Best Things to do in Edmonton with Kids Canada Day Long Weekend
This is a great weekend to explore Sassy G’s Adventure Farm. This adventure farm has llamas, emus, alpacas, pigs, rabbits and more - and there are more than 40 activities for kids to complete on the farm, including the incredible farm obstacle ninja course! Sassy G’s Adventure Farm is a must-visit for summer fun near Edmonton, and is located just outside the city, near Spruce Grove.
Kick off the weekend on Thursday with an International Mud Day Event in Strathcona County
Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Take a Guided Pollinators Walk
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!
Here’s the Guided Pollinators Walk Schedule
The Carnival is in Town at Mill Woods Recreation Centre
Catch a full day of rides, fair food and fun with Wild Rose Shows at Mill Woods Town Centre this weekend. The long weekend carnival will feature ride-all-day wristbands for $40, and your favourite fair food and carnival games. Buy a $50 Mill Woods Town Centre Gift Card - until June 28 - and you’ll get a ride all day bracelet for FREE. That’s the best deal that’s been available all season!
Explore the Works Art & Design Festival
Family-friendly activities, art installations, food trucks and a reason to explore downtown - The Works Arts & Design festival pops up at Churchill Square this weekend, and pairs well with a cool off sesh in the fountains at City Hall.
Friday Night Magic Show
Chris Gowen is back with a Friday Night magic show at The Rec Room. Magic and Madness will have you (and your kids) enamoured with the close-up-magic in the intimate room. Tickets are only $25 and are such an incredible value for this entertaining magic show!
Saturday
Peek in a Pond at Miquelon Lake
Ever wonder 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! This free event is held at Miquelon Lake and is for all ages.
Peek in the Pond Schedule
Pokemon Trade & Play Day
Start your Pokémon TCG journey here! If you have always wanted to learn about the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this Trade and Play event is perfect for you! Receive a FREE Trading Kit when you bring your kids & their friends in-store.
Family Drop in Bath Bomb Making at LUSH
Take part in fun, family-friendly activities like pressing bath bombs, contests and in-store fun and games. Take home a goodie bag and press a bath bomb in-store. Don’t skip this! The cost is $40/person and you can register in-store, in advance.
Try Ninja Courses - For Free - at Elemental Ninja Open House
Elemental Ninja is hosting an open house for children and adults to try the sport of Ninja, obstacle course, for free. You’re going to have to register in advance for this one - but there is no cost to take part in the open house and try the sport of ninja!
Drop in Kids Club at the Urban Farm
Edmonton Urban Farm Kids Club runs every Saturday, June 1-September 28, 11-12:30. It is a free, garden-focused drop-in with capacity for 25 young ones. Parents are required to stay on site during the drop-in activity. This week, kids will make their own nature loom.
View the Full Urban Farm Kids Club Schedule
Storytime with Janis at Audreys Books
Audreys Books is very pleased to have MLA Janis Irwin join them for a discussion about bookstores, libraries & the importance of these spaces to the fight for human rights and equality for all. They’ll also be chatting about some of Janis’s book picks for pride month.
Rutherford Heights Canada Day Celebration
Enjoy Free maple ice cream bars, car show, food trucks, balloon twisting and face painting. There are bounce castles for the kids and even prizes for draws and treats. Visit the fun at 949 Rutherford Road, on Saturday between 1-3.
Sunday
Landmark Cinemas Kids Day Sunday
Landmark Cinemas Kid Day Sunday is an all-in-one cost to bring your kids to the movies on Sundays! For one price, you can get the movie tickets, and kids snack pack with popcorn, drink and treat! It’s the perfect reason to head the movies this weekend with the kids and catch the latest on the big screen!
Buy Tickets for Kids Day at Landmark Cinemas
El Mero Mero is Hosting a Parking Lot Party
Enjoy live music and entertainment, food trucks, a vendor market, a henna and mini portrait artist and more! Plus a FREE bouncy castle, balloon house, kids activities and face painting on site! Don’t skip the tacos and churros - they’re some of our kids favourite tacos in town!
Monday
Edmonton Riverhawks Canada Day Celebration
The Riverhawks will play host to a Canadian citizenship ceremony before the game, where a group of Canadian newcomers will be officially sworn in to join our great country. Stick around for the post-game party that will include performances by Brasstactics, the Canadian classic rock band Giv'r, and one of the best views in the city to watch the City of Edmonton's fireworks display!
Visit the Edmonton Riverhawks
Get Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Art Gallery of Alberta is offering up free admission for Canada Day. Visit and take advantage of the fun way to cool off downtown, while you explore the latest galleries, free of charge.
Where to Watch Canada Day Fireworks in Edmonton
Canada Day Celebrations in Edmonton are in Full Force
Find the best place to spend Canada Day using the event calendar, here.
