Family-friendly Edmonton Weekday Fun Guide - Dec 29 - Jan 2, 2026
Looking for fun, family-friendly activities in Edmonton this week? You’re in the right place! From hands-on creative workshops to festive holiday light displays and special movie screenings, Edmonton is packed with fun events this week - from getting outside during Winter Wonderland at Obsidian Ridge - all week, finishing up with a spectacular fireworks festival to celebrate New Year’s Eve, to exploring Ice Castles in downtown Edmonton.
Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Edmonton this Week with kids
Monday December 29, 2025
Visit Winter Wonderland at Obsidian Ridge
Step into a world of twinkling lights, festive cheer, and holiday magic at the 2nd annual Winter Wonderland at Obsidian! This enchanting experience invites you to celebrate the beauty of winter with family, friends, and loved ones. Spend time skating, tobogganing and warming up with hot chocolate and live music at this fun, fie-day festival that ends with a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration.Sportszone at Millennium Place | All Week
Kids in the Kitchen Workshop: Make Your Own Cookie Dough
Winter break is coming, and school will be out! Looking for the perfect activity to keep your kids entertained during the holidays? Join for this fun way to get kids in the kitchen!Explore Ice Castles outdoors in Ice District
Tucked away throughout the cascades of ice, discover elaborate ice sculptures hand-carved by a world-renowned sculptor. This fun experience is a great way to find magic in downtown Edmonton, with tickets available from $15.Winter Break Bash at Foam Fighters
Play all day at Foam Fighters Southside (9767 45 Ave NW)! On December 29th from 11AM - 4PM, in the NERF Arena and Gamers Lounge open all day. Winter break bash is $20/child.Neon Nights at Launchpad Trampoline Park
Tuesday December 30, 2025
DIY Kids Pizza Workshop at L’OCA
From squashing tomatoes to make their own sauce, to stretching and rolling out the dough, to piling on cheese, everything is hands-on, playful, and completely safe.Barbie & Ken Save Christmas at Jubilations Junior
Take in the excitement and stunning live vocals while you enjoy a delicious multi-course meal served by our character servers. It’s a live show so anything could happen. Play along and the actors might just include you in the act!Take a Glow Trail Ride in Pigeon Lake
Experience this incredible 15 minute horseback ride along groomed trails at the Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides Ranch, fully illuminated by your own Trail Horse.
Wednesday December 31, 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at World Waterpark with Indoor Fireworks & Hourly Beach Ball Drops
Ring in the new year at West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark with the largest indoor fireworks show for an unforgettable start to 2026! Bring your family and friends to enjoy endless live entertainment, delicious buffet (add-on), character appearances, and a massive hourly beach ball drop! Tickets: www.wem.ca/holidaysNoon Year’s Bloom at Muttart Conservatory
Get a jump start on the New Year during our annual, family-friendly celebration at the Muttart Conservatory! Say goodbye to the old year under our glass pyramids and welcome the new one.Noon Year’s Eve at Telus World of Science
Celebrate the 'Noon Year' with a bang! Countdown to 12:00 p.m. on December 31 and January 1 during the explosive Noon Year’s Demonstration on the Syncrude Science Stage. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the new year—don’t miss the fun.
Find the Full Guide to New Year’s Eve Festivities in Edmonton - right here.
Thursday January 1, 2025
Big Bear FREE Drop in Play in the Forest
This free, all-ages event is open to everyone, with no forest school experience required. Participants are encouraged to come ready to play, explore, and enjoy time outdoors. Miriam will provide forest school supplies and be available to answer questions about winter play and EFSS programs.Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Theme Song
Create a theme song for a favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12.Noon Year’s Day at Telus World of Science
Celebrate the 'Noon Year' with a bang! Countdown to 12:00 p.m. on December 31 and January 1 during the explosive Noon Year’s Demonstration on the Syncrude Science Stage. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the new year—don’t miss the fun!Wolf Willow Community Fun Festival
Ring in the New Year with your community at our first-ever Winter Fest! Expect a day full of winter-themed family-friendly and opportunities to connect with the community.Hay Rides, Skating and Hot Chocolate at Holyrood
Kick off the New Year with a fun and festive afternoon in our two neighbourhoods. Activities will be running simultaneously at both community league spaces, so you can choose where to start, or enjoy both!New Year’s Day Fireworks in Glastonbury
GCL will kick off the year with its annual community celebration, featuring an afternoon and evening of winter fun for all ages. Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. with skating, and the first 100 children will receive free maple taffy sticks. At 4:00 p.m., participants can take part in the Push Pull Sled Race, with sign-ups available in advance. The event will conclude with a fireworks display at 5:45 p.m.
Friday January 2, 2025
Indigo Kids Is Hosting a Winter Playday: Bluey’s Playdate
Indigo Kids is launching fun into the new year with their rendition of Winter Play Days! These are fun, themed in-store events where you can register for your spot and get a gift card to shop in-store.Slide Down the Ice Slide in Fort Saskatchewan
Now that the weather is warming, slide down 115-feet of ice slide in Fort Saskatchewan. It’s a magical way to spend a morning or afternoon, sliding down the slide, playing in the playground and exploring winter trails.
