Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at Zoominescence at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Enjoy a magical evening exploring artistic light displays, meeting fairytale characters, discovering nightly Creature Features, and visiting your favourite zoo animals. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family. Zoominescence: Date: November
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Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are in for a musical treat during Musical Mornings at Winspear Centre! Cozy up on a pillow or your favourite blanket and enjoy a fun morning of music, singing, and exploring instruments. Each concert features a playful new theme designed especially for
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Get ready for a magical evening as Old Strathcona transforms into a winter wonderland for the annual Winter Whyte Light Up on Saturday, November 28, 2026! This FREE, family-friendly celebration features light displays, live entertainment, ice carving, roving performers, and festive activities throughout the neighbourhood. Enjoy local vendors, indoor family
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Writing a letter to Santa is part of many households’ holiday traditions. It is a fun and exciting activity for the kids, and it can play a key role in helping “Santa” determine what to put on the shopping list! I love Christmas and always get excited when I start
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Help light up the downtown Perron District at the St. Albert Snowflake Festival! On November 27, 2026, kick off the Christmas season in style with this fun family event that includes rides on the Polar Express mini train, sleigh and wagon rides, street hockey, a petting zoo, craft stations, food
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Celebrate the holiday season at Devon’s Merry & Bright Festival, presented by Christmas in the Park. This FREE, family-friendly celebration is packed with festive fun, including visits with Santa and the Grinch, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a petting zoo, marshmallow roasting, live entertainment, holiday crafts, and more! Enjoy train and antique
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Kick off the holiday season with the return of the All Is Bright Festival on 124 Street! This FREE, family-friendly celebration is expanding to two days of winter fun, starting with approximately 20 ice sculptures being carved throughout the neighbourhood on Friday, November 13. On Saturday, November 14, head to
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Bundle up in your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and head to the Strathcona County Celebration of Lights on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This FREE, family-friendly celebration at Festival Place is packed with holiday magic, including a winter carnival, wagon rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, campfire cooking, cookie
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Celebrate the holiday season with three days of festive family fun at Morinville’s Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival, November 27-29, 2026! Kick off the weekend with a FREE holiday dance party featuring music, games, and a special visit from the Green Christmas Grouch (tickets required). Saturday brings even more
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Halloween may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end! Wondering what to do with those leftover jack-o’-lanterns? Give your pumpkins one last hurrah at these fun and eco-friendly Pumpkin Walks & Smashes around Edmonton! From glowing pumpkin displays to spectacular pumpkin drops, these events are a great way
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