Family Friendly Things to do This Weekend:
Festival of Trees:
Only here for one weekend! See Santa, play games and check out the kids Christmas Lane.
When: November 28 to December 1
Where: Edmonton Conference Centre: 9797 Jasper 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
FREE Santa’s Arrival Events and Crafts at Northgate:
Free photos with Santa for the first 250 families, make & take Grinch trees (FREE!!), balloon fairies, glitter tattoos, roving live entertainment and more.
When: Saturday, November 30 – 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Northgate Centre – 97 Street & 137 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
Drop-in Family Fun Day at the Alberta Aviation Museum:
Family fun epic adventures amongst the 30 full-sized restored (real!) planes in the museum. Held every second Saturday. This week’s theme: Katherine Stinston’s Great Escape
When: Saturday, November 30 – Noon to 4 pm
Where: The Alberta Aviation Museum – 1140 Kingsway Avenue
*Next drop in date: Saturday, December 14, 2019
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.
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.
Fall/Winter Green Shack Programs:
Last weekend!
When: Now until December 6th
Where: various green shack sites throughout the city
Locations, schedules & more info
Leduc Santa Claus Parade:
When: Saturday, November 30 – 7 pm
Where: Downtown Leduc – 50 Avenue & 50 Street
Winter Whyte Light Up:
When: Saturday, November 30 – 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Wilbert Mcintyre Park – 8303 104 Street NW, Edmonton
Christmas in the Park:
When: Saturday, November 30 – 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: Lions Campground – 1140 Saskatchewan Avenue E, Devon
Cost: $15 for a family of 4; $5 per person; kids under 3 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)
Saturday, November 30: The Coolest Snowman Frame
Make Break:
Themed crafts, prices vary depending on the project. Times: 1 pm to 3 pm
Saturday, November 30: Glittery Snowflakes
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:
- November 23, 2019 – Arthur Christmas
Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Frozen 2
-A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
-Playing With Fire
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
Awesome. Be sure to check out Glow Edmonton while you are in town! The show runs from Nov 28 to Jan 4. Hope you get a chance to check us out 🙂