Things to Do in February in Edmonton
This month is bursting with winter fun! A fresh blanket of snow has transformed the city into a real-life snow globe, so throw on your parka, slip on your mittens, and make the most of the season before it melts away.
Winter Festivals in February
Flying Canoë Volant
Flying Canoë Volant is a creative, interactive, and cultural event where you can celebrate local history and everything that is great about a long winter’s night. Inspired by the legend of The Flying Canoe and French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions, this event illuminates Edmonton's beautiful Mill Creek Ravine and the French Quarter. Channel your inner Voyageur!
January 29 - February 1, 2025
Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival
Channel your inner adventurer, strap on your skis and whip around the loppet when you take on the Canadian Birkebeiner! Feel the rush as you glide across the final stretch of track before falling into a blanket of white snow. The fatigue only lasts an hour or so, but the sense of accomplishment and appreciation for one of winter’s oldest sports will last forever!
February 7-9, 2025
Silver Skate Festival
Enjoy a celebration spanning 35 incredible years at the Silver Skate Festival — Edmonton's longest running, winter festival! Silver Skate strives to create unique winter experiences through arts, culture, recreation and sports. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide along the ice in the heart of Laurier Park, then marvel at the enchanting Snow Sculpture Garden, explore the Folk Trail, and more at this FREE 10-day festival.February 7-17, 2025
Winefest
Celebrate Valentine's Day at Winefest! You're invited to indulge among hundreds of wines in all styles under one roof! One ticket includes an all-inclusive sampling of wines, hors d’oeuvres, and a take-home wine glass. Prepare your palate and enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines (and more) from the world’s most celebrated wine regions, and pair them with a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
February 14-15, 2025
UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships & YEG Ice Fest
Witness history as the Ice Climbing World Cup Finals come to Edmonton, Canada during YEG Ice Fest. Edmonton's ACC Ice Wall will be found in Louise McKinney Park this year, boasting a massive 18-meter climbing structure. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience with community competitions, expert-led clinics, gear demos, local bites, and a winter market. Conquer the climb, embrace the chill, and make this 3-day event a winter calendar essential!
February 27-March 2, 2025
February is Black Future's Month
Support Local Black-Owned Businesses
Join the community as we celebrate Black culture and support Black-led businesses, events, and experiences in Edmonton! Whether it's a day of shopping, a visit to the spa, or a night of good cocktails, social entrepreneur Rochelle Ignacio has curated the perfect list to get you started in discovering black-owned businesses in Edmonton for Black Future's Month in Edmonton.
All February Long
Togather Chinatown Arts Festival
Celebrate at Togather Chinatown Arts Festival, a FREE multicultural, family-friendly, art, food, and community festival that takes place over Lunar New Year at the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre! The curated festival showcases community-minded, BIPOC and marginalized artists, community organizations, as well as emerging artists and micro-businesses who are making a splash in the local arts scene. Alongside the market are family friendly activities including performances, cultural workshops, face-painting, games, food, and more! (Make sure not to miss the Lion Dance at 1 pm on both days!)
February 1-2, 2025
Soul in the City at the Winspear Centre
Soul In The City is a love letter to Edmonton, a city that has blossomed into a mosaic of cultures, rooted and grounded in the rich history of the African diaspora. Evolving from its early days as an opportunity for Black settlers in the 1920s, Edmonton now proudly stands as one of Western Canada’s most populous city for Black inhabitants. See it live at the Winspear Theatre!
February 1-2, 2025
Callaloo + Chow: Trini-Chinese Culinary Pop-Up
Celebrate the bold, vibrant flavors of Trini-Chinese cuisine—a fusion of Trinidad & Tobago seasonings and Chinese dishes at the Callaloo + Chow: Trini-Chinese Culinary Pop-Up. Enjoy a one-week menu which blends Guangdong and Caribbean traditions by award-winning Fu’s Repair Shop’s Chef Winnie Chen and Cafe Caribbean’s Nadine Lewis and Pat Ross. Reservations are recommended! On February 22 only, you can also join Linda Hoang and Rochelle Ignacio for the Food + Mural Walking Tour - an exploration of menus created by Black chefs and their collaborators and show you Instagrammable walls/murals created by local Black artists.
February 19-23
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Alberta Ballet hosts the Dance Theatre of Harlem at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, a multi-ethnic ensemble that paves the way for an inclusive future in embracing the belief of its founder: “ballet belongs to everyone.” The internationally regarded dance sensation brings a mixed program that will showcase talent and versatility against a backdrop of an eclectic score.
February 21-22, 2025
5Artist1Love Arts Exhibition
Get inspired at the Art Gallery of Alberta with the 5Artists1Love Art Exhibition, which showcases five artists who explore identity, heritage, and culture. With a variety of mediums such as stunning macro photography, soft pastels, or bold mixed medias, artists use their lens to explore connection, culture, and history, mixed-media works. The exhibition also features The Wall, a community submission space inspired by this year’s theme, "The Culture."
February 22 - March 30, 2025
Explore the Outdoors and Get Sporty
PWHL Takeover Tour
Edmonton is more than just a destination for major sporting events—it’s a city where women athletes dominate the game, and Edmonton celebrates their impact on the global stage! Edmonton is hosting one of the nine neutral-site regular-season games in the PWHL Takeover Tour™️. This exciting tour brings the intensity of PWHL hockey to new cities across North America, giving fans a chance to experience the world's top women’s hockey players in their communities.
February 16, 2025
Ride Snow Tubes at Sunridge Hill
Snow tubing is one of the most thrilling winter activities, and Sunridge is the place to get tubular in Edmonton. This is the perfect activity for thrill-seeking families, who like to do winter a little differently. With a dedicated tubing lift (so you don’t have to walk up the hill), three groomed chutes, and special tubes, you’ll look at winter with a totally different perspective.
Cross-Country Ski
Experience the cross-country ski scene in Edmonton! Slide into the rhythm of winter wonderland vibes as you strap on your skis and glide through the funky, snow-kissed wilderness within city limits and beyond. With more than 160km of trail magic, Edmonton's river valley and park systems are your ticket to a frosty adventure! Read our Guide to Cross-Country Skiing in Edmonton to get the lowdown on this magical sport.
Toboggan the City
It's Crazy Carpet time! Grab your sleds and head to the hills for some classic, winter fun! Nothing is better than kick sledding or tobogganing atop thick blankets of snow. There are several great hills to sled on in Edmonton all throughout the city. Layer up in your warm clothes and race your friends and family to the finish line!
Arts and Cultural Events
Rogers Place Arena
One of the best parts of Edmonton's ICE District is the chance to have an evening out plus catch a great show all in one place! Check out all of the upcoming performances at Rogers Place:
- PWHL Takeover Tour - February 16
- Our Lady Peace - February 20
- Mother Mother - February 22
- Cirque Du Soleil: Crystal - February 26-March 2
Local Music
With so many great music venues across town, there are always must-see artists performing in Edmonton every month. Here are some performances to look forward to in October:
- SonReal - February 1, Starlite Room
- Palaye Royale - February 6, Midway Music Hall
- Canabliss – February 7, Union Hall
- LSB & DRS - February 14, Starlite Room
- Apocalyptica - February 21, Midway Music Hall
- Bear Grillz – February 22, Union Hall
- Sweet & Helix - February 28, River Cree Resort and Casino
Local Entertainment
Edmonton's creative arts scene is bursting with talent providing performances across the city that are comedic, experimental, musical, all of the above, and more. Be entertained while you support artists at local performance venues:
- Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical - February 1 - March 2, Citadel Theatre
- King of the Yees - February 5-15, Walterdale Theatre
- The Noon Witch – February 21 - March 9, Varscona Theatre
- Usha Gupta: Raga Rang - February 28 - March 1, Roxy Theatre
- Improv Night In Canada - Every Thursday at Grindstone Theatre
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