Weekday Fun Guide: Things to do with Kids this Week in Edmonton - December 22-26
Looking for fun, family-friendly activities in Edmonton this week? You’re in the right place! From hands-on creative workshops to festive holiday light displays and special movie screenings, Edmonton is packed with kid-approved events to help you make the most of November. Whether you’re planning weekday adventures or gearing up for a cozy week - let’s dive into the best things to do in Edmonton this week with Kids.
Here’s your guide to the best things to do in Edmonton this Week with kids
December 22, 2025
Edmonton Christmas Break Soccer Camp | December 22-26, 2025
This half or full-day soccer camp, December 22-26 is full of fun, games, soccer training and educational activities - keeping your kids active, all the way through Christmas Break.Holiday Fun at the Hub |
Make holiday memories with free, family-friendly fun from December 22 to January 2. Register in advance to join the fun!Code Ninjas Roblox & Minecraft Winter Break Camp | Monday & Tuesday
When school is out, the fun and learning continue at Code Ninjas! Our Winter Break Camps keep your child engaged, inspired, and learning—while having a blast.Explore Tinsel Town in Vegreville | All Day
Walk through a magical indoor Christmas wonderland filled with twinkling lights, enchanting themed rooms, festive music, and holiday cheer. Walk room to room and discover the magic perfect for the whole family!Watch The Polar Express in the IMAX | 4:35 p.m.
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, where he learns that the wonders of life never fade for those who believe! Based on the classic Caldecott medal-winning children's book written by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is directed by Oscar® winner Robert Zemeckis and stars two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks.Sportszone at Millennium Place | Daily through Winter Break
SportZone is available at various times throughout the year on the Millennium Place sports field and at Ardrossan Recreation Complex in the Hall or dry surface area. It features a variety of activities including a mini stick hockey arena, an assortment of sporting equipment and sports activities, blue blocks, inflatables (event-dependent), and more.Family Films at the Library: Rise of the Guardians | 2:00 p.m.
The library will be showing Rise of the Guardians. When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on the Big Screen | 9:30 p.m.
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie, and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
December 23, 2025
Jubilations Junior: Barbie & Ken Save Christmas | 5:30 p.m.
We all know Barbie can do anything, from being a pilot to a store clerk, teacher to rock star, Christmas party planner to… elf?! Barbie can do it all, but what about Ken? Most of the time he is happy to stand by and watch as Barbie has all the adventures, but what happens if Barbie disappears along with all of her plans for the Christmas party? Can Ken learn how to fly a plane and save Christmas? More importantly, can Ken get over his fear of heights?Family Films at the Library: How the Grinch Stole Christmas | 2:00 p.m.
EPL will be showing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.Take a Glow Trail Ride at Pigeon Lake |
Experience this incredible 15 minute horseback ride along groomed trails at the Pigeon Lake Horse Drawn Rides Ranch, fully illuminated by your own Trail Horse.Jr. Write a Story Session | 4:00 p.m.
We all have a story to tell! Learn about the different parts of a story, explore different ways stories can be told, and write a story of your very own. This program takes place over six weeks.Candy Cane Lane Open Streets Night | 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Edmonton’s YEG Candy Cane Lane is visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors every Christmas season and it has become traditional for Edmontonians to flock to this West End Christmas Light and Decoration display every year.Drive Through Canadian Tire Magic of Lights | Dusk Onward
The Canadian Tire Magic of Lights’ is an Edmonton holiday staple, with a dazzling 2.7-kilometer drive through featuring over 2 millions LED Lights and Digital Animations. Experience your favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season from the comfort of your own car, as you wind through Edmonton’s most magical holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
December 24, 2025
Watch ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ at Metro Cinema | 12:45 p.m.
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.Find the Best Christmas Lights in Edmonton | All Day
Use this map to find the best Edmonton Christmas Lights Displays in the city. Hop in the car, grab a cup of hot cocoa and explore some of the most festive light-ups around Edmonton.
December 25, 2025
Have Brunch with Santa at Fantasyland Hotel | 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate the magic of the season at our festive Christmas Brunch Buffet with Santa, hosted in the Beverly Hills Ballroom! Gather your loved ones for a joyful holiday experience filled with delicious food, laughter, and holiday cheer!
December 26, 2025
Public Swim with Inflatable at Eastglen | 1:30 p.m.
This public swim will include the inflatable obstacle course, with platforms to jump from, a climbing arch and two slides!Make a Cardboard Dinosaur Park at TELUS World of Science | Through the Break
Help Boss Rexi build a cardboard holiday resort at The Science Garage's STEAMengine. Create rides, attractions, and the biggest cardboard dino-themed park yet - Dinosawr Parx!
