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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Ring in the new year with FREE, family-friendly activities and entertainment. Enjoy live performances, winter fun zones and more – then wrap up the night with our annual fireworks show at Broadmoor Lake Park!

This free family-friendly event takes place at the Southwood Community League (1880 37 St), with fireworks starting right at 8 PM — perfect timing for all ages to enjoy the show. They’ll be serving hot chocolate while supplies last, so come early, bundle up, and soak up the festive energy.

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.

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.

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!

The Honourable Salma Lakhani will be hosting the New Year’s Day Levee at historic Government House. An annual tradition celebrated by Vice-Regal offices across Canada, this event is an opportunity to exchange new year’s greetings with friends and neighbours.

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.

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!

This public swim will include the inflatable obstacle course, with platforms to jump from, a climbing arch and two slides!

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.

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.

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.

Capital Region Archery Club Open House, January 3, 2026, 10am-3pm. Come try a bow, learn about club membership, classes and perks. Fun for ages 8 – 99. Watch demos of various archery styles & talk to club members about events and classes.

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!

Kick off the new year with a cozy winter experience at the ranch! Join us for a Daytime Sleigh Ride Open House — the perfect way to visit the horses, explore the ranch, and experience a sleigh ride before booking one of our popular Light Night Rides.

Give your child a fun, confidence-building introduction to real-world self-defence—our kids’ trial class lets them meet the instructors, try age-appropriate techniques, and experience our safe, structured training environment before joining the full program.

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.

Give your teen a powerful introduction to real-world self-defence in a safe, supportive environment designed specifically for ages 13–16. In this trial class, they’ll meet our instructors, see what the class structure is like, and learn practical Krav Maga techniques that build confidence, awareness, and decision-making under pressure.

Come learn about snowshoes and go snowshoeing down one of the many trails in the park. Stick around to build a fort or even a quincy if the snow is plentiful.

Run, climb, jump, and slide your way through the pool on our Wibit inflatable obstacle course! Challenge your balance and agility while having a blast on this floating adventure. Wibit swims are typically the first weekend of the month. Check the Pool schedule to see when the next one is.

Families, join us for a drawing adventure as we bring the world of Sneaky Sasquatch on Apple Arcade to life on iPad. Sasquatch is on a mission and needs your help creating fun holiday parties. You’ll use drawing tools to add decorations and customize Sasquatch’s disguise with stickers, all while learning new skills. Devices provided. Not available in Quebec.

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.

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.

Join Sunday, January 4, 2026 to watch Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

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!

Start the new year with a creative bang and expect the unexpected in this unplanned project. Read our favourite book, visit the current exhibitions for inspiration, and experiment with colourful inks and soft pastels. Find out where some creativity and play will take you today!

This program is designed for children in grades 3 - 6. Join the fun as we discuss great reads from our monthly theme. Pick a book related to the theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends. Registration is required.

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.

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!

The Free Edmonton Home Depot Kids Workshop will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Tow Truck.

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.

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.

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.

We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Kids will collaborate as they direct, record, edit and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together. Devices provided. Not available in Quebec.

Back by popular demand! Join Ms. Kate for a musical morning and meet professional musicians and their instruments! Together, you’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things different instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes at each concert. Come and learn with your child in the upstairs lobby of the Winspear Centre. Bring a pillow or your favourite blankie for floor seating!

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!

For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Explore the layered paintings of Lonigan Gilbert in nâpêhkâsowinowâk ᓇᐯᐦᑲᓱᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐠ and notice the scenes from his everyday life. Using oil pastels, experiment with sgraffito, a technique where an artist layers colour and then scratches away the final layer to reveal the colours underneath. Draw a scene from your life using a variety of marks.

Let’s learn how fossils and shells are formed! We’ll also create a cool seashell collage and make our own fossil imprints.

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.

This interactive and approachable introduction is perfect for curious minds of all ages—no experience required!

Enjoy an afternoon with family, friends and neighbours at the Rosslyn Community League while you have fun! Roast Marshmallows, sip on warm beverages and eat sweet treats!

Celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday with an afternoon of bagpipes, traditional dancing, and, of course, the address to the haggis! 

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!

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!

For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

This public swim will include the inflatable obstacle course, with platforms to jump from, a climbing arch and two slides!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

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.

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!

For Girls By Girls is a FREE drop-in program to help girls ages 8-17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation. Join us to participate in a variety of sports, games, and skill development exercises. Each session will be facilitated by an instructor. Best of all, this program is completely free for participants. No need to pay admission or program fees! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

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.

Join the fun at the Sherbrooke Community League for sleighrides, outdoor fires including free hot chocolate, coffee and winter treats!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 Leprechaun Trap.

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!

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 Farm Planter.

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 Keepsake Box.

All students who register will receive a study guide with the official words, the opportunity to compete in spelling bee competition, a Certificate of Participation, and the chance to win a monetary prize and medallion to commemorate their achievements.