Weekday Fun Guide: What to do in Edmonton with Kids this Week - January 12-16, 2026
Pet Expo is popping up THIS WEEKEND: January 17 and 18, 2026. Buy your family pass for The Pet Expo and get up close with exotic pets, Watch the Incredible SuperDogs Express, visit the petting zoo, meet pets available for adoption, and top off your experience with Weiner Dog Races.
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Here’s What to do this Week in Edmonton
Monday January 12, 2026
Busy Bodies FREE Drop-in Playdate
Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this active group where they will develop physical literacy through games, music and activities such as dancing, and parachute play. Come join in the fun and meet other families! Weather permitting, part of this group will take place outdoors to help improve overall health and wellbeing and connect with nature in the community. Please arrive dressed for the weather, and bring indoor shoes to wear during the group.For Girls by Girls Drop in Sports
For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
This week, we’ve got staying warm on our mind! It’s the perfect time to plan for a one-night only winter break during Movie Night at World Waterpark where you can catch a screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water - on February 21, 2026. Buy a family pack, or single tickets, here - and slide and swim the night away at this fun, dive-in movie.
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Tellaround - Shared Storytelling Circle
Open to everyone with ears to hear and a story to tell. First-timers, experienced tellers and listeners are welcome! Presented by Storytelling Alberta.
Wednesday January 14, 2026
Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta
Explore the layered paintings of Lonigan Gilbert in nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ and notice the scenes from his everyday life. Using oil pastels, experiment with sgraffito, a technique where an artist layers colour and then scratches away the final layer to reveal the colours underneath. Draw a scene from your life using a variety of marks.FREE Drop in Swimming at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Celebrate early dismissal with a FREE, after school recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry! 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).FREE Indoor Soccer Drop In
Come kick with us this winter and early spring at our free indoor soccer sessions, perfect for kids and families looking to stay active indoors. While the games are going on downstairs, enjoy our family lounge upstairs, featuring games, board games, and kid-friendly TV shows—making it a fun and welcoming space for everyone.
Thursday January 15, 2026
Homeschool Parents! Strathcona County: Homeschool Hangout
For grades 2 - 6, parents welcome. Let’s learn how fossils and shells are formed! We’ll also create a cool seashell collage and make our own fossil imprints. Please register each adult and child attending.Drop in Play Cafe & Toy Library
Welcome to Play Cafe, the ultimate free hangout spot for families and caregivers with little ones aged 0-6! Swing by for a chat, sip on some coffee, and let your kiddos make new pals while diving into a treasure trove of fun toys. Thursdays from 10 am- 12 pm.Explore Chiseled Ice Festival in Ice District
Watch the ice carvers transform blocks of ice. Each team is alloted 15 blocks of ice and 34 hours over the course of three days to bring them to life. It’s worth it to visit daily to watch their progress, but if you can’t make it, the sculptures stay on display until Jan. 27, depending on whether temperatures cooperate!Pajama Storytime at Strathcona County Library
Wear your favourite pajamas and curl up for a cozy storytime at the library. Each month features a new theme—come to one or come to all!
Friday January 16, 2026
Introduction to Archeology - All Ages Talk
An Introduction to Archaeology. Dig Into the Past with Us! Have you ever wondered how archaeologists uncover the stories of ancient civilizations? Join HCL for an engaging evening that takes you on a journey through time, exploring how the objects people left behind help us understand who they were and how they lived. This interactive and approachable introduction is perfect for curious minds of all ages—no experience required.
