Sponsored by RAD Torque Raceway Magic of Lights
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!
FEATURED: Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
Is there anything more magical than the twinkle of lights during the winter holidays? We don’t think so! And winter being what it is, there’s no better way to enjoy that magic than from the comfort of your warm vehicle! The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights at RAD Torque Raceway allows visitors to drive a sparkling route, enjoying vibrant holiday displays and multiple light tunnels, including a stunning 400-foot light tunnel (the longest in Alberta)!
For more information, click here.
Celebrate the Season at Alberta Legislature
Kick off Celebrate the Season with the Light Up and a festive open house at the Alberta Legislature and Visitor Centre this winter for free, family-friendly fun! This December, enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season with time-honoured traditions and a brilliant Christmas light display that has delighted Albertans for 40 years.
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Edmonton Oil Kings Teddy Bear Toss
Don’t miss the annual Teddy Bear Toss at Rogers Place on December 7, 2025! Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings and toss your stuffed animals (in clear plastic bags) onto the ice after their first goal to support 880 CHED Santas Anonymous. Enjoy WHL hockey, family fun, and the Concourse Carnival zone with face painting, bouncy castles, and more!
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Festival of Trees Santa’s Breakfast
Celebrate the season with your family at the University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees, Santa’s Breakfast, presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton. This family-favourite holiday celebration returns on November 30, 2025. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, pictures with Santa, and fun activities for kids (and kids at heart!). Best of all, your support of the Festival of Trees helps the University Hospital Foundation.
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Fun with Santa at Bonnie Doon
This Christmas, give yourself a gift – the gift of a calmer, happier, more peaceful holiday shopping experience. Skip the parking pandemonium of the power centres and giant malls, and enjoy an Edmonton classic – Christmas at Bonnie Doon Centre. #itsallrighthere with a wide selection of retail shops, dining, entertainment, and, of course, Santa! Don’t miss Santa’s Arrival, Photos with Santa, Pet Photos with Santa, and a Christmas Market.
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Glow Edmonton
Step into sparkling magic when you enter the Enchanted Forest at Glow Edmonton this holiday season! Your family will delight in seasonal activities, holiday lights, and heart-warming Christmas traditions. This spectacular indoor lights experience is an annual holiday tradition for many Edmonton families, with over 100,000 sq ft of twinkling holiday displays to discover!
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Holiday Fun at the HUB
Experience free holiday fun for the whole family at Castle Downs Family YMCA during Holiday Fun at the HUB 2025! North Central Family Resource Network (HUB) invites you to enjoy a full line-up of activities from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026. including crafts, games, ice skating, and more!
For more information, click here.
Holidays at West Edmonton Mall
Sleigh the Season at WEM! Find everything you need for the Holidays at West Edmonton Mall, including visits with Santa, holiday entertainment, fun family attractions, and premier shopping. Whether it’s to kick off Christmas, get your Santa photos done, or ring in the New Year, you’ll find it all right here at one of the largest malls in North America!
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Jubilations Junior
It’s time to jingle all the way to family fun with the newest Jubilations Junior production! Barbie and Ken Save Christmas zooms onto the stage this fall with Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s signature mix of a laugh-out-loud show and a tasty multi-course meal. Join Barbie and Ken on a musical adventure filled with energy, laughs, and toe-tapping tunes. It’s family giggles and holiday magic in one festive outing.
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Londonderry Mall
Santa will be arriving at Londonderry Mall from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! The big man in red will arrive at 12:00 pm sharp; book your spot online to be one of the first families to have your photo taken with him. Your $10 booking fee secures a spot for up to 3 children and will be applied to your photo package purchase. The first 200 families will also receive a free 5 x 7 photo of their session.
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Marketplace at Callingwood Christmas
From jingle bells to sugarplums, it’s time to celebrate the season! The Marketplace at Callingwood is hosting a FREE holiday event, filled with festive delights. Mark your calendars for December 7, 2025, because you’re invited to make merry memories with family fun that includes Santa photos, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and horse-drawn hay rides.
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Mill Woods Town Centre Christmas
It’s time for a little holiday magic! Mill Woods Town Centre is jingling the bells and making spirits bright with exciting holiday experiences. First up on the list is a visit with the CEO of Christmas — you know, the Chief of the Elves. That’s right, Santa Claus himself is taking time out of his busy Christmas preparations to meet little ones at Mill Woods Town Centre! Then visit the Mochi Market!
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Nutcracker presented by Shumka
There’s the Nutcracker, and then there’s Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker presented by Shumka. This spectacular annual Christmas production takes the beloved Christmas classic and offers it with a uniquely Ukrainian twist. Experience all the magic this December as it returns live to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Stage, complete with re-imagined set pieces and stunning new costume designs.
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Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market is ready for their Holiday Market season, with festive decorations on display throughout their halls. Come shop for unique gifts, gather ingredients for your favourite meals and drinks, listen to live holiday music and carols, and grab something to eat. There’s lots of free festive fun to enjoy while you explore the seasonal offerings from local vendors.
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The Race to Save Christmas: Santa vs. The Grinch
Come watch Santa take on The Grinch in an exciting holiday horse race at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino! The legendary Race to Save Christmas takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, and features free festive activities, gift giveaways, a Christmas craft market, photo opportunities with The Grinch, Santa, and his reindeer, and treats to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
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St. Albert Centre Welcomes Santa Claus!
St. Albert Centre is welcoming Santa back for another season of visits with all the little girls and boys. Santa has a cabin at St. Albert Centre! He’ll arrive on November 21, 2025 and stay until the elves notice he’s gone. Online bookings for visits and photos with Santa are the best way to ensure your spot. Lock in the date and time of your choice online, and enjoy the benefits of easy checkout at the end of your visit.
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Stageworks Academy Presents The Nutcracker
Stageworks Academy proudly presents a reimagined production of The Nutcracker at the Maclab Theatre in Leduc on Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20, 2025. Experience the beloved holiday classic brought to life by a talented cast of young performers who beautifully showcase a variety of dance and musical styles.
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Tinsel Town
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COMING SOON 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.
Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
Is there anything more magical than the twinkle of lights during the winter holidays? We don’t think so! And winter being what it is, there’s no better way to enjoy that magic than from the comfort of your warm vehicle!
The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights at RAD Torque Raceway allows visitors to drive a sparkling route, enjoying vibrant holiday displays and multiple light tunnels, including a stunning 400-foot light tunnel (the longest in Alberta)! It takes the festive ‘elves’ over 3750 hours to set up the over 2 MILLION lights in this impressive drive-through display! All this joy and wonder is less than 10 minutes south of Edmonton at RAD Torque Raceway. Perfect for all ages, you’ll see why this “Slow Ride On a Fast Track” has become an annual holiday tradition for many families!
This year’s Canadian Tire Magic of Lights will run from November 20, 2025, until January 3, 2026. The 2.7-kilometre route is fully decorated with the latest LED technology, moving animations, and dazzling lights that will have the whole car exclaiming. Delight in themed holiday scenes that can run several hundred feet long and stand as high as 32 feet tall!
Celebrate the holidays from the safety and comfort of your own car with the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights drive-thru experience at RAD Torque Raceway. There’s no better way to spend a fun evening with family and friends, or provide a festive alternative to traditional holiday parties and gatherings!
We wish you and yours a Holiday Season filled with joy! Click HERE to discover even more Christmas Events in Edmonton.
