Weekday activities
Discover programs that fit the school week, including sports, learning, arts, and community activities.
Great Slave Sailing Club | Yellowknife
A full-day youth sailing course for ages 8–15. Runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with pick up by 4:45 PM. Price is $495 + GST. Current availability noted on source page: 1 spot left.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Great Slave Sailing Club | Yellowknife
A full-day youth sailing course for ages 8–15. Runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with pick up by 4:45 PM. Price is $495 + GST. Current availability noted on source page: Waitlist.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Yellowknife Public Library / Aurora College Research Institute | Yellowknife
A free hands-on STEAM workshop for young inventors ages 8-11. Participants build simple cube robots that respond to their environment while exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math. Runs Friday, July 24, 2026, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026
Great Slave Sailing Club | Yellowknife
A full-day youth sailing course for ages 8–15. Runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with pick up by 4:45 PM. Price is $495 + GST. Current availability noted on source page: 7 spots left.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Great Slave Sailing Club | Yellowknife
A shortened full-day youth sailing course for ages 8–15. Runs Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM because there is no class on August 3. Price is $396 + GST. Current availability noted on source page: Waitlist.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Great Slave Sailing Club | Yellowknife
A full-day youth sailing course for ages 8–15. Runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with pick up by 4:45 PM. Price is $495 + GST. Current availability noted on source page: 11 spots left.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2026
Yellowknife Table Tennis Club / Table Tennis North | Yellowknife
A youth-friendly table tennis opportunity in Yellowknife for children and teens, including beginners and more experienced players. The club has previously offered regular play at school gym locations on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons. Families should confirm the current season schedule, location, fees, and youth availability before attending.
Last updated: Jun 21, 2026
YWCA NWT | Yellowknife
Licensed after-school childcare for JK to age 11. Runs Monday-Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. during the school year.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Pre-Junior Jazz Dance for ages 6-8, Wednesdays at 6:45 at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Teen Ballet Dance for ages 11+, Wednesdays at 7:30pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Tiny Toes Ballet Dance for ages 3-5, Wednesdays at 4:15 at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Junior Ballet Dance for ages 8-11, Thursdays at 7pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Pre-Junior Acro Dance for ages 6-8, Thursdays at 6pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Teen Acro Dance for ages 11+, Thursdays at 8:30pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Tiny Tumblers Pre-Acro Dance for ages 3-5, Thursdays at 4pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Junior Jazz Dance for ages 8-11, Fridays at 5:45 at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Teen Jazz Dance for ages 11+, Fridays at 6:45 at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Junior Acro Dance for ages 8-11, Tuesdays at 5pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
YK Dance Arts | Yellowknife
Pre-Junior Acro Dance for ages 6-8, Tuesdays at 4:15pm at Yellowknife Racquet Club.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
Yellowknife Tennis Club | Yellowknife
Coach-led beginner tennis clinic for children ages 6-10, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Loaner racquets are available.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Kingpin Bowling Centre | Yellowknife
Kids Bowl Free special offer: 2 free games per day per child at Kingpin Bowling Centre. Listed times are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Yellowknife Public Library | Yellowknife
Free 2026 Summer Reading Club for children ages 3-12 with themed reads, crafts, games, ocean-inspired activities, reading logs, stickers and prizes. Weekly sessions run through August 17: ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m.; ages 6-8 meet Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.; ages 9-12 meet Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Yellowknife Gymnastics Club | Yellowknife
Supervised all-ages gymnastics drop-in on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Children age 6 and younger need a parent or guardian on the floor.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Yellowknife Public Library | Yellowknife
Summer book club meets on the last Tuesday of each month. The upcoming read is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. The June 30 session meets from 6:05-7:00 p.m. at Somba K'e Park and discusses On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Yellowknife Wado Karate Club | Yellowknife
Year-round Wado karate and Shindo classes with continuous registration. Children and adults train Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; youth and adults may continue Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays until 1:30 p.m. The official fee is $150 per three-month cycle for one student, plus a prorated $75 annual club and Wado Canada registration fee. Family rates are available, and the club advertises a free first month for new students.
Last updated: Jun 20, 2026
Yellowknife Tennis Club | Yellowknife
High-performance youth tennis training for ages 10-16, Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Loaner racquets are available.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026
Yellowknife Tennis Club | Yellowknife
Coach-led intermediate clinic for youth ages 10-16, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Loaner racquets are available.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2026