WEEKEND GUIDE: Things to do in Edmonton February 18-21
Friday
Play Days are hosted by Everybody Gets to Play to allow kids to instinctively, creatively and energetically have fun. It is a celebration of community to celebrate play, encourage the benefits of year-round play and support the development of healthy, active and creative children.
Play Days provide children free and active play options that appeal to all of their senses. Each activity celebrates getting back to the basics – digging in the sand, building forts, playing games; the kind of activities that come naturally to kids!
Ice Grooves at City Hall Plaza
Enjoy the live music and free skate rentals on Friday nights at City Hall Plaza ice rink! You can enjoy the fun on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night this weekend between 6PM and 9PM.
Saturday
The Silver Skate Festival is a 10-day, family-oriented festival in Edmonton’s scenic river valley. Rooted in Dutch winter traditions, the festival combines sport (especially skating), arts and culture, and recreation. The Silver Skate Festival is the longest-running winter festival in Edmonton. Over the years, it has grown in leaps and bounds, from a small skating event to a large-scale, winter extravaganza.
Paddington 2 Pajama Party in the IMAX
Grab your snacks and your coziest pajamas for an IMAX PJ Party screening of Paddington 2 at TELUS World of Science on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Treat your family to a morning out watching this hilarious adventure on Alberta’s largest theatre screen!
SnoMo Days is an Alberta Winter Festival, dedicated to supporting motorized and non-motorized winter sports, and family orientated winter leisure activities.
42nd year of excitement, adventure and entertainment that is full of family activities that will bring smiles and enjoyment to all. SnoMo Days has transformed from a snowmobile event to a full weekend of family activities.
Family Day Weekend in Fort Saskatchewan
Enjoy two full days of events in Fort Saskatchewan. Kids can paint snow, take part in live entertainment, skating and hockey tournaments for families, and an open swim session where families can hit the pool for some free fun!
Edmonton Garrison Family Day Celebration
The Edmonton Garrison Family Day Celebration. There will be inflatables and other fun attractions for the whole family. Families can enjoy winter wonderland scavenger hunt, a story walk, paint and sip, rookie rugby games and open skate. Families can even learn to curl!
Sunday
Skate and Sleigh at Bonnie Doon
Stop by for some FREE family fun at the Bonnie Doon Centre’s Community Rink. Families will enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, photo ops with Snow Princesses and the Spider guy. Come early for the free swag bags!
Join us every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Landrex Arena for FREE Family Skating, sponsored by Champion Pet Foods. Visit our Guest Services counter in the Morinville Leisure Centre for a wristband prior to entering the rink. Wristbands are for the skating event only and will not give access to any other facilities, activities or programs. Guests must bring their own skates, no sticks or pucks. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for guests under age 18 and are recommended for guests 18 and older.
Monday
Gretabar is one of our go-to spots for date night! The usual 18+ hotspot with games and street food is opening up for all ages to celebrate family day this year. Visit between 12-6 for fun for the whole family!
The Songs S’mores and More campfire sing-along is the perfect way to connect and create wholesome memories this Family Day weekend! Guests young and old are invited to gather around the campfire to share an evening of music and festivities on Sunday, February 20 or Monday, February 21, 2022.
Family Day in Beaumont at Four Seasons Park
Head out to the park! Beaumont is hosting a family day to remember. You can try ice carving, lumberjack skills, get active and try snowshoes and skating, warm up with free hot chocolate around the bonfire, and catch live entertainment. There are even maple sugar cones, and craft kits (for the first 375 people and 60 families).
Free Family Movies at Leduc Cinema
This year, spend Family Day at the movies. Leduc Cinemas invites you to their annual Family Day free movie on Monday morning. There are three movies to choose from, and admission is free!
Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt
Register for the fun, photo scavenger hunt at Life Church. You can take photos through the neighbourhood, and through the cities. Complete the photo scavenger hunt and head back to church to pick up the family night box that you can enjoy at home together as a family!
Family Day storytime, a whodunnit family fun experience - you can pop by your local Edmonton Public Library branch to have fun in the library or check out the family day programming online, here.
Family Day at Royal Alberta Museum
Families can enjoy free admission to Royal Alberta Museum, for family day. It’s an incredible time to visit because the Children’s Gallery is back open! Spots must be booked ahead of time - though admissions are booked, you can keep checking for any visit cancellations!