10 thinGs to do on fAmily dAy
There is no shortage of events in which to participate on Monday, Family Day. Here are 10 things to do in and around Edmonton that are fun for the whole family.
Art GAllery of AlbertA
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last entry at 4 p.m.)
What: Enjoy free exhibitions and art activities themed around the gallery’s current exhibitions.
AlbertA legislAture
Where: 10800 97 Ave. (Alberta Legislature Building)
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Explore the legislature with the Lost in the Legislature History Hunt. Enjoy entertainment with live music, a magician and the chance to dress up in the Agora Interpretive Centre.
edmonton GArrison fAmily dAy festivAl
Where: 185 Hwy 28A, Lancaster Park (Edmonton Garrison Fitness Centre) When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: This year’s theme for the event is an Old Fashioned Carnival. Enjoy inflatables, carnival games, circus entertainers, face painters and more. Admission is free with a donation to the food bank.
edmonton vAlley Zoo
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Rd. When: Noon to 4 p.m.
What: Bundle up and check out some winter-loving animals at the zoo, like the Arctic wolf and Canada lynx. Explore the polar bear crafts table and get creative with hands-on science experiments. Regular winter admission prices apply.
elk islAnd nAtionAl PArk
Where: 1-54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
What: Explore the transformation of the park into a whimsical winter wonderland. Enjoy a sleigh ride and take part in snowshoeing and tobogganing or skating around the islands of Astotin Lake.
Fire And ice FestivAl
Where: 151 McKenney Ave., St. Albert When: Noon to 4 p.m.
What: Hosted by the St. Albert Firefighters Local 2130, enjoy a kids’ firefighter obstacle course, petting zoo, crafts and pond hockey — make sure to bring your own hockey stick!
reuse Centre
Where: 6835 83 St.
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
What: Get crafty with a number of activities at Reuse Centre like DIY board games. A balloon artist will be on site and shop the store for puzzles, books, movies and crafting supplies that are $5 for up to 25 kg.
royAl AlbertA museum
Where: 9810 103A Ave.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Explore millions of years of history on display from dinosaurs to tiny insects with free admission on Family Day. Speaking of, if you’re into creepy-crawlers, check out the museum’s living bug gallery.
silver skate festivAl
Where: 9930 Groat Rd. (William Hawrelak Park)
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What: Take part in the last day of Edmonton’s longest running winter festival. Enjoy a variety of activities including public skating, live music, sleigh rides and of course hot chocolate.
strathConA County — everybody Gets to PlAy
Where: Strathcona County
When: Visit www.strathcona.ca/ familyday for a full list of centres and times
What: Support the Everybody Gets to Play program that helps families with limited income access free and subsidized recreation programs by attending events held at recreational centres across Strathcona County. Last year, 100 per cent of residents’ admission fees generated more than $19,000 for the program.
Edmonton Transit Services will run on a regular Saturday schedule on Family Day. Regular ETS fares apply.