Rural Strathcona County invites you to celebrate the season with 2 great holiday events – Christmas in the Heartland and Christmas in the Country! Plan your own road trip, or take advantage of the bus tour option departing from Sherwood Park during each event (Full details to be announced here).


Christmas in the Heartland | November 30

Plan your trip through north Strathcona County to experience Christmas in the Heartland. Halls and churches in the area will offer family activities, holiday markets, ice carving and nativity displays, sleigh rides, and a brilliant fireworks display to help kick off the Christmas season! Book your bus tour ticket through Eventbrite.

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Fireworks at 6:30 pm
Where: Various locations in North Strathcona County
Website: www.strathcona.ca


Christmas in the Country | December 7

South Rural Strathcona County will be bustling as Christmas in the Country returns! There will be Christmas markets set up at several locations, as well as other activities, like kids’ crafts, skating, a live nativity with animals, music, and more! From 4 pm to 6 pm visit the Fire Station in South Cooking Lake for the Fireworks Celebration, which includes free refreshments, cookie decorating, and fireworks to kick off the season! Book your bus tour ticket through Eventbrite here (Route A) or here (Route B).

When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Fireworks Celebration 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: Various locations in South Strathcona County
Website: www.strathcona.ca