Edmonton 
For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
1. The Flying Canoe Adventure
We invite you to discover the legend of La Chasse-galerie (The Flying Canoe), a combination of French-Canadian and First-Nation legends told by various lost canoeists along a lit trail in the Mill Creek Ravine. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, hot chocolate, a snow slide and children’s activities. Adventure.
2. Snowshoeing Through Time
Snowshoe by moonlight along Edmonton’s sensational River Valley loop. Our historical interpreters will guide you through an experience the voyageurs have taken in centuries past. Explore our 1846 Fort and discover what life was like for our early settlers in the winters of Western Canada. Finish the evening around the fire with hot apple cider and a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Train Station entrance.
3. Snow Festival
City of Leduc. Come out and enjoy the best of Winter! Food, fun and ice will be featured in several events over the course of the weekend!
4. Surf’s Up!
Swim and movie.
5. Valentine’s Day Party
In 1885, paper was precious and was saved for use on special occasions. Valentines Day is just that time! Make valentines for the whole family together just as the pioneers did. Treat yourselves after with some heart-shaped sugar cookies baked over a wood-burning stove and refresh with homemade lemonade. End your family’s time with us by playing some favourite old-time games. See you there!
6. Sip & Slide Sundays
Every Sunday in February, pack up your sleds, crazy carpets and snow saucers, hit toboggan hills with the family, and warm up those little red noses with a FREE hot drink from the City of Edmonton and Global TV Edmonton.
7. Swing ‘n’ Skate
Swing ‘n’ Skate features live swing, jazz and big band music in the City Room at Edmonton City Hall. Local hep-cats, the Sugar Swing Dance Club, will help put the boogie-woogie in your step along with local acts pumping out the jazzy beats. If you’d rather be outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside for the enjoyment of ice skaters on City Hall Plaza.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.
Thumbscrew, Dave Babcock @ Yardbird Suite
Late Night Comedy, The Eddins Effect @ Winspear Centre
Le Vent du Nord with Celtara @ St. Basil’s Cultural Centre
Love in Every Bite, Kellylee Evans , Jimmy Rankin@ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre
Jeffery Straker @ Festival Place
Fearing and White @ Queen Alexandra Community Hall
Dallas Smith @ Servus Credit Union Place
The Singing Apes @ All Saints’ Cathedral
2. Fort’s Got Talent
The Sheeptown Players are proud to be entering their 8th year of showcasing talent from around the Fort area. Come out and see what Fort Saskatchewan has been hiding all these years!
3. Performing Arts
Events this weekend include
Big Fish the musical @ John L Haar Theatre
Circle Mirror Transformation @ Varscona Theatre
The Magic Flute (opera) @ Jubilee Auditorium
Dance Convention @ Shaw Conference Centre
Playing with Fire: The Theo Fleury Story @ Maclab Theatre
Venus in Fur @ Shoctor Theatre
Wildfire 2015 @ Citadel theatre
Jeffrey @ Walterdale Playhouse
One Flea Spare @ Varsacona Theatre
Famous Puppet Death Scenes @ Eastglen High School
The Threepenny Opera @ Timms Centre for the Arts
How the other Half Loves @ Kinsmen Club of St Albert
The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre,10329 83 Ave, Edmonton
See Performing Arts in February article for more details.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. 3×3 Pond Hockey Championship
Join us for this all day 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament that is full of excitement for everyone. There will also be beer gardens open to the public and Dairy Queen and hay rides for the kids.
Lacombe Lake Park, 135 Larose Drive, St. Albert
2. Ringette Tournament
4th Annual Stadnyk Frozen Ring Outdoor Ringette Tournament. Approximately 28 teams and over 400 athletes ranging in age from 6-12 years from across Alberta will be attending this tournament.
3. FC Memorial Challenge
4. Maple Leaf Monster Jam
5. World Sledge Hockey Challenge 2015
6. HYPO 1/2
Half Marathon.
Early Bird 1/2 Run: 09:00 AM
Sleep Head1/2 Run : 10:00 AM
7. Classic Family Loppet
3,5 or 10 km.
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. 40th Anniversary Gala
Family Event: Celebrate Gateway’s 40 years of supporting families in the community at the association’s 40th Anniversary Gala. Watch live “found object” art installation, Visit the banner exhibit, a gallery-style unveiling of 40 stories from Gateway’s history. Enjoy a flash-mob-meets-a cappella production featuring Gateway staff and volunteers with vocal artists Ellen Pollard, Ben Krieger and Caitlin Krieger. Details
2. RV Expo & Sale
Friday/Sat: 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Youth (13-17): $7.00 ; Family: $35.00
Children 12 & under: Free
3. Colours of Culture
Edmonton’s most unique and entertaining Art show & Music production celebrates its ninth year. The city’s finest musicians, poets, artists & performers explore “The Colours of Culture” and will paint a musical tapestry guaranteed to have you moving in your seat or dancing in the aisles! Blues, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Classical and more!
4. Rubaboo Arts Festival
A celebration of Inuit, First Nations & Métis art in Edmonton.
5. Vitalus Edmonton
Vitalus Edmonton is an annual charity benefit performance and silent auction hosted by the Golden Key Charity Fundraising Committee.This year’s benefit concert features an amazing and talented line-up of local singer songwriters, musicians,story-tellers, and dance performers. There will also be a silent auction with some great items to bid on, and snacks.
6. Lunar New Year
Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre’s 2015 Lunar New Year Extravaganza will feature a marketplace and an exciting showcase of Chinese performers celebrating the upcoming Year of the Sheep. This two-day event is an excellent opportunity to have a unique shopping and cultural experience at the same time!