Find the BEST weekend events right here with us! Warmer weather is on the horizon, making it a great weekend to get out and try one of the winter activities on our list. Plus we have a “Wicked” concert, the Mini Pop Kids are in town, Ghostbusters are taking over Rogers Place, and there’s a fun opportunity to dine with Elsa & Spider-Man. Find it all below.
And the fun doesn’t stop there! Make sure to check our Events Calendar to find DOZENS MORE family fun events each weekend.
Kid-Friendly Activities in Edmonton this Weekend (Feb 21-23):
2-for-1 Admission at the Edmonton Valley Zoo & Muttart Conservatory
Until March 30 | Enjoy double the fun at two of the city’s most popular attractions! Simply purchase admission and enjoy your time at your choice of either facility, then bring your receipt and valid Alberta identification to gain FREE entry into the other attraction. Need more reasons to visit? There’s a NEW sloth habitat to discover at the Zoo and an out-of-this-world MARS Feature Pyramid to explore at the Muttart!
Winter City Weekends at City Hall
🆓 February 21-23 | This weekend is the LAST CHANCE to check out Winter City Weekends from Edmonton Arts Council! Bring your own skates or grab a free pair of rentals and join in the fun with some of Edmonton’s best DJ’s, musicians, skate instructors, and dance talent. (Weather permitting)
- Ice Grooves | Fridays & Saturdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Learn to Skate | Saturdays & Sundays 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Swing’n Skate | Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Northern Lights Mini Golf Village at Cattail Crossing
All Weekend | Cattail Crossing Golf & Winter Club offers a wide variety of snowy activities and fun including an 18-hole glowing mini golf course built out of snow and ice, snow-shoeing cross-country skiing trails, skating on the pond, and s’mores by the bonfire! There’s even an off-leash park so your furry family member can join your outing.
To the Moon & Back: An Illuminated Immersive Experience on 124th Street
All Weekend | 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 Wild Robot PJ Party in the IMAX Theatre
February 22 | It’s a pajama party at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton! Come dressed in your comfiest PJ’s and treat your family to a morning out watching The Wild Robot on Alberta’s largest movie screen.
Mini Pop Kids at Festival Place
February 22 | Come sing, dance and POP to your favorite songs with the Mini Pop Kids Live! in concert. 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!
Pokémon Trade + Play Day at Toys R Us
🆓 February 22 | Visit your nearest Toys R Us store at 11 AM to receive a FREE trading kit and 3-pack of 2025 Pokémon Day promo cards, plus learn more about the Pokémon Trading Card Game!
Dine with Elsa & Spider-Man at Smitty’s
February 22 | Head to the Manning Crossing Smitty’s on Saturday afternoon to have a delicious meal and enjoy fun character interactions with A Charmed Affair’s Elsa & Spider-Man free as part of the experience.
Town of Devon 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash
🆓 February 22 | The Town of Devon is celebrating their 75th Anniversary and EVERYONE is invited to the Birthday Bash! Head to the Devon Community Centre for the free festivities including a magician, balloon artist, games and activities, PLUS pizza, cupcakes, and beverages (first-come, first-served)!
Mill Creek Colliery Band presents Brass 4 Kids
February 22 | Join the Mill Creek Colliery Band for a “Wicked” fun musical performance at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre. The British Brass Band is excited to introduce kids to their unique musical style with this interactive and educational concert tailored to families.
Sturgeon County Winterfest
🆓 February 22 | Sturgeon County invites you to join them in Cardiff Park for Winterfest 2025. This free family event will include indoor and outdoor fun including a petting zoo and pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, skating, outdoor activities with Fearless in the Forest, cookie decorating, maple taffy, hot dogs, chili, and s’mores!
Winter Celebrations in Edmonton Neighbourhoods
🆓 February 22-23 | Several of last weekend’s events were cancelled or postponed due to the cold weather, but it looks like the weather will cooperate for outdoor fun this weekend! Check our guide for details on 7 events this weekend that feature FIREWORKS, sleighrides, princesses, skating, s’mores, crafts, and more.
NEW DATE Winter Village Warmup in Griesbach
🆓 February 23 | After having to be postponed due to cold weather on Family Day, the Winter Village Warmup in The Village at Griesbach is BACK ON! Bring your skates for a glide around the outdoor rink with a special fairy guest, and warm up with coffee and hot chocolate from local favourite Parama Café. The Canadian Maple Shack will be serving up sweet samplings of maple taffy on snow, and DJ Thomas Culture will be spinning upbeat tunes all afternoon.
Edmonton Oil Kings Ghostbusters Game
February 23 | There’s something strange in Rogers Place! The Edmonton Oil Kings will face off against the Medicine Hat Tigers for the Ghostbusters Game. Meet members of the Alberta Ghostbusters for fun photo ops, plus enjoy all the Family Fun Sunday extras like the concourse carnival with bouncy castles, face painting, and balloon twisting, plus autograph sessions after the game.
But wait…There’s more!
If you enjoy our weekly guide of Awesome Kid Friendly Activities To Do in Edmonton, then you’ll love our monthly guides too! Head on over to our guide to Family Fun Events in Edmonton in February and bookmark our Events Calendar to never miss out on the fun.
Now is also the time to also be thinking about Spring Break Camps! Find several fantastic options in our guide to the Best Spring Break Camps in Edmonton.
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