Ukrainian Shumka Dancers Matinee Series (Friday, March 15th at 10am & 1pm at the Jubilee Auditorium) – Introduce your little ones to Ukrainian Shumka dancing with these matinee performances for only $15 per person.

Edmonton School of Ballet Presents The Magic of Musicals (Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th at 4pm  at the Jubilee Auditorium) – This show features dancers ages 3 to adult as well as songs from The Sound of Music, Oliver, Annie and other favourite musicals.

Yarmarok 2013 – Pre-Easter Bazaar (Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th at Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex) – Be sure to check out all of the fun activities that you can take part in for only a $5 admission! Activities include Ukrainian dancing, a children’s penny carnival that includes a petting zoo and colouring contest, baked goods and more!

St. Patrick’s Day Fairy Festival (Sunday, March 17th from 11am-3pm at John Janzen Nature Centre) – Spend the afternoon learning all about fairies and leprechauns. Other activities include interacting with some visiting animals from the Edmonton Valley Zoo, going on a scavenger hunt, doing a science experiment, and more!

Bouge de là performs L’atelier (The Studio)  (Sunday, March 17th at 2pm at The Arden Theatre) – Get there early to enjoy the free pre-show activities before enjoying a performance featuring dancers exploring an art studio and producing amazing results.

WEM Attractions Presents Playtime: Easter Crafts with Chapters (Tuesday, March 19th from 10am-12pm at West Edmonton Mall) – Bring your toddlers to this free event that lets the little ones make their own Easter decorations.

“We’ve Got Rhythm” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, March 20th from 10am-11am at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and explore rhythm in art.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

Winter City Saturdays and Sundays (Saturdays and Sundays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is The Indian In The Cupboard) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

Image: Iamnee | FreeDigitalPhotos.net

This has been my last event listing for Urban Infant magazine. Thank you to everyone who has allowed me to help them plan their weeks! ~ Kjristen

Songs of our Land – Esso Symphony for Kids (Saturday, March 9th at 2pm at Winspear Centre) – Enjoy an afternoon of traditional music, entertainers and dancers. Be sure to get there early (1pm) for Play and Learn pre-concert activities!

Reel Family Cinema (Saturday, March 9th at 2pm at Garneau Theatre) – Enjoy a traditional family Saturday afternoon matinee movie this Saturday by taking your children to see *batteries not included. Children under the age of 12 get in free!

Great Pastry Caper at the Wilderness Centre (Saturday, March 10th from 1pm-4pm at Strathcona Wilderness Centre) – Check out this annual outdoor event that features fun for the whole family. The event includes skiing and searching for clues related to a historic mystery.

Artists in Action (Sunday, March 10th from 12pm-4pm at Muttart Conservatory) – Spend the afternoon celebrating artists by discovering our own local artists. Be sure to check out the children’s discovery zone.

“Green Art” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, March 13th from 10am-11am at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and explore the DAVID JANZEN: Transfer Station exhibition, learn all about landscapes and then create a landscape of your own.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

Winter City Saturdays and Sundays (Saturdays and Sundays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Happy Feet) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

Image: Phil Scoville | Flickr.com

Startup Mamas (Saturday, March 2nd from 10am-2pm at Royal Glenora Club) – Get your tickets now and spend the day learning about how to combine motherhood with entrepreneurship. This event is brought to you by Modern Mama and Entrepreneur Mom Now.

Storybook Ball (Saturday, March 2nd starting at 4pm at the Shaw Conference Centre) – The whole family can join in a Fantasy Feast followed by an evening of dancing, with proceeds going towards the Ronald McDonald House.

WEM Attractions Presents Playtime: Royal Reading & Magic  (Tuesday, March 5th from 10am-12pm at West Edmonton Mall) - Spend the morning at this free event, enjoying snacks, magic and storytelling by a beautiful princess!

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

Winter City Saturdays and Sundays (Saturdays and Sundays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Shrek 2) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

Image: mbaylor | Flickr.com

Animology Tour (Thursday, February 21st – Sunday, February 24th at St. Albert Centre) – Safari Jeff is in St. Albert this weekend giving wildlife demonstrations (Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm & 6:30pm; Saturday-Sunday: 1pm & 3pm).

The VIP Kids Show! (Saturday, February 23rd at 11am at Varscona Theatre) – Enjoy a show for all ages that features puppetry, improv, music and more.

Hot Chocolate Weekends (Sunday, February 24th from 1pm-5pm at Whitemud Park North) – Spend the afternoon tobogganing or just playing in the snow and then warm up with free hot chocolate!

WEM Attractions Presents Playtime: Surf’s Up at World Waterpark (Tuesday, February 26th from 10am-12pm at West Edmonton Mall) – Enjoy this free viewing of the family movie Surf’s Up. Enjoy free snacks while quantities last and then be sure to enter a contest for a chance to win a family pack to the World Waterpark!

“Colour Play!” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, February 27th from 10am-11am at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old learn all about colour, how artists use it and then play with colour yourselves.

Malcolm the Magician (Wednesday, February 27th at 11am at Arden Theatre) – Spend the morning enjoying a variety of magic tricks sure to entertain. Children under 2 are free.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

Winter City Saturdays (Saturdays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

Sunday Swing ‘N’ Skate (Sundays in February from 1pm-4pm at City Hall) -  Enjoy free skate rentals and then skate or dance to live music!

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Scooby-Doo) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

Image: cwwycoff1 | Flickr.com

Kid’s World at Silver Skate Festival (Friday, February 15th – Monday, February 18th at Hawrelak Park) – This outdoor festival has lots of fun activities for kids such as riding an ice slide, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, figure skating and much more!

Animology Tour (Friday, February 15th – Monday, February 18th at Sherwood Park Mall) – Safari Jeff is at Sherwood Park Mall this weekend giving wildlife demonstrations (Friday: 1:30pm & 6:30pm; Saturday-Monday: 1pm & 3pm). If you can’t make it to one of the shows, the exhibit is open all day.

Family Winter Festival (Saturday, February 16th from 10am-3pm at Rabbit Hill) – Spend the day skiing or have fun enjoying sleigh-rides, an ice climbing wall, an obstacle course and more!

Meet and Greet with Darth Vader (Saturday, February 16th from 11am-3pm at Kingsway Mall) – Gather your Star Wars fans and go to Kingsway Mall to meet Darth Vader!

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) (Sunday, February 17th at 2pm at Fort Edmonton Park) – Bring the family and watch the classic movie loved by many. Tickets are $10.

“Farewell to Edo” – All Day Sundays (Sunday, February 17th at the Art Gallery of Alberta) – Take this last opportunity to see the  EDO: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age exhibit and enjoy other family-friendly activities that include crafts, calligraphy and a story circle.

Frostival (Sunday, February 17th – Monday February 18th in St. Albert) – Celebrate Family Day in St. Albert starting with skating on Sunday night and then followed by family-friendly activities the following day.

Winterfête – Family Day at the Legislature (Monday, February 18th from 12pm-4pm at the Alberta Legislature Grounds) – There will be lots of family-friendly fun both indoors and outdoors at the Alberta Legislature including: a scavenger hunt, magic and puppet shows and other carnival fun, snowman making contests and a place to collect autographs from local sports celebrities.

Arctic Ambassador Day! (Monday, February 18th from 12pm-4pm at Edmonton Valley Zoo) – Bring your pennies to this fun, family event as they will be donated to Polar Bears International. Other fun activities include an indoor petting zoo, a scavenger hunt, crafts, face painting, and more.

Family Day Festival (Monday, February 18th from 1pm-4pm at Steele Heights Baptist Church) – This Family Day Festival features indoor and outdoor fun featuring a snow maze, sleigh-rides, bouncy castles, face painting, crafts and treats to eat as well.

Qualico Family Day at your AGA (Monday, February 18th at the Art Gallery of Alberta) – Enjoy free admission all day and then take part in Family Day activities that include arts and crafts.

Family Day Open House (Monday, February 18th from 12pm-4pm at Rutherford House) – Visit Rutherford House and take a step back in time. Explore the house and participate in historically family-friendly activities.

Family Day at the Wilderness Centre (Monday, February 18th from 1pm-4pm at Strathcona Wilderness Centre) – Family fun includes cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing.

Splash ‘n Boots (Monday, February 18th at 3pm in Fort Saskatchewan) – Little ones will love dancing, moving and singing along at this free event by the group voted the Canadian Children’s Group of the Year multiple years.

Family Day Fun (Monday, February 18th from 11am-2pm in Devon) – Play some of your favourite summer sports as teams…in the snow! Warm treats also provided.

Family Day with Strawberry Shortcake (Monday, February 18th from 12pm-5pm at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre) – Visit Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre family fun and stay to meet Strawberry Shortcake!

Barney Live Show and Angelina Ballerina Meet & Greet (Monday, February 18th at 1pm at Mill Woods Town Centre) – Head to Mill Woods Town Centre where you can see a Barney Live show and meet Angelina Ballerina!

“Art Installations” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, February 20th from 10am-11am at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old learn all about art installations – what they are, where there are examples of them and how to make your own.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

Winter City Saturdays (Saturdays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

Sunday Swing ‘N’ Skate (Sundays in February from 1pm-4pm at City Hall) -  Enjoy free skate rentals and then skate or dance to live music!

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image: guy schmidt | Flickr.com

Winter City Saturdays (Saturdays at City Hall and Churchill Square) - Take part in fun winter activities that include free ice skating, giant winter chess, family street hockey and more.

Reel Family Cinema (Saturday, February 9th at 2pm at Garneau Theatre) – Enjoy a traditional family Saturday afternoon matinee movie this Saturday by taking your children to see The Iron Giant. Children under the age of 12 get in free!

The VIP Kids Show! (Saturday, February 9th at 11am at Varscona Theatre) – Enjoy a show for all ages that features puppetry, improv, music and more.

Family Valentine Events (Saturday, February 9th at the Sherwood Park Mall) – Fun, Valentine-themed stations featuring activities such as crafts, cookie decorating, and contests will be set up throughout the Mall that encourage family fun.

Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival (Saturday, February 9th at 9am at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village) -  If you love cross-country skiing, be sure to check out the largest classical cross-country skiing festival in North America!

Valentine Cupcake Decorating (Saturday, February 9th from 11am-2pm at Crave Cupcakes) – Bring 1 non-perishable Edmonton Food Bank donation and get the opportunity to decorate your own freshly baked Valentine cupcake!

Sunday Swing ‘N’ Skate (Sundays in February from 1pm-4pm at City Hall) –  Enjoy free skate rentals and then skate or dance to live music!

Welcome Wagon Baby Shower (Sunday, February 10th from 1pm-4pm at West Edmonton Mall) - Pre-register for this free event that features information, door prizes and free gift bags for the first 120 expectant moms to attend.

WEM Attractions Presents Playtime: Paint with the Penguins! (Tuesday, February 12th from 10am-12pm at West Edmonton Mall) – Take part in a free painting activity followed by an introduction to the African penguins.

“One Last Look” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, February 13th from 10am-11am at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and take this last opportunity to check out the EDO: Arts of Japan’s Last Shogun Age, and Paul Freeman’s: It’s Only Natural exhibitions.

Valentines Party – Courses (Thursday, February 14th from 9:30am-11:30am at Fort Edmonton Park) – Register your 3-5 year old now for this parented course that allows children to make Valentines using non-paper materials that were available in 1885. The old-fashioned fun continues with the making of heart-shaped sugar cookies, homemade lemonade and the playing of old-fashioned games.

Animal Valentines (Thursday, February 14th  from 10am-11:30am at the Edmonton Valley Zoo) – Register your 3-5 year old now for this parented course that allows children to make special Valentines for some lucky animals. Other fun includes take-home treats & crafts,

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is The Borrowers) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image:  Clare Bloomfield | FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Ice on Whyte Festival (Friday, January 25th – Sunday, February 3rd at the End of Steel Park –click for more info) – This fun outdoor festival features attractions like ice carvings, a giant ice slide, an interactive children’s play area and many more fun activities and treats.

Books2Buy (Friday, February 1st – Sunday, February 3rd at Stanley A. Milner Library) – This is your chance to pick up some great books, DVDs and CDs for just a dollar or two!

momstown Edmonton Mom to Mom Sale (Saturday, February 2nd from 10am-2pm at Southwood Community Hall) – Be sure to check out this sale featuring both gently used children’s and maternity goods as well as products and services from local entrepreneurs. The first 100 people to attend receive gift bags and babysitting services ($5/hour/child) are available.

Kindergarten Boot Camp – Move It! (Saturday, February 2nd from 10am-12pm in Sherwood Park) – Register now for this seminar that ensures you are maximizing  the effectiveness of your 3-5 year old’s physical activities and learn some fun games you can play at home too.

MaterniTEA 2013 (Sunday, February 3rd from 11am – 2pm in Beaumont) - Moms-t0-be, get your tickets for this fun and informative event that features brunch, fashion, speakers and more.

Winter Walk Day (Wednesday, February 6th) – Bundle up and celebrate winter in Alberta by getting outside and walking!

“A Closer Look” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, February 6th at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and learn all about Alberta Artists and create your own Alberta Art.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Racing Stripes) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image: pjbeardsley | Flickr.com

Ice on Whyte Festival (Friday, January 25th – Sunday, February 3rd at the End of Steel Park – click for more info) – This fun outdoor festival features attractions like ice carvings, a giant ice slide, an interactive children’s play area and many more fun activities and treats.

Paper Song (Friday, January 25th and Saturday, January 26th at Westbury Theatre at Fringe Theatre Adventures) – Be sure to check out this play that features shadow puppetry and large-scale origami to share a traditional Japanese folktale.

Butterfly Activities (Saturday, January 26th from 11am-4pm at Telus World of Science) – Learn all about butterflies by playing games, making crafts and through facts that are shared throughout the afternoon. See Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX for an extra fee.

The VIP Kids Show! (Saturday, January 26th at 11am at Varscona Theatre) – Enjoy a show for all ages that features puppetry, improv, music and more.

A Taste of Animethon (Saturday, January 26th at Ramada Inn and Conference Centre) – Lovers of Japanese Anime can take this opportunity to view movies and television shows in this genre and also view live performances. Children under 12 get in free.

Hot 8 Gumbo – Mardi Gras for the Family! (Sunday, January 27th at 2pm at The Arden Theatre) -  Arrive an hour early to take part in the free pre-show activities and then stay for the brass band with the New Orleans sound. Juice and treats will follow the show.

“Bring on the Biennial!” – All Day Sundays (Sunday, January 27th at the Art Gallery of Alberta) – Watch short films, videos and a live performance and also take part in a variety of tea-themed activities such as watercolor painting with tea and modeling a teacup art piece.

Mama Needs Some Sleep (Monday, January 28th from 8:15am-10am at The Melting Pot) – Get your tickets for this event featuring special guest Heather Plante who will provide you with gentle ways to help your little ones (and you) sleep more peacefully.

“Shade and Shadows” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, January 30th at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and learn all about shading and shadows as inspired by Groundhog Day.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Johnny English) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image: zieak | Flickr.com

Strawberry Shortcake with very special guests The Doodlebops (Saturday, January 19th at 1pm and 4pm at the Jubilee Auditorium) – Get your tickets now before they’re gone and enjoy an afternoon of fun, music and dancing with the beloved Strawberry Shortcake and her guests, The Doodlebops.

Edmonton Pet Expo (Saturday, January 19th – Sunday, January 20th at Edmonton EXPO Centre) – Animal lovers will love this weekend featuring a variety of great animal acts that includes Buttercup, The Skateboarding Bulldog.

House of Cards Challenge (Saturday, January 19th – Sunday, January 20th from 12pm-4pm at Telus World of Science) - This is your opportunity to display your ability to build a house out of cards. This activity is free with admission.

Robert Burns Celebrations (Sunday, January 20th at Rutherford House) - Celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s beloved Robert Burns by sampling shortbread and haggis, and enjoying live dancing, pipes and drums.

Iordan – Feast of Jordan (Saturday, January 19th from 10am-2pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village) – Take part in the commemoration of the baptism of Christ, one of the most important holy days on the Ukrainian church calendar, and tour some of the historic buildings on site, eat some food, take a horse-drawn wagon ride and learn about how the day was historically celebrated.

WEM Attractions Presents Playtime: Bowling Bash at Ed’s Rec Room (Tuesday, January 22nd from 10am-12pm at West Edmonton Mall) – Bowl for free with features that include lane bumpers, light-weight bowling balls, and special ramps.

“Textures and Patterns” – Tours For Tots (Wednesday, January 23rd at the Art Gallery of Alberta) - Bring your 3-5 year old and learn all about texture and patterns.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Every 2nd Monday at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Flushed Away) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image: dbrekke | Flickr.com

Chinese New Year Celebration (Saturday, January 12th from 12pm-6pm at Muttart Conservatory) - Celebrate Chinese New Year while exploring the Chinese New Year feature pyramid, listening to the Alberta Chinese Orchestra, making crafts and then stay for the fireworks!

Reel Family Cinema (Saturday, January 12th at 2pm at Garneau Theatre) – Enjoy a traditional family Saturday afternoon matinee movie this Saturday by taking your children to see Matilda. Children under the age of 12 get in free!

The VIP Kids Show! (Saturday, January 12th at 11am at Varscona Theatre) – Enjoy a show for all ages that features puppetry, improv, music and more.

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival (Saturday, January 12th – Sunday, January 13th on Alberta Avenue) – Visit this “Wild West” themed winter festival that celebrates the Ukrainian, Franco-Albertan, Franco-African, First Nations, and Acadian/East Coast cultures.

T.A.L.E.S. Tellaround (Monday, January 14th at 7pm at Parkallen Community Hall) – Every second Monday night from September to June, gather at the Parkallen Community Hall and enjoy traditional storytelling.

Playradise (Wednesdays from 9:30am-12pm at The Park Church in Sherwood Park) – Do you live in Sherwood Park? Check out this free indoor playground for children ages 0-5 accompanied by their parents/grandparents/caregivers.

Messy Mondays (Registered Program: Information Session on Monday, January 14th in Sherwood Park) – Register now for this parented program that allows children to play and learn while using messy mediums like paint, water, modeling clay and more. Monday nights features Messy Mondays with Dads.

Songs, Signs and Rhyme Times (Registered Program: Sessions start this week in Sherwood Park) – Register now for this parented program for ages 0-24 months that allows children to participate in activities that include songs, stories, rhymes and more. Some sessions have just started and some are about to start so call for more information.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Flushed Away) Saturday mornings for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Image: Homayon Zeary | Flickr.com