Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Meet Nina the Burrowing Owl at Backyard Birds
She's back!! This weekend you can meet Nina the Burrowing Owl, but donations to the observatory will be accepted! No registration required. Join us between 11 AM and 2 PM to meet a live bird of prey in the shop. This up close and personal experience is being offered in partnership the Beaverhill Bird Observatory. This is a cool animal meet and greet opportunity, for a cause!
Free Family-friendly Zumba Party
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Edmonton Recreation Centre with a Free, family-friendly Zumba class.
Elan Winter Festival
Pull down the winter basket from the top of your closet and dig out your favourite gloves and scarf. Get your letters to Santa penned and join us for a celebration of the season that brings us the sounds of crunchy new fallen snow, the scents of balsam and fir, and the sparkle of lights and holiday décor.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building
Join this fun, free, Edmonton drop-in program for kids to learn Shelter Building, Disc Golf and Outdoor Games.
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.
City of Edmonton Free Family Adventure Club North
Family Adventure Club North showcases the City of Edmonton’s new Northeast River Valley Park (903 153 Ave NE) through various outdoor and nature based learning activities. Leaders are excited to share an adventure with you in Edmonton's new North East River Valley Park, during a monthly drop-in play session.
Free Apple Kids Workshop: Draw a Festive Scene with Snoopy
Take a Free Apple Kids Workshop: Draw a Festive Scene with Snoopy and kick off the holiday season while you get creative in store.
Festive Family Fun at 1881 Schoolhouse
The Friends of Historic McKay Avenue & 1881 Schoolhouse Society are hosting an afternoon of festive family fun.
Edmonton Downtown Winterval 2023
Edmonton’s newest winter festival is back for a second year and it’s giving Christmas nostalgia.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Get free admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta on the last Thursday of every month.
Free Christmas Card Making at ReUse Centre
Make Christmas cards out of old ones! Cards made will be donated to WIN House.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Wetaskiwin Santa Claus Parade
The Wetaskiwin Fire Fighters are excited to be hosting their 13th annual Santa Claus Parade! The parade will start at Baker Funeral Chapel on 50th Ave and finish at City Hall.
Free Home Depot Kids Workshop
Register for the free monthly Home Depot kids workshops in Edmonton for kids 6+. New: there are two sessions available.
Free Santa Photos at Launch Homes
Exciting news, Strathcona County! Join Launch Homes and The Smitty & Mac Team for a special event. Bring your family and friends for a free photo with our favourite Santa. Don’t miss out- mark your calendars.
Please bring donations for the Strathcona Food Bank. if you would like a picture! We would like to help out this amazing organization as much as possible before the holidays.
Free Santa photos will be held at 10 Newbury Circle, Sherwood Park between 10am and 3pm.
Free Family-friendly Zumba Party
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Edmonton Recreation Centre with a Free, family-friendly Zumba class.
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.
Lighting Up Ada Boulevard
Enjoy seasonal activities and help celebrate as they light up CUE’s Main Campus and Magrath Campus. Events run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Main Campus and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Magrath Campus.
Winter Whyte Light Up Festival
With beautiful twinkling winter lights all over the park, hot chocolate, carolers, and plenty of winter giveaways, there is something for everybody.
Leduc Santa Claus Parade
Leduc’s Biggest Annual Parade will be back in 2024. The fun, festival starts at 4:30, with the parade starting promptly at 6:00 pm. Get your hands onFREE Treats at 3 locations throughout the Downtown District including in front of City Centre Mall and on Mainstreet. Light Up Wand Sales throughout the parade route.
Classic Gardens Acorn Festival
Visit the Classic Garden Acorn Festival on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Glitter tattoos, face painting, holiday activities, local choirs and a visit with Santa! You’ll find family fun and festive treats at this Edmonton Christmas festival!
Free Festival of Carols at Winspear Centre
Edmonton families and friends are invited to join The Salvation Army in celebrating the Christmas season with music and carolling at the Salvation Army's Festival of Carols.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Free Marquis West Family Holiday Workshop with Justine Ma
Join us for a family-friendly holiday workshop with Justine Ma! Justine will teach you and your family how to make a custom holiday garland.
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 Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
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.
City of Edmonton Free Family Adventure Club North: Christmas Bird Count
Family Adventure Club North showcases the City of Edmonton’s new Northeast River Valley Park (903 153 Ave NE) through various outdoor and nature based learning activities. Leaders are excited to share an adventure with you in Edmonton's new North East River Valley Park, during a monthly drop-in play session.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
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.
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.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Edmonton Under $100 Art Show: Opening Reception
100 Artists. Every piece under $100, and thousands of pieces of art. It’s a liquidation sale where you can find an artistic treasure in Edmonton.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
National Child Day at Royal Alberta Museum
On Wednesday, November 20 come spend some time at RAM with your little ones in celebration of National Child Day. This day recognizes the rights of the child and acknowledges children as active participants in their own lives and communities.
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
FREE Youth Playwright Workshop
Find your voice and tell your story. Explore the foundations of writing a play through a series of lessons and writing exercises. Learn about plot, character, dialogue, conflict, and more! The course will culminate in a presentation of monologues and short plays written by the students. Open to participants 12 to 17 years old.
FREE Workshop: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth
Register for the free Apple Kids workshop at Southgate Center and Learn to Create your own Comics.
Photos with Santa at Salisbury Greenhouse
Santa Claus is coming to Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 2024.
2024 Kingsway Holiday Parade
The 2024 Kingsway Holiday parade is a fantastic way to kick off the season with the first Edmonton Santa Claus Parade of 2024 - so get outside, bundle up, and grab a chair!
Parade Route: the parade will begin at the east Airport Road entrance to Kingsway Mall.
All Is Bright on 124th Festival 2024
Celebrate Christmas Light up Season in Edmonton with this free family Christmas Holiday Light Up Celebration Festival in Edmonton. The All is Bright Festival 2024 on 124 Street is a party with live entertainment, installations, market experience and of course - free family fun and a holiday light up kick-off. Enjoy favourites like light up Christmas decor, cabane a sucre and face painting in the kids zone!
Visit the 2024 All is Bright Festival
2024 Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
Wear your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from both Santa and the Grinch!
FREE Workshop: Create Your Own Emoji
Register for the free Apple Kids workshop at Southgate Center and Learn to Create your own Comics.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building
Join this fun, free, Edmonton drop-in program for kids to learn Shelter Building, Disc Golf and Outdoor Games.
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.
Photos with Santa at Salisbury Greenhouse
Santa Claus is coming to Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 2024.
Horzon AG & Turf Green Christmas Event
On November 16th, 2024 from 9AM to 2PM Horizon Ag & Turf will be hosting their two Green Christmas events. One at our Edmonton West location and one at the Edmonton South location.
Leduc Light Up the Park
Light-up Leduc is about spreading positive, holiday cheer by creating a fun, festive event everyone can participate in annually. Residents are encouraged to register their home as a holiday location for citizens to visit, whether on foot or by vehicle, as part of their holiday traditions.
Thank you to everyone who participated in 2023 and helped to brighten our city for the holiday season, and thank you to all who got out to enjoy the festivities and voted for their favourite! As always, Light-Up Leduc is a fantastic time of year that brings our community together.
Stony Plain Road Light Up the Park
Grab your family and friends, and let’s commence this holiday season with the local community at Stony Plain Road.
Light up the Night in Inglewood
This multi venue event will celebrate the kick off of the holiday season & brand new holiday lights in Inglewood.
Metis Day Event
Join the celebrating and learning about Metis culture, and history at the Devon Community Centre. There are family fun activities including: fiddler, jigging, story telling, vendors, with free hot dogs and pop.
University of Alberta Observatory Drop-in Night Sky Viewing
Start planning those fun, fall learning adventures in Edmonton. The Observatory at University of Alberta will be hosting public observing sessions on Thursdays throughout the season.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Start the holiday season off at our annual community Tree Lighting Ceremony. The hour-long celebration includes live musical performances by local children’s choir, fresh cookies, hot chocolate and plenty of festive cheer!
Free Girls Drop in Sports Session
For Girls by Girls is a free drop in sports program for girls in Edmonton at Clareview Community Recreation Centre and The Meadows Community Rec Centre.
FREE Youth Playwright Workshop
Find your voice and tell your story. Explore the foundations of writing a play through a series of lessons and writing exercises. Learn about plot, character, dialogue, conflict, and more! The course will culminate in a presentation of monologues and short plays written by the students. Open to participants 12 to 17 years old.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
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: Orienteering and Fire Building
Join this fun, free, Edmonton drop-in program for kids to learn Shelter Building, Disc Golf and Outdoor Games.
Party on the Piazza in Little Italy
Join the fun in Little Italy for a fun-filled afternoon on the piazza! There’s musical entertainment, crafts, Italian treats, outdoor fire pits, treats, free hot chocolate and an afternoon of family fun.