Ice on Whyte Festival:
When: January 24 to 27 & January 31 to February 3
Time: Thursdays and Fridays 2 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 10 pm
Where: Whyte Ave and Gateway Blvd, Edmonton
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Family activities for the festival include: play area, family skating, trying ice carving (even the kids can try)
Cost: Tickets are available online or at the gate: Adults tickets are $7, Kids age 2 to 13 are $4, Kids under 2 are free
Family Literacy Carnival: Encourage the love of Reading!
When: Sunday, January 27, 2019
Time: 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: MacEwan University,
Main Floor, (9-100) Robbins Health Learning Centre: 10910 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
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*Passport stations: Passports filled with at least four stamps will earn a free children’s book, while quantities last.
Edmonton Pet Expo:
(Please leave your own pets at home)
When: January 26 and 27, 2019
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, Hall A: 7515 – 116 Avenue NW, Edmonton
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Cost: Adults: $15, youth (6-15) $10, family pass for $40
*Tickets available for purchase online or at the door
Edmonton Renovation Show:
When: January 25-27, 2019
Time:
- Friday 12 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm
- Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 – 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info
Cost: Adult $12, Seniors 60+ are $10, Kids 12 and under are free!
*Order tickets online to save $3 per ticket
Ice Castles:
Open everyday except Tuesday
Saturday: Ice Princesses “The Snow Sisters” will be there 12 pm to 3 pm; Fire performers 7-10 pm
Sunday: Ice Princesses “The Snow Sisters” will be there 12 pm to 3 pm
Where: Hawrelak Park: 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
Children 3 and under are free!
Times, prices and more info
Bonnie Doon Centre Ice Rink Pop Up:
When: Thursday – Sunday until the ice melts in March
Time: Thursdays & Fridays 2 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Northwest side of Bonnie Doon Centre: 82 Avenue & 83 Street, Edmonton
More info
City of Edmonton FREE Drop In Learn To Skate:
When: January 7 to February 17
Where: various community arenas in Edmonton
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Black History Month Opening Ceremonies:
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: West Edmonton Mall, Phase IV Stage: 8882 – 170 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free
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The Harlem Globetrotters:
When: Saturday, January 26
Time: 2 pm
Where: Rogers Place: 10220 – 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
More info
Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: January 5 to March 29, 2019
Time: Mondays to Thursdays 3:30 pm – 6 pm, Saturdays 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: various sites throughout the city
Phone: 311
More info
Note: Any kids under 6 require an adult to supervise
Northgate Centre Meet & Greet: Ranger Rob!
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Where: Northgate Centre: 97 Street and 137 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Lunar New Year at Bonnie Doon Centre:
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Centre: 82 Avenue & 83 Street, Edmonton
More info
Fun will include: petting zoo of pigs, Dragon Dance, make a wish at the wishing tree, photo booth and carnival games. This event is FREE!
Michaels Kids Club:
When: Saturdays
Time: drop in between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2; Kids 6+ $5
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Toys R Us In Store Events:
When: dates and times vary
Where: Toys R Us locations
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Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 26, 2019*: (11 am – 1 pm) Build a DUPLO alien to take home (*Registration required)
- Saturday, February 2, 2019: (11 am – 1 pm) Build your own original LEGO character to take home.
- Saturday, February 9, 2019: (11 am – 1 pm) Build Emma’s house or rescue rocket to take home.
Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
More info
Upcoming Movies:
Saturday, January 26 – Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Saturday, February 2 – Smallfoot
Saturday, February 9 – The Land Before Time
Saturday, February 16 – The House with a Clock in its Walls
Saturday, February 23 – Johnny English Strikes Again
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays:
When: any Sunday
Time: any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas: Edmonton, St. Albert & Spruce Grove
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Kids (13 and under) get a movie ticket and a kids snack pack (popcorn, drink, plus a candy treat) for just $13.99!
Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park
When:January 26
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park: 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
Cost: $29.80 per person with a valid park pass
More info
Skye from Paw Patrol at Treehouse South Location!
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-The Kid Who Would Be King (PG)
-Aquaman (PG)
-Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (PG)
-Ralph Breaks The Internet
-Racetime
-Bumblebee (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices
Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website
When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.