Hey Edmonton parents! Get ready for a fun weekend (Feb 7th & 8th) with tons of stuff for the 3-14 crew. Don't miss the Winter Carnival excitement and some awesome indoor fun!
See our top picks
Family Day Winter Carnival Kick-off
Rundle Park
Free outdoor fun including tobogganing to celebrate the start of the long weekend.
Family Fun Fest: Indoor Games Extravaganza
Edmonton Expo Centre
A massive indoor venue packed with bouncy castles and obstacle courses for high-energy play.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Adventure
Mill Woods Branch Library
A free, interactive storytime session with songs perfect for the 3-5 year olds.
· February 7
3FAMILY DAY WINTER CARNIVAL KICK-OFFFREE : Celebrate the start of Family Day weekend with outdoor games, tobogganing, and maybe some hot chocolate! Perfect for burning off energy before the long weekend starts.A major community celebration with lots of varied outdoor activities for all ages.
DINOSAURS & DISCOVERIES DAY : Head to the RAM for special hands-on fossil examination stations set up just for this Saturday! See real dinosaur bones up close.Special access to fossils and paleontology displays not usually available for general viewing.
FREE SKI & SNOWSHOE DAYFREE : Head just east of the city for a free day to try out cross-country skiing or snowshoeing—rentals might be covered or heavily subsidized for the day!Fantastic, accessible outdoor recreation opportunity for older kids who need space to run.
· February 8
3SUNDAY STUDIO: FAMILY ART WORKSHOP : Get creative in the AGA's dedicated family workshop space. This session focuses on winter landscape collage—a great indoor option for a chilly Sunday.High-quality, guided art instruction inside a major cultural centre.
TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIME ADVENTUREFREE : A delightful, interactive storytime session with songs and movement perfect for the little ones before the big game or afternoon nap. No registration needed!One of the few dedicated, free, non-recurring storytimes happening on a Sunday afternoon.
FAMILY FUN FEST: INDOOR GAMES EXTRAVAGANZA : If the weather is bad, this massive indoor event has bouncy castles, giant board games, and obstacle courses ready for action. Great for the younger crowd this Sunday!It's a dedicated, high-energy indoor venue with tons of play structures to exhaust the kids before Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Edmonton this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are 3 free events: The Family Day Winter Carnival Kick-off at Rundle Park on Saturday, the Free Ski & Snowshoe Day near Elk Island on Saturday, and the Toddler & Preschool Storytime Adventure at Mill Woods Library on Sunday.
What's a great indoor option for a 10-year-old on Saturday?
Check out the Dinosaurs & Discoveries Day at the Royal Alberta Museum on Saturday morning for hands-on fossil examination stations that older kids will love.
Is there anything fun happening on Sunday afternoon for active kids?
Yes! The Family Fun Fest: Indoor Games Extravaganza at the Edmonton Expo Centre runs Sunday afternoon with bouncy castles and obstacle courses.
