What to do in Edmonton this Weekend || January 20 to 22

Chinese New Year Carnival

Celebrate Chinese New Year at a family friendly carnival, there will be food, lion dances, performances, crafts, carnival games and more!

When: January 21 (11 am to 8 pm) | January 22 (11 am to 5 pm)
Where: Chinese Catholic Parish (10140-119 Street)
Cost: FREE

Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster at Bonnie Doon Centre. There will be: lion dancing, calligraphy, wave bowls, photobooth, chopstick games, face painting, crafts and more!

When: January 21 | 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Cost: FREE

Winter Fest 2017

Enjoy some family fun east of the Castle Downs Rec Centre, there will be pallet races, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, music and prizes!

When: January 21 | 12 pm to 3 pm
Where: east of the Castle Downs Rec Centre
Cost: FREE

Reel Family Cinema

Metro Cinema invites you to enjoy a film that is captivating to the whole family, this week they are showing: Pom Poko.

When: January 21 | 2 pm
Where: Metro Cinema
Cost: Kids 12 and under are FREE | Adults: regular admission

Winter Family Play Date

Grab your winter gear and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities for this Winter Family Play Date, there will be snow painting, snowshoeing, fort building and more!

When: January 21 | 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Knottwood Community League
Cost: FREE

Cineplex Family Favorites

Did you know that every Saturday there is a “Family Favorites” movie showing at various Cineplex Theatres; this week features: The Angry Birds Movie.

When: January 21| 11 am
Where: Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas | Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas | Cineplex Cinemas Sherwood Park | Cineplex Odeon Windermere Cinemas and VIP
Cost: FREE

Chinese New Year Carnival

Celebrate Chinese New Year at a family friendly carnival, there will be food, lion dances, performances, crafts, carnival games and more!

When:  January 22 (11 am to 5 pm)
Where: Chinese Catholic Parish (10140-119 Street)
Cost: FREE

Ice Castles

The Ice Castles are back and bigger than ever; this makes for a great family activity or for a night out for Mom and Dad.

When: On now | Friday: 3 pm to 10 pm | Saturday: 12 pm to 10 pm | Sunday: 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Hawrelak Park
Cost: General Admission: $16.95 online or $20 at the door | Children: $12.95 online or $15 at the door | Toddlers (3 and under): FREE

Edmonton Public Library

Every week the Edmonton Public Library offers a variety of activities suitable for the whole family at each branch; you can find what is happening near you here.

When: Ongoing
Where: Various locations (Edmonton)
Cost: FREE

Sunday Brunch

Take a stroll through the past at Fort Edmonton Park and enjoy a scrumptious brunch with your fam jam! After you’re done eating you are free to explore the park.

When: January 22 | 10:30 + 11:00 + 11:30 + 12:00 + 12:30
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Cost: $36 Adults | $23 Youth | Free for Children under 4

Swing and Skate

Grab your skates and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend, all while listening to live entertainment! There will be skate rentals available on a first come, first served basis.

When: January 22 | 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: City Hall
Cost: FREE

Hamelin: A New Fable

With surprising plot twists, Hamelin, A New Fable, is a comedic, heart-tugging musical retelling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, using masks and puppets in Axis Theatre Company’s unique physical theatre style. (Recommended Age: 4+ Years).

When: January 22 | Preshow starts at 1 pm
Where: Horizion Stage, Spruce Grove
Cost: $12 per ticket

 

 

 

 

 

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