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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Kingsway Mall
The festival includes a comprehensive program of family-friendly performances, games, workshops, and more.

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!

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 Admission Art Gallery of Alberta
The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month.

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.

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.

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.

$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 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.

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.

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.

Lunar New Year at Londonderry Mall
Enjoy lively lion dances, captivating martial arts demos, arts and crafts, a wishing tree, and so much more!

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chinatown
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Edmonton's Historic Chinatown! Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Chinese culture as we welcome the Year of the Snake in Edmonton’s historic Chinatown. The festivities begin at 11am at Lucky 97 Supermarket with a stunning lion and dragon dance parade.


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.

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.