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Free Things to do in Edmonton in January – 2026

A list of FREE fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during January. The list includes free family activities, live music, and more!

For more free activities during winter, see Outdoor Activities in Edmonton.
22 Nov

Maisie’s Magical Christmas House

9619-144 Ave NW, Edmonton

November 22, 2025 To January 4, 2026

(780) 236-4601

Free

This year’s display includes thousands of lights, outdoor Christmas scenes, music, and photo spots for families. Located in north Edmonton, this house has grown into a ...  »

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28 Nov

Enchanted Forest

Various Locations, Fort Saskatchewan

November 28, 2025 To January 7, 2026

780-912-2157

Free

The Enchanted Forest is a favourite holiday tradition in the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Local organizations and business create unique, beautiful, fun Christmas trees that reflect the ...  »

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03 Dec

Celebrate the Season at the Alberta Legislature

Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 10800 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton

December 3, 2025 To January 4, 2026

7804277362

Free

For over 35 years the Legislative Assembly has celebrated the holiday season with Albertans by lighting up the Legislature Grounds and featuring festive musical performances in the beautiful ...  »

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12 Dec

Candy Cane Lane

9915 148 St, Edmonton

December 12, 2025 To January 2, 2026

Free

Visit Candy Cane Lane and enjoy this 50+ years of Edmonton Christmas tradition and revel in the spectacle of colourful light displays and unique decorations installed at the ...  »

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27 Dec

Play Rangers

Whitemud Park, 13909 Fox Drive NW., Edmonton

December 27, 2025 To March 28, 2026

Free, Drop-In

Play Rangers will include fun activities, all taking place during the winter season. Bundle up, as your family does not want to miss out! Play Rangers focuses ...  »

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01 Jan

Glastonbury New Years Day Family Fun & Fireworks

Glastonbury Park, 1101 Grantham Drive Northwest, Edmonton

January 1, 2026

Free

Join for Glastonbury Community Leagues Annual New Years Day Family Fun Event. Come for a skate on our beautiful rink, toboggan, or play at the playground. There'll ...  »

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01 Jan

New Year’s Day Levee

Government House, 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton

January 1, 2026

Free

The Honourable Salma Lakhani will be hosting the New Year’s Day Levee at historic Government House.  An annual tradition celebrated by Vice-Regal offices across Canada, this ...  »

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02 Jan

Winter City Weekends – Swing n’ Skate & Ice Grooves

City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square; Edmonton

January 2, 2026 To February 28, 2026

Free

With programming every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, City Hall is the place to be to show off your moves on the ice and groove to some of ...  »

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03 Jan

Capital Region Archery Club Open House

Capital Region Archery Club, 5618 - 76 Avenue, Edmonton

January 3, 2026

780-450-6041

Free

Capital Region Archery Club Open House, January 3, 2026, 10am-3pm. Come try a bow, learn about club membership, classes and perks. Fun for ages 8 – 99. Watch demos of various ...  »

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08 Jan

COME DANCE WITH US

Yellowbird East Community Centre, 10710 19 Ave NW, Edmonton

January 8, 2026

587 521-3386

FREE

Learn the basic steps of Square Dancing! This is a FREE event hosted by CDCDA, no registration required, no dancing experience required. Who is it for? Adults ...  »

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12 Jan

COME DANCE WITH US

Kensington Community League Hall, 12130 – 134B Ave NW, Edmonton

January 12, 2026

587 521-3386

FREE

FREE ‘Try-It! Event’! This is a FREE event hosted by CDCDA, no registration required, no dancing experience required. Learn some basic steps of Cued Ballroom! FREE parking ...  »

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15 Jan

Chiseled

Ice District Plaza, 10360 102 St NW, Edmonton

January 15, 2026 To January 17, 2026

Free

Edmonton’s International Ice Carving Competition will be back at the ICE District Plaza . From January 15 to 17, ten elite ice carvers from across Canada will transform massive ...  »

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17 Jan

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival 2026

Alberta Avenue District, Edmonton

January 17, 2026 To January 18, 2026

Free

Step into Alberta Avenue District for the Deep Freeze enchanted forest, where looms a mystical creature, vivid blooms, bright-hued mushrooms, and woodland animals—all hand sculpted by ...  »

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17 Jan

The Original Edmonton Witches Market January

Bellevue Community League, 7308 112 Ave, Edmonton

January 17, 2026 To January 18, 2026

780-994-6957

Free

Join The Original Edmonton Witches Market for their first market of 2023 at Bellevue Community League and see what new and exciting things our vendors will have in ...  »

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17 Jan

Leena Punks

Pawn Shop Live, 6240 99 St NW, Edmonton

January 17, 2026

$0.00 - $33.40

Leena Punks is a Finnish DJ and producer known for her fast, groove-driven techno sound and high-intensity sets. With sharp percussion and hypnotic rhythms, she has built ...  »

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17 Jan

Regift Swap

Reuse Centre, 6835 83 Street, Edmonton

January 17, 2026

587-989-4846

No Charge

Join us for our Regift Swap! If you have up to 5 items that are smaller than a microwave and are in good, clean condition, bring them to ...  »

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22 Jan

Edmonton Career Fair

Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton

January 22, 2026

Free

Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ...  »

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22 Jan

Kirk Centre FREE Travelogues

Kirk Centre, 13535-122 Ave NW, Edmonton

January 22, 2026

7804386619

Free

Get ready to explore the world without leaving town! Join us for an evening of stories, photos, and adventures shared by travelers and storytellers from around the ...  »

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28 Jan

Flying Canoë Volant

Mill Creek Ravine, 8327 95A St NW Edmonton, AB T6C 1B9

January 28, 2026 To January 31, 2026

780-463-1144

Free

The Flying Canoë Volant is a unique, nighttime, outdoor winter event. In the spirit of a great winter city, the Flying Canoë Volant is a creative, interactive, ...  »

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30 Jan

The Canadian Camper RV Show & Super Sale

Canadian Camper, 7404 33 Street, Leduc

January 30, 2026 To February 1, 2026

(587) 989-1271

Free

The Canadian Camper RV Show & Super Sale features exclusive event-only savings and added-value perks on a wide selection of new and used RVs, with options starting ...  »

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30 Jan

Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Grand Opening

Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre, 11160 135 St. NW, Edmonton

January 30, 2026

Free

 Edmontonians can swim, bike and run at the new Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre, the first facility of its kind in North America and a community ...  »

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