YEG Candy Cane Lane: Celebrating 50 Years
When: December 7, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Time: Nightly from sunset to midnight
Where: 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue, Edmonton (map)
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*Food Bank Donations Appreciated*
Enchanted Forest: (Indoor fun)
Cost: Free
When: November 23, 2018 – January 7, 2019
Time: during regular operating hours at each location
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
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Pictures with Santa + Helicopter and Plane Rides with the Elves:
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Synergy Aviation, Hangar 38 & 39, Villeneuve Airport, Sturgeon County
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Two packages are available, with a portion of all proceeds going to Santa’s Anonymous:
- up to a 10 minute Helicopter ride with the elves & commemorative photo with Santa for $75 per person
- a 30 minute Plane ride with the elves & commemorative photo with Santa for up to three people for $175
Holiday Teddy Bear Hunt:
When: Weekdays until January 4 2019. Note: Museum is closed December 24 until January 1, 2019.
Time: Drop-in, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Strathcona County Museum & Archives – 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park
Cost: Adults: $5, students & seniors: $4, kids 4 & under: free
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Holiday Magic at Edmonton City Hall:
When: December 3 to 7, 2018
Time: 11 am – 1:30 pm
Where: City Room, City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free (Food bank donations appreciated)
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Leduc Country Lights: Final Year
When: Daily Until December 30, 2018 (closed Christmas Day)
Time: 4:30 pm – 10 pm
Where: Ruel Family Acreage, Township Road 492, Leduc County (map)
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Zoominescence Festival of Light:
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December 2018. Additional Days: December 26 & 27.
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Cost: General Admission: $8.50, Kids 3-12: $6.
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The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet:
When: December 6 to 9, 2018
Time: Thursday and Friday 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1 pm and 6 pm
Where: Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 — 87 Avenue, Edmonton
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Leduc Festival of Trees:
When: December 8 & 9, 2018
Time: Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Dr, Leduc, AB
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Salisbury Greenhouse Breakfast with Santa:
When: Saturday, December 8 & 15, 2018
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Salisbury Greenhouse, 52337 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park
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The Magic of Lights:
When: Runs Until January 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway, Highway 19, Nisku
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Michaels Kids Club:
When: Saturdays
Time: drop in between 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: Kids 3+ $2, Kids 6+ $5
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Cineplex Family Favourites: The Polar Express
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
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Christmas Sweater Skate and Santa Storytime:
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 12 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Millennium Place, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park
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Additional Info:
- Free Hot Chocolate
- Stories read by Mrs. Clause @ 12pm and 3:45pm
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus between 12:30-3:30
- Wear your most Festive Sweaters!
Parents Night Out at Salto Gymnastics:
When: 2nd Saturday of each month from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Salto Gymnastics, 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
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Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 12, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 9, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 9, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, May 11, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Body Worlds Animal Inside Out at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton:
When: Running Until March 31, 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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IMAX Theatre PJ Party – The Polar Express
When: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Time: Science Activities & Hot Breakfast at 8 am, Film starts at 9 am.
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adult: $9.95, Children: $ 7.95, Members: $6.00, IMAX Movie Fanatics: $5.00; Breakfast – add $15 + GST
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Old Strathcona Sleigh Rides:
When: December 9, 15 & 22, 2018
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: 10314 Whyte Ave, Edmonton
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Winter in Little Italy:
When: December 9, 2018
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Zocalo, 10826 – 95 Street NW, Edmonton
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CP Holiday Train – Edmonton-area Stops:
When: December 9, 2018
Where:
- Wetaskiwin – CP Building, 4009 – 50 Street. Arrival 5:30 pm, Show 5:45 – 6:15 pm
- Millet – Pedestrian crossing, 50 Street & 48 Avenue; Arrival 6:50 pm, Show 7 – 7:30 pm
- Leduc – 3915 – 50 Avenue; Arrival 8:15 pm, Show 8:30 – 9 pm
When: December 10, 2018
Where: Josephburg – Moyer Recreational Center – Arrival 5 pm, Show 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Edmonton – South of the Edmonton CP Station, 7935 Gateway Boulevard: Arrival 7:45 pm, Show 8:15 – 8:15 pm
Christmas Markets:
High Flying Christmas Shopping Extravaganza:
When: December 7 & 8, 2018
Time: Friday: 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
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Leefield Community League Gift & Craft Sale:
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Leefield Community League: 7910 – 36 Avenue, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
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Yule with the Original Edmonton Witches Market:
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: King Edward large hall, 7708 – 85 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission
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Belmead Community League Craft & Bake Sale:
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Bellmead Community League, 9109 – 182 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Free admission.
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Family Movies playing in the Cineplex Theatres this weekend:
-Ralph Breaks The Internet
-Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
-Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
-Instant Family
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.