🎄 Edmonton Mama’s Weekly Playbook
December 18 to 25, 2025!
Your go-to weekly guide for family fun, local events, date nights, friend hangouts, and local eats around Edmonton, all in one place.
Weather Watch, Mamas ❄️
December weather in Edmonton can change quickly, especially leading into Christmas. Bundle up, plan for icy sidewalks and winter driving, and pack layers, warm boots, mitts for the kids, extra blankets in the car, and a hot drink for everyone. Many 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 this week.
🌲 Glow: Enchanted Forest
📅 December 4 to 31
🚫 Closed December 25
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7515 118 Ave NW
Indoor enchanted forest walkthrough with holiday light displays
ℹ️ Info Here
🐾 Zoominescence
📅 Dec. 12 to 23 – Dec. 26 to 31 and Jan 1-4, 2026
🚫 Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
📍 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
📅 Dec. 11 to 19 and Dec. 21 to 22
📍 John Walter Museum | 9180 Walterdale Hill NW
Historic lantern-lit evenings with period decor and holiday atmosphere
ℹ️ Info Here
🚋 Christmas Streetcar – SOLD OUT
📅 Nov. 28 to Dec. 21, 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 until Jan 2, 2026
📍 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 to January 3
📍 RAD Torque Raceway | Near Edmonton International Airport
Drive-through holiday light experience
ℹ️ Info Here
🎪 Tinsel Town Christmas Wonderland
📅 Dec. 12 to Jan. 3
📍 Vegreville, AB
Indoor Christmas wonderland with themed rooms and photo spots
ℹ️ Info Here
🎄 Leduc Country Lights
📅 Throughout December
📍 49541, Range Rd 260, Calmar, AB T0C 0V0
Festive and walkable holiday light displays!
ℹ️ Info Here
🧪 Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science
📅 December 20 to January 4
🚫 Closed December 25
📍 TELUS World of Science | 11211 142 St NW
Holiday activities included with admission
ℹ️ Info Here
✨ Laser Holiday Magic at TELUS World of Science
📅 Playing daily through December 29
📍 Zeidler Dome Theatre | TELUS World of Science
Laser holiday music shows included with admission
ℹ️ Info Here
🏛️ Royal Alberta Museum Holiday Visiting – discounted RAM admission this holiday season!
📅 December 12 to January 15
📍 Royal Alberta Museum | Downtown Edmonton
Free admission for ages 17 and under, 50% off admission for visitors aged 18 to 24
ℹ️ Info Here
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
🎭 A Christmas Carol
📍 Citadel Theatre | 9828 101A Ave NW
⏰ Evening performance
ℹ️ Info Here
🕯️ Candlelight Christmas at the John Walter Museum
📍 John Walter Museum
⏰ Evening event
ℹ️ Info Here
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
🎶 A Very Merry Pops
📍 Winspear Centre
⏰ Dec 19-20, 22-23 7:30pm / 2:00pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🌲 Glow: Enchanted Forest
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
⏰ Evening hours
ℹ️ Info Here
🎄 Jingle Jamin at Eastwood Community League
📍 Eastwood Community Hall – 11507 103 St NW
⏰ Friday at 1:00 PM
ℹ️ Info Here
🍷 Date Night at Tesoro
📍 Tesoro | Edmonton
⏰ 10% off all entrées from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and live music from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
ℹ️ Info Here
🎢 Galaxyland After Dark
Lights down, thrills up! Enjoy unlimited rides under neon lights, dance to a LIVE DJ, and capture epic moments at the 360° photobooth. You might just run into the “Mean One” roaming the park with some live holiday characters!
📍 West Edmonton Mall
⏰ Evening event
ℹ️ Info Here
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
🎄 YEG Christmas Market
📍 Fort Edmonton Park
⏰ Daytime and evening
ℹ️ Info Here
🚋 Christmas Streetcar – SOLD OUT
📍 Old Strathcona
⏰ 12 pm to 3:45 pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🧪 Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science
📅 December 20 to January 4
🚫 Closed December 25
📍 TELUS World of Science | 11211 142 St NW
Holiday activities included with admission
ℹ️ Info Here
⚡ NITRO CIRCUS!
📍 Rogers Place
⏰ Doors open at 6:00pm – Event Begins at 7:00pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🎄 Meet the Grinch at Tesoro
📍 Tesoro | Edmonton
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
ℹ️ Info Here
🏁 The Race to Save Christmas
📍 Century Mile Racetrack
⏰ First race is at 6:15pm. Doors open at 5:15pm.
ℹ️ Info Here
🐎 Pigeon Lake Sleigh, Trail Rides, and Glow Trail Rides
📍 Pigeon Lake area
⏰ Bookings
ℹ️ Info Here
🐴 Candy Cane Lane
⏰ Dusk to 11 pm
ℹ️ Info Here
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
🎄 Last chance for YEG Christmas Market at Fort Edmonton Park!
🎭 A Christmas Carol
📍 Citadel Theatre
⏰ Matinee and evening performances
ℹ️ Info Here
⛸️🎬 Family Ice Skating & Holiday Movies
📍 Lynwood Community League
⏰ Movies begin at 3:00pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🎥 Delwood Holiday Movie: The Grinch
📍 Delwood Community League
⏰ Doors open at 12:45pm
ℹ️ Info Here
⛸️🎅 FREE Skate with Santa
📍 Kinex Arena
⏰ FREE drop-in holiday skate from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
ℹ️ Info Here
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
🕯️ Candlelight Christmas at the John Walter Museum
📍 John Walter Museum
⏰ Evening event
ℹ️ Info Here
🎶 A Very Merry Pops
📍 Winspear Centre
⏰ Evening performance
ℹ️ Info Here
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
🐾 Zoominescence
📍 Valley Zoo
⏰ 4:30 pm to 10 pm
ℹ️ Info Here
🧪 Holiday Fun at TELUS World of Science
📍 TELUS World of Science
⏰ Daytime hours
ℹ️ Info Here
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
🎄 Christmas Eve!
Many attractions close early or pause tonight. Perfect for neighbourhood light tours, Candy Cane Lane, or a cozy night in with Christmas movies.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
🎅 Christmas Day – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Most attractions are closed today. Enjoy family time, winter walks, and holiday meals.
🎆 Looking Ahead to New Year’s Week
Start planning now for winter fun between Christmas and New Year’s.
❄️ Obsidian Ridge Winterfest
📅 Dec 27 at 3pm to Dec 31 at 9pm
📍 Obsidian Ridge
Multi-day winter festival with outdoor activities and seasonal fun
ℹ️ Info Here
🎉 Launchpad Trampoline Park Kids’ New Year’s Party
📅 December 31
⏰ Live DJ & Neon Nights starting at 5:00 pm
⏰ Countdowns at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
📍 Both locations – see link
A high-energy New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids, featuring music, dancing, neon vibes, and early countdowns perfect for families.
ℹ️ Info Here
✨ Edmonton Mama Tip
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☕ Happy Holidays and Stay caffeinated, Mamas!
This Weekly Playbook highlights events happening around Edmonton and area from December 18 to 25, 2025. Event details can change quickly, so please confirm dates, times, pricing, and availability directly with the event host before attending.