December Holiday Events

The holiday season is upon us, and Edmonton is shining brightly with an array of enchanting events to make your December merry and bright. Whether you're seeking a charming Christmas market, dazzling light displays, or delightful workshops, this vibrant city has something for everyone. So grab your winter coat and join us as we explore the top local holiday happenings in Edmonton and surrounding communities.

Local Christmas Markets 

St. Albert Indoor Christmas Market 
The Enjoy Centre
November 25 - December 16

Old Fashioned Christmas Market 
Downtown Farmers Market
December 9 - 10

Butterdome Craft Sale 
Butter Dome, University of Alberta 
November 30 - December 3

X Mas Market Fort Edmonton Park 
Fort Edmonton Park
November 30 - December 17

Alberta Avenue Night Market Holiday Edition 
Corner of 118 Ave & 92 Street
December 22 | 4 - 8 PM
December 23 | Noon - 8 PM
December 24 | Noon- 4 PM

Wholly Handmade Holiday Market 
Strathcona County Community Centre | The Agora
December 2-3 December 16-17

Festive Light Displays & Family Fun Events

The Polar Express Train rides 4611 –
47 Avenue Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Various Dates Throughout December

Zoominescence 
Edmonton Valley Zoo
December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23, 26-31 January 1-3

Glow Edmonton
Edmonton Expo Centre
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Leduc Country Lights 
49541, Range Rd 260, Calmar, AB T0C 0V0
December 1 - 31, 2023

Candycane Lane
148th Street between 99 Ave & 92 Ave
December 8 - January 1
Open Street Nights: Dec. 9, 16, & 23
Sleigh Ride Dates: Dec 8-10, 15-17, 21-23, & 27-29

Borealis Lights
47 Riel Dr. St. Albert, AB
November 17 – January 7

Magic Of lights 
RAD Torque Raceway
November 23, 2023 - January 6, 2024

Stony Plain Winter Light Up
Main Street, Stony Plain
December 1, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighten up Beaumont 
Four Seasons Park, 5417 43 Ave, Beaumont, AB
December 9, 4 pm - 9 pm

Musical Celebrations

Candlelight Holiday Concerts 
Betty Andrews Recital Hall
Candlelight: A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 14-16
Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More
December 17

Celebrate the Season with the Legislative Assembly 
Alberta Legislative Building
December 7 - December 23

Celebrate the Season in Class 

Nutcracker Holiday Tea 
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
Saturdays & Sundays
November 11, 2023 - January 7, 2024 (Excluding December 24 & 31)

Merry Grinchmass 

The Blank Who Stole Christmas 
Rapid Fire Theatre
November 30 - December 23
Choose from Nice, Naughty, and Nasty Performances

Grinch Tree Workshops  Hosted by Arum Lily
Various Boston Pizza Locations
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Various Canadian Brewhouse
December 3 & 17 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Grinch Tree Workshops Hosted by Best Buds
December 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am - Kids Workshop
December 9, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
December 11, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
December 12, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

For the Kids (And the Kid inside all of us ;)) 

Kids Only Shopping Event - Makers Keep 
Sherwood Park: December 2nd - 10 am to 4 pm and December 3rd - 11 am to 4 pm
The Enjoy Centre: December 3rd - 10 am to 2 pm
The Grand on 124 Street: December 9th - 11 am to 3 pm

Cake Therapy and The Colour Spectrum Cookie Classes  Cake Theory & The Colour Spectrum Merry &
Bright Cookie Class December 15, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Kids Cookie Class December 16, 4:30 pm - 6 pm

Santa is Coming to The Colour Spectrum & Cake Therapy
December 23, 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
December 23, 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm