Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
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.
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream:
When: November 20 to November 24
Time:
- Wednesday – 7 pm
- Thursday – 3 pm & 7 pm
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 11 am, 3 pm & 7 pm
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre – 7515 118 Avenue, Edmonton
Lights Up Fort Saskatchewan:
When: Friday, November 22
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: Fort Saskatchewan City Hall – 10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Sherwood Park Festival of Trees:
When: November 22 & 23
Time:
- Friday, November 22: 6 pm to 9 pm
- Saturday, November 23: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Festival Place – 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Christmas Markets & Craft Shows:
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.
St. Albert Snowflake Festival:
When: Friday, November 22
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Perron District, Downtown St. Albert
Christmas Festivals:
Check out our Ultimate list of Christmas Festivals, light up and family activities happening this season in and around Edmonton here.
Martin Deerline Green Christmas:
When: Saturday, November 23
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Martin Deerline South Edmonton – 4630 – 51 Avenue NW
Leduc Festival of Trees:
When: November 23 & 24
Time:
- Saturday, November 23: 10 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, November 24: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Leduc Recreation Centre – 4330 Black Gold Dr, Leduc
Michaels Holiday Maker Fest:
When: Saturday, November 23 – 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Michaels Stores
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
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.
Fort Saskatchewan Santa Claus Parade:
When: Saturday, November 23
Time: Starts at 11 am
Where: downtown Fort Saskatchewan
Mill Woods Town Centre Santa Parade:
When: Saturday, November 23
Time: Starts at 11:30 am
Where: Mill Woods Town Centre – 2331 66 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.
Kids Night Out at Dynamyx Gymnastics:
When: Saturday, November 23 – PJ Party
Time: 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Bay 104 – 25 Chisholm Avenue, St. Albert
Cost:
- $40 per child
- $35 for additional sibling(s)
- + $5 membership fee for non-members
Parents Night Out at Salto Gymnastics:
When: Saturday, November 23 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Salto Gymnastics – 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
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
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)
NEXT Saturday, November 30: The Coolest Snowman Frame
Make Break:
Themed crafts, prices vary depending on the project. Times: 1 pm to 3 pm
NEXT Saturday, November 30: Glittery Snowflakes
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 23, 2019 – Polar Express 3D
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Frozen 2
-A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
-Playing With Fire
-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
Has anyone been to the Marvel Universe exhibit?
A friend of mine is planning to go with a 3 and 5 year old, and she is just wondering how long it took to go through the exhibit