What to do in Edmonton this Weekend (with Kids) January 27-29

It’s a perfect weekend to get outside, with many of our events happening this weekend that will do just that – get you outdoors with the family.

Here’s what to do with the kids this weekend in Edmonton:

Get Beavertails at Victoria Park | Victoria Park Oval
Famous Canadian franchise on wheels! Offering the highest quality BeaverTails pastries, authentic poutine, hot chocolate, Frapp-Eh!, and much more!

$10 4Cats Family Workshop | 4Cats Summerside
We’re pretty sure Cupid’s already shot us with his arrow, because we are in love with this Craft! Use acrylic paints, metallic markers, and canvas to create these beautiful Valentine’s Day arrows!

Kids Day out at the Melting Pot | The Melting Pot
Bring out your inner superhero for this Kids Day Out event! Dress up in your favorite super hero costume for a chance to win some Super Hero prizes!

Ice on Whyte Festival | Whyte Ave
There is something new to experience every day! Run, play, slide down the giant ice slide, be amazed by a professional ice carver, learn to create your own ice carving, meet ordinary people from out past, treat your ears to live music, savour a hot beverage or craft beer, sign up to paint part of the Strathcona 2017 Mural, make a craft, taste some yummy food or even some bison stew. You will not run out of things to do at Ice on Whyte.

Southwest Ski Fest | Yellowbird Community League
Join us for a day of winter fun. New to cross-country skiing? Try out cross country skis and snowshoes for free. The River Valley Program Team will be there with enough skis to outfit 1000 people over the 4 hour time period. Got your own skis? Ski to the festival with friends. Explore more than 10km of trails in and around Blackmud Creek. Help your friends and family learn how to kick and glide. Enjoy free chili and hot cocoa inside the hall or by a warm fire outside.

Cineplex Family Favourites | Cineplex Theatres
Catch a screening of Ghostbusters (2016) for only $2.99/person. Cineplex Family Favourites on Saturday mornings make it easier to bring the family out to a movie, especially if you’re bringing everyone!

Parkland County Warm Up | Parkland County
Winter Jacket? Check. Snow Pants? Check. Boots? Check. Sounds like you’re ready to join us at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area for a family fun day filled with winter activities that you may not have had the chance to try.