Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend with Kids
This weekend, we’re kicking off more holiday light up celebrations in Edmonton - more, fun, free things to do with kids in Edmonton and of course - a packed weekend scheduled with things to do and see in Edmonton with kids this winter.
Here’s what to do this Weekend in Edmonton with Kids, November 28-30, 2025
Find Holiday Magic at Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
Visit Rad Torque Raceway Canadian Tire Magic of Lights’ this holiday season. The drive-through lights display 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. It’s a great bang-for-your-buck experience, with the one carload, one price admission cost.
Friday, November 28, 2025
St. Albert Snowflake Light UP Festival | 5:30 p.m.
St. Albert’s winter festival, The Snowflake Festival, is back for 2025 Taking place on Perron Street, St. Thomas Street and at St. Albert Place! Friday November 28th from 5:30 p.m. - 9p.m.Light up the Night Christmas Festival in Morinville | All weekend
Kick off the season with a three-day festival filled with holiday fun. Activities include a town parade featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, Lite Up the Park, a spectacular high-level firework display, crafts, games, live entertainment, a family dance and a free holiday skate.Leduc Santa Claus Parade | 6:00 p.m.
The Annual Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025! This festive community event promises a magical evening filled with holiday cheer, where families can gather and watch Santa make his spectacular parade entrance. Expect twinkling lights, festive floats, and the warmth of community spirit as everyone comes together to celebrate the holiday season.Light Up Fort Saskatchewan Festival | 5:15 p.m.
Is your family looking for a fun, safe, and free way to celebrate the holiday season? We have the event for you! Join thh fun for our annual Lights Up! celebration presented by Inter Pipeline, taking place at City Hall from 5:15 to 7:30 pm.Leduc County Lights OPENS for the Season |
Leduc Country Lights opens for the season. This walk through lights display spans a massive area outside of the city - and is $3/person to enjoy. Immerse yourself with the holiday spirit that will prove to become a tradition for your family, as it has with many families over the last 15 years.
Saturday November 29, 2025
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Teddy Bear Ornament | 8:30 a.m.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own teddy bear ornament.Leduc Pancake Breakfast with Santa | 9:30 a.m.
Get your tickets and join us for this annual Breakfast with Santa at Christ the King High School! Enjoy pancakes, take your picture with Santa, and make Christmas crafts!Christmas in the Heartland with Fireworks Celebration | 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate Christmas in the Heartland in Strathcona County with a full day of holiday celebrations, ending with fireworks.Cineplex Family Favourites: Elf on the Shelf Double Feature | 11:00 a.m.
This week’s Cineplex Family Favourite features two short films: An Elf's Story (26 mins) Chippy is assigned to a family that includes a boy who is questioning the magic of Christmas. When Chippy finds the assignment a bit challenging, his good friends, Santa, and an unexpected child help him remember why his job is important.FREE City of Edmonton Play Rangers | 1:30 p.m.
Play Rangers focuses on children and family participation, with special outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all. Children (ages 6-12) are welcome to attend on their own.Winter Celebration at Historic McKay Avenue School | 2:00
Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of Winter Celebration at the Historic McKay Avenue School Archives and Museum!FREE Kids Coding Workshop with Sneaky Sasquatch | 2:30 p.m.
Families, join us for a drawing adventure as we bring the world of Sneaky Sasquatch on Apple Arcade to life on iPad. Sasquatch is on a mission and needs your help creating fun holiday parties.Light up Festival in Central Park | 3:00 p.m.
Our 2025 Light Up celebration is on Saturday, November 29 from 3-6:30 p.m.! Join us for this annual, family-friendly event, and watch as Central Park is magically transformed into a sparkling spectacle of light.Santa’s Food Bank Drive at Twice Cream | 3:45 p.m.
Santa is coming to Twice Cream for our annual Santa Food Bank Drive, sponsored by Timberhaus. Join us on Saturday, November 29th, from 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will arrive right at 3:45 p.m., followed by horse-drawn wagon rides from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and a wiener roast throughout the event.Winter Whyte Holiday Light Up | 4:00 p.m.
Join this winter celebration in the heart of 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 more.Lite Up the Nite Fireworks in Morinville | 7:00 p.m.
Lite Up the Nite is an annual celebration of family, community, and the holiday season delivered by the Town of Morinville and many dedicated community organization partners. Planned with young and old in mind, this event offers many wonderful, free activities to connect neighbors, friends, and families in the spirit of the holiday season.
Sunday November 30, 2025
Winterfest Light Up in Stony Plain | 4:00 p.m.
Winter Fest is a month long of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Kick off the festive season with Light up on November 30th, 2025.FREE Kid Coding Workshop: Drawing Snoopy | 4:30 p.m.
Families, come create holiday cheer with the Peanuts gang. Enjoy clips from the beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas special and the Apple Original series The Snoopy Show. Then share your favorite traditions and draw your own festive scene using Pages on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro. Devices provided. Not available in Quebec.