Experience the sparkle of the season at Edmonton’s most enchanting holiday light-up festivals! From dazzling drive-through displays to family-friendly winter wonderlands, there’s no shortage of festive fun for kids and parents alike.
Discover where to see the brightest Christmas lights, enjoy hot cocoa by the fire, meet Santa, and make magical holiday memories together. Whether you’re a local or visiting Edmonton this winter, these light-up events are must-see attractions for families looking for joyful things to do in Edmonton with kids.
2025 Edmonton Christmas Light up Festivals
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Leduc Light up in the Park
November 14, 2025
Save the date! Light-Up the Park will be held on November 14th in Leduc and we hope you plan to join us. Event details will be shared here as they become available. Check in throughout the year for updates as you plan your activities! -
Light up the Night Inglewood
November 14, 2025
Horse Drawn Wagon-rides to explore the neighbourhood will be connecting all three sites and Santa, Else, Amanda Panda and Executive Quartets will be roving around the sites with festive entertainment!
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Stony Plain Road Light Up
November 14, 2025
Kick off the holiday season together with friends, family, and festive cheer. Experience a dazzling light installation, enjoy entertainment presented by the Jasper Place Arts Society. Enjoy a night out to celebrate the holiday kick off!
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Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
November 15, 2025
This free family-friendly event aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games, as well as a special appearance from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch! -
All is Bright on 124th
November 15, 2025
Look forward to a night of music and celebration, capped off with a dramatic light-up ceremony. It’s a sizzling street party in one of Edmonton’s coolest neighbourhoods! Explore 124th through the lens of holiday magic! -
Kingsway Holiday Parade
November 22, 2025
Brimming with festive cheer and community spirit, this year’s celebration features dazzling floats, costumed characters, and of course a very special arrival by Santa himself to top off the experience! -
Devon Christmas in the Park
November 22, 2025
Kick off the holiday season with the Devon Holiday Festival in a brand new location. It’s magical, family-fun with themed Christmas activities and a full light-up celebration including the light up of the park! This one is worth the drive. -
Downtown Winterval
November 22, 2025
Sleigh rides, live music, winter patios, maple taffy and so much more will transform Downtown into a winter wonderland for one night only. Mark your calendars for this magical, family-friendly night in Edmonton to kick off the holiday season with your kids! -
LIGHTS UP FORT SASKATCHEWAN
November 28, 2025
Enjoy photos with Santa, a fire show, christmas carollers, face painters and roving entertainment before you witness a magical holiday light off to kick off the Christmas season.
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St. Albert Snowflake Festival
November 28, 2025
Join the magic in the heart of downtown St. Albert as we light up the Perron District with the warm glow of the Christmas lights. Enjoy all the festivities as we welcome the holiday season with our annual Snowflake Festival. Come out for a night of magic! -
Winter Whyte Holiday Light Up
November 29, 2025
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Old Strathcona at Winter Whyte Light Up! Kick-off the holiday season with live performances, twinkling lights, cultural experiences, ice carving, rides on the streetcar and a full night of fun with the family! -
LIGHT UP SPRUCE GROVE
November 29, 2025
Join us for this annual, family-friendly event, and watch as Central Park is magically transformed into a sparkling spectacle of light. More exciting event details coming soon so stay tuned to this page to start planning the holidays!
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Winterfest Light Up in Stony Plain
November 30, 2025
Visit Main Street for the annual lighting of the Town tree, take a photo with Santa and participate in our business holiday treasure hunt, all while listening to festive tunes from the live DJ on site playing your favourite holiday songs!
2025 EDMONTON SANTA CLAUS PARADES & VISITS
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Kingsway Holiday Parade
November 22, 2025
Brimming with festive cheer and community spirit, this year’s celebration features dazzling floats, costumed characters, and of course a very special arrival by Santa himself to top off the experience!
