The weekend is here and it’s your chance to get your hands on a free cup of root beer, a free pool opening, explore a fire station open house and discover a brand new playground. Every week, edmonton.family shares the best things to do in Edmonton and this weekend - it’s stacked with fun things to do for the whole family.

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

Friday

Mill Creek Pool Opens for the Season
Mill Creek Pool Opens for the season and it’s the newest place to cool off in Edmonton with the kids this weekend. Friday is reservations only, and there is no cost to register, but there are a limited amount of spaces available - only there hundreds for this fun, preview swim.

Take a Guided Walk at Miquelon Lake
Super Heroes are amongst us! Some have super strong electro-static powers or even feeding an entire planet. Despite their small stature we call them Pollinators! Join this guided walk to learn how you too can be a super hero and save the world with them!
Learn more about Plentiful Pollinators

Or, take a Wild Things Walk at Miquelon Lake
Let’s go discover the wild side of Miquelon. Journey with a Park Interpreter along Grebe Pond Trail to explore this season’s plants and animals. Whether you are interested in seeing baby animals and pretty flowers or like to identify everything around you, there is something for everyone on this walk.
Learn more about Wild Things at Miquelon Lake

First Responders Night (with Fireworks) at Edmonton Riverhawks
Join The Riverhawks in honouring the dedicated members of the Edmonton Police Services, the Edmonton Fire Services, Edmonton Medical Services, the RCMP and AHS! These folks are also bringing an amazing display with them which is so cool for fans both young and old to check out. You might also see a police dog in action!

Saturday

Explore a Local Fire Station During the Fire Station Open House
Explore your local fire station during an open house this summer. Fire station open house events in Edmonton kick off of June 1, 2024 and it’s your chance to learn more about the local fire hall, meet a firefighter and get in a fire engine!
View the Edmonton Fire Station Open House Schedule

It’s Country Night at Edmonton Riverhawks!
Giddy up, Edmonton! It's time to proudly embrace that Albertan country vibe! Enjoy a petting zoo, live country music, tractors, line dancing and mascots riding horses.
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Get Your Hands on Free Root Beer
It’s A&W Free Root beer day and it’s your chance to get your hands on a free cup. Stop by your local store for one free drink, per person, for a free cool treat this summer. Find a location.

Street Performer’s Festival Kicks off in Edmonton
This weekend, the festival of the season kicks off in Edmonton. From circus to arts, theatre to immersive performances, it’s one of those must-do festivals in Edmonton. Don’t sleep on the kids area, where you’ll find free activities. It’s a great time to bring a swimsuit and cool off in the fountain downtown, too!

Mastermind Toys LEGO Make & Take
This weekend, visit Mastermind Toys for a FREE LEGO Make & Take. Drop by between 1-3 pm to your local Mastermind Toys store for a FREE Disney Castle, LEGO Make & Take.

Sunday

Sunday Makebreak at Michaels Craft Session: Make Crystal Hair Accessories
You buy the base, and Michaels stores will provide the accessories to complete your craft with this Sunday, cheap craft session at your local Michaels store.
View the Full Sunday Makebreak Schedule

Staples Learn & Play Summer Event
Visit your local participating Staples store for kid-friendly fun during this Learn & Play summer event. It’s a fun way to explore the fun with a live DJ, free ice cream, face painting, balloon animals and kid-friendly crafts.

FREE Make & Take Sandcastle at the LEGO Store
This weekend, pop by the LEGO store between 12-2 on Sunday afternoon for a FREE Lego Make & Take, summer edition. Build a sand castle in-store or bring the kid home with you to build later. Either way, it’s a fun little adventure to add a free miniature build to your LEGO collection at-home. Make & Take events are available at both locations in Edmonton.