Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend June 5-7, 2026

From community festivals and family-friendly nature walks to creative workshops and high-energy shows, this weekend is packed with easy ways to fill your days. You’ll also find a few hidden gems like guided hikes, local celebrations, and plenty of kid-approved activities.

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Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday June 5, 2026

• 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.

Saturday June 6, 2026

• Take an Edmonton Puppy Yoga Class with Puppy Yoga Edmonton
  The cutest yoga class in towns blends gentle, beginner-friendly yoga with plenty of puppy cuddles. It’s the perfect atmosphere to unwind, relax and recharge. Move through your flow with adorable puppies surrounding you, roaming freely around the room. This weekend? It’s Bernese Mountain Dogs!

• 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.

Sunday June 7, 2026

• 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.

• Take an Edmonton Puppy Yoga Class with Puppy Yoga Edmonton
  The cutest yoga class in towns blends gentle, beginner-friendly yoga with plenty of puppy cuddles. It’s the perfect atmosphere to unwind, relax and recharge. Move through your flow with adorable puppies surrounding you, roaming freely around the room. This weekend? It’s Bernese Mountain Dogs!

• 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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