 16 – 25, 2024.

*KidsFringe also welcomes individuals of all ages with a similar cognitive capacity with the accompaniment of a caregiver.

Our enthusiastic thanks to Nordic Mechanical Services, Alberta Blue Cross, and Telus World of Science Edmonton for generously supporting KidsFringe!

There’s so much to do!

See the schedule

With so many activities to choose from, there’s something for all of our little Fringers!

Take a look at the Artists

You’ll never know how many balloon-blowing jugglers you’ll come across.

Enjoy some special events!

Dances, drum lessons, crafts, and more can all be found at KidsFringe!

Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA)

Beyond KidsFringe, explore our Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) indoor shows! TYA shows are created especially for kids. Catch a sneak peek of our TYA shows at our TYA Free For All on August 19! Theatre are also Family Friendly shows – check the FF icon on the show listings in our Festival Guide.

The festival in full-swing outside the Old Strathcona Farmers Market. A woman in Klondike wear stands tall above the crowd, carrying a sun umbrella and reaching out towards a small child in red-and-white stripes who is perched on a man's shoulders.

Don’t forget to grab one!

KidsFringe Passport

Remember! Grab your KidsFringe Passport when you first arrive. This ticket to adventure is loaded with activities to help you explore the site. When lil’ Fringers complete the Passport, they’ll receive a voucher for a free treat.

Activities

There’s always something to do!

Kids Stage

Interactive performances to entertain children and their families.

Kids Park

Participatory workshops, performances, and activities led by professional Artists.

Book Nook

Stories and imaginations brought to life in a magical and theatrical way.

Alberta Blue Cross Craft Corner

Each day is an opportunity to make and treasure.

Sensory Tent

A quiet space with tactile sensory activities for children of all ages to explore.

Tots Tent

Activities geared toward the tiniest fringers, newborn to five years old.

Adventure Forest

Games and activities to keep kids on their toes.

KidsFringe Rules

KidsFringe is for kids ages 0-12* and their families/caregivers. (*KidsFringe also welcomes individuals of all ages with a similar cognitive capacity with the accompaniment of a caregiver.)
No adults without kids / no kids without adults
No animals (except service animals). KidsFringe is too loud and crowded for our non-human friends. For the safety and well-being of pets and Fringers alike, please keep all animals at home unless they’re an on-the-clock service animal.
No smoking or vaping
No bikes, scooters, or skateboards
Guests will be allowed into KidsFringe at 10am however, programing does not begin until 10:30am

Accessibility Measures at KidsFringe

KidsFringe provides an accessible and judgement free environment for participants to enjoy plenty of activities and entertainment free of cost.

Accessibility Measures:

KidsFringe is wheelchair accessible, including the Kids Stage and the tents.
Wheelchair and other mobility aid accessibility includes:
The park has a concrete sidewalk through the middle of the grass.
The flooring in some tents is partly concrete and partly grass with foam mats and/or puzzle piece squares.
Tent walls can be opened wide if needed.
The venue has step free access for Audience members.
The venue does not have a hearing loop.
The venue has accessible bathrooms available for Audience use.
The venue does not have reserved accessible parking.
There is no on-street parking available at the venue or on the Festival Site.
On-Duty service animals with their vests are allowed into all parts of the venue.