Things to do in Edmonton & Area with kids this weekend, January 10-12, 2025!

 

Make Your Own Emoji  

Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colourful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for kids ages 8–12. 

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available upon request. 

When: Friday, January 10,2025 5:15-6:15 pm  

Where: Apple store, West Edmonton, Mall 8882-170 street, Edmonton, AB  

Cost: FREE  

Sign up here https://www.apple.com/ca/today/event/art-lab-kids-drawing-emoji  

 

Light up the night at Sunridge Ski Area  

come join us on the hill for an unforgettable evening of extra late skiing and snowboarding the slopes will light up with colorful lights, and you can enjoy the fun with glow sticks, live music by **Landon Bushell & The Pockets**, and a selection of local craft beer from Sea Change Brewing Co. and Shiddy’s Distilling. 

The event ticket includes a **lift ticket** valid from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, allowing you to ski, snowboard, enjoy the live music, and have an unforgettable night! 

Ticket Sales: Space is limited, and the event will sell out! Be sure to buy your ticket early. First, select the event date (January 10), then choose how many tickets you need. 

Hill Closure: The hill will be closed to the public at **5:00 PM** to prepare for the event. All attendees, including season passholders, must purchase a ticket to participate. 

Get ready for an epic evening on the slopes—don’t miss out! See you on the hill! 

When: Friday January 10,2025 Live Music: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Local Craft Beer: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

Skiing/Snowboarding: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Where: Sunridge Ski Area 10980 17 Street NW Edmonton AB 

Cost: Tickets start at $45 and equipment rentals start at $34  

https://www.skisunridge.com/  

Age Requirements: This event is all ages! However, the upper lounge is restricted to those 18 years and older. 

  

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back in Concert  

Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra on another journey to a galaxy far, far away as it performs John Williams’ Grammy®-winning score with the remastered 1980 film on the big screen at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Created by George Lucas and directed by Irvin Kirshner, The Empire Strikes Back is perhaps the greatest achievement of the epic Star Wars saga. The 70 musicians of the FILMharmonique, led by Francis Choinière, will not disappoint! Experience the power of the force, live in concert! 

© 1980 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Presentation licensed by Disney C 

oncerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. And Warner/Chappell Music 

Producers / Presenters: GFN Productions, The FILMharmonic Orchestra 

Conductor: Francis Choinière 

Performance: The FILMharmonic Orchestra 

Duration: 2h25 with intermission 

Language: Original film will be shown with English subtitles.  

When: Friday January 10 & Saturday January 11, 2025, at 7:30Pm  

Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455-87 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB 

Cost: $70 and up 

https://www.jubileeauditorium.com/edmonton/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-concert  

 

  

Drop in City of Edmonton Play Rangers   

Play Rangers program leaders are excited to share an adventure with you that will include fun activities. 

Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own. 

Winter Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, January 7 to March 25, from noon-6pm at Whitemud Park (13909 Fox Drive NW). 

No fee required to participate. Children 5 years and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person aged 13+. For more information about the program, visit Play Rangers.  

Activity: Snowshoes, Snow fort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire 

When: Saturday, January 11,2025 1:30pm-4:30pm  

Where: Whitemud Park 13909 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB  

Cost: FREE 

https://movelearnplay.edmonton.ca/  

Activities change weekly.  

 

 

 Kids CODE an APP  

Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colours, emoji and more. Then you’ll work together to bring their app to life. Recommended for kids ages 10 and up. Devices will be provided. 

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available upon request. 

When: Sunday, January 12,2025 2:30pm-3:30pm  

Where: Apple store, West Edmonton, Mall 8882-170 street, Edmonton, AB 

Cost: FREE  

Sign up here https://www.apple.com/ca/today/event/coding-lab-code-your-first-app  

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