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Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
Strathcona County Everybody Gets to Play Day
Join the fun in Strathcona County for the upcoming FREE Winter Play Day on Wednesday, December 18.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Snowshoes, Snowfort Building, Hot Chocolate and Warming Fire
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Noon Year's Eve at Telus World of Science
Celebrate the 'Noon Year' with a bang! Countdown to 12:00 p.m. on December 31 and January 1 during the explosive Noon Year’s Demonstration on the Syncrude Science Stage.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
City of Edmonton New Year's Eve Celebration
Bundle up the family and head to Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza to usher in a new year at the New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks.
Noon Year's Eve at Telus World of Science
Celebrate the 'Noon Year' with a bang! Countdown to 12:00 p.m. on December 31 and January 1 during the explosive Noon Year’s Demonstration on the Syncrude Science Stage.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Rapid Fire Theatre: 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.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
High Tea with Santa at La Prosciutteria
The high tea includes tea, food, and an enchanted evening with Santa Claus!
Drop in Stand Up Paddleboarding
Extend the season and kick off a fun. family-friendly older drop-in water activity with the launch of weekly drop-in SUP at Kinsmen Leisure Centre in Edmonton.
Race to Save Christmas at Century Mile: See Santa Race the Grinch
Watch Santa race The Grinch at Century Mile and enjoy a cup of free hot cocoa and family fun.
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: GPS, Geocaching & Orienteering
Free Drop-in City of Edmonton Play Rangers: Orienteering and Fire Building. Come enjoy time outside in Edmonton at this fun, free, family-friendly activity.
Rapid Fire Theatre: 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.
Cookie Decorating with Santa
Kick off to Christmas - Cookie Decorating with Santa! Join us for a festive and fun-filled event at Gather Bakery. Get into the holiday spirit as you decorate delicious cookies with the jolliest man himself, Santa Claus! You can capture all the magical moments with photos to treasure forever. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Each ticket includes 6 cookies to decorate with icing and hoilday sprinkles and seating at our Gather table for one individual at a time. The event will be held at Gather Bakery, located on First Avenue in Spruce Grove, AB. Get ready for a merry and delicious time! Limited avaliblity so get your tickets fast!
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Santa Swim at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Splash into Christmas with Santa Swim at Emerald Hills Leisure Center in Sherwood Park.
Jingle Jammin' at Eastwood Community League
Bring the family to Jingle Jammin' for winter fun, carolling, and marshmallow roasting! Get into the holiday spirit with this Alberta Avenue tradition and join us for hot cocoa, chilli, a Christmas tale, a visit from Santa, and carolling! Carolling is an Alberta Avenue and Canadian Christmas tradition that spreads joy in our community through the gift of song. Dress for the weather and bring your own flashlight/headlamp.
Enjoy Shinny & Street hockey, Chill dinner, visits with Santa, Horse and Wagon rides, Carolling, Movies and Hot Chocolate.
Unsilent Night Walk at Broadmoor Lake
Participate in a 45-minute electronic swirling sound walk through Broadmoor Park and beyond. Spread joy and light to brighten the long winter night! Deck yourself out with twinkle lights, a cell phone and (optional) amplifier/speaker.
What is Unsilent Night?
Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Throughout December each year, people around the world gather to "perform" the work by playing the Unsilent Night music on boomboxes or Bluetooth speakers and walking a chosen path together.
Art Buffet: Free Art Drop-in Art Making
Visit the Art Buffet, a free, weekly drop-in art program for everyone, materials included, on Wednesday afternoons at Mitchell Gallery.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Gold Bar Park
Come out and connect with other nature-lovers, spread some holiday cheer, and embrace this timeless winter tradition!
A Christmas Past at Rutherford House
Deck the halls and carol with us for a traditional Rutherford House Christmas!
Winter Skate at Ice District Plaza
Join EPCOR, @edmontonfire & @edmoilkings for a FREE and family-friendly event to celebrate safe skating locations as part of EPCOR’s Winter Stormwater Safety Campaign!
Home Alone in Concert
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams charming and delightful score performed live to picture.