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Downtown Playdates in Downtown Park Spaces

May 29 - Dec 23 2026

Experience a variety of fun and entertaining activations in downtown park spaces. The City of Edmonton, in partnership with the Edmonton Arts Council, is planning diverse programming and entertainment for Alex Decoteau Park, Beaver Hill House Park, Centennial Plaza, Michael Phair Park, and O‑day’min Parks. Activities will include yard games, live music, DJ sets, fitness classes, performances, and much more!

Alex Decoteau Park
Join the Edmonton Arts Council in Alex Decoteau Park every other Monday evening from 5 — 8PM for backyard games and high-energy beats from local DJs.

  • Monday, June 22: DJ Remo De Janerio

Beaver Hill House Park & Michael Phair Park
Join the Edmonton Arts Council in Beaver Hills House Park and Michael Phair Park every Wednesday alternating from 12 — 2PM and 5 — 7PM for yard games and a variety of performances from live music to dance and much more. 

  • Wednesday, June 17 (5 — 7PM): The Pluckin’ Holler Boys (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • Wednesday, June 24 (12 — 2PM): Le Fuzz

Tee Time on Centennial Plaza
Take a break from work and head outside to try your luck at mini golf on Centennial Plaza behind the Stanley A. Milner Library every Friday from 11 — 6PM

  • Friday, June 19: We will be hosting DJ Campos from 12 – 3PM and DJ Diamond from 3 – 6PM on the plaza!

O‑day’min Park
Join the Edmonton Arts Council at O‑day’min Park every other Saturday from 12 — 4PM for backyard games and family-friendly activities.

  • Saturday, June 20: Cheer on the 3 on 3 basketball tournament between the Downtown Edmonton Community League and Wîhkwêntôwin Community League.
  • Saturday, July 4: Firefly Circus delivers breathtaking spectacles and a fun circus workshop for all!
  • Saturday, September 12Firefly Circus delivers breathtaking spectacles and a fun circus workshop for all!