Find the best things to do in Edmonton with Kids
Thursday Reuse Workshop: Make an Upcycled Gift Boxes
Every Thursday, take part in a free DIY Workshop at The Reuse Centre.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Festive Family Fun at 1881 Schoolhouse
The Friends of Historic McKay Avenue & 1881 Schoolhouse Society are hosting an afternoon of festive family fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alberta Legislature Grounds Light Up Ceremony
Join the light up ceremony at Alberta Legislature for holiday traditions, Christmas lights and family fun in Edmonton.
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 Drop-in Swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Celebrate the first Wednesday of the month with a FREE, after school recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry!
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.
Rona Kids Holiday Workshop
Rona kids Workshops are the perfect opportunity to share a family moment while preparing for the magic of the holidays. All materials will be provided, and our associates will be there to guide your children in their creations.
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.
Jingle Bell Bash
Enjoy the chill and the thrill of the great outdoors with a horse-drawn sleigh ride to see the neighborhood Christmas Lights. Grab a drink, warm up by the fire and meet (or avoid) the Grinch!
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.
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.
Chiseled- Edmonton's International Ice Carving Competition
In January 2025, ice will be fused, sweat rolled, and creativity will be showcased at the ICE District Plaza. The carvers will be hard at work creating their masterpieces and you can take in the art. The pieces will be presented in the plaza for several weeks and you can be part of the judging.
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures that make up the fabric of Alberta Avenue District, including Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, Cree), Latin American, and Asian influences. Wander through the event to discover artistic creations, a homestead village, and musical celebrations that will delight your senses with music, art, and delectable treats.
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.
The Silver Skate Festival
The Silver Skate Festival is a free 10-day family-oriented festival that combines culture, art, education, sport, and recreation. They invite everyone to rediscover the joy of that first childhood snowfall or discover that joy for the first time.
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 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.
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.
FREE Recreational at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre with Inflatables
Drop in for this little-kid friendly swimming event, with the inflatables in the pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Children that attend lap swim must be able to swim 25 metres and be accompanied in the water by someone 14Y+.
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
FREE Workshop: Create Your Own Emoji
Register for the free Apple Kids workshop at Southgate Center and Learn to Create your own Comics.
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.
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.
Thursday Reuse Workshop: Make an Upcycled Golf Course
Every Thursday, take part in a free DIY Workshop at The Reuse Centre.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday Reuse Workshop: Make an Upcycled Memory Box
Every Thursday, take part in a free DIY Workshop at The Reuse Centre.
Free Lantern Festival at Broadmoor Lake
Join the German Language and Culture Association for a traditional German lantern craft and a walk around Broadmoor Lake to show off your St. Martin’s Day Lantern Festival creation!
Free Slurpees for Reverse 7Eleven Day
Bundle up and get that after-school treat because on November 7th, you can get your hands on free slurpees at your local 7Eleven store, in celebration of REVERSE 7Eleven Day.
If you’re looking for an after-school treat, an after-dinner fun walk with the kids, or a morning pick-me-up, get your hands on a free slurpee. All you have to do is show up at your local 7Eleven store, with your clothes, jacket or shirt backwards, and get your free sweet reward!
You can take advantage of this offer between 11am and 7pm, on November 7, 2024. Grab your jacket, bundle up with it backwards and head in to your local store to get your hands on a free slurpee on November 7th.
This offer is available at all 7Eleven stores. You can find a location, here.
Visit 7Eleven Reverse Day to Learn More
Free Drop-in Early Dismissal Swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre
Celebrate the first Wednesday of the month with a FREE, after school recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry!
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 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.
Celebrate Sports Day in St. Albert
Whether you’re lacing up your cleats, sneakers, skates or forgoing footwear all together, there’s a little something for everyone to try at Sports Day Presented by Illuminate Challenge!
Terwillegar Community League Halloween Fireworks
Join Terwillegar Community League October 31st at 8pm for an unforgettable Halloween Fireworks extravaganza at Tomlinson Park! Wishing you a spooktacular and joy-filled Halloween celebration! See you there!
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 Haunted House: The Flickering Curse at Clarkdale Creepshow
Join us for a spooky Halloween celebration at the Clarkdale Creepshow! Witness the tale of Stingy Jack, the man who started the Jack-o-lantern tradition, and behold the haunted grounds lit up nightly beginning Oct 19th. Experience the haunted house with live actor shows on Oct 25, 26, and 31.
Autumn Halloween Family Trunk or Treat
There will be trunk or treat, games, crafts, balloon animals, and delicious food for the whole family to enjoy.