Welcome to your go-to guide for the BEST family weekend events in Edmonton! Each week, we handpick a mix of FREE and unique experiences, and share them early so you can plan ahead. This weekend is full of movies, ski hill fun, arts and crafts, and plenty of fun activities
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With a healthy dose of snow on the ground, it’s officially ski season in Edmonton. Sure, heading to the Rockies may be the preferred location for skiing, but when time’s a constraint, there are some great ski options right here in the city.  Most locations offer online reservations, so be
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Get ready for some frosty fun at one of these wonderful Edmonton Winter Festivals! Edmonton is called Canada’s Festival City, and for good reason. While our winters can be tough, these festivals help make the season much more enjoyable! Chiseled Ice Carving Competition January 15-17 | Check out the beautiful
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It’s time for kids to get ready and show off their creativity and problem-solving skills at the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics! Do you have a budding young geoscientist or engineer in your house? They are invited to join some of Alberta’s brightest young minds and take learning beyond the classroom.
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Embrace winter in Edmonton and get out to enjoy the great outdoor festivals and snow-fueled activities happening in the month of January! You can still catch the tail end of a few great holiday events at the beginning of the month, or plan to check out the Deep Freeze Festival
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We’ve rounded up all the most exciting family movies set to premiere this year so you can plan your movie-watching accordingly. Whether you love watching at the theatre or prefer cozy movie nights at home, there’s a perfect pick for every family movie night, from action-packed superhero tales, beloved Netflix
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Snow tubing is becoming more popular, and we’ve discovered some great spots in Edmonton where you can try it with your family this winter. Kids and adults alike will enjoy racing down the smooth chutes at these ski hills, and the special lifts make it easy to get back up
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Winter temperatures mean outdoor ice skating in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our Winter City is full of great locations to skate, from neighbourhood rinks to unique experiences like ice trails. You can even venture outside the city to find more rural skating locations. While we do our best to keep
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Winter is such a magical time of year, and Edmonton is filled with safe and fun places to enjoy this magic outdoors! Bundle up and embrace the snow and cold weather with some of the fantastic ideas on our Get Outside Winter Fun Guide below. Get Outside Winter Fun Guide
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Symphony for Kids offers a fun-filled music experience designed specifically for children. Each concert features music that will appeal to young ears, presented in a convenient one-hour format with no intermission. Arrive early to enjoy free crafts and activities in the lobby, and treat yourself to some fresh popcorn to
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