A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during June 2026.
Contents:
- Events
- Anytime free activities like walks and other outdoor fun.
I. Events
Alberta Legislature Building and Visitor Centre, 9820 - 107 Street, NW Edmonton
May 16, 2026 To September 7, 2026
7804277362
Free
Visit the Alberta Legislative Assembly Centre and discover history with family-friendly activities. You can always book a tour while you're here - and the best part, everything ... »
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Edmonton Waste Management Centre, 250 Aurum Rd NE, Edmonton
June 1, 2026 To June 6, 2026
780-217-8681
Free
The City will be hosting tours of the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) as part of Environment Week. These tours will give residents a behind-the-scenes look at ... »
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Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave, Edmonton
June 2, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
During Seniors’ Week, the Royal Alberta Museum recognizes and celebrates the valuable contributions that seniors make to Alberta. In honour of those historic contributions, RAM invites visitors ... »
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Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton
June 4, 2026 To June 9, 2026
Free
This is Edmonton's longest-running Beer Festival and the largest in western Canada, featuring over 120 breweries, merchants and food vendors. Toasting to tradition and celebrating what is new ... »
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Eastwood Park, 8502 119 Ave, Edmonton
June 5, 2026 To June 7, 2026
Free
Experience the Spirit of Afro-Caribbean Culture in Edmonton Celebrate the vibrant rhythms, flavors, and traditions of the Afro-Caribbean community at Africanival 2026. This exciting festival will bring together ... »
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Fringe Grounds Cafe, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 10, 2026 To September 30, 2026
780-448-9000
Free
A stage for every voice: music, poetry, comedy, and everything in between. Share, cheer, and celebrate queer creativity in a space that’s warm, welcoming, joyfully judgement-free. ... »
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Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
June 14, 2026
Free
The Fancy Women Bike Ride is an international, women-focussed, trans-inclusive, cycling event held to advocate for city infrastructure and policies that help women feel welcome to use ... »
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La Cité Francophone, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton
June 18, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Contemporary circus arts, made popular by the Cirque du Soleil, are on the rise, literally. It is time to celebrate people flying through the air, flipping on ... »
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Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 19, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Varies
The 2026 Thousand Faces Festival on tasty Alberta Avenue in Edmonton brings mythologies from around the world to life through performances, food and free ice cream. The Festival ... »
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Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton
June 20, 2026
Free
Hosted by the Canadian Native Friendship Centre with support from the City of Edmonton, this family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous culture and community through engaging activities and entertainment ... »
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TELUS World of Science - Edmonton, 11211 142 Street Northwest, Edmonton
June 21, 2026
780-451-3344
Free to Regular Admission
On June 21, recognize and celebrate the cultures and worldviews of Indigenous Peoples who traditionally stewarded the lands of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House (Edmonton), through various experiences ... »
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II. Other Free Activities
Go for a walk
It’s summer and time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. And lucky for us, Edmonton has a lot to offer in that department. Check out one of these Nature Attractions and Parks in and around Edmonton. There are hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, off-leash dog parks, birding areas, and much more.
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Edmonton
- Must-Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton
- Scenic Lookouts Edmonton
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Edmonton while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Edmonton’s Public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city.
Go Birding
With summer around the corner, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in and around Edmonton. Here is a list of 15 places to go birding in Edmonton.
Plan Your Summer Garden
Get your kids to plant and maintain a summer garden this year. Visit Garden Centres in and around Edmonton with kids.
Fun Things to Do with Kids Inside Your Home
There are a ton of things that you and your kids can do to have a blast from morning until night. And, to top it all off, you can do all of these things without your TV or your phone, unless you’re watching a tutorial video.
Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids
Here are a few easy, fun science activities/experiments that are educational and super fun.
Spring Clean & Donate
Do some spring cleaning this school break and donate your clothes. Donating is a great way to give back, reduce waste, and get those feel-good vibes flowing. Keep your good deeds on the straight and narrow with this list of places where you can donate your goods in Edmonton.
Explore Our Stunning National Parks
There is much to discover in Canada’s National Parks, and not being able to get to them physically shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the fabulous natural areas our country has to offer.
Traverse the parks online and plan your trip to these wondrous places.
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