Family Day
This year’s Family Day at the Alberta legislature has been moved indoors, so you won’t have to worry about feet and hands getting cold.
Among events and activities taking place in the Edmonton Federal Building through the fifth floor of the legislature building will be the history hunt, games and dancing, a build-your-own legislature, and a chance to meet with Rocky the Ram. Also open for the day will be the visitor centre, featuring the Pehonan Theatre, Agora Interpretive Centre, Borealis Gallery and Alberta Branded.
When: Monday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Alberta Legislature
Admission: Free
Info: assembly.ab.ca
Snowman Festival
The final day of Morinville’s Snowman Festival is taking place on Monday, with plenty of activities for the whole family. It’s an outdoor event, so dress warmly for tobogganing, family dance, curling and fun spiel, ice fishing, snowman building, ice sculpting, hockey and more. Check the Morinville website for times and details.
When: Monday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ray McDonald Sports Centre, 9908 104th St., Morinville
Admission: Free
Info: morinville.ca
Fire and Ice
The St. Albert Firefighters Local 2130 is hosting their yearly Fire and Ice Festival, taking place outdoors at Lacombe Lake Park. Events include a kid’s firefighter obstacle course, firehose tug of war, skating and pond hockey, plus a fire artist performance and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Hot chocolate, coffee, free hot dogs and other goodies will be available, and you can enjoy them while relaxing around the fire pits.
When: Monday, Sept. 15, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Lacombe Lake Park, 151 McKenney Ave., St. Albert
Admission: Free
Info: stalbert.ca
File photo of skating at Edmonton City Hall.
City Hall
More Family Day activities are taking place at City Hall, with both indoor and outdoor fun to be had. You can take a spin on the City Hall ice rink, jump on a hay ride, roast bannock over an open fire, and then participate in games and activities on the square. If you’re lacking in gear, take note: free skate and helmet rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the cold gets to you, City Hall will be open with live entertainment, crafts and more.
When: Monday, Feb. 15, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Churchill Square and City Hall
Admission: Free
Info: edmonton.ca
Magic Show
It’s not all that often that you find free mid-week activities, so take note. Over in west Edmonton they’ll be hosting a free, one-hour magic show, followed by fun crafts, in the Callingwood Professional Centre. No need for registration, but it is first-come, first-served, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To find the show take the east entrance facing 177 Street, or the entrance in the courtyard across from Viva’s Tailor.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Callingwood Professional Centre, 6650 177th St.
Admission: Free
Info: callingwoodmarketplace.com
Family Five is compiled and written by Tom Murray. If you have ideas for the column, email livingwell@edmontonjournal.com with Family Five in the subject line.
