Sponsored by Kraay Family Farm
Ahhh summer! Everything is green and lush, the days are longer and brighter, and the warm sun makes you want to let loose and have some fun. The summer months always pass way quicker than we want, so Family Fun Edmonton is here to help you make the best of them with our Summer Fun Bucket List! Whether you are planning a road trip or looking for adventures in and around the city, there is something fun and exciting for everyone to discover.
Help make the best of your family time together this June through September by reading all the great summer fun suggestions below.
What’s on Our Summer Fun Bucket List?
⭐️ Kraay Family Farm
Plan a visit to Kraay Family Farm, home of the world-famous Lacombe Corn Maze, and plenty of other farm-tastic fun activities.There are over 50+ attractions your family will love, including mini golf, jumping pillows, a giant hill slide, adorable farm animals, and more! Located in Lacombe County, approximately 1 hour from the south side of Edmonton, it is well worth the drive. For more information, click here.
Alberta Legislature
Blatchford Summer Kickoff
Calaway Park
Take a short road trip south to discover tons of amusement park fun including 32 rides, fun carnival games, live shows and entertainment, a Cinemagic 3D theatre and a walk through the Haunted Hotel. This popular Calgary summer destination has been providing joy, excitement and family memories in Alberta for over 4 decades! For more information, click here.
Callingwood Night Market
Bring the family for a Friday night out at the Callingwood Night Market on July 10, 2026! Enjoy the giant inflatable slide, face painting, balloon animals, roaming characters, live performances, and more. Treat everyone to dinner from the fantastic food trucks and spend time together as you sip, sample and shop. For more information, click here.
Edmonton Arts Council Green Shack Shows
Throughout July and August you can experience live puppet shows, hula-hooping, magic tricks, drumming, plays, musical concerts, and more from some of Edmonton’s best street performers, musicians, and entertainers. Best of all, it’s all FREE for everyone to come out and enjoy at City of Edmonton playgrounds! For more information, click here.
Edmonton International Jazz Festival
This popular summer festival brings some of world’s best jazz talent to Edmonton with special concerts, interactive workshops, and unique musical collaborations. Families won’t want to miss the A Swingin’ Affair: EJO meets ESO closing concert on June 28! For more information, click here.
Go East of Edmonton Road Trip Adventure Game
Explore new destinations, enjoy quality time with your family, and enter to win prizes worth over $10,000 from local businesses. If you want to unwind in nature, learn about local history, or snap a photo in front of the World’s Largest Pysanka or the Giant Pumpkins, the 2026 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide has something for everyone! For more information, click here.
Pigeon Lake Concert Series
Enjoy live music under open skies, camp beneath the stars, and spend your days surrounded by music, laughter, and adventure. With acts like Walk Off the Earth, Everclear, Magic!, The Blue Stones, and more, PLUS four days of camping and family fun, this is your ticket to the most unforgettable weekend of the summer! For more information, click here.
Reynolds Museum
Head to Wetaskiwin for a hands-on adventure packed with history, science, and some truly massive machines! The museum’s newest feature exhibition, Making Tracks: Crawlers, Tractors & Snowmobiles features over two dozen powerful machines, including snowmobiles, crawlers, and tractors, both inside the museum and outdoors on the grounds. For more information, click here.
Rocky Mountain Nationals at RAD Torque Raceway
Be part of the action as Edmonton’s most POWERFUL event takes over the RAD Torque Raceway on July 10-12 with lightning-fast professional drag racing on both two and four wheels. Cheer on your favourite Nitro Funny Cars, Nitro Altered’s, Pro Mods, Top Fuel Harleys, Alcohol Dragsters, and Jet Cars! For more information, click here.
Taste of Edmonton
This 11-day festival (July 16-26) in Churchill Square offers free live entertainment daily, a vibrant downtown atmosphere, plenty of fun for all ages, and over 50 local restaurants dishing up more than 200 mouthwatering menu items! Bring the whole family and your appetite—this tasty summer tradition is one you won’t want to miss. For more information, click here.
The Works Art & Design Festival
Edmonton’s favourite celebration of creativity, is back from June 20 to July 1. The theme, Are You Here, creatively explores the concept of Place. Everyone is invited to this FREE, family-friendly festival, taking place in Sir Winston Churchill Square and other downtown venues. For 11 days, Edmonton’s core will come alive with colour, creativity, and connection! For more information, click here.
Sign the kids up for a fun summer camp! There’s a camp for every age and interest in our Summer Camp Guide. Enroll the kids in an activity you know they already love, or book a week trying something new and exciting. Our guide offers 40+ different one-day, week-long and overnight camp options to explore.
Celebrate Canada Day at one of these EPIC community parties! 🍁 There’s something for everyone from parades and pancake breakfasts, carnivals, family-friendly concerts, outdoor movies, and, of course, FIREWORKS!
Edmonton is the city of festivals! Look no further than our ULTIMATE Year-Round Guide to Festivals in Edmonton to discover them all. Nearly all summer long you find a festival to suit your fancy. From music and the arts to celebrations of countries and cultures, there’s so much fun (and often learning!) to be had.
Enjoy the thrill of the midway at Carnivals & Fairs in Edmonton and surrounding communities! Whether you are looking for the convenience and ease of a small-town carnival or want to join the large crowd at K-Days 2026, you can discover all the rides, games, and midway-fueled fun right here!
Splash into an Outdoor Pool! A visit to a City of Edmonton outdoor pool is a fun and inexpensive family activity on hot summer days. Plus, there are several other great outdoor pools to check out in the neighbouring communities of Devon, Stony Plain, St. Albert, Leduc, and Blackfalds.
Enjoy a beach day at one of the BEST lakes & beaches near Edmonton! Nothing beats a day at the beach during the summer, so we are making it easy to pack a cooler and hit the road for a day of fun in the sun with the family. Our guide has something for you in every direction from the city!
Watch Outdoor Movies together under the stars. Pack the popcorn and blankets and head out to one of the many outdoor & drive-in movies on our list. We’ll be updating the list throughout the summer, so check back often for new offerings. The calendar tends to get busier towards the end of August and September as the sun begins to set earlier.
Rev It Up at these Car Shows & Show ‘n Shine Events. Edmonton’s automotive scene is shifting into high gear this summer, offering a diverse lineup of Car Shows and Show ‘n Shine Events that cater to every enthusiast, from classic car aficionados to modern muscle fans. Whether you’re looking to showcase your ride, discover rare vehicles, or enjoy the vibrant community spirit, there’s an event waiting for you.
Take your family out to a Riverhawks Baseball Game! Edmonton’s newest team is offering family fun all summer long at RE/MAX Field in the heart of downtown. Check out the schedule for an exciting new theme every game! There’s fireworks, dogs, Santa, mascots and more.
Cheer on the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium! The Edmonton Elks are kicking off their 2026 season with extra fun thanks to themed games, family-friendly spaces, and the return of the Elks Kids Club! Plan to be there 2 hours before kick-off to experience everything Fan Park has to offer, including The Brick Kids Zone! The kids will have a blast with the inflatables, balloon artists, face painters, football mini games, and the Kids Zone Express Train. TIP: Game tickets are not required to come enjoy the free activities and entertainment before each game!
Cool off at the movie theatre. There’s nowhere better to be on a really hot day than sitting back in a comfy seat in a dark and air-conditioned theatre. Enjoy super affordable older-run movies during Cineplex Family Favourites or Metro Cinema’s Reel Family Cinema, or see the latest summer blockbusters at a discount with Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays. New release movies on our must-watch list this summer include Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Moana, and PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie!
Watch for FREE Make-and-Take events at local stores! From LEGO builds and story times to crafts and woodworking projects, the kids will love these creative events that include a new treasure to bring home.
Hit the lanes with Kids Bowl Free! Registered kids are eligible for 2 FREE games of bowling each day all summer long. Find the program at select bowling alleys in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and St Albert.
Climb aboard a firetruck at one of several FREE Fire Station Open House Events! Edmonton’s friendly firefighters invite you to check out the station, trucks, equipment, and learn some important fire safety tips at rotating locations throughout the summer.
Include your dog in your family’s summer adventures with these Fun Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Edmonton This Summer! From baseball games and festivals to gardens, markets, and sweet summer treats, Edmonton has no shortage of dog-friendly summer activities, patios, and outdoor spots where your four-legged sidekick is welcome.
💦 Check out one of the many Spray Parks in Edmonton and neighbouring communities. There are several larger district spray parks plus numerous smaller neighbourhood water play sites that are also great for cooling off on a hot day!
🚂 All aboard for Train Rides & Railway Museum Experiences! From historic steam trains and heritage streetcars to railway museums and scenic Alberta excursions, find the best family-friendly train experiences in Edmonton and beyond.
🍯 Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with the latest Feature Pyramid at Muttart Conservatory! You can expect whimsical honey pots, character-inspired topiaries and beautiful blooms this highly anticipated addition to one of Edmonton’s most iconic attractions.
🇨🇦 Explore Alberta Museums & National Parks with the Canada Strong Pass! Take advantage of FREE admission for children and teens ages 17 and under, 50% off admission for young adults ages 18 to 24, FREE admission at Parks Canada locations and FREE VIA Rail travel for children and teens ages 17 and under when travelling with an adult.
Take a walk on the rural side with Alberta Open Farm Days 2026. Albertans are encouraged to head out to the country on August 15 & 16 to meet some of the farmers who grow our food. This is your opportunity to see demonstrations, meet some impressive animals, try delicious farm-fresh foods and hear stories from those in Alberta’s agriculture industry. This year’s theme is Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Take part in the 13th annual Simply Supper Lemonade Stand Day on August 30, 2026. Register today to hold your own lemonade stand in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. All supplies and training are provided for junior entrepreneurs.
Get out and discover a new mini golf course with the family. We recommend the open course at Putting Horse Ranch, a round of glow mini golf at Canada Golf Card Driving Range & Mini Golf, or a road trip to Pigeon Lake to hit Ma-Me-O beach and the links at Blackstone Mini Golf.
Enjoy a walk on the artistic side with these Summer Art Walks! Everyone is invited to come watch the artists at work and find something new and inspiring to brighten up their own walls. All the events are family-friendly and often include a variety of other activities like live music, workshops, tours, and food trucks.
Get Lost in the Fun at Kraay Family Farm This Summer
Pack up the family and head out to Lacombe for a day of outdoor adventure at Kraay Family Farm! Home of the iconic Lacombe Corn Maze, this award-winning attraction is bursting with farm-fresh fun and over 50+ attractions that are perfect for kids and adults alike. From pedal carts and jumping pillows to farm animals and mini-golf, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and don’t forget to take a ride on the Grain Train!
Since opening in 2000, Kraay Family Farm has become a go-to spot for unforgettable family outings. Open from July 16 to October 17, 2026, it’s the perfect place to soak up the summer sun or enjoy crisp fall adventures. With wide-open spaces, endless activities, and something new to discover each visit, it’s a farm experience you won’t want to miss!
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