Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
CP Holiday Train:
The train will not stop right in Edmonton this year, but you can catch it if you’re up for a drive!
When: Friday, December 6
Central Alberta Stops:
Camrose:
Where: 52 Avenue and 50 Street; next to Moose Family Centre
Time: Arrival 1:05 pm; Show 1:15 – 1:45 pm
Wetaskiwin:
Where: CP ES Building – 4009-50 Street
Time: Arrival 3:25 pm; Show 3:30 – 4 pm
Ponoka:
Where: 50th Street and 47 Avenue
Time: Arrival 5 pm; Show 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Community Day at Cineplex:
FREE holiday movies!
Where: Cineplex theatres
When: Saturday, December 7 – doors open at 9am!
Lego Winter Build Days at Londonderry:
Help build a huge Winter village out of LEGO! Make & take ornaments and give aways to the first 200 kids!
Where: Londonderry Mall – 137 avenue & 66 Street, Edmonton
When:
- Saturday, December 7 – 10 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, December 8 – Noon to 4:30 pm
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
The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet:
When: December 4 to December 8
Time:
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 7 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm & 6 pm
Where: Jubilee Auditorium – 11455 87 Avenue, Edmonton
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
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
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
Find Santa:
Several locations all around Edmonton are now hosting Santa sets and photos! Some even have special character days, pet photos and sensory sensitivity times.
When: Daily – November & December, 2019
Where: Various locations across Edmonton
See the full list of where to find Santa in Edmonton this season with photo prices here.
A Christmas Carol:
When: Now Until December 23
Where: The Citadel Theatre – 9828 101 A Avenue, Edmonton
Christmas Markets & Craft Shows:
When: All weekend
Where: Various locations in & around Edmonton
There are over 50 Christmas markets and craft shows coming up this Season! Check out the Ultimate guide of when & where to find them here.
Christmas Festivals:
Check out our Ultimate list of Christmas Festivals, light up and family activities happening this season in and around Edmonton here.
Michael’s Kids Crafts:
Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores
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Kid’s Club:
$3 drop-in crafts every Saturday from 10 am to Noon (unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, December 7: Gingerbread House Bell
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Make Break:
Themed crafts, prices vary depending on the project. Times: 1 pm to 3 pm
Saturday, December 7: Gingerbread House
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.
Marvel: Universe of Superheroes Exhibit:
When: Open 7 days a week!
Where: TELUS World of Science – 11211 142 Street
PLAY INDOORS:
Check out our ultimate list of indoor play places in & around Edmonton HERE.
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
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up
Upcoming movies:
- December 13, 2019 – Dr Seuss’ The Grinch
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Frozen 2
-A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
-Playing With Fire
Cost: General Admission prices