It’s the official holiday season kick off in Edmonton with the launch of three Christmas festivals this weekend in Edmonton. Find light-up celebrations, a glowing landscape to discover and the launch of holiday lights around the city this weekend.

Here are the best Family-Friendly Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

Learn about Metis Culture in Edmonton
Join the celebrating and learning about Metis culture, and history at the Devon Community Centre. There are family fun activities including: fiddler, jigging, story telling, vendors, with free hot dogs and pop.

Light Up the Park Holiday Celebrations
There are two light up the park festivals in Edmonton this weekend, Light up the Park at Stony Plain Road, and Light up the Park in Leduc. Find holiday spirit and kick it off in Edmonton at these Friday night light-up festivals.

Saturday

Catch a Kid-friendly Improv Show at Kidding Around
This Saturday afternoon show is for you! Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious performers create this entire show right off the top of their heads, but in order to pull it off, we’re going to need help from all the kids in the audience. In this show kids are invited to shout out and participate – it’ll never be the same show twice!

FREE Drop-in Swimming at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Drop in for this little-kid friendly swimming event, with the inflatables in the pool at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre. Children that attend lap swim must be able to swim 25 metres and be accompanied in the water by someone 14Y+. This week, it’s FREE to swim during the drop-in session.

Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers
Play Rangers program leaders are excited to share an adventure with you that will include fun activities, all taking place during the fall season. Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with planned special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.

Free Kids Coding Workshop: Create Your Own Emoji
Attention, families: your mission is to protect something you love on planet Earth. Together you’ll imagine a story with your own characters on a fun adventure. You’ll take photos, draw and add stickers to make a one-of-a-kind comic strip on iPad with Apple Pencil. Recommended for kids and their parents or guardians, who must be present during the session. Devices will be provided.

Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
Wear your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from both Santa and the Grinch!

All is Bright on 124th Street Light up Festival
Celebrate Christmas Light up Season in Edmonton with this free family Christmas Holiday Light Up Celebration Festival in Edmonton. The All is Bright Festival 2024 on 124 Street is a party with live entertainment, installations, market experience and of course - free family fun and a holiday light up kick-off. Enjoy favourites like light up Christmas decor, cabane a sucre and face painting in the kids zone!

2024 Kingsway Holiday Parade
The 2024 Kingsway Holiday parade is a fantastic way to kick off the season with the first Edmonton Santa Claus Parade of 2024 - so get outside, bundle up, and grab a chair!

Sunday

Snap Photos with Santa and the Grinch at Salisbury Greenhouse
Salisbury Greenhouse is bursting with excitement because Santa Claus is coming to Salisbury Greenhouse in Sherwood Park on Saturday, November 16, 2024! Join the fun from 11 AM to 3 PM for a festive day filled with photo ops with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and even the Grinch*—all for just $10 per family!