February – the month of love, snow, ice and Family Day! Be it warm or cold, February brings with it plenty of opportunities for outings for your whole crew. Read on for our top picks for February Events in Edmonton. Craving more? Use the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar to find every event for every day of the month!
Winter Celebrations in Edmonton Neighbourhoods | All Month
This time of year brings several winter celebrations being hosted by Community Leagues around Edmonton. Check our guide for full details on these events that feature fireworks, sleighrides, skating, crafts, and more! For more information, click here.
FEATURED Amazing Pollinators Exhibition | All Month
Did you hear the buzz? The award-winning Amazing Pollinators Exhibition is coming to TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! Fly into the fascinating natural world of pollinators, complete with a pollinator maze, interactive games, and thrilling multi-player survival missions.
FEATURED Winter City Weekends at City Hall | All Month
City Hall Plaza ice rink is the coolest spot to hang out this winter with the return of Winter City Weekends! The Edmonton Arts Council will have FREE skate rentals available daily, followed by the return of Ice Grooves, Learn to Skate, and Swing’n’Skate on January 3! Visit Churchill Square every weekend in January & February to enjoy the free programming and live music.
FEATURED Building Black Civilizations – Journey of 2,000 Ships | All Month
Don’t miss this exciting new exhibit at the Art Gallery of Alberta featuring LEGO®! Artist Ekow Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations – Journey of 2,000 Ships weaves a spectacular tale of history and mythology with futuristic sculptures built from the iconic interlocking toy bricks.
Flying Canoë Volant | Jan 29 – Feb 1
Inspired from the legend of The Flying Canoe, the Flying Canoë Volant is a creative and interactive cultural event that celebrates French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions. Enjoy games, entertainment and activities in Edmonton’s French Quarter, walk the colorful illuminated trails in Millcreek Ravine, and check out the canoe races at the Ecole Rutherford School. PLUS don’t miss as a spectacular drone show lights up the skies on Friday and Saturday night!
The Enchanted Stage | February 2
Get your tickets now for a family-friendly magic and comedy show! Tickets are just $5 each for The Enchanted Stage featuring magician Donovan Day and the hilarious improv troupefrom Kidding Around. Recommended for ages 5-13
Winter Wagon Rides at Fort Edmonton Park | Fridays & Saturdays
Take a horse-drawn Winter Wagon Ride through the historic streets of Fort Edmonton Park with hot chocolate and a warming bonfire to look forward to after the ride!
Silver Skate Festival | February 7-17
Bundle up and take part in Edmonton’s longest-running outdoor winter festival! Celebrate your love of the outdoors with snow sculptures, fire sculptures, recreation zone activities, 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, or skating on the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park outdoor rink!
Leduc County Winter Try It Festival | February 8
Bundle up and head out to the Wizard Lake for Leduc County’s annual Winter Try It Festival. Try a variety of winter sports and activities including skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, curling, broomball, and ice fishing, plus enjoy free maple taffy, hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, sleigh rides, live music, door prizes, and more!
To the Moon & Back: An Illuminated Immersive Experience | Feb 13 – Mar 1
Journey To the Moon & Back this February with an exciting immersive display presented by the 124 Street and Area BIA! Sokaris Studio is the creative force behind this illuminated exploration of the lunar surface and space, presented with interactive LED installations, artistic lighting, and other innovative visual effects.
The Sound of Music at Festival Place | February 14-17
The Sound of Music is set to march onto Sherwood Park’s Festival Place stage for six youth-friendly performances. This timeless tale of music, love, and family captures the heartwarming story of Maria, the von Trapp family, and their courageous journey against the backdrop of WWII Austria.
Edmonton Oil Kings Promo Nights | February 8, 15 & 23
Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings at your choice 3 fun themed promotional games this month!
- Saturday, February 8, 2025 | Louie’s Birthday Bash vs Moose Jaw Warriors
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 | Family Day Game vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Ghostbusters Game vs Medicine Hat Tigers
Mini Pop Kids Live! The Celebration Tour | February 22
Come sing, dance and POP to your favorite songs with the Mini Pop Kids Live!. For one-day only you can join Canada’s best-selling kids’ music group at Festival Place for a high energy, interactive concert featuring all the year’s biggest musical hits!
Motorsports Spectacular | Feb 28 – Mar 2
Edmonton EXPO Centre is revving up for the Motorsports Spectacular! Tickets are on sale now for your choice of four thrilling performances featuring car-crunching monster trucks, high-flying freestyle motocross, and rip-roaring mini monster trucks.
Valentine’s Day Events Guide
Spend quality time together with the ones you love this Valentine’s Day! The holiday falls on a Friday this year, but many of the Valentine’s Day Events in our guide fall on the days leading up to and after February 14, 2025.
ULTIMATE Guide to Family Day Weekend | February 14-17
Plan to spend the long weekend enjoying time with your family at one or several of these great Family Day events in Edmonton and area. There’s plenty of fun to be found on our 2025 guide to the Best Family Day Events in Edmonton!
Make-and-Take Events | All Month
The best things in life are FREE! We are big fans of store make-and-take events that offer us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy a fun activity with the kids. Find all our favourite spots offering FREE (and almost free) events right here!
Get Outside Winter Fun Guide | All Month
Embrace winter fun in the great outdoors! Our Get Outside Winter Fun Guide is filled with safe and fun destinations to enjoy outdoor fun with the family, including skating, sledding & snow tubing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more.
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