Christmas Events

Best Christmas Events in EdmontonChristmas is a special time of year and there are so many different types of events and activities in and around the city to celebrate. Whether you’re into concerts and plays, cutting your own tree, visits with Santa, or sleigh rides, there is something to suite your taste and your families budget!

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Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival & Parade in Morinville

The Town of Morinville will be hosting its annual Lite Up the Nite Festival! This holiday celebration is jam-packed with festive activities throughout the weekend, including a town parade featuring Santa and Mrs Claus, a tree lighting in St. Jean Baptiste Park, free holiday skate, and fireworks on Saturday night!
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Town of Millet Santa Parade

Head to the Town of Millet for the annual Santa Parade! Watch a festive parade through the streets, then head to the Millet Lion’s Hall to get your photo with Santa and the Grinch, plus enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs, treats, and giveaways. Town of Millet Santa Parade: Date: Saturday,
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Kingsway Holiday Parade

Kick off the holiday season with the Kingsway Holiday Parade! The parade will make its way from the east Airport Road entrance to Kingsway Mall, with many viewing areas to sit safely bundled up with the family. Afterwards, be sure to make your way to the mall to warm up
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Lights Up! Fort Saskatchewan

Be at City Hall and join in the countdown as the Mayor turns on all the twinkling Christmas decorations at Lights Up Fort Saskatchewan! Enjoy the light displays and fire dancers, listen to a special reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas, visit the holiday petting zoo, snack on delicious
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Salvation Army Breakfast with Santa – St. Albert

Grab your tickets now to enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage holiday breakfast with a very special guest! The Salvation Army St. Albert Corps & Community Centre will be hosting their free breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy per person for admission.
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Enchanted Forest in Fort Saskatchewan

If you love twinkling Christmas lights but want to stay warm and cozy, visit the Enchanted Forest in Fort Saskatchewan! This indoor event features a unique collection of decorated Christmas trees hosted in four great locations! Embark on a festive adventure by visiting each site: Fort Saskatchewan City Hall Fort
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Zoominescence at the Edmonton Valley Zoo

Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at the 13th annual Zoominescence, happening from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Plan your visit this holiday season and enjoy artistic light displays, nightly Creature Features, fairytale characters, and your favourite zoo animals. Zoominescence: Date: December 5-7,
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Winter Whyte Light Up in Old Strathcona

Prepare to be amazed as the gazebo is lit up and McIntyre Park transforms into a winter wonderland during the 8th Annual Winter Whyte Light Up presented by the Old Strathcona Business Association. Enjoy an exciting, family-friendly evening of lights, music, shopping, and free entertainment, including cozy winter fires, ice
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Stony Plain Winter Light Up

Here’s a bright idea to help kick off the Christmas Season – join the fun at the Stony Plain Winter Light Up! On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the switch will be flipped, and the lights will go on, including the giant tree on Main Street. Enjoy photos with Santa, festive
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Devon Christmas in the Park

Get ready for some holiday season magic with the 18th Annual Devon Christmas in the Park, coming to Downtown Devon this year on Saturday, November 22, 2025! Previous years included twinkling lights, a kids zone with a petting zoo and ice slide, vintage firetrucks, horse-drawn sleigh rides, maple taffy, Christmas
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