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Calling all penny-pinchers! Just kidding. No one needs a reason to like free stuff! Whether you want to keep the spooky spirit going a little longer or you’re already on your way to Christmas, here are all the free and cheap things to do in Edmonton this November.
Farmfair International
This Western agricultural fair is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Check out the competitions, scratch some ears at the petting zoo, and check out the on-site Country Christmas Marketplace featuring over 100 vendors specializing in country, handmade, artisan, and local products.
When: Wednesday, November 6th until Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: Free to attend
Capital City Vintage Market
Come down to the Capital City Vintage Market for some holiday shopping (yes, you can buy a gift for yourself). Curators will be bringing various items from the 1950s-2000s, from band t-shirts, vintage dresses, and kitchen and household décor with vintage and boho esthetics, all while promoting sustainability!
When: Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Where: The Creative Hive – 16819 111 Ave
Cost: Free to attend
All is Bright Festival
It’s almost time to embrace the winter season along 124th Street! At the All is Bright Festival this November, you can expect the glow of lights, bask in the warmth of the Beverage Gardens, and cook some delicious treats over a fire!
When: 4 PM to 8 PM on Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Where: 124 St and 107 Ave to 109 Ave
Cost: Free to attend
Holiday Geeky Gift Market
Over 200 vendors with gift options from small and local businesses that cater to the geeky, weird, wonderful, alternative, and more! This is not a traditional market in any sense, so what better place to pick up some unique gifts?
When: Saturday, November 16th, and Sunday, November 17th, 2024
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre Hall F, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $7.32
Frogs and Friends
Discover the world of Frogs and Friends at this feature exhibit at the Muttart Conservatory! Get up close with these little creatures and uncover the fascinating diversity and unique adaptations of amphibians. This is an especially fun one to do with the kids!
When: Now until Sunday, November 17th, 2024
Where: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96a St NW
Cost: $14.95
Christmas In The Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Park with the whole family! You can visit with Santa and the Grinch, walk through a candlelight story walk, and dash through the snow on a horse-drawn sleigh. There’s even a mini donut truck!
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Where: Devon Lions Campground (must take Park n’ Ride)
Cost: $10 per person, $35 for groups of 4
Annual Holiday Market
Head over to Métis Crossing for a free market open to the public that celebrates Indigenous artisans and local vendors! From handmade jewelry to artwork, it’s the perfect place to check off some holiday shopping.
When: Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, 2024
Where: Métis Crossing, 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake
Cost: Free to attend
Edmonton Christmas Market
The Edmonton Christmas Market will be returning this November so get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season! There will be over 120 rotating vendors this year alongside seasonal eats, unique gifts, and festive entertainment.
When: Thursday, November 28th to Sunday, December 15th, 2024
Where: Fort Edmonton Midway, 7000 143 St NW
Cost: $23+
Adult Open Studio
Sign up for a casual painting workshop and see where your creativity leads you! These adult classes do not require any prior experience or skill and are offered weekly at the Art Gallery of Alberta, with a different theme every week connected to their current exhibitions.
When: Every Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $25
Edmonton Ghost Tours
If you want to keep the spooky vibes going into November, then try a local paranormal tour and explore the most haunted spots in the city! Take a ghostly walk through some of Edmonton’s historic landmarks. It’ll make you think twice the next time something goes bump in the night!
When: Dates throughout the fall
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Cost: $18+
There are all the best free and cheap things to do in Edmonton this month. Have an amazing time, and try to get that holiday shopping done early!
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