Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - June 13-15, 2025

Parade season is here and we’re here for it. Grab a sweater, get outside and head to one of the festivals - like the dragon boat open house, or catch a lap of the soapbox derby in St. Albert. There’s plenty of fun and exploring to do this weekend with your kids - just jump on in and adventure!

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids

Friday

• Catch the race at Soap Box Derby in St. Albert
  St Albert Soap Box Derby hit the road in 2011 and has allowed hundreds of young kids and their families to experience the thrills of Soap Box Derby participation.

• Visit Ice District for a Tasty Food Truck Festival
  Tasty Truck returns to the heart of downtown June 13 and 14, bringing dozens of food trucks to the ICE District Fan Park for a delicious two-day festival. Enjoy a wide variety of cultural cuisines, hometown favourites, live music, and fully licensed event grounds. This free, all-ages event runs rain or shine, with a 32,000 sq ft tent to keep things covered no matter the weather.

Saturday

• ARRAS Summer Parade and Pancake Breakfast in Ardrossan
  Come join this special event parade and pancake breakfast. Make breakfast simple - bring the kids to a firehall pancake breakfast to start the day and fuel up for this classic parade.

• FREE Dragon Boat Racing Club Open House
  To celebrate the start of the season, the Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club is hosting an open house with BBQ and dragon boating.

• FREE Lego Race Car Make & Take
  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!

• FREE City of Edmonton Play Rangers
  Play Rangers program leaders are excited to share an adventure with you that will include fun activities. Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.

• FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop
  Register for FREE in-person Kids Workshops. Register for the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at your local Home Depot store.

• Kick off Summer with a Reading Club Launch Party

Sunday

• Landmark Cinemas Kids Day
  Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house and score a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) for one great, low price. Every movie, every Sunday. Landmark Cinemas' Kid's Day – turn the average Sunday into a movie-filled Funday. Check your favourite Landmark Cinemas for showtimes.

• Free Art Cart at Churchill Square
  Join the Art Gallery of Alberta in the square for art explorations and fun! Each week, we explore new art materials and techniques!

• Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Playdate
  Bring your Dad and join the crew for pancake brunch, lawn games, and more at Jubilee Park/Beacon Rink. Kick off Father’s day with a FREE Pancake Brunch. There are Pancakes with all the toppings, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice while supplies last. Games and Activities, too! You can Challenge Dad to a game of ladder ball or axe throwing! Enjoy the playground, spray deck and surrounding park.

  Find even more things to do in Edmonton with Kids on the Edmonton.family event calendar.