Parks & Pathways
Downtown Playdates in Parks
Get outside this month and enjoy an array of fun programming and entertainment with Downtown Playdates in Parks! The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Arts Council will host these events in various downtown parks. Events include yard games, live music, DJ sets, fitness classes, mini golf and more. These activities
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Lynnwood Playground Grand Opening
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Lynnwood Playground on Saturday, June 13, 2026! Watch a special performance by students from Lynnwood School, followed by speeches, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Then enjoy free cotton candy and doughnuts, bubbles, and plenty of playground fun. Lynnwood Playground Grand Opening: Date: Saturday, June
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ARPA 75th Anniversary Celebration
Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for their 75th Anniversary Celebration in Northeast River Valley Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This FREE community event will feature cultural performances, craft activities, giveaways, yard games, and food trucks, with food vouchers for the first 200 people! ARPA 75th Anniversary
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Green Shack Programs are Back this Summer with FREE Fun!
Looking for fun this summer? Think GREEN! Just find an Edmonton park with that familiar green building, and you’ll have an excellent resource for games, crafts, sports and other programmed activities throughout the week. City of Edmonton Summer Green Shack Programs run from June 29 to August 21, 2026, and
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Reconnect: To the Land and One Another
Join SCAN! Edmonton, For Our Kids, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition and Touch Grass Club at the Reconnect event on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Celebrate Environment Week and discover ways we can address climate change as a community. The event will feature a ceremony, crafts, games, vision boards, storytelling, guided
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Storytime in the Park with St. Albert Public Library
Bring your blanket and join the St. Albert Public Library on Friday mornings at Lions Park for a free Storytime in the Park. Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and dancing, then spend some time exploring the park. Everyone is welcome – no registration required! Storytime in the Park: Date:
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Glenora Community League Picnic in the Park
Join the Glenora Community League on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for their annual Picnic in the Park. This day of fun in the sun is open to everyone and will include outdoor games, live music, bouncy castles, food trucks, and more! Picnic in the Park: Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Seasonal Attractions Opening in May
Spring has arrived, and the city is coming alive again as some of our top attractions reopen their doors for the season. Starting in May, outdoor museums, adventure parks, and other seasonal family-friendly attractions are ready to welcome you, your family, and friends to explore, discover, and make lasting memories
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Play Rangers: FREE Drop-In Outdoor Adventures
The City of Edmonton Play Rangers program offers FREE outdoor fun for the whole family! Drop in at Whitemud Park or Northeast River Valley Park to join program leaders for exciting adventures like orienteering, geocaching, fire building and more. Whitemud Park Date: Every Saturday Mid September to Mid June 2026
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Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekends
The Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekends are the perfect time to get hooked on fishing! These weekends take place twice a year (on the Family Day long weekend in February and one weekend in July) and allow Albertans and visitors alike to fish without a license. Keep in mind that
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