Another heat wave is set to hit our fair city. With the weather being so hot and the kids no longer in the classrooms it can be a shame to keep them cooped up in the house with the air conditioning. Here are some heat-beating activities to keep the kids happy and cool during Edmonton's latest heatwave!
Go Swimming! When it's really warm, stay out of the sun at an indoor pool, preferably the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. When the sun is less intense, why not get outside and have fun at one of the city's outdoor pools or spray parks?
Play Inside! Indoor playgrounds like the YMCA or Cafe O' Play are open all summer, with added bonus of being far less busy than in the winter!
Embrace Summer Programs! Have you been to the kid's programs at some of the local malls? Kingsway, Callingwood and West Edmonton Mall each have monthly events just for kids. The summer programs at Edmonton Public Library are also a great way to cool down and keep the kids reading.
Take a Hike! There are some trails at Elk Island National Park and even in our own River Valley that are nicely treed which offer lots of shade and a break from the afternoon sun. Be sure to bring bug spray!
Get Ice Cream! Visit What's the Scoop on Whyte Avenue or spend a day tracking down the infamous Scoop N' Roll, a traveling ice cream food truck that serves freshly frozen custom made ice cream!
How are you planning on spending the heatwave? Let us know in the comments below!
