Weekday Fun Guide: What to do in Edmonton with Kids this Week - January 26-30, 2026

What’s new in Edmonton this Week

• Mark your calendars for the Little Aspen Playschool Open House on February 11, 2026. Little Aspen Playschool is a parent-run, non-profit playschool that has offered a three hour play-based program in the heart of southwest Edmonton since 1986. At the playschool, two experienced and dedicated teachers create a safe learning environment for three and four year olds with familiar routines, songs, crafts, stories and free play indoors and out.  

• Tickets are on sale for The Enchanted Stage: Folklore, Rhythm & Roots - a high-energy family event for kids aged 4-12 with an exciting line up of performances representing cultures from around the world. Clap along with lively tunes from an Irish fiddle band, experience the vibrance of traditional lion dancers, find wonder in the form of a roaming magician, and catch Lex Wolfe, Cree storyteller and educator, in a special on-stage performance. The best part? Tickets for this incredible performance are only five dollars! Tickets are on sale until January 28, 2026. Buy Tickets for The Encha

Here’s your Edmonton Weekday Guide to Family-friendly Fun

Monday January 26, 2026

• Free Busy Bodies Drop in Playgroup
  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.

Tuesday January 27, 2026

• 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.

Wednesday January 28, 2026

• Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta - Wayfinders
  Explore our latest exhibition, Wayfinders: A Constellation of Women Artists, and discover what makes this collection of artists unique. Next, create your own constellation inspired by your unique characteristics and the colours of the night sky.

• Flying Canoe Festival in Mill Creek Ravine
  The Flying Canoë Volant Festival is a beloved winter tradition in Edmonton that transforms the Mill Creek Ravine, La Cité Francophone, and the surrounding French Quarter into a vibrant  canvas of light, art, music, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Inspired by the legendary tale of the flying canoe and rooted in French-Canadian, First Nations, and Métis traditions, the festival invites visitors of all ages to embrace the magic of a long winter’s night in a truly unique outdoor experience.

• 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 29, 2026

• FREE 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.

• FREE Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
  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.

Friday January 30, 2026

• Toonie Swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre
  Eastglen, with its unique salt-water pool, offers many popular drop-in experiences like deep and shallow water aquafit, aquamat, lane swimming, learn to swim lessons for kids and women and girls-only swim opportunities.

• Youthwrite Winter Wordplay Camp
  A full day of instruction and writing activities led by highly qualified instructional and supervisory staff, Saturday entertainment, meals, and for those staying overnight, accommodations.