Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
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.
FREE Paper Roses Valentine's Day Cards
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.
Toonie Public 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.
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at West Edmonton Mall
This family-friendly celebration is a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Edmonton’s largest and most joyful Lunar New Year events.
Leduc County Winter Try It Festival
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.
Togather Chinatown Arts Festival
At Togather Chinatown Arts Festival, we hold space for multi-culturalism, inclusion, gathering, collaboration, and sharing through the Arts.
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at West Edmonton Mall
This family-friendly celebration is a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Edmonton’s largest and most joyful Lunar New Year events.
Fairytale High Tea at Fairmont Macdonald in Support of Kids Kottage
Step into a storybook atmosphere where families, friends, and community leaders come together to celebrate kindness, compassion, and care. On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald will be transformed into a whimsical setting for the inaugural Fairytale High Tea.
Togather Chinatown Arts Festival
At Togather Chinatown Arts Festival, we hold space for multi-culturalism, inclusion, gathering, collaboration, and sharing through the Arts.
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.
STEMapalooza for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
STEMapalooza at the Science Centre is a party for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11! This event celebrates the importance of gender equality and empowers women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Get inspired while having fun!
Dip, Sip, Design and Dazzle Workshop at The Bakery
Drop your makers off for an evening of high-end creativity where they will step into our sweet studio to create edible art, designer accessories, and a forever keepsake. This isn’t just a craft class - it’s a total vibe.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Penguin Mailbox
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.
FREE 'Try it' Flag Football Day
Did you know Flag Football will be in the LA28 Olympics? Come have a fun Saturday morning giving it a try. We are welcoming anyone (U8 to U16) who wants to come try an Olympic sport.
Belmead Winter Carnival
This family-friendly event is packed with fun for everyone — and best of all, it’s all FREE!
Faamii Zhoor - Family Day in Michif
Faamii Zhoor – Family Day in Michif is a cultural celebration centered on Métis family and language that takes place on February 15.
Family Ski at Silver Skate Festival
The Canadian Birkebeiner Society is excited to partner with Silver Skate Festival to host the Barnebirkie Family Ski on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Sleigh Rides and Chili Cookout at Sherbrooke Community Hall
Join the fun at the Sherbrooke Community League for sleighrides, outdoor fires including free hot chocolate, coffee and winter treats!
Sherbrooke Sleigh Ride
Join us at the Sherbrooke Community League for sleighrides, outdoor fires including free hot chocolate, coffee and winter treats!
Free Family Day Glow Skate
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.
Millhurst Family Fun Day
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!
2nd Annual Cardboard Cup Sled Race
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!
Westwood Winterfest
Come down to the hall on Monday, February 16 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm for Westwood WinterFest!
Public Swim with Inflatable at Eastglen Leisure Centre
This public swim will include the inflatable obstacle course, with platforms to jump from, a climbing arch and two slides!
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.
February Girls Ski Mini Camp
Get your daughter ready for the experience for the summer! Girls In Sport Canada's camp gives girls an inspiring and confidence-building multi-sport experience that not only introduces them to a range of sports, fostering the development of diverse sport-specific skills, but also instills confidence, competence and motivation.
Tales and Taste: Afro-Infusion Dialect Festival
Welcome to Tales and Taste: Afro-Infusion Dialect Festival — a dynamic Black History Month celebration where culture, cuisine, storytelling, and innovation intersect.
FREE Will and Seeka Concert at Maclab Centre
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.
Free Saturday Swim with Inflatables
Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!
Movie Night at World Waterpark: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Kick back in the wave pool with your Bikini Bottom buddies for a fin-tastic showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Get ready for giggles, splashes, and pure seaside silliness!
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.
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.
Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!
Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!
CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.
Free Swim with Inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Get your swimsuit because free swimming is back with inflatables at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
Family Adventure Club at North
Family Adventure Club North focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!
CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Jubilations Junior: Beauty and the Beat
Tune your guitars and mohawk your hair as we prep for the rocking party at Jubilations Junior’s Beauty and the Beat!
CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.
Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular at Expo Centre
The Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular is an annual event that showcases a variety of high-octane motorsport performances, including monster trucks, motocross stunts, and other thrilling automotive displays. Traditionally held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, the event attracts motorsport enthusiasts from across the region.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire and Hot Chocolate
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular at Expo Centre
The Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular is an annual event that showcases a variety of high-octane motorsport performances, including monster trucks, motocross stunts, and other thrilling automotive displays. Traditionally held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, the event attracts motorsport enthusiasts from across the region.
Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen
This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects dissapearing and reapearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show.
Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular at Expo Centre
The Edmonton Motorsport Spectacular is an annual event that showcases a variety of high-octane motorsport performances, including monster trucks, motocross stunts, and other thrilling automotive displays. Traditionally held at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, the event attracts motorsport enthusiasts from across the region.
Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.
CO*LAB GLOW 2025 Lantern Workshop
Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Drop in Gym at Perfect Storm Athletics
Drop-in for daytime playtime at Perfect Storm Athletics on Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Enjoy unstructured, parent supervised play in our large gym space.
Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen
Step into our intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Now with tiered seating, every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects dissapearing and reapearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show, presented by one of the best Magicians in Canada combined with off-the-wall comedy making for a night of unforgettable entertainment.
This Edmonton magic show is family friendly, but designed for children 8+.
Swing & Skate Sundays at City Hall
Winter City Weekends are returning to City Hall Plaza! With the arrival of frostier temperatures, the Edmonton Arts Council is welcoming back Ice Grooves, Swing n’ Skate and free skate rentals.
Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen
This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects dissapearing and reapearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show.