November
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald to kick off the holiday season at their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21, 2025, from noon to 1 pm. This event is open to the public and will feature plenty of festive cheer, along with free cookies and hot chocolate! Fairmont Hotel
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Best Places To See Santa in Edmonton (and Area)
His North Pole duties keep him hopping, but Santa still finds plenty of time to visit his young friends in these parts every November and December. Wondering where the best places are to see Santa in Edmonton and area? We’re here to help you get the perfect holiday photo with
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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 below for some of the amazing events the green Christmas-hating character is popping up at. Photos with the Mean One at
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Southfork Community Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a pancake Breakfast with Santa in Leduc with Southfork Community Connections! Everyone is welcome and tickets are just $10 per adult and $5 per child (2 and under free), including fun activities and pictures with Santa! Southfork Community Breakfast with Santa: When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Time: 9:00 am
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Christmas Events at Local Greenhouses
This holiday season, we are thrilled to see some local greenhouses adding to the Christmas magic with special events and seasonal activities. From Santa photos and sleigh rides to scavenger hunts, there is something fun for everyone! Don’t miss out – mark your calendar and join the festivities at these
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Winter Wagon Ride at Fort Edmonton
Take a horse-drawn Winter Wagon Ride through the historic streets of Fort Edmonton Park on select dates from November 2025 to February 2026. The provided blankets will keep you cozy as you enjoy the 30-40 minute journey through the twinkling lights, plus there will be hot chocolate and a warming
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All Aboard! Holiday Events for Train and 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 Holiday Events: It might be hard for train lovers to
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O-day’min Park Opening Week
O-day’min Park, formerly known as Warehouse Park, has opened in downtown Edmonton and has plenty of family-friendly fun planned from November 10 to November 16, 2025! The park features a beautiful state-of-the-art playground, a dog park, fire pits, a basketball court that doubles as a skating rink, sledding hills, a
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Black Friday Sale at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is running an incredible Black Friday Sale from November 1 to 23, 2025! Buy your tickets at the gate and get 1 FREE child admission for every adult or senior admission purchased. It’s a great reason to get out with the family and visit all your
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Old Strathcona Antique Mall Kids Christmas Shoppe
Visit Old Strathcona Antique Mall on November 22 and 23 for the Kids Christmas Shoppe! Volunteers from the GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation) are excited to help your kids ages 3-12 secretly shop and wrap up gifts for the special people in their lives. (Cash ONLY –
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