Children’s Educational Classes, Drop-in Programs, Events & Festivals – June 2017 + Canada Day
Edmonton does not have a shortage of fun family activities. But sometimes it’s nice to pass on the bouncy house and food truck events for something a bit more educational. As homeschoolerss / unschoolers, we use many of the great attractions, events and festivals in Edmonton and beyond as our classroom. Here’s a list of some of the great learning opportunities going on in and around Edmonton for June. Some of the activities require pre-registration and / or are additional costs, so check the event link or attraction website for full information (links provided).
Alberta Aviation Museum
Weekly drop-in programs, Wednesdays 10:30-11:30, Ages 2-6
June 24 – Blatchford Field 90th Anniversary Celebrations
Alberta Legislature
Free tours 362 days a year
Algora Interpretive Centre – Legislative Assembly Visitor Information, free
June 29 – October 1 – The Dream We Form By Being Together
Art Gallery of Alberta
Drop-in programs every Wednesday 10-11am, Ages 3-5
Free admission Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 5-8pm, free for youth 17 and under and Alberta post secondary students throughout 2017.
June 18 – Making History, all ages
July 1-2 – Denton’s Canada Day, free admission all weekend
Edmonton Filipino Fiesta
June 9-11
Edmonton Pride Festival
June 9-18
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
June 7-8 (sold out) & 23-24 – The Music of Harry Potter
June 25 – Symphony in the City (Alberta Legislature Grounds, free)
Edmonton Valley Zoo
A variety of daily talks and presentations, May 7-September 2, full list visit here
July 1 – Canada Day Birthday Celebration
Elk Island National Park
Free admission for 2017 to Canada’s National Parks. Get your pass online here, or in person at MEC, Camper’s Village or CIBC branch locations.
July 1 – Canada’s 150 Birthday Celebration
Festival Place
June 12 – Dancing for Musical Theatre, Ages 10+
June 24 – Stage Combat 1, Ages 13-15
June 25 – Stage Combat 2, Ages 16+
John Janzen Nature Centre
Drop in programs, included with admission
Monday and Thursday
10:30 – Hello, It’s Me
11:30 – Lead and Learn
Saturday
1pm – John Janzen’s Backyard
2pm – Guided Trail Tales
Sunday
2pm – Guided Walk
June 4 – Insectapalooza, all ages & no pre-registration required (cost included with admission
June 8 – Playdate With Nature: Everyone Needs a Rock, Ages 2-4 (full, wait list available)
June 15 – Pond Exploration for Homeschoolers, Ages 5-8 (full, wait list available)
June 27 – Dinosaur Adventures, Ages 3-5 (full, wait list available)
June 29 – Playdate With Nature: Big and Little Bugs, Ages 2-4 (full, wait list available)
John Walter Museum
Open and free to the public every Sunday (March-Nov) and Saturday (July-September)
June 8 – Urban Pioneers for Homeschoolers, Ages 6-12
June 17 – Father’s Day at John Walter Museum, Ages 8+
June 25 – Walterdale Tea Party, free
June 30 – Ice Cream Afternoon, Ages 3-5
Muttart Conservatory
Muttart Kid’s Corner – Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30-11am, included with admission
June 22 – Magic Seeds, Ages 3-5
July 1 – Canada Day @ The Conservatory
St. Albert International Children’s Festival of the Arts
June 4-5 for the public – Various musical theatre and stage performances plus numerous artistic, cultural and musical site activities. Tickets available here.
Telus World of Science
Science Demonstrations are performed weekdays at 11am, 12pm and 1pm
June 1, 8, 15, 22 – The Science Garage Maker Club – Rocketry, Ages 10-17
June 3 – 4 – Science of Survival (S.O.S.)
June 14 – TWOSE Tots, Ages 2-5
July 1 – The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition
Touch A Truck
June 4 – Fort Saskatchewan
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
May 22 – Sept 4 – Feature Exhibit, Where We Came From
June 10 – Ukrainian Heritage Foods Workshop, Ages 7+
University of Alberta Botanical Gardens
June 4 – Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival
June 16-18 – National Garden Days Celebration
Wellness Within
June 3 – Spiritually Mindful Kids, Ages 6-10
June 17 – Reiki Kids Level 1, Ages 6-10
Youth Art Walk
June 18
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