Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for January 5 to January 7.
Winter Recreation Activities – City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton welcomes you and your family to partake in some winter recreation activities! These FREE programs encourage families to get outside during the winter months and find joy in the outdoors! Activities will include kicksledding, snowshoeing, snow fort building, orienteering, ice bikes and more. Even spend some time by the toasty fire enjoying a hot chocolate.
When: December 30, 2023 – March 30, 2024; Fridays from 6PM – 9M | Saturdays from 2PM – 8PM
Where: Sir Wilfred Laurier Park – 13221 Buena Vista Road NW; Rundle Park – 2903 113 Avenue NW; Castle Downs Park – 11524 153 Avenue NW; Victoria Park – 12030 River Valley Road NW
Play Rangers – City of Edmonton
Bundle up and head on over to Whitemud Park this weekend and embark on an afternoon of adventure! Try out snowshoeing and kicksledding. Maybe even build a snow fort! Don’t forget to warm up by the toasty fire.
When: Saturday, January 6, 2024; 11:30AM – 5:30PM
Where: Whitemud Park; 13204 Fox Dr NW
Winter Break Activities – Ikea Edmonton
Getting a little bored over the break? No problem! Bring your kids on over to Ikea Edmonton to participate in daily activities from December 26 to January 7. This is FREE event and no registration is required!
When: December 26, 2023 – January 7, 2024; Various times
Where: Ikea Edmonton
Michael’s Makebreak: New Year’s Vision Board
Ring in the new year by using your hands to make a craft at participating Michael’s stores! Help your dreams for 2024 come to life on handmade vision board!
When: Sunday, January 7, 2024; 2PM – 4PM
Where: Various Michael’s stores
Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Emerald Hills Leisure Center welcomes you and your family for a recreational swim with inflatables! Take a drive over to Sherwood Park and dive into an evening of fun.
When: January 6, 2024; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center; 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
Wibit Swim – MacEwan
Grab your swimsuit and head on over to MacEwan fitness center for an afternoon of fun! Get ready to jump, crawl, run or even slide your way across the inflatable obstacle course. Be prepared to get wild in the water! Suitable for 6 year of age or older. Regular drop-in fees apply.
When: January 6, 2024 (the first Saturday of every month); 2PM – 4PM
Where: MacEwan University Fitness Center; 10700 104 Ave NW
Family Winter Drop-In Activities – Royal Alberta Museum
Swing on by the Royal Alberta Museum and engage in a variety of family friend activities. Enjoy making a giant rag rug (one knot at at time!), make a pinecone bird feeder, learn about insects through a bug encounter and even listen to some winter stories. All of this and more at RAM!
When: January 2 – January 7, 2024; 10AM – 4PM
Where: Royal Alberta Museum; 9810 103a Ave NW
Bluey’s Big Play – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Embark on an adventure with Bluey and all of her friends at the Jubliee Auditorium for her first live theatre show! Don’t forget to grab your tickets as they’re selling out fast!
When: January 5, 6 and 7, 2024; Variety of showtimes
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; 11455 87 Ave NW
The Secret Life of Christmas Trolls – Jubilations Junior
Jubilations Junior welcomes the entire family this holiday season! Join a group of playful Trolls as they attempt to keep their secret life hidden. Help them discover what’s in the secret package that was mysteriously dropped in Melanie’s apartment. Will their shenanigan’s be threatened by Melanie’s cat? Will their secret life be exposed? The only way to find out is the join them at the Jubilations Junior!
When: December 23, 2023 – January 13, 2024; Showtimes depends on the day
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre; West Edmonton Mall, Phase 2, Level 1
Magic of Lights – RAD Torque Raceway
Experience the ultimate holiday magic with the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights! This incredible event boasts a mesmerizing 2.5 kilometers of over 1.5 MILLION festive and vibrant LED-lighted displays, creating a truly enchanting drive-through experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own car.
When: November 23, 2023 – January 6, 2024
Where: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd, Edmonton International Airport
Holiday Fun at Telus World of Science Edmonton
Enjoy a variety of different programs and activities at TWOSE this holiday season. Discover the fascinating world of snowflakes, immerse yourself in wintery sounds and scents with Jingle Smells in the Health Zone and even use liquid nitrogen to make gingerbread ice-cream! All of these activities and more await the entire family at the Telus World of Science!
When: December 1, 2023 – January 7, 2024; Most activities will occur during Winter Holidays (December 23, 2023 – January 7, 2024). See TWOSE website for details on dates and activities.
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton; 11211 142 Street NW
Borealis Lights – St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park
Come experience the magic of the season from the warmth of your vehicle! For 2023, Borealis Lights Christmas drive-thru lighting display offers dazzling new light displays that are sure to bring smiles to family, friends and colleagues! You don’t want to miss this beautiful holiday event boasting 800,000 twinkling lights!
When: November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Where: St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park; 47 Riel Dr, St.Alert
Winter Wagon Rides – Fort Edmonton Park
Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Discover the magic of winter in Edmonton’s scenic River Valley. Admire twinkling lights strung up around Fort Edmonton Park’s historic streets, while bundled up in a festive horse-drawn wagon ride throughout the entire park. Enjoy some hot chocolate to warm up before you continue your tour. Wrap up your tour with a bonfire!
When: Select dates and times from November 21, 2023 to February 24, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Winter at the Garden – U of A Botanic Garden
Embrace the magic of winter at the Garden! Head on down any Saturday and Sunday from December 16 to February 11 and immerse the entire family in a variety of activities. Try kick sledding, snowshoeing and even cross country skiing. Then, enjoy a hot apple cider or hot chocolate while you warm up around the fire!
When: December 16, 2023 – February 11, 2024; Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM – 5PM
Where: University of Alberta Botanic Garden; 51227 AB-60, Parkland County
Snowshoe and Stargaze – Elk Island National Park
Take part in two unique experiences at Elk Island National Park: snowshoeing and stargazing! A short guided snowshoe hike around the shore of Astotin Lake takes you atop the snow like a snowshoe hare while stars twinkle overhead. With a park interpreter, settle in next to a campfire and look up into a sky full of twinkling stars and learn to navigate the night sky of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve.
When: Select Saturdays in December 2023 and January and February 2024
Where: Astotin Lake Recreation Area, Elk Island National Park
Enchanted Forest in Fort Saskatchewan
The Enchanted Forest is a favorite holiday tradition in Fort Saskatchewan. Local organizations and businesses create unique, beautiful, and fun Christmas trees that represent them and reflect the holiday season.
When: Various times throughout the week from November 24, 2023 to January 7, 2024
Where: City Hall 10005 – 102 Street; Fort Saskatchewan Public Library 10011 – 102 Street; Dow Centennial Centre 8700 84 Street; Shell Theatre 8700 84 Street
Laser Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to February 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton
Free Family Films at the Library
Enjoy a variety of different films at the library over the holiday break!
January 5 – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
January 6 – KungFu Panda 3 (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 3:30PM
January 7 – Frozen (Stanley A. Milner); 1:3oPM – 3:15PM
January 7 – Rio (Whitemud Crossing); 2PM – 4PM
See a Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal Sundays:
When: Any Sunday
Time: Any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas:
- Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW; Edmonton
- St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail; St. Albert
- Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing; Spruce Grove
- Tamarack: 955 Tamarack Way NW; Edmonton
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
- Wish
- Wonka
- Migration
- Trolls Band Together
Cost: General Admission prices
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