Are you making your holiday plans? No matter how you celebrate, the holidays are magical, sparkling, and filled with memories. Family Fun Edmonton is your one-stop shop to add the perfect events for your family to your calendar! We’ve got the inside scoop on all the best family-friendly Christmas events in Edmonton and the surrounding area, no matter what you’re looking for. Find your yearly dose of Christmas magic, lights and decorations, Santa sightings, Christmas concerts, and more right here!
Check back in November for the 2026 Best Christmas Events in Edmonton.
Experiences Gift Guide
This holiday season, we encourage you to rethink your holiday shopping with the Family Fun Edmonton Experience Gift Guide. Show the same love and spirit of giving when you give the gift of a memorable activity or outing they can look forward to after the holidays. For more information, click here.
The Best Christmas Light Displays in Edmonton & Area
Brighten your nights and warm your hearts with our handy list of The Best Christmas Light Displays in Edmonton & Area. Whether you like to view the lights from the warmth of your vehicle or prefer to take it in during a stroll in the cool winter air, we can point you to all the fun and festive options! For more information, click here.
Holiday Light Ups and Santa Parades
Bundle up and make plans to see the parade floats and twinkling lights at one of the many Holiday Light Ups and Santa Parades in Edmonton and the surrounding communities. If you are lucky, you may even spot Santa and his merry friends! For more information, click here.
Best Places To See Santa in Edmonton
Is it really Christmas without a visit and photos with Santa? Here’s a few more options on top of all the great Santa’s listed in this post. For more information, click here.
Where to Get a Grinchy Photo this Holiday Season
Santa will always be the main attraction at Christmas, but this holiday season there are also plenty of opportunities to get a fun Grinchy holiday photo! Check our list for some of the amazing events the green Christmas-hating character is popping up at. For more information, click here.
All Aboard! Holiday Events for Train & Automobile Lovers
While Santa’s usual mode of transportation is his sleigh & reindeer, we often see him using other ways to get around town during the Christmas Season! Whether it’s by car or by train, it’s All Aboard for fun at these great Holiday events. For more information, click here.
Breakfast with Santa
This holiday season, your family can fill their bellies and warm their hearts at one of the great Breakfast with Santa Christmas events in Edmonton & Area. Tickets sell out quickly, so don’t miss out on one of these great opportunities for the kids to visit with Santa while you enjoy the gift of one less meal to cook during this busy time of year! For more information, click here.
Sensory-Friendly Holiday Events
If your child would benefit from some extra support during holiday activities, our guide to Sensory-Friendly Holiday Events is here to help. Each event is planned with comfort and inclusivity in mind. Because these events typically have limited capacity, we do recommend checking the event website and booking your spot in advance to ensure you don’t miss out. For more information, click here.
The Best Holiday Shows & Concerts 2025
A live theatre show or concert is a wonderful family experience to share any time of year, but it becomes extra magical during the holiday season! Get your tickets now for an afternoon or evening out – there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy in our handy guide. For more information, click here.
Shop Local at the Best Craft Fairs & Markets
The kids, spouse, parents, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, neighbours – the Christmas shopping list is long! Find great gifts from local artisans for everyone on your list. Handmade crafts, homemade foods, unique clothing items, and more can be found at markets throughout the city. For more information, click here.
Christmas Events at Local Greenhouses
Local greenhouses are some of the best spots to find Holiday Cheer! We are thrilled that several local greenhouses are adding to the Christmas magic with special Events and seasonal activities ranging from Santa photos and sleigh rides to scavenger hunts and grouchy visits with the Grinch. For more information, click here.
Kids Only Shopping Experiences
Make plans to set your kids loose at one of these great local Kids Only Shopping pop-ups to shop for their favourite adult(s) and have a fun surprise for everyone to look forward to on Christmas morning. For more information, click here.
[FREE Printable] Letter to Santa
Writing a letter to Santa is a part of many households’ holiday traditions. It is a fun and exciting activity for the kids, and can play a key role in helping “Santa” determine what to put on the shopping list! Head to our website to download our doodle-inspired FREE Printable Letter to Santa and set the kids loose with the toy catalogues and colouring supplies! For more information, click here.
[FREE Printable] Celebrate the Season BINGO
Ed and Yeggey, our Family Fun Edmonton elves, have created a Celebrate the Season BINGO card for you and your family to print off and complete as you make your way through the holiday season. Enjoy spending time together and creating special holiday memories with all these fun and inexpensive Christmas-themed activities. For more information, click here.
We wish you and yours a Holiday Season filled with joy! Click HERE to discover even more Christmas Events in Edmonton.
