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Here is a list of great family fun summer activities in and around Regina to keep the kids entertained all summer.
Note: Stay informed about wildfire and travel restrictions in place before planning your trip this summer.
Contents:
- Summer Events & Festivals
- Summer Attractions & Activities
Events and Festivals
JazzFest Regina
Hear the best of jazz music this summer during JazzFest Regina!
June 19 – 24, 2025
Art Show Opening Reception
The talents of Pepito Escanlar are showcased in the Queen Elizabeth II Art Gallery, which features a curated collection of Pepito’s paintings that capture the evolving urban landscape of Regina from the 1980s to 2025. These works mainly chronicle significant transformation in the city’s downtown core, blending artistic insight with historical documentation. Join us on Saturday, June 28 for a Meet and Greet Reception.
June 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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, and positive self-image and promote a physically active lifestyle.
July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-August 1, 6-9 and 12-16.
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition
This is an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the science of illusions. From optical illusions to cognitive distortions, this exhibition aims to educate and engage visitors of all ages by unraveling the mysteries behind how our brains interpret the world around us.
Until September 2025
Sing Happy Birthday, Canada
Enjoy family friendly activities in Wascana Park on Canada Day. Headlining the event is the legendary Canadian rock legend Harlequin and Juno Award Winner Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Theatre in the Park – Breathe
Theatre in the Park enters its 13th season with Breathe! When a fish seeks refuge on an island inhabited by a reclusive dragon, the two must learn to do the impossible: adapt to change. ‘Breathe’ invites audiences to challenge their limiting beliefs, encouraging us all that we are capable of more than we think, and bigger than any boxes we are put in. As always, this is an original production created by the Sum Theatre ensemble.
June 9 – 13, 2025
Bazaart 2025
Bazaart features over 100 talented artists from across the province and is Saskatchewan’s premier art, craft, and design fair. Organized by the MacKenzie Art Gallery, the event offers an inspiring atmosphere that celebrates creativity and diversity.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
a community telling of Pawâkan MacBeth
a community telling of Pawâkan Macbeth, presented by Akpik Theatre, is Reneltta Arluk’s groundbreaking reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend, and cosmology. It is a terrifying journey through love, greed, honour, and betrayal, with coyote howlers teaching us that resurgence requires balance.
June 26 – 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Enjoy the classic story presented by Regina Summer Stage. Cinderella, though mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters is able to attend the royal ball with the help of a fairy godmother.
July 9 – 13, 2025
Yoga In The Gardens
Join a yoga instructor for a flow session in the beautiful gardens of the Government House. This free event is suitable for all levels. Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellent, and friends for a delightful experience.
Sundays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 17, 24, and 31, 2025
An Evening With Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
Critically acclaimed for his raw emotional honesty, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor Jason Isbell will be performing at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.
July 9, 2025
Saskatoon Berry Festival
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun, local shopping, hands-on activities, and of course—delicious Saskatoon berry treats—set against the stunning backdrop of orchard and valley views.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM
The Sadies
The Sadies are one of this continent’s greatest extant rock ’n’ roll bands. Their albums deliver masterclasses on pointed songwriting, lockstep harmonies, and a devil-may-care attitude to expectations and past successes.
July 30, 2025
Words in the Park
Held on July 10 and July 17, Words in the Park provides the downtown lunch crowd with a chance to experience readings by an eclectic mix of authors and storytellers during their lunch hours. The authors come from a variety of genres including playwrights, children’s authors, poets, short fiction, spoken word, and non-fiction.
Wednesday, July 9 & 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Summer Bash Summer Market
Shop from local vendors, food trucks and cultural entertainment during the day. Come shop and support local at the South Leisure Centre!
August 9 – 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends!
August 7, 2025 | 7:30 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 23 in Victoria Park and the Pat Fiacco Plaza for a spectacular day of community pride and celebration!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Shake The Lake
The 2025 Shake The Lake festival takes place outside at the Conexus Arts Centre on August 22 and 23 and features School of Rock, Helix, Finger Eleven, Default, Men Without Shame, The Kings, The Stampeders, Trooper, and Headstones.
August 22 – 23, 2025
Attend a Day Camp
Register your kids for Day Camps:
- PlayEscapes taking place July 7 to August 15, 2025
- Day Camps at Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site
- Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
- Saskatchewan Science Centre
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Summer Camps
- RCMP Heritage Centre
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.
July 30 – August 3, 2025
Regina Dragon Boat Festival
Cheer your favourite team as they charge through the Wascana Lake during the Regina Dragon Boat Festival.
August 16-17, 2025
Swamp Fest
This community-organized, multi-venue music and arts festival will feature talent from the alternative music and arts scene across the Western provinces.
September 5 – 7, 2025
A Re-Creation of the Johnny Cash TV Show Ep. 2
Join award-winning tribute artist Jaedyn Pilon and the Flashback Band as they recreate the magic of the Johnny Cash TV Show. From 1969 to 1971, Johnny Cash hosted a variety show, which was a unique platform that showcased the best of country, rock, and folk music, featuring performances by the biggest names in the industry.
September 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Activities in (and near) Regina
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.
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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 a Provincial Parks and campgrounds in Saskatchewan. Check out the “Camping This Weekend” feature on the new reservation site which features last-minute campsites that can be booked for the coming weekend. Check back often, as cancellations may open a spot for you and your family!
Do note that due to wildfire concerns, some provincial parks and campsites may be closed. Be aware of travel restrictions while planning.
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‘.
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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.
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.
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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.
Wascana Pool
Dive into some fun at Wascana Pool! The pool is open and ready for summer fun!
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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 Naturalist and Wilderness Explorers. From captivating explorations to fascinating encounters with nature, the programs cover a wide range of topics that will spark curiosity and ignite young minds!
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 startled by the robbery all the while peaking into the heritage of an old town. Approximately 1.5 h from Downtown Regina.
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.
Do note that due to wildfire concerns, some provincial parks and campsites may be closed. Be aware of travel restrictions while planning.
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.
Do note that due to wildfire concerns, some provincial parks and campsites may be closed. Be aware of travel restrictions while planning.
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.
Wine Tasting
Experience a delightful wine-tasting session with friends, enjoying a stunning view and sampling over 10 wine varieties, including dry, semi-sweet, and Prairie Cherry Ice wines.
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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 lie 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 a 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.
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See Sand Dunes
Have you checked out the 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.
Do note that due to wildfire concerns, some provincial parks and campsites may be closed. Be aware of travel restrictions while planning.
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 from May 17 to August 31, 2025.
Shop from the 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 until mid-October.
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 on a farmland at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Around a 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 preserve and celebrate the history of the 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 Clutter 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 a 1 h drive from downtown Regina.
Have Fun at Katepwa Beach
Visit the RCMP Heritage Centre
Want to know 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.
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Enjoy the sun at Lumsden Beach
Enjoy the warmth of the prairie sun at the resort village of Lumsden Beach, located 30 minutes northwest of Regina. Spend a day on the beach or have a fun time kayaking.
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.
Do note that due to wildfire concerns, some parks and campsites may be closed. Be aware of travel restrictions while planning.
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.
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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 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 a 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? The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is open for exploration.
Studio Sundays
On Sundays, head to MacKenzie Art Gallery to enjoy ‘Studio Sunday’ with family-focused tours, hands-on art-making, and special Sunday events with storytelling and special guest artists. Take 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 the Family weekend activities article for more details.
