Kids Run Wild

Free Try-it at Rundle Park
2026-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton)
This event is FREE, and everyone is welcome!

Families can arrive anytime between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM. All activities close at 7:30 PM.

Each Try‑It session takes 20–40 minutes, depending on how much exploring your family wants to do.

These sessions are designed for families who want to try orienteering, enjoy an outdoor adventure together, and see if Kids Run Wild is a good fit.

Please RSVP using the link below so we know how many families to expect.

Come dressed for the weather and ready to explore!

Orienteering Free Try-it at Devon's Voyageur Park
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Devon’s Voyageur Park, Saskatchewan Drive West, Devon, T9G1B2, Canada
Join Us for a Free Family Orienteering Event! Discover the fun of map-based adventure at Devon Voyageur Park on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This free try-it event is open to everyone—no experience needed!

Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to explore the park, solve map challenges, and enjoy outdoor fun. Activities wrap up by 4:00 PM.

Meeting Location: East end of Voyageur Park, at or near the Gazebo. Tip: For best results on Google Maps, search “Devon Bike Park” for the correct pin.

Note: This is a family-friendly event. Youth must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Location: East end of Voyageur Park in Devon, Alberta. Meeting near the Gazebo, approx where the orange star is located on the map below:

This Free Try-it is supported by the Alberta Government’s Every Kid Can Play Grant funds.

Free Try-it - Ghost Hunting Adventure – Night Orienteering at Laurier Park!
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us this Thursday evening for a Kids Run Wild Free Try-It Event—a playful night of ghost hunting in the park! Families will receive a quick intro to the map before setting off to find laminated ghosts hidden throughout Laurier Park. Each ghost has a reflective tag to help you spot them in the dark!

🔦 Bring a headlamp or flashlight, or borrow one from our KRW supply.

🎯 A fun way to explore orienteering after dark—perfect for curious kids and adventurous families!

This event is in collaboration with Kids Run Wild, Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club, Alberta Orienteering Association and partially funded through the Every Kid Can Play grant with the Alberta Government.

Rosenthal’s 6th Annual Haunted Hunt!
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Rosenthal Playground & Splash Park, 1070 Rosenthal Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 7M6, Canada
Goblins and ghouls of all ages are welcome! Don’t forget your capes and costumes and get ready for a frightfully fun adventure. Follow a spooky map of Rosenthal Splash Park to find hidden flags—complete the scavenger hunt and earn an extra sweet treat!

Registration is required—scan the QR code on the poster or register online here ercl.tiny.us/2025hauntedhunt

Parental guidance is recommended for children under 9. Kids 9+ may complete the hunt independently at their parent/guardian’s discretion.

Free to attend and fun for everyone. A Community League membership or Food Bank donation is encouraged to support our neighbours.

Warm up with hot drinks and tasty bites from Jeepney Jay Food Truck, a local favourite serving delicious food for purchase.

$10 Drop-in EOOC event at Coronation Park
2025-09-17 07:30 - 08:00 | Coronation Park, 11425 142 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 3X8, Canada
Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.

Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.

Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Check back-in, finished or not, no later than 8:15pm

Bring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

$10 Drop-in EOOC event at Terwillegar Park
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:30 | 10 Rabbit Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 0R7, 10 Rabbit Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, ALBERTA, T6R 0R7, Canada
Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.

Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.

Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Check back-in, finished or not, no later than 8:30pm

Bring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

Kids Run Wild Summer Day Camp
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00
All ages camp – August 11th – 15th (half-day & full-day options)

This camp is open to participants aged 5 and older. Participants 8 & under require an adult or older youth to attend/participate with them.

Do you love the outdoors? Looking for a summer adventure? Through this camp, participants will enjoy scavenger hunts, playing games, hiking, map reading and much more!

**2025 EOOC Household Membership is required for this program**

$10 Drop-in EOOC event in Millcreek
2025-08-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Millcreek Pool – upper parking lot, 8281 95a St NW #8273, Edmonton, Canada
Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.

Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pmCheck back-in, finished or not, no later than 9:00pmBring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

$10 drop-in EOOC event in Belgravia Neighbourhood
2025-07-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Belgravia Off-Leash dog park, Saskatchewan Drive & Approx 119 Street, Edmonton, ALB, Canada
Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Check back-in, finished or not, no later than 9:00pmBring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

$10 drop-in EOOC event in Fort Saskatchewan
2025-07-23 06:30 - 21:00 | West River’s Edge Park, Fort Saskatchewan, alberta, Canada
Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pmCheck back-in, finished or not, no later than 9:00pmBring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

$10 drop-in EOOC event at Whitemud Park South
2025-07-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Whitemud Park South, Rainbow Valley Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

$10 Drop-in EOOC event at Allen Grey Park / Millcreek Ravine
2025-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Argyll Velodrome Park, 6750 88 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This week we utilize Millcreek Ravine, starting from Allen Grey Park (75 Ave & 89 Street)

Look for the EOOC club banner and park anywhere along 89 Street.

Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium and Long.Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pmCheck back-in, finished or not, no later than 9:00pmBring your own water bottle! Event goes rain or shine.

$10 Drop-in EOOC event in St Albert
2025-07-02 18:30 - 21:00 | 5 St Anne Street, St Albert, Alberta, Canada

$10 drop-in EOOC event at Laurier Park
2025-06-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Registration at or close to picnic site #8. from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.Fees: $10 each map (which may be shared) Discounts (or free) for members.Courses: Short/easy, Medium km and Long.SPECIAL this week: FREE short/easy map to each school-aged child (while supplies last)

Onsite Registration / Waiver Signing: 6:30pm – 7:30pmCheck back-in, finished or not no later than 9:00pmBring your own water bottle!

KRW Thursday evening series
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:45
The Kids Run Wild Family program series takes families on exciting weekly adventures in different park spaces, combining nature exploration with fun orienteering challenges to enhance navigation skills. Our Thursday series utilizes West/Central Edmonton park spaces.

Our Spring Kids Run Wild Family programs have been generously supported by the Every Kid Can Play grant from the Alberta Government, providing you with two registration options: You can choose the standard 5-week program at $45, plus the annual household membership fee, or you can utilize the grant funds to cover the program fee, with only the annual household membership fee required.

**Please Note: Families MUST be registered for this event

ParticipACTION Orienteering Try-it at Gold Bar Park
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00
Try Orienteering at Gold Bar Park!

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Time: Map pick-up & warm-up games: 6:30–7:30 PM | Courses close: 9:00 PM Location: Gold Bar Park Cost: Free RSVP: In advance to help us reduce paper waste

Join us for a fun and engaging try-it event, funded by ParticipACTION! Start with short warm-up games showcasing the timing equipment used in orienteering competitions. Then, choose one of three courses to complete at your own pace.

KRW Tuesday evening series
2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:45
The Kids Run Wild Family program series takes families on exciting weekly adventures in different park spaces, combining nature exploration with fun orienteering challenges to enhance navigation skills. Our Tuesday series utilizes East Edmonton park spaces.

Our Spring Kids Run Wild Family programs have been generously supported by the Every Kid Can Play grant from the Alberta Government, providing you with two registration options: You can choose the standard 5-week program at $45, plus the annual household membership fee, or you can utilize the grant funds to cover the program fee, with only the annual household membership fee required.

**Please Note: Families MUST be registered for this event

Fort Saskatchewan - Legacy Park Family Festival
2025-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan, 9904 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L, Canada
We are excited to join Fort Saskatchewan’s Free Legacy Park Family Festival! Our free try-it orienteering activity is one of MANY activities available throughout the day. Flock to the festival that honours friends, family, community and SHEEP!

KRW Try-it at Wilfrid Laurier Park
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:45
Kids Run Wild Family Program Try-it Event at Wilfrid Laurier Park

Not sure what to expect from the sport of orienteering &/or our Kids Run Wild Family programs? This free try-it event provides participants with the option to try our Kids Run Wild Family program before committing to a series.

At a Kids Run Wild free try-it session, families can expect a fun and adventurous orienteering experience in nature, where they’ll learn map navigation skills and explore the course at their own pace.

Our Spring Kids Run Wild Family programs have been generously supported by the Every Kid Can Play grant from the Alberta Government, providing you with two registration options: You can choose the standard 5-week program at $45, plus the annual household membership fee, or you can utilize the grant funds to cover the program fee, with only the annual household membership fee required.

**Please Note: Families MUST RSVP for this event

KRW try-it at Capilano Park
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:45
Kids Run Wild Family Program Try-it Event at Capilano Park

Not sure what to expect from the sport of orienteering &/or our Kids Run Wild Family programs? This free try-it event provides participants with the option to try our Kids Run Wild Family program before committing to a series.

At a Kids Run Wild free try-it session, families can expect a fun and adventurous orienteering experience in nature, where they’ll learn map navigation skills and explore the course at their own pace.

Our Spring Kids Run Wild Family programs have been generously supported by the Every Kid Can Play grant from the Alberta Government, providing you with two registration options: You can choose the standard 5-week program at $45, plus the annual household membership fee, or you can utilize the grant funds to cover the program fee, with only the annual household membership fee required.

**Please Note: Families MUST RSVP for this event
