Weekend Guide: Family Friendly Things to Do In & Around Edmonton, November 30-December 2, 2018

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Leduc Country Lights: Last Season!

When: November 30 to 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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Festival of Trees:

When: November 29 – December 2, 2018
Time: Thursday 9 am – 9 pm

Friday 9 am – 6 pm

Saturday 9 am – 9 pm;

Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Where: Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
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Old Strathcona Sleigh Rides:

When: December 2, 9, 15 & 22, 2018
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: 10314 Whyte Ave, Edmonton
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Winter Whyte Light Up:

When: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 4 pm –  6 pm
Where: Wilbert Mcintyre Park, 8303 – 104 Street NW, Edmonton
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The Magic of Lights:

When: Friday, November 16 to Saturday, January 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Castrol Raceway, Highway 19, Nisku
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Brighten Up Beaumont:

When: Friday, November 30, 2018
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Four Seasons Park, 5417 – 43 Avenue, Beaumont
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A Christmas Carol:

When: November 30 to December 23, 2018 (no shows on Mondays or Tuesdays)
Time: nightly at 7:30 pm plus some weekend matinees at 1:30 pm
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue, Edmonton
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** Please note babes in arms and children under 5 are not permitted in the Citadel’s theatres**

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

All of the Christmas markets in & around Edmonton going on this weekend.

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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Michaels Make Break:

When: dates vary, please see website
Time: times vary, please see website
Where: Michaels stores
Cost: vary depending on project
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Christmas Glow:

When: Thursday, November 22, 2018 to Saturday, January 19, 2019 (closed Sundays, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 30, Dec 31, Jan 6-9, Jan 13-19)
Time: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays 3 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
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Bach Tots The Nutcracker (in a Nutshell):

When: December 1 & 2, 2018
Time: 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
Where: Grindstone Theatre, 10019 – 81 Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: 403-616-7063
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Disney on Ice Dare to Dream:

When: November 29 – December 2, 2018
Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton
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Jubilations Junior:

When: Most Saturday Mornings, plus occasional bonus performances on holidays
Time: Doors open at 11 am
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase I West Edmonton Mall, #2061, 8882 – 170 Street, Edmonton
Cost: Adults $39.95, Child $35.95:  3-show package: Adult $107.85, Child $97.05
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Cineplex Family Favourites:

Saturday, December 1 – Elf
Saturday, December 8 – The Polar Express

When:  Saturday mornings
Time: 11 am
Where: participating Cineplex theatres
Cost: $2.99 per ticket
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Photo: Telus World of Science

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

When: November 30, 2018 to March 31, 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 – 142 Street, Edmonton
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Winter Wonderland:

When: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Southwest Community Church, 2321 Glenridding Blvd Park, Edmonton
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Leduc Santa Claus Parade:

When: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Where: downtown, 50 Avenue & 50 Street, Leduc
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Winter in Little Italy:

When: December 2 & 9, 2018
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Zocalo, 10826 – 95 Street NW, Edmonton
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Country Christmas at Greenland Garden Centre:

When: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Greenland Garden Centre, 23108 Highway 16, Sherwood Park
More info

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.

 

 

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