WEEKEND GUIDE: FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND EDMONTON, DECEMBER 14-16, 2018

Visitors take in a light tunnel during Zoominescence, the Festival of Light, at the Edmonton Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Alberta. Photo by Ian Kucerak

Zoominescence, Festival of Light:

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December 2018 (plus December 26 & 27)
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Cost: General Admission $8.50; Kids 3-12 $6.
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Fort Saskatchewan’s Enchanted Forest: FREE

When: Until January 7, 2019
Time: during regular operating hours for each location
Where:

  • Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • Shell Theatre, 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, 10011 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
    More info
Photo: Flickr

Celebrate the Season at the Alberta Legislature:

When: December 7 – 23, 2018
Time: Musical performances weekdays at 12 pm and at 6:30 pm
Where: Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 107 Street and 97 Avenue, Edmonton
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Holiday Teddy Bear Hunt:

When: Weekdays until January 4, 2019 (Museum is closed December 24, 2018 to January 1, 2019.)
Time: Drop-in, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Strathcona County Museum & Archives, 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
Cost: Adults: $5, students & seniors: $4, kids 4 & under: free
Phone: 780-467-8189
More info

Photo: telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca

Body Worlds Animal Inside Out:

When: Until March 31, 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
More info

Photo: Edmonton Journal

Singing Christmas Tree:

When: December 13 – 16, 2018
Time: Thursday & Friday 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm and/or 7 pm
Where: Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 – 87 Avenue NW, Edmonton

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The Magic of Lights:

When: Until Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway, Highway 19, Nisku
More info

Cost: $25 per car

Jubilations Junior: A Christmas Toy Story

When: Most Saturday Mornings, plus occasional bonus performances on holidays
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061,  8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults: $39.95, Child: $35.95. 3-show package: Adult $107.85, Child $97.05
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Leduc Country Lights: Final Year

When: Until December 30, 2018 (closed Christmas Day)
Time: 4:30 pm – 10 pm
Where: Ruel Family Acreage; Township Road 492, Leduc County
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IMAX Theatre PJ Party – The Polar Express

When:  Saturday, December 15, 2018, Sunday, December 16, 2018, Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: Science Activities & Hot Breakfast at 8 am, Film starts at 9 am.
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adult: $9.95, Children: $7.95, Members: $6.00, IMAX Movie Fanatics: $5.00
**Breakfast – add $15 + GST
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Prairie Christmas at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm:

When: December 15 & 16, 2018
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
More info

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Christmas Glow:

When: Until Saturday, January 19, 2019 (closed Sundays, Dec 24, 25, & 31)
Time: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays 3 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
More info

Salisbury Greenhouse Breakfast with Santa:

When: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Salisbury Greenhouse, 52337 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park
More info

Michaels Kids Club:

When: Saturday
Time: drop in between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
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YEG Candy Cane Lane: Celebrating 50 Years!

When: Nightly Until January 1, 2019
Time: Nightly from sunset to midnight
Where: 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue, Edmonton
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Holiday Shadow Box Make & Take:

When: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $30 (Science Centre admission must be purchased separately)
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Old Strathcona Sleigh Rides:

When: December 15 & 22, 2018
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: 10314 Whyte Ave, Edmonton
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Merry at Manning:

When: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: Manning Town Centre, 15531 – 37 St NW, Edmonton
Phone: 780-424-8008
More info

Reel Family Cinema:

When: Saturdays, usually 1pm, but double check start times
Where: Garneau Theatre
Address: 8712 – 109 Street, Edmonton
Website: www.metrocinema.org
December 15: A Christmas Story
December 22: Home Alone

Ice Palace Holiday Spectacular:

When: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 2 pm to 3 pm
Where: Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Free
More info

Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Ralph Breaks The Internet

-Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

-Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

-Instant Family

Cost: General Admission prices

Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website

When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.

Christmas Markets:

Elfie & Friends Christmas Shopping Extravaganza:
When: December 14 & 15, 2018
Time: Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Norwood Legion, 11150 – 82 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com

 Holiday Bazaar presented by 124 Grand Market:
When: December 14, 15 & 16, 2018
Time: Friday 4 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Capitol Arts Building, 10560 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com

Wholly Handmade:
When: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: The Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com

Last Minute Shopping Blitz:
When: December 15 & 16, 2018
Time: Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Heritage Park Pavilion, 5100 – 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com

Rudolph’s Shopping Extravaganza:
When: December 15 & 16, 2018
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway, Edmonton
Cost: Admission free with a new toy or non-perishable food donation
Website: worldofvendors.ca

Let It Snow Christmas Market:
When: December 15 & 16, 2018
Time: Saturday 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Killarney Community League, 8720 – 130A Avenue, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com

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