50+ Free Things to do in Edmonton in February with Kids

From creative workshops and winter festivals to free swims, skating events, concerts, and cultural celebrations, this month is packed with ways to get out of the house without spending a dime. Whether you’re raising crafty kids, outdoor adventurers, music lovers, or just looking for something fun to do together on a cold weekend, we’ve rounded up the very best FREE things to do in Edmonton this February with kids.

Here’s this month’s ongoing FREE things to do with Kids in Edmonton

• Drop in to University of Alberta Observatory for Solar or Night Sky Viewing
  At the University of Alberta's Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory, they offer public solar observing sessions where visitors can observe the Sun through specialized telescopes. These events are typically held every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and are free to attend. During these sessions, you can view solar phenomena like sunspots, solar flares, and prominences, depending on what is visible that day.

Bundle up, grab the calendar, and get ready to make some winter memories — here are the best free things to do in Edmonton this month.

1. Take a Moonpreneur Coding Workshop
   February 1, 2026
   Moonpreneur hosts several in-person workshops and student/parent meetings that showcase a display of incredible talents, endless fun, and plenty of learning opportunities for everyone.

2. FREE Paper Rose Make & Take at Staples
   February 4, 2026
   Discover a whole new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Our Paper Roses Valentine’s Card Workshop brings creativity, color, and fun together in one exciting session. You’ll learn to roll paper roses, add glittery stems, and tie festive ribbons to create a card that blooms with love.

3. FREE Early Dismissal Swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
   February 4, 2026
   Make the most of your extra time in the afternoon with a free swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre and pick up your Pasta Pantry voucher (while supplies last).

4. Toonie Swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre (Cheap - not free)
   February 6, 2026
   Come explore the space, meet the educators, and learn how children are supported through play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning. This is a great chance to ask questions, connect with the community, and see if Rio Terrace Community Preschool is the right fit for your family.

5. Leduc County Winter Try it Festival
   February 7, 2026
   The Leduc County Winter Try It Festival invites families and friends to embrace the season with a lively mix of outdoor activities, hands-on experiences, and community fun.

6. RONA Kids Workshop: Valentine’s Day Wish Box
   February 7, 2026
   On February 7, your children will build their own wish box, perfect for placing their messages of love and friendship for Valentine’s Day! It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun family activity, spark your little ones’ creativity, and benefit from the advice of our on-site experts.

7. Explore the Lunar New Year Extravaganza at West Edmonton Mall
   February 7 and 8, 2026
   This family-friendly celebration is a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Edmonton’s largest and most joyful Lunar New Year events.

8. Together Chinatown Arts Festival
   February 7, 2026
   At Togather Chinatown Arts Festival, we hold space for multi-culturalism, inclusion, gathering, collaboration, and sharing through the Arts.

9. Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Mailbox
   February 14, 2026
   If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Penguin Mailbox.

10. Rosslyn Valentine’s Day Dance
    February 14, 2026
    Get ready to dance the night away with your friends and neighbors at the Rosslyn Community Family Friendly Valentines Day Dance! This in-person event promises a fun, relaxed vibe where you can enjoy great music, dance with your family, and celebrate love and friendship. Whether you’re coming with a date or just want to have a good time, this dance is the place to be. Don’t miss out on an evening full of good vibes and great moves!

11. Belmead Winter Carnival
    February 14, 2026 
    What’s happening: Free food, Fun games for all ages, An indoor movie to warm up and relax, Ice skating and shinny hockey - skates and helmets are available to borrow, Free family photos.

12. FREE Family Day Glow Skate
    February 15, 2026
    Families are invited to enjoy a FREE Family Day Glow Skate on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Landrex Arena inside the Morinville Leisure Centre, presented by Shoppers Drug Mart. With two skating times available—10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.—this high-energy event features an on-ice DJ, glowing lights, exciting prizes, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

13. Skate & S’mores in the Village
    February 15, 2026
    Bring your skates and join us for an afternoon filled with winter fun! We’ll have a food truck, music, fire pits to keep warm, hot chocolate, and of course—s’mores! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Family Day weekend, connect with neighbours, and enjoy the season together. 

14. Sleigh Rides, Chili Cookout and Fun
    February 15, 2026
    Join the fun at the Sherbrooke Community League for sleighrides, outdoor fires including free hot chocolate, coffee and winter treats!

15. Now Radio Cardboard Cup Race
    February 16, 2026
    Build your own sled at home using cardboard, then race for fun prizes in age-group categories. No sled? No problem—come cheer on your friends and neighbours! Free skating, hot cocoa & popcorn, fun for the whole family.

16. Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta for Family Day
    February 16, 2026
    Celebrate Family Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta on Monday, February 16, 2026! Admission is free for everyone, and you can enjoy special activities like interactive games, art projects, music, and more.

17. Edmonton Garrison Family Day Celebration
    February 16, 2026
    Edmonton Garrison will host an annual Family Day celebration on Monday, February 17th from 11am–3pm. Join us for a fun-filled day featuring inflatables, food trucks, the Morinville Farmers Market, a petting zoo, face painters and balloon twisters, open skating, public swimming, and even more for the whole family to enjoy. Admission is by cash donation in support of the Chaplain Support & Assistance Fund, and guajillo encourages everyone to come out and celebrate together.

18. Millhurst Family Fun Day
    February 16, 2026
    Family Day Fun! Join us on February 16 from 11 AM–2 PM for a day packed with winter fun! Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, warm up with chili & bannock, try snowshoeing for kids and adults, hop on a kick sled, and so much more!

19. Westwood Winterfest
    February 16, 2026
    There will be an open fire, hotdogs ($2.00), marshmallows, s'mores, coffee, and hot chocolate. All ages welcome to enjoy the "snow paint" and don't forget to bring a sled to slide down the hill. We look forward to seeing you there.

20. City of Edmonton Leisure Centre Open House: Mill Woods
    February 17, 2026
    The City of Edmonton will be hosting a series of free open houses at select recreation centres, so Edmontonians can experience the amenities found in their neighbourhood.

21. Catch a FREE Family Concert at Maclab Centre: Will & Seeka
    February 21, 2026
    Will et Seeka — of Will’s Jams and Seeka Sings — are nationally recognized musicians and educators who both have a passion for music, languages, and childhood education. Their shared understanding of the power of music in teaching languages brought these two songwriters and parents together during the pandemic to create fun, unique, and relevant musical resources to support French and English language learning. Born into families of educators and musicians, music has been instrumental in helping both artists become fluent in French as their second language.

22. FREE Saturday Swim with Inflatables
    February 21, 2026 
    Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by  Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!

23. RONA Kids Workshop: Hockey
    February 21, 2026
    Surprise Hockey Workshop at select stores in the Montreal and Edmonton areas* - Reservations open February 9

24. Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
    February 26, 2026
    The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.

25. FREE Try-it Paranordic Skiing
    February 28, 2026
    Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.

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