Welcome to your weekend, Edmonton! And it’s not just any weekend, it’s a long one! Family Day is here, and there’s lots to check out in and around our city. If you plan to shop around, you can check out what’s open and closed in Edmonton this Family Day. Otherwise, head out and enjoy these things to do in Edmonton!
And have a great long weekend!
Join the WEM for free fun kids’ activities this Family Day weekend! From Saturday to Monday, each day will have events like meeting your favourite princesses, and free face painting.
When: Saturday, February 18th to Monday, February 20th, 2023
Where: West Edmonton Mall
Cost: FREE
Winter City Weekends is hosted by EAC at Churchill Square! It has family friendly programming every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, where you can get on the ice and groove to some of Edmonton’s best musicians and DJs. And they also offer free skates.
When: Weekends until February 26th, 2023
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Free
SPONSORED PICK: WINTERFEST X THE BIG JIG AT SYLVAN LAKE
Escape to the lake for a full long weekend of fun and check out Sylvan Lake’s biggest winter festival of the year.
Everything from a glowing ice slide, sleigh rides, Learn to Ice Fish workshops, and kids activities in the Kinabik Village. Plus, watch jumpers brave the icy waters at the Polar Dip, and taste your way through an epic poutine contest.
For the anglers out there – register for the BIG JIG ice fishing derby and have your shot at the $3,000 grand prize.
When: February 17-20, 2023
Where: Access the Lake at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street, Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Cost: FREE
In time for Family Day weekend, Beethoven Lives Upstairs Featuring Classical Kids LIVE is taking over for two daytime shows. The world-famous production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Presenting history, drama, music, and fun, this engaging concert is an ideal way to introduce your child to classical music!
When: Saturday, February 18th, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $32+
Enjoy twinkling lights strung up around Fort Edmonton Park’s historic streets, while bundled up in a festive horse-drawn wagon ride throughout the entire park! This is one winter activity you won’t want to miss.
When: Friday, February 17th, 2023 and Saturday, February 18th, 2023
Where:7000 143 St NW
Cost: $25 per adult
SPONSORED PICK: REE HOT CHOCOLATE MILK, CONNECT4, PRIZES & MORE WITH ALBERTA MILK
Calling all dairy lovers, we’ve got some tasty news for you! Alberta Milk is coming to Edmonton’s Silver Skate Festival for one weekend only and bringing with them a pop-up activation you won’t want to miss.
You can enjoy a cup of 100% Canadian made hot chocolate milk (for free!) and immerse yourself in the ultimate life-size version of Connect 4! Even more, you can win prizes and cozy up in the designated lounge area where you can share a cheers with your fellow festival attendees.
When: Friday Feb 18 – 20, 2023
Where: William Hawrelak Park (9330 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB
Cost: Free admission
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THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF WINTER CINEMA
Get ready to watch “the best winter films from around the world, on one huge snow screen, in a truly unique location.” The International Festival of Winter Cinema (IFWC) was founded in 2017 in Edmonton, and it is the world’s only completely free outdoor winter film festival!
When: February 10th to 19th, 2023
Where: Hawrelak Park
Cost: Tickets are pay what you can
CANADIAN BIRKIE SKI FESTIVAL
Get outdoors, get active and embrace winter! The Birkebeiner Ski Festival is for cross country skiers, sure, but it has a very fun twist, as the most devoted of the events is a 55km long marathon with a 5.5kg weight strapped to your back.
When: February 10th to 27th, 2023
Where: Locations vary
Cost: Varies
EXPLORE AN ALBERTA MUSEUM FOR FREE
They say that you should learn one new thing a day! On Monday, February 20th, families will be able to learn from and explore some of Alberta’s very best and brightest spots – all of which will fill your head and heart with memories and knowledge – for FREE! From the Royal Alberta Museum to the Lougheed House, the province will be offering free admission on Family Day.
When: Monday, February 20th
FAMILY DAY AT THE ALBERTA LEGISLATURE
After a two-year hiatus, visitors are welcome back to the Alberta Legislature to celebrate Family Day! There will be indoor entertainment, education and activities for all ages at both the Legislature Building and the Queen Elizabeth II Building.
When: Monday, February 20th, 2023
Where:Alberta Legislature Grounds, 10800 97 Ave NW
Cost: Free
VISIT THE TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
There’s always something fun going on at the Telus World of Science, but this Family Day, we’d recommend their Ice Cream Science stage show and Thermal Theatrics!
When: Open throughout February
Where: 11211 142 Street NW
Cost: $23.95
ACC ICE WALL
Edmonton’s Ice Wall is unique attraction that is the perfect combination between the thrills of ice climbing! Whether you’re already into climbing or just wanna try something new, they’ve got options for everyone.
When: Open throughout February
Where: 9613 96 Avenue NW
Cost: $19+
EDMONTON SKI CLUB
Speaking of the Ice Wall, it is housed at the Edmonton Ski Club, which also offers classic skiing options plus a snow tube park, making it one of the most versatile local attractions in the city for the whole family.
When: Open throughout February
Where: 9613 96 Avenue NW
Cost: Varies
Get ready to sing! This musical tale reveals the inspiring behind-the-music story of The Four Seasons, their rise to fame and the trials that could tear them apart.
When: On now until March 12th, 2023
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: $68+
