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The holiday season is here, and there is no shortage of exciting things to do or see. Ready to jump into it? Bundle up, and check out these wonderfully exciting things to do in and around Edmonton this week!
Edmonton Oilers
This week, get your jersey ready and cheer on the Oilers at one of their two home games this week! To get your tickets, head to the link above and enjoy!
When: Dec. 16 and 19, 2024
Where: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW
Cost: $66
Candy Cane Lane
It’s here! This week walk, bike, sled, or ski down Candy Cane Lane, a beloved Edmonton tradition and Christmas extravaganza that features incredible decorations, lights, and fun.
When: Until Jan. 3, 2025
Where: Along 148th Street from 92 Avenue to 99 Avenue
Cost: Free+
Zoominescence
Bundle up and head over to the Edmonton Valley Zoo for one of the city’s favourite winter festivals! Zoominescence is back, and it’s going to feature dazzling installations and live entertainment. Have fun!
When: Until Jan. 1, 2025
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $15.95
A Very Merry Pops
Christmas carols and holiday songs! A Very Merry Pops will feature a beautiful performance by a choir of some of Edmonton’s finest young singers, conducted by Bob Bernhardt.
When: Wednesday, December 20th to Saturday, December 23rd, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $36.50+
A Christmas Carol
This week, start a holiday tradition! A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge through a transformative night, guided by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Get your tickets now and enjoy.
When: Until Dec. 24, 2024
Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave
Cost: $40+
Winter Wagon Rides
Need a little fresh air? This week, head to Fort Edmonton Park for a festive horse-drawn wagon ride, surrounded by twinkling lights. It’s going to be magical.
When: Until Feb. 14, 2025
Where: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street Northwest
Cost: $25.62 per adult
Glow Christmas
Don’t feel like spending more time outside? Check out The Glow Christmas Carnival, an indoor experience with photo ops, lights, and seasonal treats. It’s going to be stunning!
When: Until Dec. 31, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $22.99+
Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
If, of course, you’d prefer to stay in the car, check out the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights — a 2.5 km journey through over two million twinkling lights and a 200-foot tunnel of magic.
When: Until Jan. 4, 2025
Where: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Leduc County
Cost: $33+
Borealis Lights
The more lights the better! The Borealis Lights is another drive-thru Christmas light display that takes you through a magical route of twinkling lights and captivating displays. Check it out before Jan. 5!
When: Until Jan. 5, 2025
Where: St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park, 47 Riel Dr, St. Albert
Cost: $33+
Die Harsh: A Christmas Musical
Want to work your funny bone? Enjoy a ridiculously funny “Die Hard” Christmas carol comedy with tap-dancing FBI agents and hilarious musical numbers. You’re in for a treat!
When: Wednesday, Dec. 13 to Friday, Dec. 29, 2024
Where: The Orange Hub, 10045 156 St NW
Cost: $43+
