Parks Day 2025: Alberta’s Throwing a Full-On Forest Party, And You’re Invited!

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Grab your bug spray, your best road trip playlist, and a solid snack lineup, Alberta’s parks are calling.

This Saturday, July 19, it’s Parks Day...aka the ultimate excuse to explore, play, hike, snack, and dance your way through Alberta’s wildest and most beautiful spaces. And this year, we’re not just celebrating nature (as if that wasn’t enough), we’re also toasting 95 years of Alberta Parks. That’s nearly a century of mountain views, lakeside campouts, and “wait, is that a moose?” moments!

From the Rockies to the boreal, local celebrations are popping up across the province with live music, family-friendly games, Indigenous storytelling, guided hikes, local eats, and more nature than your camera roll can handle.

Here are a few Parks Day parties worth the drive: Jasper National Park — Friends of Jasper’s Parks Day Festival

July 18–20 Epic scenery with three days of family fun, interpretive programming, and local community celebrations! 📍 Event details

Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park (Lac La Biche)

July 18–20 Guided walks, nature games, and a weekend lineup of activities that’ll keep all ages curious and entertained. 📍 Event details

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (Kananaskis)

July 19 | 12:00–3:00 PM at Boulton Bridge Day Use Area Live music, guided hikes, campfire programs, all surrounded by those “did I just walk into a postcard?” mountain views. 📍 Event details

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park (Pincher Creek)

July 19 | 10:30 AM–4:00 PM Games, crafts, and classic Alberta views. Bring the fam, bring the sunscreen, and soak it all in.📍 Event details

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park (Woodlands County)

July 19 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Perfect for families, curious explorers, and anyone who loves the smell of pine and possibility.📍 Event details

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (Lethbridge)

July 19 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM A powerful mix of natural beauty and cultural storytelling in one of the most sacred spots in the province. 📍 Event details

Fuel up the car, crank the playlist, and don’t forget the s’mores kit, Parks Day is your sign to get outside and make some memories. Whether you’re chasing mountaintop views, riverside snacks, or just a really good game of tag, Alberta’s parks are ready to party.

Find a celebration near you: albertaparks.ca/parksday