Here’s what to do in Edmonton this weekend in Edmonton with Kids

Friday

Warm up Under a Million Twinkling Lights at Glow Edmonton
Join Santa and some very special fairytale friends to experience all the magic with over 100,000 sq ft of twinkling holiday displays to discover inside the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
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Leduc Country Lights is OPEN for the Season
This weekend, Leduc Country Lights opens for the season. Visit this weekend and kick off the cold weather season in Edmonton, under the acres of twinkling lights. Skip the stroller, bring a sled, bundle it with blankets for the younger kids, and get ready to enjoy a magical (and cheap) night out.
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Saturday

Downtown Edmonton Light-up Festival
December 3, 2022
Saturday, December 3, 3-8pm for one of Edmonton’s favourite holidays celebrations Holiday Light Up. We’re bringing the festive spirit to visitors of all ages with new art installations, great music, a Christmas market, games, maple taffy and hot bevvies. Make it your festive mission to visit Rice Howard Way and make the most of gathering with friends, shopping, in-store events and more.
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City of Edmonton Play Rangers
December 3, 2022
Visit a local playground and experience City of Edmonton Play Rangers this weekend. 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. Fall Play Rangers will run on Saturdays, September 17 to December 31, from noon-6pm at a variety of districts and River Valley Park locations.
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Cineplex Family Favourites $2.99 Movies
Watch Elf on the big screen this weekend. Enjoy Cineplex family favourites, Christmas edition, this weekend in Edmonton. Buy tickets in advance for this $2.99 movie screening through the holiday season on Saturday mornings.
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Santa’s Food Bank Drive at Twice Cream
Visit Twice Cream on Saturday for the Santa’s food bank! Come and enjoy some winter fun. There will be free hot chocolate, sleigh rides, and you can take your own picture with Santa! Don’t forget your donation for the Edmonton Food Bank.
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Sunday

Winter Guided Tour Adventure
December 4, 2022
Join us for a hike, sledding, bonfire, hot chocolate and a smore roast at the Alfred H. Savage Center! There'll be a guided hike of the nearby Whitemud Springs, the creek below, and also some historic sites deep within the woods! There are heated bathrooms on site along with a changing area.
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Winter Wonderland at Manchester Square
This weekend, you can join the fun and festivities with December 4, 2022. Celebrate the holiday season in the European inspired retail and gathering space, shop and eat, and take part in a variety of winter and Christmas themed activities like sleigh rides, carolers, the Christmas market and so much more.
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Head out to the Christmas Market
The Christmas Market opens for the season this weekend in Edmonton. This whimsical European inspired Christmas market includes a variety of local vendors, delicious food, light displays, live theatre, family-friendly workshops, live holiday entertainment and roving performers, carousel rides, and, of course, Santa! It’s a great way to discover Fort Edmonton Park on Sunday afternoon.
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Polar Express Pajama Party in the IMAX
Grab the kids and head out to the IMAX in Telus World of Science for a Saturday or Sunday morning movie. The popular Panama party through the holidays returns this weekend, and you can catch a popular holiday movie on the big screen with the kids! Wear your pyjamas and kick off the morning at Telus World of Science.
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