Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids - June 14-16
Kick off the weekend early and visit the open house for Steamoji Sherwood Park on Thursday. Come experiment, learn more about summer camps, memberships, engaging STEAM activities on this fun after-school drop in event with your kids! Don’t skip this chance to learn more about summer camps, STEAMOJI Memberships and try it out for yourself!
Friday
Edmonton Elks vs Montreal Alouettes - 90’s Night
It’s 90s night as the Elks take on the defending Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes. This whole day is 90’s themed, there is a live 90’s cover band at the Elks Fan Park for the tailgate and a 90s themed dance extravaganza at halftime. Show your kids how rad the 90’s were with your parachute pants and neon.
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Saturday
Catch a Picnic and Parade Just outside of Town!
It’s the 77th Annual Parade and Picnic in Ardrossan. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, and then find the best spot for the parade - plot your chairs, and get out there and enjoy a full day of fun with the family, east of Edmonton.
Full Festival Schedule for Ardrossan Parade & Picnic
Explore City of Edmonton Play Rangers in a Brand New Location
City of Edmonton Play Rangers returns with a full month of fun, every Saturday in June, at Northeast River Valley Park. This program is designed for children and families to get outside, have fun and enjoy time together.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers Schedule
FREE Lego Make & Take Race Car at Toys R Us
Make something to give to dad for Father's Day! Join us in-store to make a special LEGO® Father's Day Make & Take - a race car (includes trophy). Arrive early, the kits are available at one per person, while supplies last. What a fun way to create a small, free, gift for Dad!
Full LEGO Make & Take Details
Swap Toys or Find Something New
Join the Reuse Centre this weekend in a sustainable event perfect for kids. Bring toys to swap, and find something new to add to your own collection. The Reuse Centre will still be open for regular business during the swap, so you are welcome to drop off any donations you may have while you're there.
Full Details for the Toys Swap at Reuse Centre
Edmonton Fire Station Open House
Explore your local fire station during an open house this summer. Fire station open house events in Edmonton kick off of June 1, 2024 and it’s your chance to learn more about the local fire hall, meet a firefighter and get in a fire engine!
Edmonton Fire Station Open House Schedule
Dragons on the Loose! With Marty Chan
Marty Chan coming to do a reading from his newly released Dragon on the Loose book. With Marty, it is never just a straight reading, there is also the Marty Chan magic tricks. He will also be doing a book signing afterwards. CTC Story Centre will be decorated into a Dragon's Den. We have kite painting, cotton candy, and activities for the families that are attending. This event is free for the public, but registration is necessary.
Register for Dragons on the Loose
Free Drop-in Recreational Swim at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Drop in for this little-kid friendly swimming event, with the inflatables in the pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Children that attend lap swim must be able to swim 25 metres and be accompanied in the water by someone 14Y+. We think this pool drop-in is best for the under seven crowd. If you’re looking for more of an adventurous climb, you can check out the inflatables in the pool on Saturday afternoons at Millennium Place.
Here’s the Full Free Drop-in Inflatable Swim Schedule
FREE RCMP BBQ and Open House in Beaumont
Join the Beaumont RCMP for an Open House on June 15, 2024. Connect with the local police force and enjoy family friendly activities on-site, as well as a free BBQ. There are dunk tanks, interactive tours where you can get an inside look at the cell block, and even chances to win a summer fun gift basket.
Find the full RCMP Open House Details
Drop in Kids Club at the Urban Farm
Edmonton Urban Farm Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones. Parents are required to stay on site during the drop-in activity. This week, it’s a fun learning session about compost.
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It’s Dino-Day (Redo) at Rabbit Hill
Kick off summer tubing at Rabbit Hill Ski Resort because the summer tubing OPENS for the season this weekend. On Saturday, head over to the hill to try Summer tubing, and find a full day of dino-rific events including glitter tattoos, crafts, a scavenger hunt and roaming dinosaur!
Sunday
Musical Morning at Winspear Centre
Join Ms. Kate for a musical morning and meet musicians from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Together, you’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes. Designed for ages 1 - 5, come and learn with your child in the upstairs lobby of the Winspear Centre. Bring a pillow or your favourite blankie for floor seating! Tickets are $10/adults, and $5 for children.
Musical Mornings at the Winspear Centre
Edmonton Riverhawks Retro Dads Day
Treat your dad to a special Father's Day outing at the ballpark! Enjoy dozens of cars from the Edmonton Antique Car Club and the Edmonton Classic Sports Car Club, harmonies from the Grove City Chorus barbershop quartet and the Riverhawk players sporting classic Trappers jerseys! The teal jerseys will be auctioned off with proceeds going back to the community via the Edmonton Riverhawks Community Foundation.
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