Edmonton Family Weekend Guide - Things to do in Edmonton with Kids June 26-28, 2026

It’s the first weekend of summer and we’re here for the kick off to slower-mornings, no more school lunches and Edmonton summer camps. This weekend, there’s a packed guide to weekend fun in Edmonton with the kids - and we’ve got everything you need to know about in Edmonton this weekend, right here.

Get Tickets for Alberta Diesel Day! It’s two action packed days of high octane FUN! Spend the weekend at Rad Torque Raceway for Alberta Diesel Day for two action packed days. There’s semi and pick-up drag racing, dirt oval racing, burnout competitions, dyno battles and you can even camp on site! Kids under 12 are FREE. Experience hundreds of builds, thousands of fans and the most adrenaline-filled weekend you’ll have this summer.

Edmonton Family Weekend Guide: Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids

Friday June 26, 2026

• FREE Garden Explorers Drop in a Strathcona County Museum & Archives
  Garden Explorers starts at Strathcona Museum and Archives! Drop by from 10:30–11:00 AM for some garden fun. Kids 4+ and their grown-ups can help us plant the garden, do a simple activity, and take home a bean plant.

• The Magical Music of Harry Potter at Winspear Centre
  Fly through the hallowed halls of Hogwarts for a musical adventure unlike any other! You and your family will relive the fantastic movie scores of all eight Harry Potter films, perfectly conjured by your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. This concert promises to be a magical experience for Muggles and wizards alike!

• FREE Field Hockey Drop-in
  Join Edmonton Youth field Hockey Club and Edmonton Titans Field Hockey Club. Have you child learn to play Field Hockey for free on a Friday night drop-in session.

• 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.

• Galaxyland After Dark at West Edmonton Mall
  Lights down, thrills up! Join Galaxyland on Friday, June 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. for Galaxyland After Dark!
  Enjoy unlimited rides under neon lights, dance to a LIVE DJ, LED Electric Leopards, and capture epic moments at the 360° photobooth—all for just $45 online or $50 at the door!
  Already visiting during the day? Add Galaxyland After Dark for just $10 with your general admission pass!

Saturday June 27, 2026

• Hear the Roar at Alberta Diesel Day’s Two-day Festival
  Alberta Diesel Day is back! It’s Bigger, louder, and built for a full weekend of action - brought to you by Mario High Performance Diesel. This month, Western Canada’s Biggest Diesel event returns. Join the fun for high-powered racing, heavy-hitting builds, and nonstop entertainment at RAD Torque Raceway. Whether you’re competing, showcasing, or just taking it all in, there’s something for everyone.

• Drop in Little Sprouts Nature Program
  

• FREE Edmonton Fire Station Open House: Londonderry
  Every year families have an opportunity to meet firefighters and fire prevention officers in their community, check out the fire trucks and learn important fire safety information during Fire Station Open Houses.

• FREE Bison Backstage Guided Tour 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

• Peek in a Pond Program at Miquelon Lake
  Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface? Dive in to this fun and interactive program to discover for yourself what kind of critters call Grebe pond home. Get down on your bellies and dip into the reeds to see what you will catch!

• FREE Michaels Kids Club: Make a ‘Hamm’ Piggy Bank
  Come in for a fun and free in-store event. Make your very own Hamm Piggy Bank to celebrate the release of Toy Story 5. This is a no registration-requirement, drop-in activity at your local Michaels store.

• 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. From simple hands-on projects to open-ended making, our educators bring the supplies and creative prompts—you bring the curiosity and imagination.

• Family Day at the Races at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 
  It's Family Day at the Mile! On June 27, join Century Mile Racetrack and Casino for live racing, food trucks, balloon artists, and face painting! Doors open at 3:45pm, first race starts at 4:45pm. Admission and parking is FREE for the whole family!

• Tree Planting with the Whole Family at Kinnaird Park
  Join Root for Trees, Trees for Life, and community members to plant trees, shrubs and wildflowers in Kinnaird Park.

Sunday June 28, 2026

• Youthwrite Summer Camp Season Kicks off
  The Youth Write Peak Experience Summer Camp in Rocky View, Alberta offers an unforgettable opportunity for creative young writers to connect, create, and grow.

• LEGO Make & Take at The LEGO Store
  Calling all Lego Builders! On June 28th you can make a Lego Stadium and take it home at participating Lego Store locations. Locally, you’ll find this free LEGO Build at West Edmonton Mall and Southgate Centre LEGO Stores.

• Dive in Movie at Kinsmen Sports & Recreation Centre
  Join the fun at the Kinsmen Sports Centre on June 28th from 4:00pm-8:00pm to celebrate the start of the Summer season. Watch The Lego  Movie on the big screen above the  pool, while also providing a variety of pool-based activities.

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