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Rural Strathcona County invites you to celebrate the season with two great holiday events: Christmas in the Heartland<\/em> and Christmas in the Country<\/em>! Plan your own road trip, or take advantage of the bus tour option departing from Sherwood Park during each event (Full details here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Christmas in the Heartland | November 29<\/h2>\n

Plan your trip through North Strathcona County to experience Christmas in the Heartland. Local halls and churches in the area will offer family activities, holiday markets, ice carving and nativity displays, sleigh rides, and a brilliant fireworks display to help kick off the Christmas season! Book your bus tour ticket through Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, November 29, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Fireworks at 5:30 pm
\nWhere: <\/b>Various locations in North Strathcona County
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.strathcona.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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Christmas in the Country | December 6<\/h2>\n

South Rural Strathcona County will be bustling as Christmas in the Country returns! Enjoy Christmas markets at multiple locations, and fun activities such as kids’ crafts, Santa visits, and sleigh rides. From 4;00 pm to 6:00 pm, visit the Fire Station in South Cooking Lake for the Fireworks Celebration, which includes hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and dazzling fireworks to kick off the season! Book your bus tour ticket through Eventbrite here<\/a> (Route A) or here<\/a> (Route B).<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, December 6, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Fireworks Celebration 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
\nWhere:<\/strong> Various locations in South Strathcona County
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.strathcona.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rural Strathcona County invites you to celebrate the season with two great holiday events: Christmas in the Heartland and Christmas in the Country! Plan your own road trip, or take advantage of the bus tour option departing from Sherwood Park during each event (Full details here). Christmas in the Heartland
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