Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton with Kids this Week - June 15-21, 2025
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We’ve added 20+ FREE things to do in Edmonton with kids this month to our JUNE GUIDE TO FREE FUN IN EDMONTON! Check it out and start planning this month’s adventure.
YOUR NEXT DATE NIGHT! This summer, hop aboard the streetcar for the streetcar cocktail experience. Tickets include a sunset ride, three bespoke cocktails and expert tips from a local mixologist.
Spend National Indigenous Day at Fort Edmonton Park. Join Fort Edmonton Park in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a variety of unique programming dedicated to celebrating the culture, heritage, and languages of Indigenous communities, including live performances and interactive activities.
Calling all Homeschool families - have you checked out TELUS World of Science Homeschool Days? Explore drop-in activities throughout the Science Centre designed for home educated children. Discover engaging programming across galleries and learning spaces between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The next one pops up on June 25, 2025.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Week
Sunday June 15, 2025
Tasty Truck Food Festival | $$
With over 20 mouthwatering food vendors dishing up diverse cultural cuisines and live music to groove to, this is set to be the largest food truck fiesta in Edmonton.Art Cart at Churchill Square | FREE
Visit Churchill Square for the ART CART. Bring your swimsuit for a splash in the fountain and have an afternoon exploring downtown.
Monday June 16, 2025
Drop in Storytime at the Botanic Garden | FREE
Storytime in the park is back! Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts in the orchard at the beautiful St. Albert Botanic Park. Mondays, 10 am, starting May 5.
Tuesday June 17, 2025
Lil Voyageurs Adventures | FREE
Join Felice Gladue from Metis ALIVE on a Métis voyageur adventure, complete with stories, songs and dance! Your adventure will be interactive and engaging as we paddle in the rapids, portage fur bales and use a handy dandy sash to rescue our fellow voyageurs.Community Pond Party | FREE
Pond parties are a fun way for residents to learn about Strathcona County's stormwater facilities and their ecological benefits.
Thursday June 19, 2025
Play Cafe & Toy Library | FREE
The Play Café runs every Thursday morning at Edmonton Temple from 10-12 p.m. Guardians with children six-years-old and under are welcome to drop in and enjoy tea or coffee while their little ones play with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Snacks are also available.Alberta Circus Arts Festival | FREE
Join the fun for four days of contemporary circus performances from Canada and around the world. Find workshops and free performances and family fun.Rock the Park | FREE
Rock the Park at Sherbrooke Community League. Live music every Thursday night in the park with a BBQ Fundraiser going straight back into the community.Solar/Night sky viewing at UofA | FREE
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory at the University of Alberta offers public solar observing sessions every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Visitors can drop in anytime during this hour without tickets, and admission is free.Hoops & Hot Dogs | FREE
Get in the game this summer! Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for an evening of basketball, games, hula hoops, and good eats at the basketball courts beside Sakaw Gardens Hall!DIY Workshops at ReUse Centre | FREE
Make a Pride collage from reused materials. Connect Through Collage: Sustainable Art and Pride Night!Healthy Backyards with WildNorth | FREE
Who goes there?! Discover what critters call your neighborhood home and learn how to peacfully coexist with them. What's that? Learn what trees, shrubs, and plants grow in your community and why they're important for local wildlife. Good Neighbours. Learn about healthy wildlife interactions and what to do if you encounter an injured, ill or orphaned animal
Friday June 20, 2025
Halloween in JUNE and FIREWORKS at Edmonton Riverhawks Game
The ballpark is going DARK! We re teaming up with the spooky crew from Fort Edmonton Park for a night packed with visits from Mr. Dark and his eerie entourage, apple bobbing, mountains of candy, and yes a fire-juggling unicyclist because obviously that's how we do Halloween. Kids under 12 get in FREE with a costume on.
Saturday June 21, 2025
Blatchford Summer Block Party | FREE
Visit this leading-edge, planet-friendly central neighbourhood, tour its beautiful green-built show homes, talk to builders and enjoy food trucks, free ice cream, live music and family friendly activities!Grand Trunk Open House | FREE
This spring and summer, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a series of free open houses at neighbourhood recreation centres, so Edmontonians can experience the amenities found in their neighbourhood.The Works Art & Design Festival | FREE
Free workshops and festival exhibits at Churchill Square. Bring your swimsuit to cool off with a romp in City Hall Fountain!Grindstone Theatre Puppet Workshop | $$
A 1-day introduction to puppetry workshop. Participants will develop skills in puppet manipulation and character development. They will have the opportunity to design and create their own puppets using a variety of materials, such as paper, card, fabric, and other craft supplies.
Read the full weekend guide, and find the best things to do June 20-22, 2025 right here.
