November is here, and there’s plenty of family fun to look forward to in Edmonton! As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we’re getting ready for a month filled with seasonal celebrations, indoor adventures, and the first signs of holiday magic. From FREE community events and family favourites to dazzling light displays and festive fun, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways to make memories together this month.
Read on for our top picks for family fun in Edmonton this November, or browse the Family Fun Edmonton Events Calendar to discover even more happening throughout the month!
Strathcona County Pumpkin Drop | November 1
📍Fire Station 6, Sherwood Park
Give your jack-o’-lanterns one last Halloween adventure! Watch your pumpkin take a four-storey plunge from the fire station’s hose tower in exchange for a donation supporting Muscular Dystrophy.
Or, check out one of these other fun Pumpkin Walks & Smashes!
⭐ ESO Symphony For Kids: The Composer is Dead | November 1
📍Winspear Centre, Edmonton
FEATURED | The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony for Kids series is a fun-filled way to introduce children to the sights, sounds, and excitement of live music! Each concert features music chosen to appeal to young ears, with a convenient one-hour format, no intermission, and family-friendly activities before the show. Don’t miss this month’s performance of The Composer is Dead, a quirky musical whodunit based on the acclaimed children’s book by Lemony Snicket!
Edmonton Oil Kings Promo Nights | November 1, 8, 28 & 29
📍Rogers Place, Edmonton
Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rogers Place! With exciting promotional games, themed activities, and Family Fun Sundays throughout the season, there’s even more reason to bring the whole crew out for some hockey fun. Check out these upcoming promotional games in November!
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Kids Take Over vs Red Deer Rebels
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Dino Day vs Prince Albert Raiders
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Croc Night vs Brandon Wheat Kings
- Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Crazy Hair Day vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
Farmfair International | November 5-8 | FREE
📍Edmonton EXPO Centre
Farmfair International is back with plenty of family-friendly fun! Visit the Petting Zoo, cuddle a calf, cheer on the wiener dog races, and enjoy canine agility demonstrations. Plus, explore hands-on agricultural activities, barn tours, mini Highland calf painting, the Country Christmas Marketplace, and more!
All is Bright on 124th Street Winter Festival | November 13-14 | FREE
📍124th Street, Edmonton
Kick off the holiday season with the FREE, family-friendly All Is Bright Festival on 124 Street! This two-day celebration features ice carving throughout the neighbourhood, dazzling light displays, live entertainment, and interactive experiences for all ages.
Broadway Across Canada: Disney’s Beauty & the Beast | November 17-22
📍Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton
Experience the magic of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as the beloved Broadway musical comes to the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium! This enchanting production brings the classic tale to life with dazzling costumes, spectacular sets, and favourite songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s a magical theatre experience for Disney fans of all ages!
Disney On Ice: Jump In! | November 20-22
📍Rogers Place, Edmonton
Disney On Ice is skating back into Edmonton this month with the high-energy show Jump In! Join Mickey and friends as they use their magical mousepad to jump into the stories of your favourite Disney and Pixar pals. Experience unforgettable moments from Zootopia, Moana 2, Inside Out 2, Toy Story, Encanto, and Frozen as they come to life on the ice.
St. Albert Snowflake Festival | November 27 | FREE
📍Perron District, Downtown St. Albert
The St. Albert Snowflake Festival is bringing plenty of festive family fun to downtown St. Albert! Enjoy rides on the Polar Express mini train, sleigh and wagon rides, street hockey, a petting zoo, crafts, food trucks, and special guests, including Santa! A sensory-friendly Inclusion Experience will also be available.
Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival | November 27-29 | FREE
📍Various locations, Morinville
Celebrate the season at Morinville’s Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival. Enjoy a FREE holiday dance party (tickets required), festive family activities, Santa visits, a Christmas parade, park light-up, fireworks, and FREE family skating throughout the weekend!
Elmo’s Got the Moves | November 29
📍Edmonton EXPO Centre
Get ready to move and groove with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends! Elmo’s Got the Moves brings favourite songs, silly dance moves, and plenty of laughter to the stage in a fun, interactive show for the whole family. Sing along to familiar tunes, get moving, and enjoy the magic of Sesame Street live!
Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Edmonton
Honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities offer families a meaningful opportunity to come together, reflect, and remember.
Make & Take Events
The best things in life are FREE! We are big fans of store make-and-take events that offer us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy a fun activity with the kids. Discover all of our favourite spots offering FREE (and almost free) events.
Holiday Light-Ups and Santa Parades
Bundle up and get ready for some holiday magic! From twinkling light displays and festive parades to tree-lighting celebrations and visits with Santa, there’s plenty of Christmas cheer to discover in Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Shop Local at the Best Holiday Craft Fairs & Markets
Support local and make holiday shopping a breeze this season with our guide to the Best Holiday Craft Fairs & Markets! Take your pick from several different events happening every weekend in November.
Write Your Letter to Santa
We have created a free printable Letter to Santa to make things fun and easy for the kids to create their wishlists to send to the North Pole.
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