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The weekend is always a welcome event – especially a weekend full of fun for the whole family! Not sure where to start? Plan your perfect weekend using our list of Awesome Kid Friendly Activities to do in Edmonton This Weekend, February 14-17, 2020.
1. Ultimate Guide to Family Day Fun
How will you celebrate Family Day? If you’re still in planning mode be sure to take a peek at this fabulous list of suggestions and fun activities happening right around you!
It’s the 30th anniversary of Edmonton’s longest running outdoor winter festival! Don’t miss the frosty fun of the Silver Skate Festival, which celebrates just how much fun Winter can be in Edmonton! Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
3. Ice Castles
If you’re visiting Hawrelak Park for the Silver Skate Festival, why not cross another item off your winter bucket list and stop by the amazing Ice Castles! Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Wildfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual teen improv festival happening at the Citadel.
Music to your ears and magic to you eyes! See Michael Grandinetti’s jaw-dropping illusions synchronized to symphonic selections from Harry Potter, Aladdin and more.
6. Outdoor Adventure at Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Dress warmly, bring some hot chocolate and enjoy a day of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking the trails! Enjoy a blazing campfire, hot chocolate and tasty treats for the whole family on Monday.
Learn some new dance moves, hit the ice and have a ton of fun at this week’s Swing N Skate event at City Hall! Sunday.
Know a kid who loves Paw Patrol? Be sure drop by for this week’s Toys R Us in-store event – it’s the Mission: Paw Patrol. Saturday.
Experience Elk Island Park in a new way this winter! Strap on some snowshoes, take a short hike, and learn something new about the night sky! Register early – these popular programs fill fast! Saturday.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre debuts a new Jubilations Junior show, How To Train Your Trolls! Enjoy family dinner theatre, featuring a kid friendly meal and the hilarious stage show! Saturday with an extra performance on Monday.
11. Arts & Crafts!
Join the crafty fun happening at Micheal’s Kids Club on Saturdays during the month. Saturday will be Model Magic Bugs
The Art Gallery of Alberta invites mark your calendar for the following Saturday (February 22) to work together as a family at Family Studio – or drop the older kids off for an afternoon of creativity at Kids’ Drop-In Studio!
Register for the Saturday morning kids’ workshop, “Fairy Terrarium”, or join the fun of the afternoon Open Studio session at Paper Scissors Paint Art Studio! Saturday.
12. Movies!
The TELUS World of Science Edmonton hosts a monthly Sensory-Friendly Screening in the IMAX Theatre. The lights will be up and the volume lower at these special screening. If you missed February’s screening then mark your calendar for the upcoming Butterflies scheduled for March 14.
Nothing beats seeing a movie on the big screen! Catch a blast from the plast flick every Saturday morning with Cineplex Family Favourites! Best of all, tickets are just $2.99 each! This week, enjoy Playing With Fire Saturday.
Kids 12 and under get in FREE to the Reel Family Cinema movie at Metro Cinema. This week catch a screening of Gnomeo & Juliet Saturday.
Craving a newer movie? Check out Kids’ Day at Landmark Cinemas. A movie ticket and a kids’ snack pack for a discount price! Sunday.
When you feel like it’s too cold to head outside, check out these great options for some indoor playground fun! (Hint: our guide lists all the deals offered by each play place!) Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
But wait…There’s more!
Like prizes? Keep an eye on our Contests & Giveaways page! We have a great contest running right now!
Craving even MORE family fun? Check out the best activities that are happening this month in our guide to Family Fun Events in Edmonton in February and our Ultimate Guide to Family Day in Edmonton!
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the form with your event details, and send us a photo, and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our busy events calendar.
For a complete listing of all the best events around #YEG, click on our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
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