Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Playbook
December 11 to 18, 2025
Your go-to weekly guide for family fun, local events, date nights, friend hangouts, and local eats around Edmonton, all in one place.
As always, please confirm final details directly with the event host before attending.
Weather Watch, Mamas ❄️
December in Edmonton can change fast, so bundle up and plan ahead. Think layers, warm boots, mitts for the kids, extra blankets in the car, and a hot drink for everyone. Many of these events are outdoors and weather dependent, so always double-check conditions before heading out. Safety first, memories always. 💛
🎄 Ongoing December Magic
These festive favourites run on multiple dates throughout December and are perfect for flexible planning.
🌲 Glow: Enchanted Forest
📅 December 4 to 31, 2025
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7515 118 Ave NW
Indoor enchanted forest walkthrough with holiday light displays
ℹ️ Info Here
🐾 Zoominescence
📅 December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026
📍 Valley Zoo | 13315 Buena Vista Rd NW
⏰ 4:30 pm to 10 pm, last admission 9 pm
Holiday light displays throughout the zoo
ℹ️ Info Here
🎄 YEG Christmas Market
📅 November 29 to December 21, 2025
📍 Fort Edmonton Park | 7000 143 St NW
Outdoor European-style Christmas market with shopping, food vendors, fire pits, live entertainment, and festive photo spots
ℹ️ Info Here
🕯️ Candlelight Christmas at the John Walter Museum
📅 December 11 to 22, 2025
📍 John Walter Museum | 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
Historic lantern-lit evenings with period decor and holiday atmosphere
ℹ️ Info Here
🚋 Christmas Streetcar
📅 November 28 to December 21, 2025, Fridays through Sundays
📍 Departures from Old Strathcona
⏰ 12 pm to 3:45 pm
Festive historic streetcar rides
ℹ️ Info Here
🐴 Candy Cane Lane
📅 Open nightly through December 2025
📍 148 St., 92 Ave. to 99 Ave.
⏰ Dusk to 11 pm
🟢 Food Bank donation bins available along the lane
ℹ️ Info Here
🚗 Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
📅 November 20, 2025 to January 3, 2026
📍 RAD Torque Raceway | Near Edmonton International Airport
Drive-through holiday light experience
ℹ️ Info Here
🎪 Tinsel Town Christmas Wonderland
📅 December 12, 2025 to January 3, 2026
📍 Vegreville, AB
Indoor Christmas wonderland with themed rooms, festive displays, and family photo spots
👶 Kids under 4 are free
ℹ️ Info Here
🎄 Leduc Country Lights
📅 Throughout December 2025
📍 Various locations across Leduc County
Festive drive-through and walkable holiday light displays
ℹ️ Info Here
✨ Lights in the Park at Greenland Garden Centre
📅 December 2025
📍 Greenland Garden Centre | Sherwood Park
Walk through beautifully illuminated outdoor displays throughout the grounds
ℹ️ Info Here
🎶 Christmas at the Winspear
📅 Throughout December 2025
📍 Winspear Centre | 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
A festive lineup of holiday concerts featuring the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and guest artists. Perfect for date nights and friend nights out.
ℹ️ Info Here
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
🕯️ Candlelight Christmas at the John Walter Museum
📍 John Walter Museum | 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
⏰ Evening event
ℹ️ Info Here
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
🎭 A Christmas Carol
📅 November 22 to December 24, 2025
📍 Citadel Theatre | 9828 101A Ave NW
⏰ 1:30 pm matinees and 7:30 pm evening shows on select dates
ℹ️ Info Here
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
⛸️ Bright Light Skate Night at City Hall
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square
⏰ 4 pm to 8 pm
Tree lighting at 5 pm, skating, hot chocolate, music and family activities
ℹ️ Info Here
🎁 Winter Wonderland at Manchester Square
📍 12016 107 Ave NW
⏰ 3 pm to 8 pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🎅 Candora Presents Santa’s Village
📍 Riverview Crossing | 3210 118 Ave NW
⏰ Dec 11-13 from 2 pm to 5 pm
Free Santa photos by donation, festive displays and vendors
ℹ️ Info Here
🎨 Santa’s Workshop at the John Walter Museum
📍 John Walter Museum | 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
⏰ 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Bake fruitcake, decorate wreaths, and write letters to Santa
ℹ️ Info Here
🏰 Winter Wonderland at the Fort Heritage Precinct
📍 Fort Saskatchewan | 10006 100 Ave
⏰ 1 pm to 4 pm
Crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and holiday fun
ℹ️ Info Here
🐴 Candy Cane Lane Open Streets Night
📍 148 St., 92 Ave. to 99 Ave.
⏰ Dusk to 11 pm
Walk-only night
🟢 Food Bank donation bins on site
ℹ️ Info Here
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
🎄 A Christmas Past at Rutherford House
📍 Rutherford House | 11153 Saskatchewan Dr NW
⏰ Daytime event
Edwardian Christmas, carols and historic decor
ℹ️ Info Here
🎁 Corral Christmas Market
📍 The Pointe Agricultural Centre | Sherwood Park
⏰ 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Market, pony and unicorn rides, petting zoo and kids activities
ℹ️ Info Here
🏒 Edmonton Oil Kings Home Game – Family Fun Sunday
📍 Rogers Place | 10220 104 Ave NW
⏰ Family Fun Sunday activities begin at 3 pm on the concourse
It’s the last home game before Christmas and it’s Family Fun Sunday. Stop by the Carnival Zone for bouncy castles, colouring, temporary tattoos, and more.
🎟️ Carnival Zone is included with your $20 ticket
ℹ️ Info Here
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
A perfect night to slow things down and check off one of your December must-dos. Candy Cane Lane, Magic of Lights, or a cozy stroll through Glow all fit beautifully tonight.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Perfect evening for a relaxed holiday outing. Zoominescence, Lights in the Park, or a peaceful drive through Leduc County Lights all make easy midweek plans.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
🎭 A Christmas Carol
📍 Citadel Theatre
⏰ 7:30 pm
ℹ️ Info Here
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
Wrap up the week with a festive classic. Glow, Candy Cane Lane, Leduc County Lights, or one last Magic of Lights drive before the weekend rush.