Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Muttart Conservatory Mars Exhibit
Measuring seven metres in diameter, the Mars artwork features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. The feature art work is at Muttart Conservatory from January 11 - April 27, 2025.
Free Lego Make and Take Event
Build a LEGO® City Soap Box Racer and take it home with you! Every month the Lego Store host a free make and take event where you can create a Lego project while supplies last.
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.
Free Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.
50% off Anniversary Celebration at Famoso Magrath
Famoso is throwing the ultimate Sweet 16 celebration, and you’re on the guest list! � Join us at Famoso Magrath for an incredible two-day event, where all our delicious food is 50% off for both dine-in and takeout! Mark your calendars for January 13th and 14th, and prepare for amazing food, fantastic vibes, and unbeatable deals! Let’s make unforgettable memories together! Don’t miss out on the fun!
For Girls By Girls at booster juice arena
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex Theatres
From January 14 till February 11, 2025 all movie showing at Cineplex theatres will be $5. Small popcorn will also be only $5, not including any toppings. Enjoy a cheaper family outing at Cineplex theatres.
For Girls By Girls at Clareview Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
For Girls By Girls at the meadows Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge Ski Area
Enjoy $20 Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge during Hops on the Hill with brewery samples, live music and tubing!
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures that make up the fabric of Alberta Avenue District, including Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, Cree), Latin American, and Asian influences. Wander through the event to discover artistic creations, a homestead village, and musical celebrations that will delight your senses with music, art, and delectable treats.
Chiseled- Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition
In January 2025, ice will be fused, sweat rolled, and creativity will be showcased at the ICE District Plaza. The carvers will be hard at work creating their masterpieces and you can take in the art. The pieces will be presented in the plaza for several weeks and you can be part of the judging.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
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.
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.
Hazeldean Annual Lantern Parade
Join Hazeldean Community January 18th for the Annual Lantern Parade! Bring your empty milk jugs, pop bottles, or clear containers and come decorate with us. The event will have free Hot Chocolate, apple Cider and Donuts from Hazeldean Bakery.
Decorating begins at 5:00pm and our neighbourhood parade starts at 6:00pm sharp.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
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.
For Girls By Girls at Booster Juice Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex Theatres
From January 14 till February 11, 2025 all movie showing at Cineplex theatres will be $5. Small popcorn will also be only $5, not including any toppings. Enjoy a cheaper family outing at Cineplex theatres.
For Girls By Girls at Clareview Community Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
Free Skate with the Oil Kings
Brookfield Residential has teamed up with the Orchards Residents Association for an opportunity to Skate with the Oil Kings! Enjoy an evening out on the ice with the Edmonton Oil Kings on January 22 at the Club House (4059 Orchards Drive).
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Card signing by our guest players
5:30pm- 6:30pm: Skate with the Oil Kings
Lace up your skates and get moving on the ice! Come one, come all!
This event is open to the public.
Please note: This event is weather dependent
For Girls By Girls at Meadows Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge Ski Area
Enjoy $20 Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge during Hops on the Hill with brewery samples, live music and tubing!
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
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.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
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.
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for Kids: Mambo
Join us for a concert celebrating the music of the Americas! Meet Max, an energetic but impulsive young boy, and his companion, Mambo the dog. As they interact with the orchestra and audience, Max learns to “dance” with the magic of Latin rhythms, creating a vibrant and unforgettable experience.
For Girls By Girls at Booster Juice Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex Theatres
From January 14 till February 11, 2025 all movie showing at Cineplex theatres will be $5. Small popcorn will also be only $5, not including any toppings. Enjoy a cheaper family outing at Cineplex theatres.
For Girls By Girls at Clareview Community Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
The Flying Canoe Festival
The Flying Canoe Festival is a creative and interactive cultural celebration designed to engage local history and everything that is great on a long winter night. Inspired by the legend of flying canoeing and French Canadian traditions, of the First Nations and the Métis, the Flying Canoe Flying festival embraces the magnificent Ravin Mill Creek of Edmonton and the French-speaking Quarter of Edmonton.
Free Drop In: Mill Woods Play On
Join us at Mill Woods Town Centre on January 29 for our Mill Woods Play-On event! From 2PM to 4PM, we're hosting an arts and crafts event that's perfect for a fun-filled PD day.
Free Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.
For Girls By Girls at the meadows Community Recreation Centre
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 free weekly program is offered at three locations, with three different drop-in, no registration required. It’s a fantastic way to get girls active, and meet new friends in Edmonton.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge Ski Area
Enjoy $20 Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge during Hops on the Hill with brewery samples, live music and tubing!
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.
$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex Theatres
From January 14 till February 11, 2025 all movie showing at Cineplex theatres will be $5. Small popcorn will also be only $5, not including any toppings. Enjoy a cheaper family outing at Cineplex theatres.
Try It Festival at Leduc County
Join Leduc County and Wizard Lake Watershed Association on February 8 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. for the annual Winter Try It Festival!
The Festival takes place at the Wizard Lake day-use area and provides you with a chance to try a variety of winter sports and activities.
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.
$5 Tuesdays at Cineplex Theatres
From January 14 till February 11, 2025 all movie showing at Cineplex theatres will be $5. Small popcorn will also be only $5, not including any toppings. Enjoy a cheaper family outing at Cineplex theatres.
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.
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.
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.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Basketball Game
Join Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for a Kids Workshops. Kids can learn how to build a Basketball Game.
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.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - In Concert
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra on another journey to a galaxy far, far away as it performs John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score with the remastered 1980 film on the big screen at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Created by George Lucas and directed by Irvin Kirshner, The Empire Strikes Back is perhaps the greatest achievement of the epic Star Wars saga. T
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
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 Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Piggy Bank
Join Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for a Kids Workshops.
Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge Ski Area
Enjoy $20 Friday Night Snow Tubing at Sunridge during Hops on the Hill with brewery samples, live music and tubing!
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - In Concert
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra on another journey to a galaxy far, far away as it performs John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score with the remastered 1980 film on the big screen at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Created by George Lucas and directed by Irvin Kirshner, The Empire Strikes Back is perhaps the greatest achievement of the epic Star Wars saga. T
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Free Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. We’ll show them how to draw colourful faces and objects.
Free Workshop: Code Your First App
Code and create as a family with Swift Playgrounds using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
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.
Free 'Try Curling' Drop-in Event
This is your chance to TRY CURLING! We’re hosting an OPEN HOUSE where you can learn the basics. They’ll provide everything, equipment, dedicated instructors, and perfectly pebbled ice.
LEGO Weekend Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a LEGO® Minifigure Scavenger Hunt where kids will embark on a thrilling quest to find hidden LEGO® minifigures scattered around the store.
Drop In Swim with Inflatables at Eastglen Leisure Centre
Come join in for one last swim on the Inflatables at Eastglen on Sunday, January 5 from 10:30AM - 3:00PM. It’s your last chance to swim before the closure for the month.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
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.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Free Indigo Winter Break Events: Painting Party
Enjoy free Indigo winter break events during January 2 - 5, 2025. Calling all little artists! Bring your fave animals to life with our rainbow of mess-free paint colours. Plus, stay for storytime.
Free Indigo Winter Break Events: Game Demo Day
Enjoy free Indigo winter break events during January 2 - 5, 2025. Try out your fave games—from Connetix to Ravensburger, and more—and find your next great game. Plus, stay for storytime.
LEGO Weekend Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a LEGO® Minifigure Scavenger Hunt where kids will embark on a thrilling quest to find hidden LEGO® minifigures scattered around the store.
Free Drop in Learn to Skate at City Hall
Lace up your skates (free rentals are available) at City Hall during Drop-in learn to skate in Edmonton. Want to gain some confidence on the ice? Join the Edmonton Arts Council for free drop-in learn skating lessons. Free skate rentals are available between 12:00 and 9:00, on Saturday and 12:00 and 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Free Drop in Learn to Skate at City Hall
Lace up your skates (free rentals are available) at City Hall during Drop-in learn to skate in Edmonton. Want to gain some confidence on the ice? Join the Edmonton Arts Council for free drop-in learn skating lessons. Free skate rentals are available between 12:00 and 9:00, on Saturday and 12:00 and 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Ice Grooves & Swing ‘n Skate at Churchill Square
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.
Free Indigo Winter Break Events: Dogman
Enjoy free Indigo winter break events during January 2 - 5, 2025. Join the hero party with Supa name games, character masks, fun fan quizzes, and more. Plus, storytime and giveaways while quantities last.
Freeze the Day Free Drop in at Little White School House
Drop by the Little White School over the Holiday Season Break for free family-friendly fun in St. Albert.
Free Indigo Winter Break Events: The Bad Seed
Enjoy free Indigo winter break events during January 2 - 5, 2025. Find the iconic Food Group characters and check them off your list for a chance to win this bestselling series. Plus, storytime and fun activity sheets.
Freeze the Day Free Drop in at Little White School House
Drop by the Little White School over the Holiday Season Break for free family-friendly fun in St. Albert.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.