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For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar
Feb
2

For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar

  • 2051 Leger Road Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6R 0R9 Canada (map)
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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.

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Drop In Play Cafe & Toy Library
Feb
5

Drop In Play Cafe & Toy Library

  • 9115 75 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6C 4L3 Canada (map)
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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.

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Fairytale High Tea at Fairmont Macdonald in Support of Kids Kottage
Feb
8

Fairytale High Tea at Fairmont Macdonald in Support of Kids Kottage

  • 10065 100 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5J 0N6 Canada (map)
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Step into a storybook atmosphere where families, friends, and community leaders come together to celebrate kindness, compassion, and care. On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald will be transformed into a whimsical setting for the inaugural Fairytale High Tea.

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For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar
Feb
9

For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar

  • 2051 Leger Road Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6R 0R9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Super Kids Playschool Open House
Feb
11

Super Kids Playschool Open House

  • 11502 170 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5S 1J7 Canada (map)
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Super Kids Playschool brings a unique blend of movement and education to early learning. Children thrive with daily gymnastics and circus arts through exclusive daytime access to Velocity Complex's facilities, while our FLIGHT and Tools of the Mind-inspired curriculum builds essential pre-K skills and self-regulation.

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STEMapalooza for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Feb
11

STEMapalooza for International Day of Women and Girls in Science

  • 11211 142 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5M 4A1 Canada (map)
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STEMapalooza at the Science Centre is a party for International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11! This event celebrates the importance of gender equality and empowers women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Get inspired while having fun!

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FREE 'Try it' Flag Football Day
Feb
14

FREE 'Try it' Flag Football Day

  • 10607 Princess Elizabeth Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5G 0Y6 Canada (map)
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Did you know Flag Football will be in the LA28 Olympics? Come have a fun Saturday morning giving it a try. We are welcoming anyone (U8 to U16) who wants to come try an Olympic sport.

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IMAX at Telus World of Science: Penguins A Love Story
Feb
14

IMAX at Telus World of Science: Penguins A Love Story

  • 11211 142 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5M 4A1 Canada (map)
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Penguins live in Antarctica, right? Well yes...but if you know where to look, you'll find them waddling around in Africa, too, and even squawking in Australia! They're graceful and majestic, until they get on land. That's when they need our help. From the noisy colony of Jackass penguins in Boulder Beach, South Africa, to the world's smallest (and cutest) penguins down under, this is a tale of two adorable families and their unexpected protectors, be it the human kind or four legged friend.

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Skate and S'mores in the Village
Feb
15

Skate and S'mores in the Village

  • 1011 Strathcona Drive Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 1A1 Canada (map)
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Bring your skates and join us for an afternoon filled with winter fun! We’ll have a food truck, music, fire pits to keep warm, hot chocolate, and of course—s’mores! It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Family Day weekend, connect with neighbours, and enjoy the season together.

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Family Day at Fort Edmonton Park
Feb
16

Family Day at Fort Edmonton Park

  • 7000 143 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6H 4P3 Canada (map)
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This Family Day, embark on an extraordinary journey of cultural discovery right here in the heart of Edmonton. Join us at Fort Edmonton Park for a truly unique celebration where the resilient spirit, profound traditions, and captivating artistry of the Inuit people will be brought to life.

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Family Day at Alberta Legislature
Feb
16

Family Day at Alberta Legislature

  • 10800 97 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5K 2B6 Canada (map)
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Experience free indoor fun when you celebrate Family Day at the Alberta Legislature, the place where it all began. Connect to parliamentary democracy and active citizenship. Explore all of our engaging sites and enjoy family-friendly, all-ages entertainment.

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Millhurst Family Fun Day
Feb
16

Millhurst Family Fun Day

Family Day Fun! Join us on February 16 from 11 AM–2 PM for a day packed with winter fun! Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, warm up with chili & bannock, try snowshoeing for kids and adults, hop on a kick sled, and so much more!

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Super Kids Playschool Open House
Feb
17

Super Kids Playschool Open House

  • 11502 170 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5S 1J7 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Super Kids Playschool brings a unique blend of movement and education to early learning. Children thrive with daily gymnastics and circus arts through exclusive daytime access to Velocity Complex's facilities, while our FLIGHT and Tools of the Mind-inspired curriculum builds essential pre-K skills and self-regulation.

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February Girls Ski Mini Camp
Feb
21

February Girls Ski Mini Camp

Get your daughter ready for the experience for the summer! Girls In Sport Canada's camp gives girls an inspiring and confidence-building multi-sport experience that not only introduces them to a range of sports, fostering the development of diverse sport-specific skills, but also instills confidence, competence and motivation.

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Lunar New Year at Royal Alberta Museum
Feb
22

Lunar New Year at Royal Alberta Museum

Join the Edmonton Chinatown BIA's Lunar New Year Celebration beginning with a lively outdoor parade starting at 11 am in the north end of Chinatown. Follow along with the Lion Dancers before finishing here, at RAM. Then warm up from 12 – 4 pm with performances, activities, and celebration.

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Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Paper Butterfly Brooch
Feb
22

Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Paper Butterfly Brooch

Join us in-store to craft butterfly brooches out of paper. Just purchase the charms you want on your butterflies and Michaels will provide the rest of the supplies for free!

February is the perfect month to slow down, get cozy, and make something creative - and Michaels stores across Edmonton are making it easy with their free MakeBreak and Kids Club events.

Michaels Sunday Makebreak

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Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Feb
24

Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing

Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.

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Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Feb
26

Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta

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.

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Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Feb
28

Free Try it: Para Nordic Skiing

Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.

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PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Mar
28

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

  • 7515 118 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2 Canada (map)
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This is your chance to be an honourary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet! Don’t miss this live, interactive extravaganza that’s jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! 

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PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Mar
28

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

  • 7515 118 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is your chance to be an honourary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet! Don’t miss this live, interactive extravaganza that’s jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! 

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PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Mar
29

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

  • 7515 118 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is your chance to be an honourary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet! Don’t miss this live, interactive extravaganza that’s jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! 

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PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Mar
29

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

  • 7515 118 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is your chance to be an honourary member of the pack and help Ryder and his team of pups face their greatest challenge yet! Don’t miss this live, interactive extravaganza that’s jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! 

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LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus at Staples
Apr
1

LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus at Staples

Delight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building set, designed for kids ages 5 and up. In this creative session, children will build their own mini flowering cactus and explore the lifelike details of this unique LEGO® model.

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Be Like Blippi Tour
May
13
May

Be Like Blippi Tour

  • 7515 118 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2 Canada (map)
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Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your town in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! 

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On Stage: The Enchanted Stage: Folklore, Rhythm & Roots
Feb
1

On Stage: The Enchanted Stage: Folklore, Rhythm & Roots

Clap along to the lively tunes of an Irish fiddle band, be dazzled by the vibrant colours and acrobatics of traditional Chinese lion dancers, and gasp in wonder as our roaming magician brings surprises to life right before your eyes. Be sure to catch a special performance by Lex Wolfe, a Cree storyteller, educator, and artist from Ermineskin Cree Nation. And don't miss the grand finale, a breathtaking aerial performance that will captivate you with stunning feats of strength and grace.


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FREE Try it: Para Nordic Skiing
Jan
31

FREE Try it: Para Nordic Skiing

Experience Para-Nordic! Trial of adaptive ski equipment, techniques, and methods in sit-ski or standing ski categories, including guided skiing for visually impaired. The sleds or sit-skis are available for participants to use during the program.

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Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Jan
29

Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta

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.

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Drop In Play Cafe & Toy Library
Jan
29

Drop In Play Cafe & Toy Library

  • 9115 75 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6C 4L3 Canada (map)
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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.

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Free Indoor Soccer Drop-in
Jan
28

Free Indoor Soccer Drop-in

  • 9908 67 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6E 0P5 Canada (map)
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Come kick with us this winter and early spring at our free indoor soccer sessions, perfect for kids and families looking to stay active indoors. While the games are going on downstairs, enjoy our family lounge upstairs, featuring games, board games, and kid-friendly TV shows—making it a fun and welcoming space for everyone.

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Flying Canoe Volant Festival 2026
Jan
28
to Jan 31

Flying Canoe Volant Festival 2026

The Flying Canoë Volant Festival is a beloved winter tradition in Edmonton that transforms the Mill Creek Ravine, La Cité Francophone, and the surrounding French Quarter into a vibrant canvas of light, art, music, storytelling, and cultural celebration. Inspired by the legendary tale of the flying canoe and rooted in French-Canadian, First Nations, and Métis traditions, the festival invites visitors of all ages to embrace the magic of a long winter’s night in a truly unique outdoor experience.

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For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar
Jan
26

For Girls by Girls Drop-in Sports at Terwillegar

  • 2051 Leger Road Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6R 0R9 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji
Jan
25

Free Kids Coding Workshop: Make Your Own Emoji

  • 8882 170 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5T 4J2 Canada (map)
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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.


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Darling Wine Club with Vino Alvino Inc.
Jan
25

Darling Wine Club with Vino Alvino Inc.

  • 9616 Whyte Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6C 1A1 Canada (map)
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Join us Jan 25th at 3PM for our sixth edition: Old world vs New world wines. We will explore the differences in these wines in a relaxed, informative tasting. You’ll sip through four wines, paired with light snacks to accompany the guided tasting.

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Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre
Jan
25

Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre

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.

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Hazeldean Lantern Parade
Jan
24

Hazeldean Lantern Parade

  • 9630 66 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6E 4W9 Canada (map)
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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.

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CFDE Game & Leadership Day
Jan
24

CFDE Game & Leadership Day

  • 7240 82 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T6B 0G1 Canada (map)
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At CFDE’s Game & Leadership Workshop, your child will develop problem-solving & leadership skills, make new friends in a safe, supportive environment and learn teamwork in ways that feel like play — not work. There are mini competitions, snacks, and fun.

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Nerf Wars!
Jan
24

Nerf Wars!

  • 13008 122 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5L 1M8 Canada (map)
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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.

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