It’s the unofficial light up festival weekend in Edmonton area, with light up festivals happening throughout the city. You’ll find hot chocolate, visits with Santa, Fireworks and more at the kick off to the holiday season here in Edmonton.

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

Friday

Canadian Tire Magic of Lights is OPEN for the Season
Canadian Tire Magic of Lights is OPEN for the season and you’re not going to want to miss this kick off to Christmas lights in Edmonton. Magic of Lights is the original, and best, drive through lights experience in Edmonton this winter. Visit this weekend to kick off the holiday light season in Edmonton, or buy tickets now for next month as part of the best holiday ever.
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Santa Arrives at West Edmonton Mall
This week, Santa arrives at West Edmonton Mall. Santa will arrive by train and there are. Don’t forget, you’re going to have to book those Santa Photos in advance this year!
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Fir Ever Green Tree Farm
The tree farm opens this weekend in Fallun, and it’s your chance to plan a time to head out to the country with the kids, and pick a tree for the holidays. You can learn more about the experience, here.
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Saturday

Devon Christmas in the Park
Devon Christmas in the Park marks its return to the Devon Lions Society Campground on Saturday, November 26, 2022! Come celebrate the holiday season with twinkling lights, a kids zone, sleigh rides, a candlelit story walk, maple taffy, Christmas carols and visits with Santa.
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Santa Claus Parade in Fort Saskatchewan
Get bundled up and head out to Fort Saskatchewan with the kids for a Saturday morning Santa Claus parade. Santa and his entourage will wind down the streets, with a marching band, floats and of course, Santa’s Sleigh. It’s a great place to drop off a letter to Santa, because Santa will be collecting the letters during the parade!
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Leduc Santa Claud Parade
It’s a Santa Claus parade weekend, with a second Santa Claus parade for your family to discover in Leduc. In addition to the parade, you’ll find plenty of activities for the whole family, like gingerbread competitions, cookie decorating, caroling, holiday train rides, photos with Santa, and more.
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Take a Candle Making Workshop
In this workshop, you will make 3-4 candles, and learn how to infuse your intention into your very own ritual candle while working with Soy Wax, herbs, and Crystals. Fun for older kids, parents and teenagers, this is a great way to kick off handmade gifting for the holiday season!
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Winter Whyte Light up in Old Strathcona
Celebrate the Winter light up in Old Strathcona! There are free activities for the whole family, fire pits, and of course, the light up of Christmas Lights in the beloved Whyte Ave park! You can even check out the holiday market!
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Kingsway Holiday Parade
The Kingsway holiday parade is this weekend! Kingsway Holiday Parade will start at the east Airport Road entrance (across from Superstore) and make its way along Kingsway and ends at Kingsway Mall where Santa will be visiting.
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Fireworks at a Light up Festival
Join in the magical transformation of Central Park into a splendour of light! Immediately after the lights go on, look to the sky for a fireworks performance! There’s hot chocolate, cookie decorating, ice carving, maple taffy and of course, the fireworks at 5pm!
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Sunday

FREE Drop in Skating in Sherwood Park
On Sundays, there are three free skating sessions you can lace up the skates for! It’s a great opportunity to lace up the skates and hit the ice with the kids to practice up before you hit the outdoor rinks this winter.
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FREE Michaels Makebreak Crafts
Sunday afternoons mean a FREE Makebreak craft at Michaels. Find your local store and pop by for an afternoon craft. All supplies are included, and no pre-registration is required for the Makebreak events.
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Free Holiday Skate
Lace your skates and visit the Landrex Arena from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a Free Holiday Family Skate hosted by Champion Pet Foods. Skate with an ‘Ice Queen and Spidey Hero’. While you’re there, take a selfie with Santa and purchase sweet treats from ACFA
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How are you spending the weekend with the kids in Edmonton?