Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Christmas Festivals:
Check out our Ultimate list of Christmas Festivals, light up and family activities here. They start this weekend!
All is Bright on 124th Street:
When: Saturday, November 16
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: 124 Street & 108 Avenue, Edmonton
More info
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Tree Lighting Ceremony:
When: Friday, November 15
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald – 10065 – 100 Street, Edmonton
More info
Strathcona Celebration of Lights:
Kick off the holiday season with photos with Santa, letters to Santa, face painting, wagon rides, cookie decorating, campfire cooking, hot chocolate and more. Cost: free! Donations for the Strathcona County Food Bank will be accepted on site.
When: Saturday, November 16, 2019 – 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Festival Place – 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Prairie Christmas Bazaar:
Santa photos, free face painting, holiday themed workshops, train rides, indoor petting zoo, Winter play farm and snow slide, free make & take gifts, marshmallow roast, festive lunch and more. $21 per car load – you can purchase in advance on their website.
When: Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17, 2019
Where: 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord; 25 Km north of Edmonton
Santa’s Arrival Events:
Events in & around Edmonton to celebrate Santa’s arrival at various locations starts this weekend. Find the fun and check out where is offering free photos with Santa!
When: Starting this weekend!
Where: Various locations in & around Edmonton
Christmas Markets & Craft Shows:
There are over 50 Christmas markets and craft shows coming up this Season, and so many are this weekend! Check out the Ultimate guide of when & where to find them here.
When: All weekend – Thursday to Sunday
Where: Various locations in & around Edmonton
There are over 50 Christmas markets and craft shows coming up this Season, and so many are this weekend! Check out the Ultimate guide of when & where to find them here.
Toys R Us In Store Events:
Where: Toys R Us locations – 10 am to 4 pm
*confirm dates/times with your local Toys R Us*
Upcoming Events:
This weekend – November 16&17: “R” Top Toys Demo & Play Events
Michael’s Kids Crafts:
Where: Participating Michael’s Craft Stores
Kid’s Club:
$3 drop-in crafts every Saturday from 10 am to Noon (unless otherwise noted)
This Saturday, November 16: Decorate Snowman Cookies
Make Break:
Themed crafts, prices vary depending on the project. Times: 1 pm to 3 pm
This Saturday, November 16: Holiday Wreath
Books 2 Buy: Library Sale:
Books start at just $1!
When: November 15-17, 2019
Where: Whitemud Crossing, 4211 – 106 Street NW, Edmonton
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Musical Production:
When: November 8-17, 2019
Where: Westbury Theatre at the ATB Arts Barn
Cost: Adults: $28, Students/Seniors: $22, Kids under 12: $20
Hometown Weekend in Gibbons:
When: November 15 to November 17
Time: Events all weekend. *Parade of lights Saturday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm*
Where: Gibbons, Alberta
More info
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
Bill Nye The Science Guy:
When: Saturday, November 16 at 8:30 pm
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton
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.
Release Stress Workshop for Women:
When: Saturday, November 6 – 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Bambini Learning Group – 5955-199 Street, 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
$2.99 Cineplex Family Favourites:
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: Participating Cineplex theatres
More info & Movie Line up
Upcoming movies:
- November 16, 2019 – Charlotte’s Web
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Playing With Fire
-Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (PG)
-Addams Family
-Last Christmas (PG)
-Charlie’s Angels (PG)
Cost: General Admission prices
Upcoming Sensory Friendly Screenings at Cineplex:
- November 30, 2019: Frozen 2
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Cineplex Cinemas North Edmonton and VIP
14231 – 137 Avenue, Edmonton