Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
St. Albert Sports Day at Servus Place
Whether you’re lacing up your cleats, sneakers, skates or forgoing footwear all together, there’s a little something for everyone to try at Sports Day!
Pumpkin Drop in Strathcona County
Join Emergency Services for a pumpkin drop for Muscular Dystrophy. For a donation, residents can drop their old pumpkins from the fourth floor of the hose tower at Fire Station 6.
Halloween/Day of the Dead Critical Mass
Get ready to ride your bike in costume through the streets at night for a spooky and fun celebration of spooky season!
Midnight Manor Halloween Party
Checking in since 1912 at The Historic Pendennis Manor for a timeless night of dancing, boozy drinks and chilling thrills!
Pumpkin Smash at Clareview Recreation Centre
Bring your jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins to this family-friendly event at Clareview Rec Centre (west parking lot by the Recycling Depot).
Peter and the Wolf at Winspear Centre
Symphony For Kids concerts are designed to be the ideal child-sized introduction to orchestral music. Family-friendly activities are available in the lobby prior to each SFK concert, so be sure to arrive early – and, of course, there will be fresh popcorn!
DIY Workshop at Reuse Centre: Crochet Ornaments
Get creative, get hands-on, and get inspired at DIY Nights at the Reuse Centre! Each week features a new, rotating workshop focused on reusing, upcycling, and reducing waste.
Home Depot Kids Workshops: Build an Excavator
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 Excavator
DIY Workshop at Reuse Centre: Bike Winterization
Get creative, get hands-on, and get inspired at DIY Nights at the Reuse Centre! Each week features a new, rotating workshop focused on reusing, upcycling, and reducing waste.
Family Candle Making Workshop
Join us and learn how to make candles two ways in the Walter family’s historic homes!
Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
This free family-friendly event aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch!
All is Bright on 124th
Kick off the season with a night of winter celebration—live music, winter activities, food, and community magic.
ELF at the Capitol
Raised as an elf at the North Pole, Buddy always knew he was a little different. When his human size makes him stand out in Santa’s Workshop, he sets off on a journey to New York City to find his real father.
DIY Workshop at Reuse Centre: Reusable Gift Bags
Get creative, get hands-on, and get inspired at DIY Nights at the Reuse Centre! Each week features a new, rotating workshop focused on reusing, upcycling, and reducing waste. Cut down your holiday waste by making reusable gift bags at this week’s workshop.
Edmonton Downtown Winterval Light Up
Each year, 104 Street comes alive with lights, music, winter patios, and festive cheer. Local businesses join the celebration with giveaways, in-store specials, and seasonal treats to help you stock up, snack up, and soak up the spirit.
Devon Christmas in the Park
Kick off the holiday season with the Devon Holiday Festival in a brand new location. It’s magical, family-fun with themed Christmas activities and a full light-up celebration including the light up of the park! This one is worth the drive.
Kingsway Holiday Parade
Join the magic on November 22, 2025 as the Kingsway District transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for the annual Kingsway Holiday Parade!
DIY Workshop at Reuse Centre: Scrap Fabric Ornament
Get creative, get hands-on, and get inspired at DIY Nights at the Reuse Centre! Each week features a new, rotating workshop focused on reusing, upcycling, and reducing waste. Cut down your holiday waste by making reusable gift bags at this week’s workshop.
St. Albert Snowflake Festival
St. Albert’s winter festival, The Snowflake Festival, is back for 2025 Taking place on Perron Street, St. Thomas Street and at St. Albert Place! Friday November 28th from 5:30 p.m. - 9p.m.
Home Depot Kids Workshops: Build a Teddy Bear Ornament
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 Excavator
Winterfest Light up in Stony Plain
Winter Fest is a month long of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Kick off the festive season with Light up on November 30th, 2025.
Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience.
Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
City of Edmonton Free Family Adventure Club North: Christmas Bird Count
Family Adventure Club North showcases the City of Edmonton’s new Northeast River Valley Park (903 153 Ave NE) through various outdoor and nature based learning activities. Leaders are excited to share an adventure with you in Edmonton's new North East River Valley Park, during a monthly drop-in play session.
Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience.
Free Marquis West Family Holiday Workshop with Justine Ma
Join us for a family-friendly holiday workshop with Justine Ma! Justine will teach you and your family how to make a custom holiday garland.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Free Festival of Carols at Winspear Centre
Edmonton families and friends are invited to join The Salvation Army in celebrating the Christmas season with music and carolling at the Salvation Army's Festival of Carols.
Classic Gardens Acorn Festival
Visit the Classic Garden Acorn Festival on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Glitter tattoos, face painting, holiday activities, local choirs and a visit with Santa! You’ll find family fun and festive treats at this Edmonton Christmas festival!
Leduc Santa Claus Parade
Leduc’s Biggest Annual Parade will be back in 2024. The fun, festival starts at 4:30, with the parade starting promptly at 6:00 pm. Get your hands onFREE Treats at 3 locations throughout the Downtown District including in front of City Centre Mall and on Mainstreet. Light Up Wand Sales throughout the parade route.
Winter Whyte Light Up Festival
With beautiful twinkling winter lights all over the park, hot chocolate, carolers, and plenty of winter giveaways, there is something for everybody.
Lighting Up Ada Boulevard
Enjoy seasonal activities and help celebrate as they light up CUE’s Main Campus and Magrath Campus. Events run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Main Campus and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Magrath Campus.
Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience.
Free Family-friendly Zumba Party
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Edmonton Recreation Centre with a Free, family-friendly Zumba class.
Free Santa Photos at Launch Homes
Exciting news, Strathcona County! Join Launch Homes and The Smitty & Mac Team for a special event. Bring your family and friends for a free photo with our favourite Santa. Don’t miss out- mark your calendars.
Please bring donations for the Strathcona Food Bank. if you would like a picture! We would like to help out this amazing organization as much as possible before the holidays.
Free Santa photos will be held at 10 Newbury Circle, Sherwood Park between 10am and 3pm.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop
Register for the free monthly Home Depot kids workshops in Edmonton for kids 6+. New: there are two sessions available.
Wetaskiwin Santa Claus Parade
The Wetaskiwin Fire Fighters are excited to be hosting their 13th annual Santa Claus Parade! The parade will start at Baker Funeral Chapel on 50th Ave and finish at City Hall.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Free Christmas Card Making at ReUse Centre
Make Christmas cards out of old ones! Cards made will be donated to WIN House.
Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Get free admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta on the last Thursday of every month.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Edmonton Downtown Winterval 2023
Edmonton’s newest winter festival is back for a second year and it’s giving Christmas nostalgia.
Festive Family Fun at 1881 Schoolhouse
The Friends of Historic McKay Avenue & 1881 Schoolhouse Society are hosting an afternoon of festive family fun.
Free Apple Kids Workshop: Draw a Festive Scene with Snoopy
Take a Free Apple Kids Workshop: Draw a Festive Scene with Snoopy and kick off the holiday season while you get creative in store.