Try Winter Geocaching at Elk Island Park
Family Movie Night: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Feb 1
We’re screening the ORIGINAL Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) at the Gymnasium at Campus St.Jean at the Gymnasium. Doors open at 1:30PM – movie starts at 2PM.
Glow in the Dark Skate | February 1
Mark your calendars and pick your favourite glowing accessories for your chance to get in on an outdoor free, glow ski in Sherwood Park. This event is a free family friendly skating event with glow sticks, hot chocolate, and cabane a sucre, a tasty maple treat.
Learn to be a Mermaid Demo Day | February 1
Drop-in during recreational swimming between 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and try swimming with a monofin in this free in-water trial where you’ll also get to make a craft, take a photo with a mermaid, and get a nice keepsake to take home.
Swim in the Waves at Millennium Place | February 1-2
On February 1st and 2nd, there is no admission cost to enjoy the facilities at Millennium Place, and other recreation centres in Sherwood Park. Due to a system update, no admission will be charged and it’s your chance to save twenty bucks and bring the family to enjoy the pool!
Visit the Flying Canoe Festival | February 1-2
Come celebrate your inner voyageur with light, music, legends and dance! In the spirit of a great winter city, the Flying Canoë Volant is a creative and interactive cultural event designed to celebrate local history and everything that is great about a long winter’s night. Inspired by the legend of The Flying Canoe and French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions, this event celebrate Edmonton’s beautiful Mill Creek Ravine and the newly-established French Quarter.
Live Active Day at Rundle Park | February 2
Bring family and friends and join Edmonton’s Live Active partners for an afternoon of skating, tobogganing, kick sledding, snowshoeing, marshmallow roasting, and much more! Free skate rentals & food trucks on location.
Harry Potter Book Night at Chapters Indigo | February 6
Calling all wizards! Join us for Harry Potter Book Night on February 6th at 7pm and get ready for Potter pandemonium with activities inspired by the Triwizard Tournament. Call store for details.
Michaels Valentine’s Day Makerfest | February 8
At the Loveliest day of the year, you can stop by Michaels on February 8 to take part in the Makerfest where there is free Valentine’s card making, free cookie decorating for kids and even free bracelet making.
Dovercourt Winter Carnival | February 8
Winter Carnival Returns! Mark your calendar. Join us Saturday, Feb 8, 2020 from 12-3 pm for an afternoon of snacks, games, friends, and of course, a horse and sleigh ride!
Fire sculpture at Silver Skate Festival | February 8
Fire Sculpture Daytime Build & Evening Burn at Silver Skate 2020 in Hawrelak Park with Returning Fire Sculpture Artists – Dina Dumonceaux, Tim Rosen, Dimitri Baloukov and Loren Albrecht. Stop by on Saturday February 8th throughout the day to see our progress and interact with the artists. Stick around for the burn at 7:45pm. It’s free but the festival will gladly accept donations. Find out more details about Silver Skate here: http://www.silverskatefestival.org
Frozen 2 Free Movie Night | February 8
Join McLeod at our free movie event. Doors open at 5:00pm. Movie starts at 6:00 pm Concession will be selling hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, beverages, and candy. Bring your pillows and sleeping bags! All chairs will be restricted to the outer spaces of the hall to make room for maximum floor space for those bringing floor mats and sleeping bags. Come dressed as your favourite character and get a free treat.
Make a String Art Workshop at Home Depot | February 8
Snowshoe & Skate Extravaganaza at Hawrelak Park | February 9
Enter the Little Italy Lego Competition | February 10
Take Part in a Family Detective Night | February 12
Looking for a fun night out with the family? Come join us and use your detective skills to find clues to solve some mysteries. Recommended age: 4 – 12 years (siblings welcome).
Steele Heights Winter Carnival | February 15
Welcome ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages . To the 1st Inaugural Steele Heights Winter Carnival . Come enjoy the Fun and Fabulous Family games and activities for everyone . FREE Glitter Tattoos and FREE backyard style games.
Farley McKenzie Family Fun Day | February 16
Join us at this free annual event for the whole family! Activities include horse-drawn sleigh rides, outside games, sledding, skating, bonfire, indoor crafts (make your own hot/cold pack!) . outdoor crafts (make your own bird feeder!), puppets, lego, hot food and drinks. Fun for all ages. There is no cost for this event, but we are accepting donations of Lego to the Lego club or a donation of food for the Edmonton Food Bank.
Explore Family Day fun in Edmonton | February 17
Check out the Raising Edmonton guide to family day fun in Edmonton for your chance to find all of the fun things to do with the family, like free admission to the Royal Alberta Museum, skating parties, festivals and so much more.
Skate Night at Victoria Park Oval | February 21
Join us for a FREE fun family skating event with games, snacks and prizes! Public safety is a priority for EPCOR, and we want to remind Edmontonians to stay off stormwater facilities this winter. There are a number of safe rinks around the city, like the Victoria Park Oval, where you can enjoy winter recreational activities such as skating or hockey. For more information, visit www.epcor.com/saferinks.
Friday Afternoon Mad Science Playdate | February 21 (Multiple Drop-in)
Put on your lab coat and join our “Mad Science” program. Each week we will explore how things work, amazing science, incredible facts and awesome experiments. This program will allow children to explore, learn and discover about how science works.
$1 Cinnamon Buns at Cinnaholic on Whyte Ave | February 22
(Okay, almost free) We’ve served the Edmonton community for 1 year! You are invited to celebrate with us Saturday, February 22nd from 11am-5pm we will have $1 Old Skool Rolls! Limit four $1 rolls per person. Thanks for an awesome year, Edmonton.
Free Family Skate Fest and $1 Pancakes | February 22
Again (almost free). Join us for skates and pancakes the morning of Saturday, February 22! For only $1/plate, you can enjoy some warm pancakes then tie up your skates for some fun alongside your neighbours and friends. The music will be playing, the hot chocolate will be ready and the fire will be there to warm you. It will be a glorious morning and wonderful memories will be made. We can’t wait to see you!
Family Nature Night (Winter Edition) | February 23
Nature Kids and our partners are excited to bring back our Winter Family Nature Night on Sunday February 23rd!! Come and learn from some very knowledgeable experts all about how different animals hibernate followed by a winter scavenger hunt and nature walk!!
Servus Free Access Night at Alberta Aviation Museum | February 27
Bring your family and friends and discover Edmonton’s aviation legacy with family-friendly drop-in tours and kids activities! This is your chance to check out the museum with the whole family at a cost that can’t be beat. What’s not to like?
Saturday LEGO at Toys R Us | All Month
Parents can earn multiple entries each week for a chance to WIN* an exclusive LEGO® Trophy! Learn how you can receive up to 6 ballot entries from February 1st to February 22nd by attending each event! PLUS, participants will receive a FREE** LEGO® Find Your Ride Driver’s License to keep track of the challenges they complete at each event, and free mini-figure LEGO.
Getting out and enjoying the city with the kids doesn’t have to break the bank! We’re out there exploring on the regular with our kids, and with so many free things to do in Edmonton, it’s easier than you think.