Here is a list of great family fun summer activities in and around Regina to keep the kids entertained all summer.
Events and Festivals
YQR Food Truck Wars
Get ready for YQR Food Truck Wars on June 23rd and 24th, 2023!
June 23 – 24, 2023
PlayEscapes
Register your kids for PlayEscapes by the City of Regina. The program offers leader-facilitated play opportunities that develop and foster life skills, creativity, imagination, positive self-image and promotes a physically active lifestyle.
For summer 2023, program will run July 10 to August 18, Monday to Friday. There are locations that run 9:30am to 4:30 pm and others from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
RCMP Sunset Ceremony
Join RCMP this summer for the colourful Sunset Retreat Ceremony.
June 30 and July 1, 2023
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT
Get your tickets ready for Regina Summer Stage’s summer production Monty Python’s SPAMALOT.
July 12 – 16, 2023
Wild Weather
Delve into current severe weather science, discover cutting edge technology and investigate the stories of scientists, forecasters and passionate enthusiasts. Visitors will leave the exhibition feeling they have been saturated in severe weather elements.
April 5 – September 4, 2023
Sing Happy Birthday Canada
Enjoy family friendly activities in Wascana Park on Canada Day. Get ready to rock out as the sensational Cory Marks takes the stage at 8:30 PM, filling the night with his incredible music and undeniable talent.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
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Not Who But Watt
Join acclaimed storyteller, Vincent Murphy, in his historical performance as Government House gardener, George Watt. Based on Watt’s personal journals, Murphy will transport the audience back to the spring planting season of 1910 and will provide a unique insight of what life was like at the turn of the century.
Saturday, July 15, August 19, and September 16, 2023 | 1:30 PM
Peppa Pig’s Adventure
Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Thursdays in Wascana
Join Wascana every Thursday for a special experience. Each Thursday this summer we will host fun activities including boat tours around the lake, lawn games, delicious food and entertaining music!
Thursdays, July & August 2023 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lunch on the Lawn
Enjoy a lunch at Government House Edwardian Gardens! Pack your own lunch or pre-order a catered lunch!
July 22, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Trial of Louis Riel
See the longest continuously-running historical drama in North America. This historic moment in time is a piece of upmost importance to Canada’s history.
July 7 – 9, 13 – 16, 2023
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Immerse yourself in the world of Vincent Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before. Beyond Van Gogh is a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks including instantly-recognizable classics “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Cafe Terrace at Night”, now freed from their frames.
July 6 – August 13, 2023
Feast Your Eyes – Foodie Film Festival
Feast Your Eyes – Foodie Film Festival, a collaboration between RPL Film Theatre, The Hampton Hub and Chef Jenni Lessard, features a full course of screenings, performances, discussions, dinners and workshops.
July 19-22, 2023
RCMP Musical Ride
The world famous RCMP Musical Ride is coming to the Queen City! It’s an extraordinary year to see a performance as the RCMP marks their 150th anniversary.
Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM
Summer Bash Summer Market
Shop from local vendors, food trucks and cultural entertainment during the day. Come shop and support local on August 12 and 13th at the South Leisure Centre!
August 12 – 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
I Love Regina Day
The City of Regina invites residents and visitors to be a part of the I Love Regina Day and the I Love Regina Run. Join us on Saturday, August 19 in Victoria Park and the Pat Fiacco Plaza for a spectacular day of community pride and celebration!
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Regina Folk Festival
Regina Folk Festival returns with its 52nd Festival. The festival features free daytime concerts and workshops as well as a youth stage, artist talks, arts and culture demonstrations, mini-parades, a Vendor Town, Beer Gardens, film screenings and much more. At night the festival main stage comes alive with exciting performances by compelling musicians.
August 11-13, 2023
Johnny Reid
Get your tickets to JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter, Johnny Reid show with special guests Tim & The Glory Boys on August 24th.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 5:30 PM
Shake The Lake
The 2023 Shake The Lake festival takes place outside at the Conexus Arts Centre on August 25 and 26 and features Harlequin, Chilliwack, Kim Mitchell, Collective Soul, and more.
August 25 – 26, 2023
Attend a Day Camp
Register your kids for Day Camps:
- PlayEscapes taking place July 10 – August 18, 2023
- 2023 REAL Kids Camp
- Day Camps at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site
- Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Summer Camps
Queen City Ex
Attend the biggest summer fair in the province, featuring activities for all ages – free stages, food, midway, shopping, and much more at Queen City Ex.
August 2 – 6, 2023
Regina Dragon Boat Festival
Cheer your favourite team as they charge through the Wascana Lake during the Regina Dragon Boat Festival.
August 25 – 27, 2023
Aqua
Don’t miss Aqua, the Danish dance-pop group that rose to fame in the late 90s with their hit singles like “Barbie Girl,” performing at the Brandt Centre in the REAL District on Tuesday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets include a Much Dance Party experience to set the 90s mood.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Abra Cadabra
ABRA Cadabra brings The Music & Magic of ABBA to The Conexus Arts Centre in Regina on September 14th, 2023!
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Activities in (and near) Regina
Explore Provincial Parks for free
This summer, you can borrow Saskatchewan Provincial Park Passes usinig your Regina Public Library Cards! These passes can be used enjoy a seven-day loan period with free access to nearly 100 regional parks across the province.
A Walk with Nature
Enjoy a pleasant family time in harmony with nature along Regina’s beautiful pathways.
Go Camping
Spend the night camping overnight at one of the many Provincial Parks and campgrounds in Saskatchewan. Check out the “Camping This Weekend” feature on the new reservation site that features last-minute campsites that can be booked for the coming weekend. Check back to the site often as cancellations may open a spot for you and your family!
See Waterfowls
Turn back to nature by learning about amazing waterfowl birds -geese, ducks, swans, pelicans. Feed the fowls in the Wascana Waterfowl Park this summer.
Enjoy a self-guided walk
Embark on a journey to learn about Regina’s past. Take a self-guided tour through Regina’s Cathedral Area or Downtown Regina.
For more options, see our article ‘Self-Guided Tours To Do in Regina‘.
Go on a Road Trip
Head out for a fun day or two and enjoy a road trip to the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley
Plan a trip to Rowan’s Ravine
The sun is out and it’s a perfect day to be outside. And if there is water – that’s almost paradise. Grab your little ones and drive to one of the biggest natural beaches in southern Saskatchewan – the Rowan’s Ravine for summer fun time. Around 1 h drive from Regina.
Tour the Frenchman River Valley
See stunning landscapes, rare wildlife, and rich history on an ecotour scenic drive. This is a 20 km self-guided driving tour through the Frenchman River Valley in the Grassland National Park’s West Block.
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Go Fishing
Regina may be far from well-known sport fishing destinations, but there are still plenty of really great spots within a few hours of Regina. Why not head there today?
Visit a Petting Zoo
Enjoy a petting zoo, hayrides, learn about livestock, see farming equipment at the Fenek Farms. Located just 10 minutes north of Regina, Fenek Farms is a great place to spend a day admiring the beautiful environment and breathtaking prairie sunsets.
Enjoy a Ferry Boat Ride
Book a guided ferry boat ride around Wascana Lake for a true “on the water” experience.
Tour the Legislative Building
Enjoy guided tours of the Legislative Building. These tours will focus on the function, architecture, and history of the building. You can also enjoy a self-guided tour of the grounds near the Legislative Building and discover points of historical interest.
Spend the day at the Beach
Summer isn’t summer if you can’t enjoy a day at the beach.
Explore Condie Nature Refuge
If you go 14 km northwest of Regina, off the Highway 11 at Exit A, you will reach a popular destination for school outings – the Condie Nature Refuge. Enjoy a drive to this prairie gem on a warm summer day. The refuge shelters many plant and animal species including waterfowl, hare, fox. Can you catch sight of the beaver dam? Hikers can go along 4 km of nature trails or spend some time in the rock garden and explore the Condie reservoir.
Head to an Indoor Attraction
Tired of being out in the sun? Explore indoor amusement parks and playgrounds in Regina.
Heritage Regina Summer Walking Tours
Heritage Regina is conducting various walking tours this summer. Each tour will focus on different localities of Regina and their history. Available on select dates from July 8 to August 26, 2023.
Wascana Pool
Dive into some fun at Wascana Pool! The pool is open and ready for summer fun!
Go to Doukhobor Dugout House
If you are up for a road trip head over to Doukhobor Dugout House. Learn the story of Russian Doukhobor settlers who fled their homeland and settled in the Blaine Lake area of Saskatchewan.
Explore the Louis Riel Trail
Renamed Louis Riel Trail, Saskatchewan’s Hwy 11 is a 364-km long trail running from the Qu’Appelle Valley in southern Saskatchewan to south of Prince Albert in northern Saskatchewan. Named in honour of Métis leader, Louis Riel who led the 1885 uprising, the trail has many beautiful outdoor sculptures that point to its historic event and several stops that are historically significant.
Tour a Castle
Tour a medieval European castle right here in Regina. Stone Hall Castle is a transformed historic fortress originally built by Nicholas Darke for his wife Annie. Guided tours are available daily.
Have Fun Downtown
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of summer in downtown Regina, as Pat Fiacco Plaza and Victoria Park come alive with free programming and events catering to all ages.
Hike the Echo Valley Provincial Park
If you are a beginner hiker, check out the nature trail at Echo Valley Provincial Park. The hike will take you along the ridge of the Qu’Appelle Valley.
Go Racing
Enjoy thrilling track races at Kings Park Speedway.
Skate time!
Free public skate is open at the Cooperators Centre.
Explore the Batoche NHS
Journey to a time when the Metis settled on the banks of Saskatchewan River. Learn the history of the final battle of Northwest Resistance of 1885 between the Metis provincial government and the Canadian government. There are several walking trails to enjoy including the popular Li pchi shmayn walking trail. Look out for red chairs at the Batoche! From July to August you can use the Ride the Batoche shuttle to explore from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Shuttle tours can be booked in advance. Around 3.5 h drive from Regina.
Visit a Science Park
Why not head to the Ukrainian Science Park today? The popular playground located on the southwest side of the Saskatchewan Science Centre is open!
Be a Junior Explorer
Bring the kids every Saturday morning this summer, for some fun nature programming. Different activities will be featured each week during the Wascana Junior Explorers. From captivating science explorations to fascinating encounters with nature, the programs cover a wide range of topics that will spark curiosity and ignite young minds! Email wcvisitorservices@gov.sk.ca to register your child.
Enjoy a Rail Excursion
Drive to the town of Ogema for a rail excursion along Southern Saskatchewan. Your journey takes place in a renovated passenger car. Not only can you experience the beauty of the prairies, but also have a most entertaining and memorable day. Enjoy a pioneer meal, experience the market, be started by the robbery all the while peaking into the heritage of an old town. Approximately 1.5 h from Downtown Regina.
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It’s time to set sail!
The Living Sky Sailing School offers sailing trips for individuals or the whole family.
Visit Danielson Provincial Park
Walk through rolling hills and wetlands, shoreline views of Lake Diefenbaker, prairie regions, forested areas, and large coulees along the Great Trail at the Danielson Provincial Park.
Ride the Devonian Pathway
If you don’t want to get out of Regina and enjoy a hike, stay in the city and enjoy one instead. Devonian Pathway is a multi-use pathway that starts at the Rotary Park near the north side of Wascana Park. This is a great activity for families.
Spend a night at the Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
The park offers a number of activities for a multi-day adventure including wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, canoeing as well as mountain biking.
Enjoy supper in the Orchard
Over the Hill Orchards and Winery has partnered with local chefs to create a multi-course supper using mainly ingredients from local farms and the orchard.
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Have a Picnic at the Orchard
Book a mini getaway to Over the Hill Orchards and Winery and enjoy a Picnic in the Orchard. You will be provided with everything your picnic requires in a backpack; bread, cheese, buffalo jerky, jam, a bottle of wine, wine glasses, blanket, utensils, and napkins.
Go Golfing
Golf courses across Regina are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf.
Spray time!
Beat the heat and enjoy the summer by visiting spray pads around the city.
Visit the Science Centre
Instill the power of creativity and imagination. With over 150 hands-on science exhibits, live stage shows, and demonstrations showcasing all science disciplines from space, to energy, to the wildlife of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Science Centre is open to exploring.
Explore the Big Muddy Valley
Your kids are going to love this trip! In Saskatchewan’s Big Muddy Valley lies the Big Muddy Outlaw Caves – once the hideouts of bandits. If you listen carefully, you can still hear the echoes from the past. The Badland tours by the Avonlea Museum will take you to various kinds of badland landforms. Around 2.5 h drive from Regina.
Hike the Nicolle Flats Nature Area
Drive outside of Regina and into the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley. At the Nicolle Flats Nature Area is an 8 km loop will take you around the marshland of the valley. Combine this with the Dyke Trails, and you have an amazing hiking adventure.
Have an Ice Cream
What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Head to Milky Way Ice Cream for the coolest ice-creams in town.
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Enjoy a Picnic
Have a fun day with your family, a barbeque picnic in the park. See the picnic sites in the City. You can also enjoy picnicking in your neighbourhood park.
Spend a day at Cannington Manor Provincial Park
This unique village features reconstructed buildings that tell the unique tale of a village that sprung up and was later abandoned. Located 2.5 hours from Regina.
Check out the Wascana Trails
Located not far from the city is a 15 km trail that is perfect for all ages. Featuring breathtaking views, this area attracts hikers, mountain bikers, birders during summer. Can you guess what it is?
Cheer Roughriders
‘Green is the Colour. Football is the Game. We’re all together and winning is our aim. So cheer us on through the sun and rain. Saskatchewan Roughriders is our name.’ Cheer the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Enjoy a Water Park
Head to the Regina Beach Water Park and jump through slides, swings, slopes, monkey bars, and bridges. There are several water challenges that can be enjoyed by adventure seekers of ages 5 and up.
See Fossils
Explore Dino Country and dig for fossils at T.rex Discovery Centre at East End. 3.5 hours from Regina.
See Sand Dunes
Have you checked out the sand dunes at Douglas Provincial Park? These active dunes stretch more than 1 km in length and as high as 30 m and can be accessed via a hiking trail.
Visit Regina Beach
Relax, swim, boat, or fish on Regina Beach while enjoying a fun family day out in the sun. Be warmed by the laughter of your kids as they enjoy this family outing. If you want to spend the night, book a campsite at the Regina Beach Campground. Approximately 1 hour from Regina.
It’s time to Level Up!
Spend your summer reading, learning, and exploring with RPL’s Level Up! program. Kids 14 and under can enter to win prizes by recording the amount of time spent reading and participating in discover activities. Regina Public Library’s summer learning program runs May 29 to September 3, 2023.
Shop from Farmers Market
Teach kids about sustainable farming, seasonal produce, get them to spot exotic vegetables, and the importance of supporting local farms by visiting the Regina Farmers Market. This year Regina Farmers’ Market is operating an open-air Summer market at City Square Plaza. The market will run from May 6 to October 7, 2023.
Experience Farm Life
Journey back in time to a prairie life long ago when people used to grind the grain to make bread. To a time when horses were used to plough the fields and wheat was harvested the old-fashioned way. Experience life in farmland at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Around 1.5 h drive from Downtown Regina.
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Visit Royal Saskatchewan Museum
A great family fun destination for all ages, the galleries at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum preserves and celebrates the history of the Saskatchewan province. With colourful dioramas, displays, hands-on exhibits and interactive learning stations, you will learn about prairie wildlife, Natives, as well as dinosaurs.
Walk Wascana’s Blue trail
Wascana’s Blue trail is a trail that can be enjoyed by all without leaving the city. With multiple access points, this beautiful trail goes past the man-made lake, water features, and the iconic Legislative Building.
Visit Pick-you-own Farms
Who doesn’t enjoy berries? Go for fun-filled berry picking at the Very Berry Farm. Check the dates for opening hours before planning your trip.
Explore Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum
Learn about the man who built a ship on the prairies at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum. Explore the Pioneer village, the Diefenbaker Homesteads and the Sukanen Ship. Around 1 h drive from downtown Regina.
Have Fun at Katepwa Beach
Enjoy the sun at Lumsden Beach
Enjoy the warmth of the prairie sun at the resort village of Lumsden Beach, located 30 minutes NW of Regina. Spend a day on the beach or have a fun time kayaking.
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Trek the White Butte Trails
Located 20 km east of Regina is a 5 km long pet-friendly hiking trail. Check out the White Butte Trails today.
Explore Cypress Hills
Getaway to Cypress Hills.
Visit RCMP Heritage Centre
Want to know interesting and fascinating facts about the Mounties? Head to the RCMP Heritage Centre. Here, one can learn through exhibits what the force has offered and still offers us. Sergeant Major’s Parade is a great attraction for the visitors at this centre.
Explore Regina Parks
Parks around Regina are open to enjoy a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or just enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!
A Trip to Grasslands National Park
Plan a weekend getaway to Grasslands National Park. The Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve is one of the largest and darkest in Canada! It is an excellent place to stargaze and to enjoy the beauty of the night sky. For astronomers, this is one of the best places to observe deep-sky objects. On the way see, the Val Marie Grain Elevator, one of the few left in Saskatchewan.
Tour the Tunnels of Moose Jaw
History goes underground at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Hear the tales of smuggling and the tales of fortune on this guided tour. Less than 1 hour from Regina.
Have Some Fun
Baller’s Rec Room located in Regina’s Warehouse District is 10,000 square feet of fun and entertainment with batting cages, advanced arcade games, amazing food and drink. Gather your friends or family and have a blast!
Visit Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site
Step into a time machine and be whisked back in time to the early 20th-century industrial era in Canada at Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site. You are at the North America’s best preserved brick-making site – a site that has remained unchanged from the day it opened in 1914. This is the place that supplied the fire bricks that lined the fire boxes of the Corvette warships in World War II. Around 1 h drive from Downtown Regina. The opening dates are yet to be announced.
Get to know Sports Legends
Want to learn more about your favourite Saskatchewan Sports legends? Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is open to explore.
Studio Sundays
On Sundays, head to MacKenzie Art Gallery to enjoy ‘Studio Sunday’ with family-focused tours, hands-on art-marking and special Sunday events with storytelling and special guest artists. Take in a breath of fresh air while enjoying the Outdoor Sculpture Garden.
There is always something fun going on for the whole family, any given week. See Family weekend activities article for more details.