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:
Zoominescence: Festival of Light
Lights at the zoo – fire dancers, hot chocolate, light displays and more.
When:
- Friday to Sundays from December 3 to December 12, 2021
- Daily from December 17, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo – 13315 Buena Vista Road,Edmonton
Winter Wonder Forest:
Walk throug holiday light experience – 7 full acres of space! The area is transformed into an enchanted Winter forest. Among the beautiful holiday light displays, you’ll find: Santa, train rides, horse sleigh rides, snow maze, food and character appearances. Pre-book your time slot and stay to explore for up to two hours.
When: Daily from 2 pm to 9 pm; November 25, 2021 – January 9, 2022
Where: New location this year: Longriders RV Park – 23136 Secondary Highway 643, Gibbons, AB
Winter Whyte Light Up
Watch the light-up of Old Strathcona, see light displays, vendors, ice carving, photo booths, maple taffy stations, Christmas craft kits, light tunnel, live roving entertainment, giveaways & more.
When: Saturday, November 27 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Wilbert McIntyre Park – 8303-104 Street
Strathcona County Celebration of Lights:
Wear your ugly sweater and come on down for this year’s outdoor event. The 2021 display is free! Things to see & do include: interactive lighting, LED tree show, inflatables, fire dancer and character appearances including both Santa and the Grinch! Donations for the Strathcona County Food Bank will be accepted on site.
When: Saturday, November 20 – 3 pm to 5 pm
Where: Festival Place – 401 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Magic of Lights:
Come see different Christmas themes come to life in light displays through this 2 km drive close to Leduc.
When: November 18, 2021 to January 8, 2022
Where: Castrol Raceway
All is Bright on 124
The light up of 124 street will include light displays, live music, street performers, face painting, winter activities & more – all outdoors
When: November 20, 2021; 4 pm to 8 pm
Where: 124 Street (road closed) between 107 and 109 Avenues | Main Stage: Helen Nolan Park, 124 Street and 108 Avenue
Lights Up, Fort Saskatchewan:
Check out the model train, warm up at the fire pits, take photos at the custom photo booth & warm up with some hot chocolate. Pre-registration is required. Cost: free
When: Friday, November 26 – 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: City Hall and the Public Library – 10005-102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Leduc County Lights:
Lawn display spans over 8 acres at it’s new location close to Leduc. Admission is $2 per person.
When: December 1, 2021 to January 2, 2022 – 5-10 pm (Except Christmas Eve – closing time this day is 8 pm)
Where: Leduc West Antique Society – 45941-Range Road 260
Merry & Bright Parade, Devon:
Parade line up includes Santa, the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Glow Dancers & more.
When: Saturday, November 27 – 5 pm to 8 pm
Where: See map of parade route on their website
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees is back for 2021 both outdoors & online! You can even order a fully decorated Christmas tree up until November 15 that will be delivered right to your door.
Get all of the details on this year’s event here.
Slight Rides with Santa & Mrs Claus
When: December 4&5 from Noon to 4 pm
Where: Skyview Centre – 13304-137 Ave
By appointment only. More info
Luminaria:
Candle-lit paths, hot chocolate, Capella singers, ice sculptures and more + special event nights. Cost: $11 + up (kids 2 & under are free) – tickets must be purchased in advance. They sell out every year so get yours soon!
When: Daily from November 27, 2021 to January 9, 2022 (aside from December 25)
Where: Kurimoto Japanese Garden, University of Alberta Botanic Garden – 51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove
Christmas Glow, Edmonton:
Half a million twinkling lights, interactive displays, magical play park, train rides, LED swings, Santa and more. Ticket prices vary.
When: November 24, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre – 7515-118 Avenue, Edmonton
Candy Cane Lane:
Candy Cane Lane will be back for the 2021 season! Drive the iconic street in West Edmonton this year. Sleigh rides will be available for just 8 nights, tickets will be on sale December 1 at 6:00 pm.
When: Nightly starting December 10 to New Year’s Day
Where: 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue Edmonton
Downtown Holiday Light Up:
Starting on November 20, come down every second Saturday for a day full of family friendly events. (Noon to 8 pm) Cost: free!
When: November 20, 2021 to January 2, 2022
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Holiday fun at WEM
There are SO many holiday themed things to do at West Edmonton Mall this season, it needed a blog of it’s own! Check out all the things to do, gift ideas, Santa experiences and more here.
Looking to have pictures done with Santa? Check out our Ultimate list of everywhere in & around Edmonton to find the Big Guy this year here.
Be sure to check all websites/social sites for each event before heading out. Some require pre-registration or ticket purchases in advance and they will each have details on their space’s Covid19 restrictions.
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Photo credit: Narcity
Don’t forget Williams Winter Wonderland please It’s free
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