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It’s the holiday festival season in Edmonton! We have rounded up a list of the Ultimate list of family friendly events and most beautiful light displays you are going to want to see this year with the kids. Check them out:
Downtown Holiday Light Up:
Sir Winston Churchill Square will turn into a Winter Wonderland – watch the lighting of the tree, listen to carolers, maple taffy on snow, hot chocolate & cookies and more. Cost: free!
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 – 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Tree Lighting Ceremony, Hotel MacDonald:
Live music performance, hot chocolate, cookies and more at the lighting of the tree ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. Check out their 20 ft tall gingerbread house in the lobby while you’re there.
When: Friday, November 15 – Noon to 1 pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 – 100 Street, Edmonton
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
All is Bright on 124:
The “Light up the night” ceremony will happen at 6 pm. Enjoy live music, street performers, fire dancers, children’s activities, sleigh rides, food trucks and more. Cost: free!
When: Saturday, November 16, 2019 – 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: 124 Street & 108 Avenue, Edmonton
Stony Plain Christmas Light Up:
Holiday lights and the town Christmas tree are at the centre of this light up event. Find: live DJ, coloring contest, treat and treasure hunt and photos with Santa (starting at $5 – cash only) – event is free, but donations of toys or non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Kinsmen Christmas Hampers.
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Downtown Stony Plain – 50 Street & 51 Avenue
Enjoy Light Festival:
Come check out this enchanted Winter Wonderland full of lights. Interactive light gardens, photos with Santa, light tunnel, food vendors, market and more. Cost: Kids 3 & under – free; children & seniors – $10.95; adults: $20.95
When: November 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020 – 4 pm to 10 pm
Where: Enjoy Centre – 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
Magic of Lights:
Come see different Christmas themes come to life in light displays through this 2 km drive close to Leduc. $25 per car or $20 per guest on the horse power hay ride (among other options)
When: Friday, November 22, 2019 to January 4, 2020 – 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway
Snowflake Light Up Festival:
Traditional Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss. Ice sculptures, live reindeer, live entertainment and winter displays. Cost: free
When: Friday, November 22 – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Perron District, St. Albert
Lights Up, Fort Saskatchewan:
Enchanted forest, Christmas story, Santa, hot chocolate and more. Cost: free
When: Friday, November 22 – 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: City Hall and the Public Library – 10005-102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Christmas Glow, Edmonton:
Half a million twinkling lights, interactive displays, magical play park, train rides, LED swings, Santa and more. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Ticket prices vary.
When: November 28, 2019 to January 4, 2020
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue, Edmonton
Festival of Trees:
Over 100 decorated trees, kids activities, breakfast with Santa, market and more. Cost: Child (2-12) – $3; Youth (13-17) & seniors – $7; Adults – $12. Breakfast – $10-$20.
When: November 28 – December 1, 2019
- Family Fun Night: Thursday, November 28 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Santa’s Breakfast: Sunday, December 1 | 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre – 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Bright Up Beaumont:
Decorate cookies, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause, Christmas crafts, sleigh rides, fireworks and more. Cost: free
When: Friday, November 29 – 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: High School atrium and outside in Four Seasons Park – Beaumont Composite High School – 5417-43 Avenue, Beaumont
Leduc County Lights:
Lawn display spans over 8 acres at it’s new location close to Leduc. Admission is $2 per person.
When: November 30, 2019 to January 1, 2020 – 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: Leduc West Antique Society – 45941-Range Road 260
Christmas in the Park, Devon:
Luminary maze, visits with Santa, kid zone, live ice carving, Christmas carols, bon fires and more. $15 for a family of 4; $5 per person; kids under 3 free
When: Saturday, November 30, 2019 – 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: Lions Campground, 1140 Saskatchewan Avenue E, Devon
Leduc Santa Clause Parade:
Santa Clause parade, family entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
When: Saturday, November 30, 2019 – 7 pm to 9 pm
Where: Main Street (50 Street), Leduc
Christmas in Central Park, Spruce Grove:
Light up of Spruce Grove’s Christmas lights – crafts, games, ice carving, a visit from Santa, hot dogs and hot chocolate, fireworks and more. Cost: free
When: Saturday, November 30 – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: Central Park, 450 King St, Spruce Grove
Winter Whyte Light Up:
Extended Farmer’s Market hours, free Santa photos and kids activities, roving entertainment, fire pits & s’mores and more. Cost: free
When: Saturday, November 30, 2019 – 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park – 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton
Zoominescence: Festival of Light:
Lights at the zoo – fire dancers, hot chocolate, light displays and more. Adults: $8.50; Children: $6
When: Every weekend in December & December 26, 2019 – 5 pm to 9 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo – 13315 Buena Vista Road,Edmonton
Luminaria:
Candle-lit paths, hot chocolate, Capella singers, ice sculptures and more. Cost: $7.50-$15 – tickets must be purchased in advance.
When: December 6 to December 8, 2019 – 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: Kurimoto Japanese Garden, University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove
Candy Cane Lane:
New this year – walk-only opening night! Stroll, drive or book a sleigh ride to enjoy this iconic street in West Edmonton. Food bank donations accepted.
When: December 12, 2019 to January 1, 2020 – 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue Edmonton
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The Village at Pigeon Lake has a wonderful light Display in their town square. It’s beautiful. There are sleigh rides on the square on Saturdays and the Village Emporium has an amazing display this year called “Oh night divine” Check out
http://www.thevillageatpigeonlake.com for more information and more events.
you forgot castrol raceway festival of lights
It’s on there! It’s called “Magic of Lights” location: Castro Raceway 🙂
Forgot Edmonton’s Christmas Market at ATB PLACE!
I believe that’s the 124 street grand Christmas market – it’s on there 🙂