What’s not to love about June? Great weather, the official start of summer and of course the end of the school year! June is also jam-packed with great activities all over the city. We’ve picked a mere sampling of the family fun events in Edmonton in June – to see everything this month has to offer, head over to the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar!
ULTIMATE Year Round Guide to Festivals in Edmonton
All Month | Spring/Summer festival season is in full motion with a dozen fantastic festivals to discover this month! Discover all the great family-friendly festivals in and around our amazing city using our ULTIMATE Year Round Guide here.
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International Children’s Festival of the Arts
May 30 – June 2 | It is, hands down, the best week to be a kid in the capital region! Enjoy shows, performers, workshops and so much FUN at the annual International Children’s Festival of the Arts in St. Albert.
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Jubilations Junior Presents Beach Barbieâs Birthday Bash
June 1, 8 & 15 |Â Donât miss out Jubilation Dinner Theatreâs latest musical production with the winning combination of a laughter-filled show and a delicious pizza party lunch. Join the celebration and see if everyoneâs favourite fashion doll can pull off the perfect birthday surprise!
Meet Your Neighbourhood Firefighters at a Fire Station Open House
June 1 & 15 | Meet the firefighters and fire prevention officers at rotating stations throughout the city, tour the trucks and equipment, and learn some important fire safety tips. All Fire Station Open House events run 12-4 pm and are free to the public to attend.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers Drop-In Program
June 1, 8, 15 & 22 | The Play Rangers are taking over the beautiful North East River Valley Park for the month of June. Drop-in FREE each Saturday from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm for shelter building and outdoor games with the experts!
Devon Pride by the River
June 1 | Head to Devonâs Voyageur Park for this safe and inclusive event that will include a colour powder fight, button and bandana making, a selfie booth, music, and more! Make some new friends, enjoy cool treats, and get access to helpful LGBTQ2S+ information and resources.
Leagues on the Line
June 1 | Celebrate with the communities along the Valley LRT Line! Your family can have fun hopping and off the LRT to discover yummy treats, live music, face painting, Indigenous dancing and games, in Cloverdale, Strathearn, Holyrood, Idylwylde, Bonnie Doon, and Avonmore. Visit each stop to collect stickers in your Leagues on the Line passport and enter to win great prizes at the  âAfterpartyâ concert at Strathearn Community Hall.
Fort Saskatchewan Family Festival and Return of the Sheep
June 1 |Â Visit Fort Saskatchewan as they welcome the return of their living lawnmowers and offer families an afternoon full of entertainment and activities.
Big Birding Breakfast at Beaverhill Bird Observatory
June 1 & 2 | Get out of town and learn more about migrating songbirds! These fun and educational events offer the opportunity to see wild bird being banding up close and personal by biologists, enjoy a delicious crepe breakfast with your family, and take part in childrenâs activities and crafts.
Clymont Car Show and Family Fun Day
June 2 | The free car show is open to all makes and models (no entry fee), and the family-friendly event will offer something for everyone including a petting zoo and bouncy castles for the kids, animal scavenger hunt in the woods, DJ, and food and drink for purchase.
Outdoor & Drive-in Movies in Edmonton & Area
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for these great outdoor movie events:
June 5, 12 & 19 | Movies on the Square (Churchill Square)
June 5 | Movies at the Mile (Century Mile)
June 8 | St Albert Dodge Community Drive-In Movie Night
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Fun Under the Big Top with the Royal Canadian International Circus
June 6-16 | See daring stunts, thrilling performers, astonishing tricks all in one EPIC show under the iconic red and yellow Circus tent outside West Edmonton Mall. Remember to use the code familyfunedmonton when booking to receive 2 for 1 pricing on your general admission tickets!
Carnivals & Fairs In and Around Edmonton
Don’t miss a minute of the fun on the midway with our handy guide.
June 6-9 | Carnival at ICE District
June 7-9 | Devon Days 2024
June 21-23 | Kingsway Carnival
June 28 – July 1 | Carnival at Mill Woods Town Centre
Take Me Out to the Riverhawks Ball Game!
Season opens June 7 | Get out and watch a baseball game this summer at the open air RE/MAX field in the heart of our downtown river valley. This month offers 14 unique theme nights including Mascot Mania, T-Swift Dance Party, Dino Daze with the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, School’s Out Beach Party, Homers and Halloween, and MORE! Some even include a spectacular fireworks show after the game!
Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club Open House & BBQ
June 8 | During this free and family-friendly event you can learn about the sport of dragon boat and go for a paddle down the North Saskatchewan River! Everyone welcome â reserve your free spot through Eventbrite.
Northern Bricks Expo – LEGO Fun for Everyone!
June 8 & 9 | The family-friendly event will feature all things LEGO, including the chance to meet LEGO Masters, a kid’ play brick area, speed build competitions, 100+ unique builds to admire, vendors, and door prizes!
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The GeriActors & Friends presents The Atto Street Gang
June 13-15 | Celebrate aging with The GeriActors & Friendsâ latest stage production The Atto Street Gang! The talented intergenerational theatre troupe is excited to debut their latest original production on The Foote Auditorium stage. Embrace the intergenerational spirit and enjoy the show with your spouse, friends, co-workers, nieces & nephews, parents, aunt and uncles, or grandparents!
Father’s Day Events Guide
June 14-16 | Celebrate Dad with any of a number of special events – for something fun and unique, may we recommend the Fatherâs Day Car Show at Celebration Church or watching the Daschund races during Fatherâs Day at Century Mile! See all the great Father’s Day options HERE.
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GAME ON! Game Con Canada (GCC) Powered by TELUS
June 14-16 | Game Con Canada is proud to be Canadaâs LARGEST gaming expo! This amazing interactive showcase will take over the Edmonton EXPO Centre and immerse visitors in over 300,000 square feet of gaming excitement. The three-day high-energy event will have everything from video games and board games, cosplay and esports, to celebrity appearances, panel discussions, and huge new release announcements!
Grove Rotary Rib Fest
June 14-16 | This fundraising initiative of Rotary Club of Spruce Grove brings together world-class barbeque in a competition to see who makes the best ribs! This will be served up alongside a healthy serving of live local entertainment, a car & motorcycle show, skatepark competition, vendor market and family fair.
Old Fashioned Fun at Ardrossan Parade and Picnic
June 15 | Come early and stay late for a full day of good old-fashioned at the 77th annual Ardrossan Parade and Picnic! Head East of the city for a pancake breakfast served up by First Station #3, a candy-filled parade, and an afternoon of fun including live music, entertainment, markets, food trucks, bouncy castles, a magic show, and more!
National Indigenous Peoples Day Events in Edmonton
June 19-23 | June 21 marks both the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Everyone is invited to celebrate and learn more about the history and culture of our cityâs rich Indigenous population by attending one of the great events in our guide.
The Red Bull Soapbox Race is coming to Edmonton!
June 22 | Come watch these quirky vehicles race down the steep slopes and hairy jumps of Queen Elizabeth Park Road! Entry is free and no tickets are required.
Get Swinging with TENNISfest 2023
June 22 | If you have ever wanted to try tennis, this is the place to come learn from the experts and have some fun on the court. Come hit some balls and discover more about the sport during this FREE, large-scale TryTennis event at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
Vintage Day Show and Shine at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
June 23 |Come spend the day exploring the historical village, trying delicious Ukrainian food, and discovering the Vintage Show & Shine including over 150 classic cars, motorcycles, and tractors.
JUNEBOREE Free Family Carnival
June 23 | Celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer at JUNEBOREE in Sherwood Park. Bring a food bank donation and come to Broadmoor Place to enjoy a variety of exciting activities including free hot dogs, rescue animals, bouncy castles, horse back rides, live music, art activities, glitter tattoos, and more.
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TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival
June 25-30 | Since 2006, this popular summer festival has brought some of the worldâs best jazz talent to Edmonton with special concerts, interactive workshops, and unique musical collaborations. Jazz fans of all ages won’t want to miss the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival’s spectacular closing concert Fascinating Rhythm: EJO meets ESO at the Winspear Centre.
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