Weekday Fun Guide: What to do in Edmonton with Kids this Week - February 16-20, 2026

South Edmonton Parents! Whether your child is picking up a lacrosse stick for the first time or returning for another season, the Warriors program offers a welcoming environment to learn and compete. With the season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sign up and be part of Edmonton’s thriving lacrosse community. Registration is open now for the APRIL to JUNE Lacrosse season in Edmonton for youth aged 5-17. Register here and start building community through sport this spring!

Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week

Monday February 16, 2026

• Find Family Day Fun in Edmonton in the Ultimate Family Day Guide | It’s Family Day and we’ve got you covered with 50+ Things to do with your kids. Whether you’re looking for free fun with free admission deals through the city, or you’re looking for outdoor festivals, fun events and places to discover - you’ll find it all in the Family Day Guide.

• Choose from THREE Kids Coding Workshop at Apple | Make your own theme Song, Make Comics inspired by Planet Earth, Create an interactive story of Kindness. These FREE Drop-in workshops are a fun way to learn something new.

Tuesday February 17, 2026

• See a $5 Movie at Cineplex | Every Tuesday in February it’s $5 movies at Cineplex. Get your hands on these $5 movie deals and $5 popcorn for the least-expensive way to see a new release hit the big screen in Edmonton.

• FREE Mill Woods Leisure Centre Open House | The Mill Woods Recreation Centre is hosting a free open house event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy free admission, facility tours, special activities, and, according to a recent Facebook post, an earlier opportunity on February 17, 2026, from 1-3 PM. 

• Celebrate Lunar New Year at IKEA | Celebrate Lunar New Year at IKEA Edmonton with the Edmonton Kun Seng Keng Lion Dance Troupe - welcoming the Year of the Horse!

• FREE For Girls by Girls Drop in Sports | Come out and discover sports, develop skills, and have fun during this free program for girls ages 8-17! This program is facilitated by University of Alberta athletes.

• Super Kids Playschool Open House | Super Kids Playschool brings a unique blend of movement and education to early learning. Children thrive with daily gymnastics and circus arts through exclusive daytime access to Velocity Complex's facilities, while our FLIGHT and Tools of the Mind-inspired curriculum builds essential pre-K skills and self-regulation.

• Drop in Soup and Bannock | All are welcome as there will be information on Métis citizenship registration and youth jigging. There is no cost for this event in Strathcona County.

Wednesday February 18, 2026

• BOGO Free admission to Edmonton Valley Zoo and Muttart Conservatory | Until March 29, you can enjoy two for one admission to Edmonton Valley Zoo and Muttart Conservatory.

• Maker Kids at Strathcona County Library | Hang out with other kids who enjoy creating and inventing while we do some fun, hands-on activities. Each month will focus on different materials and skills.

• Drop in FREE Recreational Skate Time | All ages. Helmets are recommended. Skate aids available. Sticks are not to be used during recreational skate time

• Get a FREE OG Grilled Cheese | Visit Cheese Louise YEG - a new grilled cheese sandwich shop at Station Park - and get your hands on a FREE OG Grilled Cheese with the purchase of a regular sandwich. That’s an easy way to get a cheap lunch with the kids. One per person! Mention Edmonton.family at the counter to take advantage of the offer.

• Drop in Health Zone at TELUS World of Science
  TELUS L.A.B. (Learning About Biology) – put on a lab coat and try some lab techniques.
  Look at your own cheek cells under a microscope, extract DNA from a strawberry, or figure out the blood type of a 'patient', and other hands-on programs.

Thursday February 19, 2026

• ‘Countries Shaped like Stars’ | Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless.

• Pizza & Pages (Grades 7-12) Love Stories | Whether you're a hopeless romantic, totally over it, or just here for the pizza, this night is for you! Join Strathcona County Libruary for a chill evening where you will chat about your favourite love stories and ships from books and movies.

Friday February 20, 2026

• Drop in Baby & Me Aqua Fit | Baby & Me Aquafit is one of the easiest ways to get in a workout, without having to worry about childcare. This week, City of Edmonton launched 45-minute aquatic fitness class to welcome caregivers and babies aged 6 months and up to move, bond, and get out of the house - without overthinking it.

Find even more things to do in Edmonton this Weekend. Find the full Edmonton.family event calendar!