50 FREE things to do in Edmonton with Kids in June
Every month, Edmonton.events curates the best free things to do in Edmonton with kids. We’re here, rounding up the best things to do in Edmonton that won’t cost you a dime. This month is the kick off to summer fun with spray parks, outdoor movies, festivals, and outdoor installations and events to keep your family entertained - and under budget - this month in Edmonton.
Monthly ongoing FREE Things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Visit the University of Alberta Observatory and visit on Thursday at noon for solar viewing drop-in or on Thursday evenings for night sky viewing. Find both of these drop-in events on the Edmonton.family Event calendar
Drop in for FREE Storytime in the Botanic Gardens in St. Albert.
Check out a Fire Station Open House. This month, there are two fire station open house events in Edmonton: June 7 and June 21, 2025.
Every Sunday, visit Churchill Square for the Art Cart by Art Gallery of Alberta for free, family-friendly art activities.
On Thursday nights, visit the Reuse Centre for the weekly DIY Workshops
Find FREE kids coding sessions at the Apple Store where they’ll learn everything from coding their first app, to designing a comic, or making their own theme song. There are multiple events every week - free, registration required.
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free places to cool off in Edmonton this month
Find a spray park to cool off at. You can find the list of our favourite Edmonton area spray parks, right here. Plus, the Alberta Leg Grounds are re-opened with a design that’s perfect for open ended play.
Here are the best FREE family-friendly things to do in Edmonton this month
Visit Malmo Pre Kindergarten for a FREE Summer Palooza
June 1, 2025
Malmo Preschool is hosting a SUMMERPALOOZA! Come explore the preschool, meet the staff and enjoy bouncy castles and face painting with registration on-site!
Free Kids Tech Session: Code Your First App
June 1, 2025
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colours, emoji and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided.
Canossa Playground Grand Opening
June 1, 2025
Join the fun as the nieghbourhood officially open the new Canossa Playground—a space built for fun, connection, and community! They’ll celebrate with family-friendly activities from 12 to 2 PM. Watch for more details to come on what’s planned!
Get FREE Access to YMCA During FREE Access Day
June 1, 2025
Join us for FREE Access Day on Sunday at any of the YMCA's 4 Edmonton Health, Fitness & Aquatics centres! This day will include family swim times, family-friendly fitness classes, crafts, scavenger hunts, and sports for all ages!
Take a Free City of Edmonton Waste Management Tour
June 3-7, 2025
Book your FREE City of Edmonton Waste Management Tour. It’s a cool way to catch behicccnd the scenes around the city during Environment week in Edmonton.
Free Aurora Adventure: Paint the Northern Lights
June 4, 2025
Discover the beauty of the Northern Lights and the Northwest Territories with local indigenous artisan Esta Baker. Young artists will have the opportunity to learn painting techniques while exploring the rich stories and traditions of Gwich’in and Dene cultures.
Free Drop in Staples Kids Event: Kinetic Sand
June 4, 2025
Let your imagination run wild as you mold, shape, and play with magical Kinetic Sand! It’s soft, squishy, and oh-so-satisfying—just like beach day fun, minus the mess! Play with the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand, featuring our top Kinetic Sand playsets.
Join a Fish Release at Hermitage Park
June 5, 2025
Nature Alberta invites you to an unforgettable evening surrounded by slippery fish! Eric Costello from Alberta Fish Hatcheries will shed light on the fascinating world of fish and their habitats. You will even get to hold these fish in your hand! We'll also enjoy pond dipping with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and educational games with the Alberta Invasive Species Council and Alberta Wildlife Federation. For the grand finale of the evening, we will release rainbow trout from Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery into the pond at Hermitage Park!
Free Jazz Concert in Queen Mary Park
June 5, 2025
Join the crowd for Music in the Park with Music by COSMOS Jazz Big Band! This event is Free - and all are welcome! Bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit on for this event that will debut, rain or shine!
Learn to Spray Paint a Mural
June 5, 2025
Stroll, bike or drive down to the motoshed at St. Albert BMX on June 5, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for an awesome evening of art making! Meet the BMX track mural artist team Kerzeka, grab a freezie, learn how to paint a mural and tell us what makes the river pathway and BMX track a meaningful space in St. Albert.
Take a Behind the Scenes Tour at ReUse Centre
June 5, 2025
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Reuse Centre for Environment Week!
Swim for FREE at Drop-in Kinsmen Leisure Centre
June 6, 2025
Kick off the first Friday of the month with a FREE recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria!
FREE RONA Kids Workshop: Build a Father’s Day Toolbox for Dad
June 7, 2025
RONA Offers free monthly kids workshops, every month in Edmonton.
Welcome the Sheep Back at the Sheep Returning Festival at LEGACY Park
June 7, 2025
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!
Learn Something New at Drop in Discovery Morning
June 7, 2025
Come join us for a cozy storytime featuring a delightful selection of children's books for kids ages 2 to 8. Children will have the opportunity to create a beast of their imagination on a paper bookmark to take home. Plus, there will be plenty of time to explore the exhibition too!
Check out a Fire Station Open House
June 7, 2025
Add, visit a Fire Station Open House to your bucket list this summer because the 2025 Fire Station Open house list in Edmonton has just been released. This popular weekend activity for families allows children to explore the fire station, touch the fire truck, visit with local firefighters and learn more about their local, community fire station.
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Theme Song
June 7, 2025
Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.
Celebrate Pride at Fruit LOOP Block Party
June 7, 2025
Join us on June 7th as we take over 81st Avenue in front of the Grindstone Theatre for our annual outdoor block party in support of Rainbow Refuge.
Drop in for a FREE City of Edmonton Recreation Session at Londonderry
June 7, 2025
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.
Celebrate Pride at a Downtown Summer Block Party
June 7, 2025
On select weekend days this summer Edmonton's first Entertainment District will shut down to cars and opens into one big patio. This means you can grab to-go food and drink (including alcohol) from any business and take it outside to sip and savour in the sun. Expect FREE live entertainment, activities, places to chill and a family area with kid-approved fun.
Find Family Fun at Leagues on the Line
June 7, 2025
All aboard! Leagues on the Line is back
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th and come on out for free, fun, family events all along the Valley Line LRT from 11-3, followed by a wrap-up concert at Strathearn Hall from 3-5pm featuring wonderful performances by @dancingcree and @secondhanddreamcar!
LEGO Father’s Day Make & Take at Chapters Indigo
June 8, 2025
Join us in-store for an engaging and creative LEGO Father’s Day Kids' event! Kids will have the opportunity to join a Storytime and then build their own unique LEGO creation and take them home as a special keepsake. Whether you are a seasoned builder or new to LEGO, our friendly staff will be available to provide guidance and inspiration. Ages 6+
Free Kids Tech Session: Code Your First App
June 8, 2025
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colours, emoji and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided.
Get outside for Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Open House
June 8, 2025
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club is celebrating the start of the season with a free Open House! Try paddling a dragon boat, enjoy free snacks, and explore Dawson Park and the natural scenery of the North Saskatchewan River.
FREE Lego Make & Take: Make a Father’s Day Paddle
June 8, 2025
LEGO® Father's Day Paddle make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO® Father's Day Paddle model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO® Father's Day l
Drop in to a FREE City of Edmonton Recreation Session at Confederation Recreation Centre
June 8, 2025
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.
FREE Mill Woods Drop in Play Session in the Mall
June 9, 2025
Join us at Mill Woods Town Centre for our Mill Woods Play-On event! From 2PM to 4PM, we're hosting an arts and crafts event that's perfect for a fun-filled PD day! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of creativity and joy!
Join a Tree Planting Session in Rundle Park
June 12, 2025
Celebrate the annual Biodiversity Challenge by planting trees and contributing to citizen science with Nature Alberta and Root for Trees! In honor of the 2025 Biodiversity Challenge, Nature Alberta and Root for Trees are teaming up for an incredible evening of tree planting and citizen science on Thursday, June 12th.
FREE Lego Make & Take: Make a LEGO Planet
June 10, 2025
LEGO® Father'scDay Paddle make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO® Father's Day Paddle model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO® Father's Day.
FREE Spring Carnival at Glenridding Park
June 14, 2025
Join Southwest Community Church for a FREE community event for all ages. Join us at Glenridding Park (1315 163 Street SW) for popcorn, cotton candy, carnival games, glitter tattoos, inflatables, and more!
ARAS Summer Parade in Ardrossan
June 14, 2025
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. You can also enjoy a Church 100 years open house, BBQ and pie sale. The road will close promptly at 10:30 for the parade to begin at 11:00am.
Spruce Grove Family Fun Day in the Park
June 14, 2025
This ias a family focused event! There is fun for the entire family. Magic shows, activities, face painting, pony rides, cookie decorating, bouncy castles and much much more!
FREE Monthly Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Baseball Game
June 14, 2025
Take a kid friendly workshop at the Home Depot. Registration is required, but the event is free. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Baseball Game.
Catch ‘Horses and Hounds’ at Century Mile
June 15, 2025
The tiniest racers will take to the big track on June 15 for the fourth annual Horses N Hounds Dachshund Races! Bet on the ponies or take in this hilarious race with the kids - it’s free to join, there are no admission costs or tickets required.
Free Father’s Day Pancake Brunch and Playdate
June 15, 2025
Bring your Dad and join us for pancake brunch, lawn games, and more.
Jubilee Park/Beacon Rink. Pancakes will include all the toppings, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice while supplies last. You can even take part in games and activities like: challenge Dad to a game of ladder ball or axe throwing, or a dip into the spray park to cool off!
Experience the Magic at Alberta Circus Arts Festival
June 19, 2025
Join us for four days of contemporary circus performances from Canada and around the world, along with a myriad of activities for everyone.
Check out an Edmonton Fire Station Open House
June 21, 2025
Add, visit a Fire Station Open House to your bucket list this summer because the 2025 Fire Station Open house list in Edmonton has just been released. This popular weekend activity for families allows children to explore the fire station, touch the fire truck, visit with local firefighters and learn more about their local, community fire station.
Explore Chinatown After Dark
June 21, 2025
Explore a night market during Chinatown after dark during this fun way to explore new food and traditions. Over the course of the summer, you’ll find 20+ local restaurants and vendors at the pop up night market!
Edmonton Pets in the Park Festival
June 22, 2025
Get ready for your favourite annual festival for fur-iends! The Edmonton Humane Society invites you to Pets in the Park on Sunday, June 22 at Buena Vista Park.
Drop into Jasper Place Recreation Centre for Free Admission Day
June 22, 2025
Jasper Place is the latest City of Edmonton recreation centre to offer FREE admission. Explore the centre and take part in free, fun, family programming as part of the initiative to get Edmontonians exploring their local recreation centre.
Get FREE Admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta
June 26, 2025
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.
