The best things to do this Christmas Day in Edmonton

Merry Christmas, Edmonton!

With the holidays fully here, we have so much to do to celebrate! We understand it can be hard trying to find things to do on Christmas Day, so we’re here to help. Whether it’s holiday-related or just a fun winter activity, we’ve got all the best things to do this Christmas Day in Edmonton, just for you.

The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights is a dazzling 2.7-kilometre drive through featuring over two million LED Lights and Digital Animation, right in Edmonton.

When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: RAD Torque Raceway – Edmonton International Airport — 50342 Range Rd., Alta.
Cost: $35+

Celebrate the magic of the season at our festive Christmas Brunch Buffet with Santa, hosted in the Beverly Hills Ballroom in West Edmonton Mall’s Fantasyland Hotel. Gather your loved ones for a joyful holiday experience filled with delicious food, laughter, and holiday cheer!

When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Fantasyland Hotel in West Edmonton Mall — 17700 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $89

The holiday spirit will be alive in the Crestwood neighbourhood. Here, you can see all the beautiful lights adorning houses and yards for the holidays, right in Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane. This tradition has been alive for over 50 years, and each year it continues to shine brighter.

When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Dusk to 11 p.m.
Where: 148th Street from 92nd Avenue to 99th Avenue
Cost: Free

Edmonton City Hall’s skating rink is officially open for business this year. Celebrate the holidays this season by gliding across the ice in the most beautiful central part of the city.

Where: Winston Churchill Square — 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free

When everything else fails… the movies will always be open for you. If you’re not sure what to do, Landmark Cinemas and Cineplex will have your back with loads of movie options for your pleasure.

Time: Varies
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Varies

This annual Christmas party is back for the fourth year in a row at the Illusion Lounge in Edmonton. Here, party your Christmas away and enjoy the insane Bollywood beats.

When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: The Illusion Lounge — 10846 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free before 11 p.m.

Become a Detective this Christmas Day and solve a Murder Case: explore the city, follow traces, crack puzzles, collect evidence and catch the killer!

When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 8331 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $14+

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