WEEKEND GUIDE: FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND EDMONTON, DECEMBER 28-30, 2018

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Winter Freeze Fest:

When: Sunday, December 30, 2018 to Friday, January 4, 2019
Times: See website for full schedule
Where: Various locations throughout Strathcona County
More info

***In the days leading up to Sherwood Park’s hosting of Rogers Hometown Hockey, (January 4-6) Enjoy Sportzones at Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Skating (both arenas and outdoor rinks and pathways)

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Body Worlds Animal Inside Out at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton:

When: Until March 31, 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science; 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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Fort Saskatchewan’s Enchanted Forest:

When: Until January 7, 2019
Time: during regular operating hours
Where:

  • Dow Centennial Centre; 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • Shell Theatre; 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • City Hall; 10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
  • Fort Saskatchewan Public Library: 10011 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

More info

Bonnie Doon Centre Ice Rink Pop Up:

When: Thursday – Sundays until the ice melts in March 2019
Time: Thursdays & Fridays 2 pm to 9 pm; Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm to 8 pm
Where: Northwest side of Bonnie Doon Centre: 82 Avenue & 83 Street, Edmonton
More info

Glow Edmonton:

When: Until Saturday, January 19, 2019 (closed Sundays and Dec 31)
Time: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10 pm; Saturdays 3 pm – 10 pm
Where: The Enjoy Centre: 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
More info

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Leduc Country Lights: final Year

When: Until December 30, 2018
Time: 4:30 pm – 10 pm
Where: Ruel Family Acreage: Township Road 492, Leduc County
More info

YEG Candy Cane Lane:

When: Until January 1, 2019
Time: Nightly from sunset to midnight
Where: 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue, Edmonton
More info

The Magic of Lights:

When: Until Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway, Highway 19, Nisku
More info

Zoominesence, Photo by Ian Kucerak

Zoominescence Festival of Light:

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo: 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Cost: General Admission $8.50, Kids 3-12 $6.
More info

Winter Wagon Rides:

When: December 28 & 29, 2018
Times:  December 28, 6 – 9 pm; December 29, 4 – 9 pm

Where: Fort Edmonton Park: 7000 – 143 Street, Edmonton
Cost: $10, kids 3 and under free
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Jubilations Junior:

When: Most Saturday Mornings
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1 West Edmonton Mall: #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $39.95; Child $35.95; 3-show package: Adult $107.85, Child $97.05
More info

WinterFest in Rutherford Park:

When: Saturday, December 29, 2018
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Rutherford Park: 1331 Rutherford Rd SW, Edmonton
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Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park

When: December 29, 2018; January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2019; February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2019
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Astotin Lake Beach, Elk Island National Park: 1- 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan

Cost: $29.80 per person with a valid park pass
More info

Landmark Cinemas Kids’ Day Sundays: (13 and under)

When: any Sunday

Cost: Kids get a movie ticket and a kids snack pack (popcorn, drink, plus a candy treat) for just under $14
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

Petting Zoo at West Edmonton Mall:

When: Saturdays and Sundays until the end of 2018
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
Where: Level One, Phase 1, West Edmonton Mall: 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: FREE
More info

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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:

-Mary Poppins Returns

-Aquaman (PG)

-Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (PG)

-Ralph Breaks The Internet

-Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

-Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Cost: General Admission prices

Where: Find a theatre near you on the Cineplex website

When: Visit the Cineplex website (or download the app) for show times at different theatre locations.

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