Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

The Aerial Park Opens for the Season
The Snow Valley Aerial Park opens for the season and it’s a great place to climb to new heights, get a new view of the park and run off some of that exciting summer energy. It’s a great way to round out the month. To get the best bang for your buck, climb during Twilight hour, when tickets are $14 off for the last four sessions of the day!
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International Children’s Festial of the Arts
It’s a festival filled with free and paid arts activities, performances, installations and music. This is a must-do festival in Edmonton where you can explore the arts with your children.
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Saturday

Legacy Park Sheep Parade & Family Festival
Summer is officially baaack with the beloved, turf-trimming sheep! Grab the fam, join the fun at Legacy Park, and celebrate summer with local food, entertainment, community lead activities, and of course, sheep!
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers at Northeast River Valley Park
City of Edmonton Play Rangers is a free program with fun for the whole family, led by city play facilitators in Edmonton. City of Edmonton Play Rangers returns with a full month of fun, every Saturday in June, at Northeast River Valley Park. This program is designed for children and families to get outside, have fun and enjoy time together.
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Leagues on the Line Free Family Fun Day
Find free free family fun in and around the communities of Cloverdale, Strathearn, Holyrood, Idylwylde, Bonnie Doon and Avonmore on the afternoon of Saturday, June 1st.

Family Fun Day at Birch Bay Ranch
Family Fun Day at Birch Bay Ranch. There’s zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling and more with the state-of-the-art high ropes course for kids 8yrs and older, including adults. Kids under 8yrs can have a blast having pony rides and playing in bouncy castles. There will be hayrides all day for everyone, plus a delicious barbecue.

Drop in WIBIT Swim at MacEwan University
Experience the magic of scaling the WIBIT obstacle course, and get rid of extra energy on the first weekend of the month. Once a month, you can visit MacEwan Wellness centre for the drop-in swim time that features the WIBIT in the pool. This is a fun way to get active, stay in the pool, and have fun with the kids.
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Big Birding Breakfast at Beaverhill Observatory
Celebrate the return of songbirds migrating at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory while enjoying a fantastic crepe breakfast in the woods. Walk the net lanes with our biologists, see birds being banded up close and personal*, and learn about our feathered friends. Birds captured include warblers, nuthatches, woodpeckers, thrushes, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows and more! Tickets are $30/adults and $10/child.
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Edmonton Fire Station Open House
Edmonton Fire Station open house events are back for the summer season, kicking off in June 2024. These Edmonton fire station open house events are a fantastic way to explore the station, climb in a fire truck and learn more about fire prevention in your neighbourhood.
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FREE World Milk Day at Edmonton Urban Farm
Visit the Edmonton Urban Farm on June 1, 2024 for World Milk Day! Bring your family to visit the farm, enjoy kids club activities (they’re free!) and learn about Jersey Cows. While you’re there, grab a drink!

Sunday

Make Andy Warhol Inspired Art at Michaels MakeBreak - It’s Free!
Michaels’ in-store events are back - it’s a great, free, way to spend an afternoon out creating with a quick, drop-in craft at your local Michaels store. Crafts are rotated seasonally, and in themes. No pre-registration is required for this fun, drop-in, Andy Warhol inspired pop-art masterpiece.
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Explore the Last Weekend of Downtown Spark
It’s the last weekend of downtown spark! Have you seen the pop up art installations downtown? Head downtown and find florals on buildings, inflatable monsters, and even a hilarious ‘Helvis’ at Campio Brewing Company.