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From light festivals to Alberta Winter Games, racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND – CALGARY & SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Glow Festival
Okotoks Recreation Centre, 99 Okotoks Dr, Okotoks
February 17, 2020
FREE
The Okotoks Recreation Centre will be offering FREE activities all day long! *Free Leisure Skating *Free Family Aquafitness *Free Family Swimming *Free Public Gymnasium Who is it ... »
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Blairmore
February 17, 2020
FREE
Enjoy a day of free family activities at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre. Hear unforgettable stories of tragedy and resilience. You will learn about the 1903 Frank Slide ... »
Remington Carriage Museum, Main Street, Cardston
February 17, 2020
FREE
Enjoy old-fashioned carnival games, win prizes and indulge in food, fun and music! »
Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff
February 16, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
The Family Winter Arts Festival is where the young and young-at-heart can journey into a world of art and imagination with live shows and free and low-cost ... »
Alberta Waterbodies
February 15, 2020 To February 17, 2020
Free
Family fishing weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. During Alberta’s twice-yearly ... »
Lougheed House, 707 - 13 Ave SW, Calgary
February 15, 2020
FREE
The one day festival brings together local Calgary community teams to compete in a friendly outdoor curling tournament with the backdrop of the historic Lougheed House, Alberta ... »
The Royal Tyrrell Museum, 1500 North Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller
February 15, 2020 To February 17, 2020
Free on Family Day
Join us February 15 - 17, 2020 for some family fun as we celebrate Family Day Weekend with programs, activities, and more! »
Downtown, Calgary, AB
February 14, 2020 To February 16, 2020
Free
This free, all-ages event welcomes everyone to warm up winter’s darkest days and experience one-of-a-kind interactive light displays, art, entertainment, food trucks and activations. »
Various venues, Airdrie
February 14, 2020 To February 17, 2020
$10.75 to $36.75
From February 14-17, over 2600 athletes, coaches and officials from across Alberta will be in Airdrie to compete, learn and share experiences of a lifetime at the 2020 Alberta ... »
Various Venues, Okotoks
February 12, 2020 To February 22, 2020
Varies
Brrr, it’s cold outside!! Let’s warm up with some Hot Chocolate!! Looking for a fun Valentines date? Something to do with the family on Family ... »
WinSport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
February 12, 2020 To February 16, 2020
Free
Come on down to the first annual Halfpipe Rodeo World Cup! Dust off the cowboy hat and boots and mosey on down to Winsport Canada Olympic park ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
February 1, 2020 To February 29, 2020
Varies
It’s that delicious time of year again! New to YYC Hot Chocolate Fest? Throughout the month of February, participating cafes and restaurants will feature signature hot ... »
Thanksgiving Ranch, Pincher Creek
February 1, 2020 To March 15, 2020
403-627-1961
$100 - $300
Enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury suite at Thanksgiving Ranch and hearty, gourmet breakfast (or we’ll pack you a breakfast to take with you to ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 31, 2020 To February 29, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
2020 marks the sixteenth edition of the annual Exposure Photography Festival and promises an exciting program, with festival headquarters located at Contemporary Calgary. Look for our outdoor exhibition, ... »
The Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff
January 24, 2020 To April 4, 2020
Regular Admission
The Banff Gondola summit is home to a thousand magical moments. This winter, revel in the illuminated mountain peaks at our Alpenglow Festival (Fridays and Saturdays, from ... »
Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek No. 9
December 28, 2019 To March 14, 2020
403-627-5101
$69.95 to $89.95
At Castle Mountain Resort you now have the chance to climb aboard our Powder Stagecoach for our all new Scenic Snow Cat Experience. Whisking you high onto ... »
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND – CENTRAL ALBERTA
Sylvan Lake, AB
February 16, 2020 To February 23, 2020
$5 to $15
An amazing event to watch ATV's, Motorcycles, Trikes and Bikes race on the ice! Come out and hear the roar and adrenaline! Cheer on your favorites in ... »
FAMILY DAY WEEKEND – EDMONTON & NORTHERN ALBERTA
Royal Alberta Museum, 103A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
February 17, 2020
780-453-9100
Free
Feed your curiosity from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Journey through millions of years of history and see thousands of objects, from dinosaurs and mammoths to tiny ... »
Lacombe Lake Dog Park, McKenney Avenue, St. Albert
February 17, 2020
Free
Bring your family to the Fire and Ice Festival, hosted by the St. Albert Firefighters Local 2130. Event Highlights: Kids Firefighter Obstacle Course Petting Zoo from Finnegan Farms ... »
Fort Heritage Precinct, 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
February 17, 2020
Free
This is a wonderful FREE event hosted by the Fort Saskatchewan Historical Society. There will ice curling, sledding, snow golf, snow painting, snowman making, maple syrup, vintage ... »
Elk Island National Park - Astotin Lake Recreation Area 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
February 17, 2020
780- 922-5790
Regular Admission
Celebrate Family Day the Canadian way and watch as Elk Island National Park is transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland filled with classic winter experiences for the ... »
Oil Sands Discovery Centre, Mackenzie Boulevard, Fort McMurray
February 17, 2020
Free
Bring the whole family out to the Oil Sands Discovery Centre and celebrate Family Day with free admission, Monday, Feb 18. Enjoy hands-on science crafts and experiments, a ... »
Rutherford House, Edmonton
February 17, 2020
Free
Celebrate Family Day with a FREE visit to the historic home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford, and discover the unique personalities in the ... »
Various Venues, Morinville
February 16, 2020
Free
The Snowman Festival is a family fun celebration of winner, snow and ice. Activities throughout the community for the whole family include snowman building, family skate, shinny ... »
Hinton Nordic Centre, Yellowhead County
February 16, 2020
Free Admission
The Bonhomme Carnaval is a fun, family festival that celebrates French Canadian culture and food. The Hinton Nordic Centre is a great place to gather with friends ... »
Eastlink Centre & Coca Cola Centre , Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
February 16, 2020
FREE
Spend the day with your family at the Eastlink Centre and Coca Cola Centre this Family Day weekend thanks to New Horizon Co-Op. Enjoy FREE full facility ... »
Various Venues, Alberta Beach, AB
February 15, 2020 To February 17, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
This will be the 41st Anniversary of SnoMo Days in Alberta Beach. Packed full of family events. Wagon rides, fireworks, Snowmobile or ATV poker rally, Snowmobile drag ... »
Various Venues, Cold Lake
February 15, 2020 To February 17, 2020
Free and ticketed activities
Snow Fever is Lakeland’s premier winter festival. Enjoy fireworks, sleigh rides, pond hockey, s'mores, skating, swimming, sledding, snowshoeing and more! »
Wabamun Lake, 50th Street, Wabamun
February 15, 2020
free
Ever wanted to try ice fishing? Kids Can Catch is a free ice fishing event for all ages. There will be loaner rods and bait to use ... »
Alberta Waterbodies
February 15, 2020 To February 17, 2020
Free
Family fishing weekends are offered twice a year in Alberta – during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. During Alberta’s twice-yearly ... »
Gibbons, AB
February 15, 2020 To February 16, 2020
(780) 923-3331
Free & Ticketed events
Pancake breakfast, curling, neon skate, magic show, face painting and more! »
Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, Range Road 81, Wembley
February 15, 2020
780-427-8124
Free
Join Nature Alberta’s Nature Kids and the Peace Parkland Naturalists for a free family field trip to Saskatoon Island. Be a part of this global citizen ... »
Various Venues, St Isidore
February 14, 2020 To February 16, 2020
$10 to $25
Since 1982, this annual celebration gives people a taste of the vibrant francophone culture of Northern Alberta. The Carnaval attracts Francophones and Francophiles from all over Alberta, as ... »
Various Venues, Hinton
February 8, 2020 To February 23, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
Every February, Hintonites join together to create something amazing. Town Divisions, local nonprofits, teams, organizations, businesses; they all contribute and host events to contribute to the overall ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton
February 7, 2020 To February 17, 2020
780-488-1960
Free
The Silver Skate Festival is a 10-day, family-oriented festival in Edmonton’s scenic river valley. Rooted in Dutch winter traditions, the festival combines sport (especially skating), arts ... »
ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
February 6, 2020 To February 16, 2020
$25 & up
Chinook Series is Edmonton’s international curated performance festival showcasing some of the most acclaimed contemporary art taking place across Alberta, the nation, and worldwide. By bringing ... »
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave., Edmonton
February 4, 2020 To February 23, 2020
$8 to $10
Wildfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual teen improv festival, made up of three different events: The Nosebowl High School Theatresports Tournament, The Alberta Regionals of the ... »
For all other family day events, see:
Family Day in Alberta Capital region