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.
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 Volant Festival 2026
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.
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.
Drop in Indoor Stand Up Paddleboarding
Paddleboarders can enjoy balancing, gliding and strengthening core muscles in a friendly, recreational setting — perfect for extending the paddleboarding season indoors.
Youthwrite Winter Wordplay Camp 2026
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.
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.
FREE Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire
Up for an adventure? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next to the fire.
IMAX at Telus World of Science: Penguins A Love Story
Penguins live in Antarctica, right? Well yes...but if you know where to look, you'll find them waddling around in Africa, too, and even squawking in Australia! They're graceful and majestic, until they get on land. That's when they need our help. From the noisy colony of Jackass penguins in Boulder Beach, South Africa, to the world's smallest (and cutest) penguins down under, this is a tale of two adorable families and their unexpected protectors, be it the human kind or four legged friend.
Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.
Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.
Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colorful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 8–12.
Drop in Indoor Stand Up Paddleboarding
Paddleboarders can enjoy balancing, gliding and strengthening core muscles in a friendly, recreational setting — perfect for extending the paddleboarding season indoors.
Darling Wine Club with Vino Alvino Inc.
Join us Jan 25th at 3PM for our sixth edition: Old world vs New world wines. We will explore the differences in these wines in a relaxed, informative tasting. You’ll sip through four wines, paired with light snacks to accompany the guided tasting.
Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre
Experience the heartwarming story, Kiwis Can't Play the Violin, by Pierre Rivard alongside an enchanting full-orchestral score by Emilie LeBel (world premiere). Follow Kiwi on a journey to get a violin and join the orchestra, overcoming challenges and learning about the wonders that encouragement can accomplish.
Grand Trunk Leisure Centre Open House - Free Admission
Open Houses are returning to Small & Medium Recreation Centres in 2026! Join for free admission, membership discounts, treats, games, facility tours, and more!
Skate the Night Away: Skating and Sleepover
Enjoy a fun and safe overnight rink experience after regular hours! Participants will have late-night access to the rink, take breaks with movies in the hall, and enjoy a supervised sleepover on site.
Hazeldean Lantern Parade
The Annual Hazeldean Lantern Parade is set for Saturday, January 24th, promising a magical evening that brings the community together through creativity and celebration. The event begins at 5:00 PM at the Hazeldean Community Hall, where participants are invited to decorate their own lanterns using empty milk jugs, pop bottles, or other clear containers.
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire
Up for an adventure? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next to the fire.
CFDE Game & Leadership Day
At CFDE’s Game & Leadership Workshop, your child will develop problem-solving & leadership skills, make new friends in a safe, supportive environment and learn teamwork in ways that feel like play — not work. There are mini competitions, snacks, and fun.
Nerf Wars!
Join us for the ultimate indoor winter play - NERF battle, indoor play and snacks for the participants! Bring your NERF gun(s) and be ready to defend yourself! Extra ammo will be provided.
Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided.
Family Literacy Day at Strathcona County Library
Gather around the table at the library! Sample fresh breads and baked delights from nearby bakeries and discover how mealtime is a wonderful way for families to learn and connect.
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.
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.
Tours for Tots at Art Gallery of Alberta: Moving Sculptures
On our last visit to Shift: Marie Lannoo and Katie Ohe explore the relationship between colour and movement. Create a kinetic sculpture using wood blocks, wire and beads.
Tea, Bannock and Winter Storytelling
As you sip warm tea and enjoy some bannock, Dwayne will share stories that resonate with the spirit of winter, inviting reflection and connection to the land.
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.
Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.
FREE Tuesdays Together at the Ship
Come one, come all and join us for a fun and delicious gathering. Come hungry and ready to connect with others in the community. Let's enjoy some tasty treats and great company together. There will be stories, games, and food. See you there!
World Snow Day at Snow Valley Ski Club
Try out various fire-starting techniques with Russ, a Métis survival instructor (Aaroe Survival), snap some selfies with Simon, roast your own s'more marshmallows over the fire, and more.
Michaels Makebreak: Fabric Bracelets
Looking for a fun, free way to kick off the new year with your kids? Local Michaels stores in Edmonton are hosting a series of MakeBreak and Kids Club events throughout January 2026 that are perfect for creative families and crafty folks of all ages!
Robert Burns Celebration at Rutherford House
Celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday with an afternoon of bagpipes, traditional dancing, and, of course, the address to the haggis!
Edmonton Pet Expo 2026
The 2026 Edmonton Pet Expo is the city’s largest pet-focused event, bringing animal lovers together for an exciting weekend of family-friendly fun, expert advice, and unforgettable experiences at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on January 17 and 18.
Free Saturday Swim with Inflatables
Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!
City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snow Forts, Kicksleds, Warming fire
Up for an adventure? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next to the fire.
Winter Wonderland in Hairsine Community
Join us on January 17th from 1-4 pm and defeat those Winter blues with a fun, festive Winter Wonderland! We'll have activities such as crafts, snow shoeing and sledding, cookie decorating, Bannock on a stick, Maple Sugar Shack, hot cocoa and more!
Edmonton Pet Expo 2026
The 2026 Edmonton Pet Expo is the city’s largest pet-focused event, bringing animal lovers together for an exciting weekend of family-friendly fun, expert advice, and unforgettable experiences at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on January 17 and 18.
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.
Introduction to Archaeology - All Ages Talk
This interactive and approachable introduction is perfect for curious minds of all ages—no experience required!
Strathcona County Homeschool Hangout: Shell me More
Let’s learn how fossils and shells are formed! We’ll also create a cool seashell collage and make our own fossil imprints.