{"id":236415,"date":"2026-06-19T08:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=236415"},"modified":"2026-06-25T19:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T01:55:18","slug":"downtown-playdates-in-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/downtown-playdates-in-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Playdates in Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get outside 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 are for all ages to enjoy and are a great opportunity for community connection!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alex Decoteau Park | <\/strong>Every other Monday 5-8 PM: Yard Games &amp; Local DJs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 22:<\/strong> DJ Remo De Janerio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Beaver Hill House Park &amp; Michael Phair Park |<\/strong> Every Wednesday, alternating times from 12-2 PM &amp; 5-7 PM: Yard Games, Live Music &amp; Dancing<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 24: Le Fuzz<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Centennial Plaza |\u00a0<\/strong>Every Friday, 11 AM &#8211; 6 PM: Mini Golf behind Stanley A. Milner Library<\/p>\n<p><strong>O-day&#8217;min Park |<\/strong> Every other Saturday 12-4 PM: Games &amp; Family Activities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 20:<\/strong> 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 4<\/strong>: Firefly Circus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 12:<\/strong> Firefly Circus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Downtown Playdates in Parks:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Select dates<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> See the above schedule<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Various downtown parks<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmontonarts.ca\/event\/downtown-playdates-in-downtown-park-spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.edmontonarts.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u2600\ufe0f Looking for more FREE summer park programs? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/free-drop-in-park-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drop-In Park Program<\/a> guide for more options!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get outside 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. 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