From Santa sightings to sleigh rides to fireworks, the holiday season starts early around Edmonton. Communities across the region are flipping the switch on their holiday lights this month, and most of these celebrations are free. Pack the mittens and a thermos and make a night of it.
Free Christmas Light Up Festivals in Edmonton, November 2026
Crossroads Winter Festival: Light Up the Night (Edmonton)
Free sleigh rides, live music and winter princesses lead up to a tree lighting, with Santa dropping by for an early visit.
When: Friday, November 13, 3–7 p.m.
All Is Bright Winter Festival (124 Street)
124 Street fills with ice sculptures, holiday light displays, live entertainment and festive treats over two evenings.
When: Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 4–8 p.m.
Where: 124 Street, Edmonton
Light Up the Park (Leduc)
Light-Up Leduc kicks off as Alexandra Park’s holiday displays glow on for the season.
When: Friday, November 20, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Alexandra Park, Leduc
Downtown Winterval (Edmonton)
104 Street turns into a winter block party with street hockey, photos with Santa, free maple taffy, DJs, fire pits and festive lights.
When: Saturday, November 21, 3–7 p.m.
Where: 104 Street, Downtown Edmonton
Celebration of Lights (Sherwood Park)
Strathcona County’s free holiday kickoff brings festive family fun to Festival Place.
When: Saturday, November 21, 3–5 p.m.
Where: Festival Place, Sherwood Park
Lights Up! (Fort Saskatchewan)
Free photos with Santa, a petting zoo, fire shows, cookies and hot chocolate, all leading to a countdown to light up City Hall.
When: Friday, November 27, 4:15–6:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Fort Saskatchewan
Snowflake Festival (St. Albert)
Downtown St. Albert gets festive with sleigh rides, petting zoos and a visit from Santa.
When: Friday, November 27, 5:30–9 p.m.
Where: Perron Street, St. Albert
Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival (Morinville)
Morinville packs a whole weekend with a holiday dance party, Santa photos, a parade, the park lighting, fireworks and a family skate.
When: Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29
Where: Morinville
Lighting Up Ada Boulevard (Edmonton)
Concordia University of Edmonton lights the trees at its main and Magrath campuses, with kids’ crafts, hot chocolate and caroling.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2–6 p.m.
Where: Ada Boulevard, Edmonton
Light Up (Spruce Grove)
Central Park lights up for the holidays, with an outdoor community market to browse while you wait.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2–5:30 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 450 King Street, Spruce Grove
Merry & Bright Festival (Devon)
Kids can visit Santa and the Grinch, take photos with Elsa and Olaf, and grab a bite from the food trucks downtown.
When: Saturday, November 28, 3–7 p.m.
Where: 17 Athabasca Avenue, Devon
Winter Whyte Light Up (Old Strathcona)
Old Strathcona comes alive with festive lights, streetcar rides, ice carving and a free family variety show.
When: Saturday, November 28, 4–8 p.m.
Where: Old Strathcona, Edmonton
Winterfest Holiday Light Up (Stony Plain)
Stony Plain lights its tree to open Winterfest, which also includes a town-wide scavenger hunt that runs through December.
When: Sunday, November 29, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Where: Stony Plain
