Best Family-friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - February 21-23, 2025
Hey pals! The weather is slated to get warmer and it’s going to make it even easier to get outside with the kids this weekend in Edmonton.
Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
Friday
Catch a Magic Show with Chris Gowen
This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects dissapearing and reapearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show.
Check out To the Moon & Back at 124 Street
This exhibit features immersive digital projections, interactive LED installations, artistic lighting, and more! Capture unforgettable moments on the lunar surface or marvel at the breathtaking view of Earth, all within a space designed to celebrate creativity and innovation.
Saturday
Free Pokemon Trade & Play Day
Receive a free trading kit when you bring your kids and their friends to learn about the Pokémon Trading Card Game!
Family Fun Day at Millhurst Community League
Family Day Winter Fun - February 22nd, 11 AM - 2 PM. Join the fun for a fun-filled day of winter activities for the whole family! Activities include skating, curling, children’s, snowshoeing (gear provided), outdoor Fires, hot Chocolate, chili (including a vegetarian option) with buns.
FREE Learn to Skate Lessons at City Hall Winter City Weekends
Want to gain some confidence on the ice? Join the Edmonton Arts Council for free drop-in learn skating lessons. Visit City Hall rink Saturday and Sunday between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. for free skating instruction!
Fires and Snowshoeing at City of Edmonton Play Rangers
City of Edmonton Play Rangers. Up for a adventre? Come try out a Kicksled or build a snow fort. Maybe try snowshoeing or just come by to stay warm next the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
Love Your Neighbourhood WALK: Garneau
This Valentine's Day, why not show a little love to the streets, trees, buildings, and neighbours of Garneau? Join us as we walk around historic Garneau, and help us build a Valentine's Day Card to one of Edmonton's oldest neighbourhoods.
NERF Wars at Sherbrooke Community League
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. We'll have extra games set up for a break from the ultimate battle of those lovable and lose-able foam bullets. Refreshments are provided for the kids, healthy and otherwise. Enjoy a break from being locked inside your house to being inside the Community Hall, so much room to run, hide and win!
The Wild Robot Pajama Party at Telus World of Science IMAX
Come watch The Wild Robot at the IMAX Pajama Party. Curl up in your coziest pj's with family and friends with The Wild Robot (2024) in IMAX on February 22 at 9:00 a.m. The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things.
Skate the Night Away at Sherbrooke Community League
Late night rink access after the rink closes for ages 10-16! Movies in the hall to take breaks and chill out and a Sleepover in the hall! Breakfast in the morning including pancakes (dietary restrictions can be accommodated). All activities will be supervised by volunteers with vulnerable sector police checks. Parents are welcome to volunteer t o help supervise as well.
Mill Creek Colliery Band Show
Join the Mill Creek Colliery Band for another community favourite family friendly concert! Get ready for some tunes where "Up is Down" and an experience that is both educational and fun for children of all ages. We will be joined again by educator and returning alumni Amy Porter as our compere.
South Clareview Community League Sledding Competition
Join us for a fun afternoon of sledding competitions! Compete in 3 categories: Under 12, 12-18, and Family. Prizes include Fan Favourite Sled, Fastest Run, and Best Wipeout! Registration and run times to be posted closer to the date.
Youth Pasta & Movie Night
Come out and enjoy a Youth Pasta and Movie Night for youth aged 10-15. At this fun, immersive event, you will make your own pasta and enjoy a movie!
Sturgeon County Winterfest
Join us for tons of outdoor and indoor fun! Enjoy an Alberta petting zoo, pony rides with carousel amusements, maple syrup sticks and shack, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor activities, indoor delicious treats like hot dogs and s’mores, cookie decorating, fire pits and so much more. Food & Beverages are free while supplies last.
Sunday
Swing & Skate Sunday 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.
Winterfest at Strathcona Community League
Winterfest 2025 is coming soon. Enjoy skating, sleigh rides, kids carnival games, crafts, outdoor kids activities, crokicurl, fire pit, hot chocolate, s'mores, macaroni & cheese cook off, free BBQ.
