10 things to do this Family Day in Edmonton

Are you ready for a whole day with the family, Edmonton?

Family Day is coming up this Monday, Feb. 16, and we couldn’t be more excited. In Edmonton, there are loads of free and paid events to go to with the family. Whether it’s family-friendly for kids or something for the adults in your life, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s jump into the best things to do this Family Day in Edmonton.

Launch your family crew on a Moon Mission inspired by Artemis II, the first journey around the Moon in over 50 years, featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. This Family Day, you can train like astronauts and explore the stars!

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25.95+

The Silver Skate Festival is a 10-day family-oriented festival in Edmonton, combining arts, culture, sports, and recreation. From skating on the city’s best surfaces to gazing upon the magnificent fire sculptures, this festival has it all. You can even participate in one of many competitions, like Western Canada’s Oldest Winter Triathlon.

Family Day is its last day of running, so don’t miss out!

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park — 13221 Buena Vista Rd., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

With towering ancient mammoths, hundreds of live bugs, and the museum’s hands-on Children’s Gallery, this free-admission Family Day event will be fun for the whole family!

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 9810 103a Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

The Muttart Conservatory is well-known in Edmonton for being a tropical paradise indoors during the winter months. Year-round, it holds majestic botanical gardens for everyone to see.

Currently, the Muttart Conservatory is showing off its “Prehistoric Paradise” feature. It’s showing off a step back in time with a lush, tropical landscape of banana plants, vibrant bromeliads and dinosaurs, which provide an incredible backdrop for photos.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 9626 96a St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14.95

At the Alberta Legislature building in Edmonton, you can connect to parliamentary democracy and enjoy family-friendly, all-ages entertainment.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Alberta Legislature — 10800 97th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Family Day means free admission to the famed Art Gallery of Alberta. Explore new exhibits, make an artwork with our Educators, participate in a game of AGA bingo, and much, much more.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta — 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Looking to create your own fun? City Hall has free skate rentals on Family Day, so you can skate along with your loved ones all afternoon.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

Wanting to explore the history of Edmonton and spend time with your family at the same time? Family Day at the Rutherford House gives free admission to the historic home of the first premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 11153 Saskatchewan Dr. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

The Edmonton Public Library will be showing off a Canadian award-winning animated series in a four-hour marathon.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

There’s no question that Edmonton has some of the best escape rooms around. We’ve rounded up the best of them in a list for you folks to check out as a family, and maybe, just maybe, you might be able to escape.

When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Cost: $25+

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