Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a full list of fun events in & around Edmonton for November 17 to November 19.
Disney On Ice: Into the Magic
Make memories with the entire family at Disney On Ice: Into the Magic! Discover why no dream is too big when your favorite Disney stories come to life through world class ice skating.
When: November 16, 17, 18 and 19 – Matinee (11AM and 3PM) Evening (7PM)
Where: Edmonton EXPO Center
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
Join the Leduc Drama Society for a mashup of Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times and every carol ever sung!
When: Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18; 7:30PM
Where: Leduc Drama Society
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald welcomes you to their annual tree lighting ceremony. The hour long celebration will include live musical performances by a local children’s choir, fresh cookies, hot chocolate and plenty of festive cheer!
When: Friday, November 17; 12PM – 1PM
Where: Lobby, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Books and Bites
Join us each week to read a new storybook, learn basic kitchen skills, and connect with other families in the neighborhood! This parented program will introduce participants to easy kitchen skills such as scooping and pouring ingredients, measuring, and cutting using wooden child-safe knives. Each session, we will read our book and then get to make and eat a snack themed around the story!
When: Friday, November 17; 10AM – 11AM
Where: Dunluce, 11930 162 Ave, Unit 9
Light Up The Night – Crossroads Winter Festival in Inglewood
Join the Crossroads BIA in partnership with the Inglewood Community League and Osgoode Properties to bring a community festival and holiday light up! This free event will include activities such as horse drawn carriages, sparkle tattoos, ice carving, visits from Santa Claus and Elsa and more!
When: Friday, November 17; 4PM – 9PM
Where: High Note Bar and Grill
Light Up The Park – Leduc
The City of Leduc welcomes you to come down to Alexandra Park for a holiday light up event . Enjoy free photos with Santa, hot chocolate and coffee and sing along to Christmas carols performed by the Northern Lights Acapella Group!
When: Friday, November 17; 6PM – 8PM
Where: Alexandra Park
Light Up The Park! – Butler Memorial Park
Come and join us at the Butler Memorial Park as we light up the transit station and park for the holidays. Enjoy free hot chocolate, performances and more!
When: Friday, November 17; 6PM – 7PM
Where: Butler Memorial Park
Friday Fun Skate at the Leduc Rec Center – Lego have a Fun Skate!
Friday Fun Skates are for the entire family! These themed nights will engage all ages with music, activities, prizes, games and fun!
When: Friday, November 17; 7PM – 8:30PM
Where: Leduc Recreation Center
The Grinch’s Craft Corner – Londonderry Mall
Visit the Grinch’s Craft Corner for free! This corner includes story time with the Grinch, crafts, letter writing to Santa and much more!
When: Friday, November 17; 4:30PM – 8PM
Where: Londonderry Mall, East Court
Santa’s Arrival – Londonderry Mall
Get ready for the holiday season by grabbing your favorite PJ’s and joining us at Londonderry Mall! Milk and cookies will be provided to all children who get their photo taken with Santa. To secure your spot, register in advance!
When: Friday, November 17; 4:30PM and 6:30PM
Where: Londonderry Mall
Santa’s Arrival – West Edmonton Mall
Welcome Santa at the Grand Arrival Parade that will feature many princess friends, Mr.Monopoly, My Little Ponies, Mr.Potato Head, Mrs.Claus and the Grinch! Bring your helmet and skates and glide into the holiday season! There will be Cookies by George and hot chocolate for all.
When: Saturday, November 18; 10AM – 1PM
Where: Ice Palace, West Edmonton Mall
Santa’s Arrival – Southgate Center
Santa Claus arrives at Southgate Center on November 18 at Noon! The first 200 families will receive a free 5×7 family photo!
When: Saturday, November 18; 12PM – 5PM
Where: Southgate Center
Martin Deerline’s Green Christmas (South and West location)
Santa Claus arrives at Southgate Center on November 18 at Noon! The first 200 families will receive a free 5×7 family photo!
When: Saturday, November 18; 9AM – 2PM
Where: Martin Deerline South and West locations
Hangin’ With Dad
A free half-day fun and creativity for children and their dads, granddads or other male rolemodels. Hang with superheros, build a box fort or play with Lego! Share pizza, pretzels and rootbeer with your special guy.
When: Saturday, November 18; 9:30AM – 2PM
Where: Ridgewood Community League
Kidding Around (Rapid Fire Theatre)
Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience. In this show kids are invited to shout out and participate – it’ll never be the same show twice!
When: Saturday, November 18; 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Theatre
Celebration of Lights – Strathcona County
Wear your favorite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from both Santa and the Grinch!
When: Saturday, November 18; 3PM – 5PM
Where: Festival Place, Sherwood Park
All Is Bright 2023 – Presented by 124 Street
Embrace the arrival of the winter season along 124th Street! Lose yourself in the glow of the lights, bask in the warmth of the Beverage Gardens, and cook some delicious treats over a fire. You’ll be swept away while getting to enjoy some of Edmonton’s best local businesses and eateries. Look forward to an evening of music and celebration, with a dramatic light-up ceremony!
When: Saturday, November 18; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Along 124 Street, between 107 and 109 Avenue
Free: Recreational Swim with Inflatables – Emerald Hills
Dig out your swimsuits and head down to Emerald Hills Leisure Center for a free recreational swim with inflatables!
When: Saturday, November 18; 4PM – 8PM
Where: Emerald Hills Leisure Center
Family Bingo
Everyone is welcome! Family Bingo is a fun event for all ages. Tickets are $3 for a strip of 3, $6 for a double strip and $9 for a triple strip. Doors open at 6:15pm, bingo starts at7pm. See you at Holborn Hall!
When: Saturday, November 18; Doors open at 6:15 PM, Bingo starts at 7PM
Where: Holborn Community Hall
Kingsway Holiday Parade
Kingsway Holiday Parade! Presented by Kingsway invites you to bundle up and be ready to enjoy the holiday parade to kick off the holiday season!
When: Saturday, November 18; 5PM – 6PM
Where: Parade will start at the East Airport Road entrance. The parade will take part on the South side of Kingsway, heading Eastbound towards Kingsway Mall.
Hometown Weekend – Gibbons
The Town of Gibbons welcomes you and your entire family for a full day of fun including skating with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating and more! Don’t miss the Parade of Lights to end the evening!
When: Sunday, November 19; 12PM – 5PM
Where: Gibbons
Musical Mornings – Winspear Center
Join Ms. Kate for a musical morning and meet musicians from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Together, you’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes.
When: Sunday, November 19; 9AM and 10:30AM
Where: Winspear Center
Free Family Films at the Library
This weekend: The Princess Bride
When: Sunday, November 19 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Whitemud Crossing Library
Michael’s Make Break Crafts
FREE to attend at Michael’s Stores! This week’s craft: Watercolor Stockings!
When: Sunday, November 19 – Walk-in anytime between 2 pm & 4 pm
Where: Participating Michael’s Stores
Play Indoors:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
See a Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Deal Sundays:
When: any Sunday
Time: any movie
Where: Landmark Cinemas:
- Edmonton City Centre: 10200 – 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton
- St. Albert: 800 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
- Spruce Grove: 130 Century Crossing , Spruce Grove
- Tamarack: 955 Tamarack Way NW, Edmonton
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
- Taylor Swift The Eras Tour
- Butterfly Tale
- Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- Trolls Band Together
- Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- The Marvels
- The Land Before Time 30th Anniversary : $2.99 Saturday morning Family Favorite Special
Cost: General Admission prices
Laser Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing.
When: Select evenings from November 2023 to February 2024; 7PM
Where: Telus World of Science Edmonton
Photo credit: Minno Kids