FULL Edmonton Guide to WHAT to DO with KIDS this Weekend - June 5-7, 2026

If you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained in Edmonton this weekend without hearing “I’m bored” by Saturday morning, you’re in luck.

From festivals and carnival fun to free family nature activities and outdoor adventures, June 5–7 is packed with easy ways to get everyone out of the house and making some epic memories. We’re just going to go ahead and call this weekend - inflatable in the pool weekend - which is kind of perfect, because the forecast continues to look a little wet.

• This weekend, pop into a PUPPY YOGA CLASS! That’s right - yoga with puppies, one of the cutest parent + child dates that you’ll go on this month. Incorporate movement with puppy cuddles during these weekly classes in Edmonton. This weekend, catch classes at Puppy Yoga Edmonton on Saturday and Sunday with Bernese Mountain Dogs!

• Check out these INCREDIBLE places to cool off this summer in Edmonton - because we’ve got your guide to the best lakes, beaches and waterparks.

• Borden Natural Pool opens for the season June 20, 2026. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

• Make this summer easier on your budget with 15 Alberta Museums offering FREE admission for children as part of the Canada Strong Pass.

• It’s summer camp season, pals - if you’re looking for the best summer camps - we’ve got you covered - in the 2026 Edmonton Summer Camp Guide.

• Make this the summer that your young writer learns the skills to put the imaginative stories in their mind, on to the page. Youthwrite Highlands Experience is designed for kids 8-12 to take part in writing sessions, connect with local authors, and mentors, during the week- long experience. Campers will even get the chance to share work of their own for instant feedback. It’s a fully-immersive, writing camp that kicks off June 28, 2026. Register for Camp.

• Bravé MMA is popping up with an 8-week summer camp program, at both locations. This high energy camp is designed to help kids stay active, engaged, and build real confidence, with a blend of movement-based learning - like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing- and high-level activities that develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. From LEGO challenges and group games to field trips, every day brings something new while reinforcing skills that carry beyond the summer. Register now - this camp fills FAST.

• Saddle up because it’s summer camp season and we’ve got one to get the kids outside this summer. Clip Clop All-riders Horse Camp is open for registration for kids to engage with daily practical riding lessons, equestrian education and fun and games - all summer long! Camp is open for registration for kids aged 6-18, who want to get on horseback` this summer. Register for Camp

• Parents! Does your kiddo have a wild imagination, endless energy and love to perform? Rapid Fire Theatre has the summer camp you didn’t know you needed. Think less memorizing lines, and more creativity, confidence building and laughing until their cheeks hurt. Camps are available for ages 6-17, June 29 - July 3, with beginner friendly options for the younger crowd and teen programs to delve deeper into the skill of improv. Register here for this cool alternative to the usual summer camp roster.

• FREE Recreational Drop-inSwim
  FREE Recreational swims are back for the spring, and moved to Fridays. Enjoy the slides, rope swing, diving board and toys in the pool. No registration required, and there is no cost to join! Get there early!

• Farmer’s Day Festival and Parade in Stony Plain
  The Town of Stony Plain, in partnership with the Kinsmen Club of Stony Plain, invites you to experience Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition, one of the community’s largest annual events, from June 5 to 7, 2026.

  From the Kinsmen Rodeo and West Parkland Gas Co-op Parade to the Mayor and Council Pancake Breakfast and Kids Korral, the weekend is jam-packed with activities for all ages.

• Toonie Swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre
  For just $2, you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool on Friday and Saturday, during Drop in Toonie swim time at Eastglen Leisure Centre.

• Get a FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut on Friday
  Celebrate National Doughnut day with a FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnut on Friday. Just pop in, grab your doughnut, no purchase necessary. Krispy Kreme Canada will mark National Doughnut Day on June 5 by giving customers one free doughnut of their choice at participating locations across Canada.

• Legacy Park Family Festival - Sheep are Coming to Legacy Park
  Summer is officially baaack with our beloved, turf-trimming sheep! Grab the fam, join us at Legacy Park, and celebrate summer with local food, entertainment, community lead activities, and of course, sheep.

• Pancake Breakfast and FREE Circus Workshop
  Saturday, Visit Downtown Edmonton Community League to follow their pancake breakfast and bringing circus arts to the park with a workshop from Firefly Circus at O-day’Min Park.

• FREE Rona Kids Workshop: Make a Butterfly Feeder
  On June 6, your children will make a butterfly feeder and take it home to set up this summer. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts.

• Take an Ugly Doll Workshop
  Get ready for a super fun in-person experience where you can create your very own Ugly Doll! Let your imagination run wild as you design and craft a unique doll that’s as quirky and cool as you are. Perfect for all ages who love a bit of hands-on creativity and a lot of laughs. Don’t miss out on making your own cute and ugly masterpiece in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere!

• FREE Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers
  Want to play with a GPS, maybe look to see if you can find a Geocache or even learn a little about maps? If you do, come check us out, GPS will be provided for the program.

• Enchanted K Pop Party at The Rec Room
  The KPOP HUNTERS are hitting the Edmonton stage, bringing the energy with very special guests THE SODA POP BOYS for a high energy K-POP STAGE SHOW filled with Live Performances, Glow Up Stations and Character Magic.

• FREE Summer Art Cart at Art Gallery of Alberta
  Join AGA Educators for Art Cart, a FREE drop-in creative experience in Churchill Square. Every Saturday from 1-4 pm, the Art Cart pops up with everything you need to explore, experiment, and have fun with art.

• Summer Kick off Block Party
  Enjoy free family-friendly activities including a bouncy castle, balloon animals, temporary tattoos & stickers, cotton candy, lawn games like cornhole and giant Connect Four, plus fun EA activations including a Spin to Win prize wheel and a sunscreen testing station.

• FREE Bison Backstage Guided Hike at Elk Island National Park
  Bison Backstage is the exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island. Visitors will be led through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how parks staff continue the ongoing role in bison conservation efforts. This is a 1-hour walking tour that covers approximately 1 kilometer over uneven ground.

• Catch a Carnival Fun Day at Rio Terrace Community Preschool
  Bring your loved ones for an afternoon full of games, laughter, and community vibes. It’s the perfect chance to meet other families, enjoy some fun activities, and make great memories together. Don’t miss out on this awesome in-person event – we can’t wait to see you there!

• The Wibit is in the Pool at Macewan Wellness
  Run, climb, jump, and slide your way through the pool on our Wibit inflatable obstacle course! Challenge your balance and agility while having a blast on this floating adventure. Wibit swims are typically the first weekend of the month.

• FREE Reconnect with the land Family Event
  Join for a celebration of our ecosystem and our place within the cosmic web of life! Ceremony, crafts, vision boards, guided nature walks. Join SCAN! Edmonton, For Our Kids, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition and Touch Grass Club to ReConnect during Environment Week on June 7, focussed on making a better future for all the life we share here in amiskwaciy waskahikan.

• Watch a Ghostbusters Double Feature at Fort Edmonton Park
  Join Fort Edmonton Park and the Alberta Ghostbusters Society on June 7 for a special Ghostbusters I & II double feature movie night ahead of National Ghostbusters Day.

• LEGO Make & Take at Chapters Indigo: Soccer Cleat
  Build your own LEGO® soccer cleat and enjoy a fun storytime to kick off soccer season. No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants. Spaces limited.

• Celebrate the 107th Baldwin Birthday at Fort Edmonton Park
  Step back in time and help the Fort Edmonton Foundation celebrate the 107th Birthday of the Baldwin Locomotive No. 107! This milestone event will bring together families, community leaders, and history enthusiasts for a full day of festivities inside the magical setting of Fort Edmonton Park.

• Inflatables are in the pool at Coronation Sports and Recreation Centre
  Drop in for a fun inflatable swim! This Sunday afternoon swim is a fun way to finish the weekend and get the kids ready to start the week ahead!

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