25 Things to do in Edmonton in June (For Kids)

June is here and the children are getting antsy. I’ve been over making lunches and doing homework for the last couple of weeks, and am looking forward to road trips and weekend getaways and days at the beach even more than the kids.

Wondering what to do in June to kick off the warmer weather? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

1. Bring your favourite stuffed friend to the Teddy Bear Picnic

2. Watch Star Wars The Force Awakens on an Outdoor Movie Night or UP, with the family

3. Visit Fort Saskatchewan and celebrate the Sheep arrival, with a parade and family fun

4. Come watch a free magic show at Callingwood Super Magical Fun Day

5. Touch a Tank, a Truck and other big machines

6. Pick a favourite piece of art on the gallery walk through the Kinnaird Ravine

7. Try a new food truck at ‘The Food Trucks are Coming‘ and play the penny carnival and more

8. Celebrate the opening of the City of Edmonton outdoor pools

9. Visit Birch Bay Ranch for a Family Fun Day

10. Celebrate the end of the school year with a backyard party with friends

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12. Go to the Fun Dome and celebrate the indoor play space reopening for drop in, and take part in the Re-Launch Party

13. Skip making dinner and bring the kids to try something new at What the Truck?! Blatchford edition

14. Make a project or installation for the 100in1Day celebration by Make Something Edmonton

15. Hit up the Midway in Sherwood Park

16. Visit the Highlandia Festival

17. Bring the kids to Churchill Square for free family fun as part of the Works Art and Design Festival

18. Dress up like a Superhero and run or walk in the Suphero Fun Run – or come out and watch the fun

19. Take $10 kids kayak lessons to celebrate River Day in Edmonton

20. Spend a rainy Saturday morning eating waffles and playing board games at Gamer’s Lodge Board Game cafe

21. Spend a morning honing your skills at the Strathcona Bike Skills Park

22. Spend a morning at the International Children’s Festival

23. Explore one of the many spray parks in Edmonton and cool off!

24. Plan a day trip to Ellis Bird Farm in Red Deer

25. Plan for a day of climbing at Vertically Inclined

 

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