Festivals
There are so many great family-friendly Festivals in Edmonton that it can be hard to keep up with them all! Come rain, snow, or shine, there’s a fun festival to discover in all seasons.
Picklefest Edmonton
Enjoy all things pickled when Picklefest comes to Edmonton’s ICE District on October 17, 2026! This popular Canadian festival is all about fun eats and drinks, and also features live music, contests, family-friendly activities, and local artisans. Admission is free for kids under 12! Picklefest Edmonton: Date: October 17, 2026
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What’s Happening This Month? Family Fun February Events in Edmonton
February – the month of love, snow, ice, Family Day, and Lunar New Year! Be it warm or cold, February brings plenty of opportunities for outings with your whole crew. Read on for our top picks for February Events in Edmonton. Craving more? Use the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar
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Winter Village Warmup in Griesbach
On Monday, February 16, 2026 Maple Leaf Pond in the Village at Griesbach transforms into a warm winter village, complete with hot beverages, outdoor activities, live entertainment, and giveaways. Discover the warmth and charm of the Village at Griesbach! Bring your skates for a glide around the outdoor rink with
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ChocoFest
Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of chocolate at ChocoFest on April 24 and 25, 2026! You’re in for a sweet treat with live entertainment, amazing vendors, exclusive taste tickets, live demos, a Hot ChocoBar, a cookie bake-off, giveaways, and so much more! Children 12 and under get FREE admission on
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Fire and Ice Festival in Lac La Nonne
Head out to Lac La Nonne for a multi-day event full of family fun at the 5th annual Fire and Ice Festival on March 6 and 7, 2026, in support of Ronald McDonald House! Enjoy a Friday night dinner, fireworks, a bonfire, and a sleepover on the ice, plus ice
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Edmonton International Cat Fest
Celebrate cats, cat culture, and cat people, and help raise money to support local cat rescues at the 12th Annual Edmonton International Cat Fest! Shop cat-themed vendors, meet celebrity cats, purr-ticipate in cat yoga, and join in a variety of CATivities like crafts, puzzles, board games, contests, and so meow-ch
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Sweet Treats & Latte Festival
The Sweet Treats & Latte Festival is returning to Old Strathcona this winter to help you warm up and support our local coffee scene! Beginning Thursday, February 12, 2026, you can enjoy featured baked goodies and lattes from various coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants across the neighbourhood, plus fun contests
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International Festival of Winter Cinema
Bundle up and enjoy your next movie experience in the great outdoors during the 9th Annual International Festival of Winter Cinema on February 6-15, 2026! The family-friendly film fest has partnered with the Silver Skate Festival once again to bring winter fun to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park. The 2026 festival
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Silver Skate Festival
Celebrating its 36th year, the Silver Skate Festival is Edmonton’s longest-running outdoor winter festival! Celebrate your love of the outdoors with snow sculptures, live music, folk stories, and more. Don’t miss the free fun in the Recreation Zone, the impressive snow and fire sculptures, fantastical tales along the Folk Trail,
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Edmonton’s Wonderful Winter Festivals
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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