Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Zoominescence Festival of Light:
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December (and December 26)
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo – 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Candy Cane Lane:
A staple in Edmonton for Christmas must-sees. Candy Cane Lane runs until January 1! You can walk the lane, drive through or book a sleigh ride. Don’t forget to bring down a donation for Edmonton’s Food Bank!
When: December 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 – 6 pm to 9 pm nightly
Where: YEG Candy Cane Lane is currently situated on 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue
Fort Edmonton Park Christmas Pantomime – Cinderella:
When: December 12th – 29th
Cost: $40 for adults; $30 for children
Where: Fort Edmonton Park Capitol Theatre – 7000-143 Street, Edmonton
Get outside: Check out the City of Edmonton Winter Fun Map for 2019 to see what’s going on near you – including all the best tobogganing hills – HERE.
Holiday Fun at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton:
When: December 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020
Where: TELUS World of Science – 11211 – 142 Street
Candy Cane Building Challenge:
Main Lobby from 9:15 am – 9:45 am and 3 pm – 4 pm
Help polar bears get to the North Pole by building a Candy Cane bridge
Jingle Smells:
Main Lobby from 10:45 am – 12:30 pm
Use your senses to identify different Holiday sounds, smells and tastes
Winter Storytime:
CuriousCITY from 10:30 am – 11 am and 5 pm – 5:30 pm
Winter storytime followed by a hands-on activity
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
Winter Community Celebration:
Sledding, skating and more family fun.
When: Saturday, December 28 – Noon to 4 pm
Where: Bonnie Doon Centre – 8330 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton
Snowshoe and Stargaze:
When:
- Saturday, December 28, 2019
- January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2020
- February 1, 8 & 15, 2020
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park – 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan Phone: 780-922-5790
Cost: $29.80 per person with a valid park pass
Fee includes the use of snowshoes, snacks and warm refreshments and a Parks Canada Guide.
Call 780-922-5790 to book. Preregistration is required.
Enjoy Light Festival:
When: Now until January 5th
Time:
- Monday, Thursday & Saturday – 4 pm to 10 pm
- Sunday from 4 pm to 8 pm
- Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Where: 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert, AB
Canadian Tire Magic of Lights:
When: November 22, 2019 to January 4, 2020
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway – Highway 19, Nisku
Leduc Country Lights:
Opening this weekend at a new (and bigger!) location – take your time walking through these gorgeous lights and displays in the Leduc area.
When: November 30, 2019 to January 1, 2020
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm daily *closed on Christmas day*
Where: Leduc West Antique Society – 49541 Range Road 260, Calmar
GLOW Festival:
The opening of the GLOW festival is this weekend. Millions of twinkling lights and a new location for 2019, this is a Christmas event you aren’t going to want to skip this year!
When: November 28, 2019 to January 4, 2020
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue, Edmonton
Parents’ Date Night at Tree House Indoor Playground:
For kids aged 4 to 10 – drop the kids off between 5 & 5:30 pm and pick them up between 8 & 8:30 pm. Admission fee is $29.95 for the first child and the second child is 50% off. Price includes a snack.
When: Friday nights
Time: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Where:
- Tree House Edmonton North – 4235 139 Avenue
- Tree House Edmonton South – 10181 – 34 Avenue
Kids’ Night Out at Color Me Mine:
When: Friday evenings
Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: Color Me Mine, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street NW, Edmonton
Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:
When: Friday to Sunday
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
See A Movie
Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day 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
More info
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Spies in Disguise
-Jumanji: The Next Level
-Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
-Frozen 2
-A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
-Little Women
-Cats
Cost: General Admission prices
Looking for family friendly things to do with the kids on New Year’s Eve? Check out our Ultimate list of things to do and early fireworks in & around Edmonton here.
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