“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” — The Grinch  You don’t have to be a toy-hating Grinch to appreciate having less “stuff” wrapped up under the Christmas tree. This holiday season we encourage you to re-think your holiday shopping with the Family
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Get a jump on celebrating the New Year during a family-friendly countdown party at the Muttart Conservatory! The 2025 Kickoff Celebration will include face painting, airbrush tattoos, a hula hoop circus workshop, and more. 2025 Kickoff Celebration at the Muttart Conservatory: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Time: 10:00 am –
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The City of Edmonton New Year’s Eve celebration is one of the best ways to ring in 2025! Enjoy your choice of two firework displays at 8 pm and midnight, plus a full evening of programming including skating at City Hall plaza, live music, immersive light installations, roving circus acts,
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There’s one more chance this holiday season to get out of the city and enjoy the charm of a small-town holiday parade! The Christmas Light Parade in New Sarepta on December 21, 2024 is just the thing to get you in the Christmas spirit, including pre-parade parking lot party with
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Celebrate the Season with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra! Spend your Holidays at the Winspear and relax, reminisce and jingle all the way to the sounds of the most wonderful time of year. Choose from one of four unique concert offerings throughout December: Handel’s Messiah December 13 & 14, 2024 |
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Join Westlawn Funeral Home & Cemetary for some holiday cheer during the Winter Wonderland event on Sunday, December 22, 2024! This FREE family-friendly event will include photos with Santa, hot cocoa, a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with popcorn, and more. RSVP via Eventbrite. Winter Wonderland: When: Sunday,
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Sponsored by The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights at RAD Torque Raceway Family Fun Edmonton is your one-stop shop for holiday plans! We’ve got the inside scoop on all the best family-friendly Christmas Events in Edmonton and Area. Find your yearly dose of Christmas magic, lights and decorations, Santa sightings,
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Sponsored by Glow Edmonton What do you love about the holidays? One of our favourite things is the abundance of Christmas lights that help cast off the gloom of cold, dark days! Brighten your nights and warm your hearts with our handy list of the Best Christmas Light Displays in
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Join YMCA of Northern Alberta for festive family fun at your choice of two Winter Wonderland events. Activities include cookie and ornament decorating, pin the nose on the snowman, snowball toss, complimentary hot chocolate, and more. Reserve your FREE spot at ymcanab.ca/winterwonderland. YMCA Winter Wonderland: West Edmonton When: December 14,
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One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to watch a holiday-themed movie!  Get in the festive spirit this holiday season with our list of Christmas movies in theatres, or one of our many at-home viewing suggestions. From black and white classics to brand new releases,
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