2023 Edmonton Holiday Light Up Festivals
The season of light up festivals, holiday light ups and Edmonton Christmas lighting ceremonies is upon us. From light up festivals all around the city, filled with family friendly activities throughout, and wonderful Christmas light experiences in Edmonton, we’ve curated the list of the best Edmonton holiday light up festivals to enjoy with your kids this year in Edmonton.
2023 Edmonton Holiday Light Up Festivals
Leduc Light Up The Park Holiday Festival
November 17, 2023
Join the community of Leduc for a Holiday Light up at Alexandra Park on November 17th. This festival will kick off the popular light-up Leduc program and include family fun activities to celebrate the light up in the park. details here
Light up the Night in Inglewood
Novmber 17, 2023
The light up festival in Inglewood is a great holiday kick off to the Christmas season in Edmonton. At the light up festival, there will be horse drawn carriage rides, ice carving, glitter tattoos, live entertainment, visits with Santa and Elsa, and your chance to see live entertainment. details here
Leduc Light Up The Park Holiday Festival
November 17, 2023
Join the community of Leduc for a Holiday Light up at Alexandra Park on November 17th. This festival will kick off the popular light-up Leduc program and include family fun activities to celebrate the light up in the park. details here
Stony Plain Light up in the Park
November 17, 2023
Join the Stony Plain Road Business Association on Friday, November 17, 2023 to kick off the holiday light up season. There will be roving entertainers, musical performances, free hot chocolate, and of course - the holiday light up event! Come for a full evening of family fun and kick off the holiday season. details here
Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
November 18, 2023
Visit Strathcona County for the Celebration of Lights. The family friendly celebration is a free way to kick off the holiday season in Strathcona County. There’s the LED light show, a winter carnival, wagon rides with Santa, winter demonstrations, cookie decorating, hot chocolate face painting and even an appearance by Santa and the Grinch. details here
All is Bright on 124th Street
November 18, 2023
Embrace the arrival of the winter season along 124th Street! Lose yourself in the glow of the lights, bask in the warmth of the Beverage Gardens, and cook some delicious treats over a fire. You’ll be swept away while getting to enjoy some of Edmonton’s best local businesses and eateries. Look forward to an evening of music and celebration, with a dramatic light-up ceremony! This is a scorcher of a street party in one of Edmonton’s coolest neighbourhoods. details here
Lights Up Fort Saskatchewan
November 24, 2023
Join the fun for the annual Lights Up! celebration, taking place both indoors and outdoors at City Hall. From fire shows, and the chance to explore a local firetruck, to carols, face painting and caricatures, there are plenty of things to experience at the light up of City Hall in Fort Saskatchewan. details here
Light up Ada Boulevard
November 25, 2023
Light up Ada Boulevard with Concordia University, November 25, 2023. The Light Up Ada Boulevard Festival will include ceremonies and family fun to light up both Concordia University and MaGrath Mansion. details here
Winter Whyte Light-Up 2023
Wilbert McIntyre Park
Performers will be entertaining the public all evening with giveaways and to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. There are plenty of activities for adults and children alike - from photo booths to story reading, and even a ticketed drag show to cap off the night! It’s fun for the whole family! details here
Light Up Central Park Spruce Grove
November 25, 2023
Visit Spruce Grove for a 2023 Edmonton areas holiday light up festival for the whole family. There are free hot dogs and hot chocolate while supplies last, Christmas lights and fun for the whole family - including live music at a free DJ skate to end the night at the winter festival! details here
Stony Plain Winter Light Up
December 1, 2023
Visit Stony Plain for the Winter Light up and kick off the holiday season in December! Come for the switch on of the giant tree on Main Street with hot chocolate, live DJ with music, free treats, a treasure hunt and photos with Santa. details here
