Best Family-Friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - December 13-15, 2024
Flurries are flurry-ing and it’s a wonderful week of magic and snow.
Here are the best family-friendly things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
Friday
Experience the Magic of Glow Edmonton
Glow is a magical indoor holiday experience featuring festive attractions, live entertainment, and a breathtaking light garden illuminated by millions of twinkling bulbs across 90,000 square feet. This year’s theme, Christmas Carnival, brings the magic of the circus to life with never-before-seen elements, including roaming jugglers, improv performers, and a brand-new, first-in-Canada virtual reality ride! Guests can embark on a thrilling virtual journey around the world on Santa’s sleigh—an interactive adventure sure to create lasting memories.It’s Teen Night (FREE) at Art Gallery of Alberta
This iteration of Teen Night delves into the realm of dreams inspired by the Surrealists before us. Explore the unexpected magic and strange beauty of our subconscious through storytelling, art activities, snacks and more. Gather in the atrium for a cozy sleepover vibe or wander the Gallery in search of the connection between dreams and creativity.
Saturday
Open Streets Walk Night at Candy Cane Lane
Walk, bike, sled or ski - Candy Cane Lane will be closed to cars on these nights. The event is dog-friendly. Please keep your pet on a leash, pick up after them, and be sure that your dog is comfortable with large crowds, horses, and other dogs.Swim for FREE at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre - with Inflatables
Drop in for this little-kid friendly swimming event, with the inflatables in the pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Children that attend lap swim must be able to swim 25 metres and be accompanied in the water by someone 14Y+. This week, it’s FREE to swim during the drop-in session.Have Breakfast with Santa at IKEA Edmonton
Breakfast with Santa is popping up at IKEA! Have a visit with Santa and take part in a breakfast buffet at IKEA Edmonton Restaurant and Cafe. Tickets are available for $4.99/children and $9.99 for adults as part of the IKEA Family special price offer.Celebrate Winter Wonderland at The Fort (It’s Free!)
Join us on December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fort Heritage Precinct for a cozy, festive afternoon fit for all ages. This free, drop-in event promises something special for everyone: kids can get creative with holiday crafts, enjoy a cookie decorating station, and listen to enchanting holiday season stories. Stroll through the Fort, sip on warm hot chocolate, and indulge in classic candy canes.Santa Comes to Riverdale for a Sleigh Ride
Join in on the holiday fun this weekend for Riverdale’s Annual Christmas Event: Santa Sleigh Ride. During this fun experience, Santa will be visiting Reversal with his very, merry elves, to collect food for the food bank in Edmonton. The Sleigh will depart and end back at Little Brick, in Edmonton.Get Outside for Play Rangers
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering. Play Rangers 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.Catch an Improv Show Designed Specifically for the Kids
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. In this show kids are invited to shout out and participate – it’ll never be the same show twice!Sunday
Sunday Winter Skate at Ice District Plaza
Join EPCOR, @edmontonfire & @edmoilkings for a FREE and family-friendly event to celebrate safe skating locations as part of EPCOR’s Winter Stormwater Safety Campaign! The event will have special guests from the Edmonton Oil Kings including their mascot, Louie the Lion and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. We’ll have a hot chocolate stand with all the fixings, contests and educational information!
