WEEKEND GUIDE: FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND EDMONTON, DECEMBER 21-23, 2018

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
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Celebrate the Season at the Alberta Legislature:

When: Until December 23, 2018
Time: Musical performances weekdays at 12 pm and 6:30 pm
Where: Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 107 Street and 97 Avenue, Edmonton
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Leduc Country Lights: Last 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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Zoominescence Festival of Light:

When:  December 21-23^rd  and 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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Winter Wagon Rides @ Fort Edmonton

Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 – 143 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $10; kids 3 and under free

When:

• December 20, 6 – 9 pm
• December 21, 6 – 9 pm
• December 22, 4 – 9 pm
• December 23, 4 – 9 pm
• December 28, 6 – 9 pm
• December 29, 4 – 9 pm
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Candlelight Christmas:

When: Until December 22, 2018
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: John Walter Museum, 9180 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton
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YEG Candy Cane Lane: 50 Years!

When: Until January 1, 2019
Time: Nightly from sunset to midnight
Where: 148 Street (between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue) Edmonton
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Free Admission Day at Elk Island Park:

When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Where: Elk Island National Park, Highway 16 East, Ardrossan
Cost: FREE
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Jubilations Junior: A Christmas Toy Story

When: Most Saturday Mornings, plus the occasional bonus performances on holidays (check website)
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

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Old Strathcona Sleigh Rides:

When: December 22, 2018
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: 10314 Whyte Ave, Edmonton
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Christmas Family Free Skate:

When: Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: River Cree Sports: 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Edmonton
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Shumka’s Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream:

When: December 22 and 23, 2018
Time:  Saturday 2 pm & 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 — 87 Avenue, Edmonton
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The Magic of Lights:

When: Until Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm Nightly
Where: Castrol Raceway, Highway 19, Nisku
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Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park

When:

• December 22 & 29, 2018
• January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019
• February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2019

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park: 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
Cost: $29.80 per person with a valid park pass
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Fort Saskatchewan’s Enchanted Forest:

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

• Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
• City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
• Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, 10011 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

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Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Saturdays and Sundays until the end of 2018
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall: 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Mary Poppins Returns

-Aquaman (PG)

-Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (PG)

-Ralph Breaks The Internet

-Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

-Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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.