Luminaria  

Visit Alberta’s largest botanic garden this weekend for a beautiful winter experience at the University of Alberta (UofA)! The Kurimoto Japanese Garden will be lit with hundreds of candles lighting the pathway for guests to take a peaceful winter walk. Memory Lane will also be open at this event, where visitors can light a candle in honour of a loved one. Admission is free for children under 12. Grab your hot cocoa and take a stroll to the site here for more information! 

Location: UofA Botanic Garden                      Date: Until December 31 

 

Glow Edmonton  

This holiday festival is back for the season and kicks off its opening weekend this Saturday! Glow YEG is a family-friendly event held at the Edmonton EXPO. This festival is packed with activities, food & drinks, live entertainment, thousands of glimmering lights, and more! Bring the family for the perfect photo op and visit the amazing selfie walls & murals. Book your time slot and get tickets here! 

Location: Edmonton EXPO                          Date: Until January 1 

 

Santa’s Food Bank Drive 

Twice Cream is hosting a free holiday event in support of the Edmonton Food Bank this Saturday from 3 – 6 pm. Free hot chocolate, sleigh rides, and pictures with St. Nick will be available at this event! Have fun while also helping those in need. Don’t forget to bring an item to donate to the Edmonton Food Bank! See here for more information.  

Location: 10983 127 St NW                        Date: December 3 

 

Oilers vs. Canadiens  

Don’t miss out on this upcoming Oilers game this weekend! The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday evening at 5 pm. Cheer on our boys in orange and blue live at Rogers Place or in the comfort of your own home! Grab your tickets here. Let’s go Oilers!   

Location: Rogers Place                                Date: December 3 

 

Edmonton Christmas Market  

Bring a cute date or Grandma to the Edmonton Christmas Market for its opening weekend at Fort Edmonton Park! Browse the holiday market with over 100+ rotating vendors for the perfect gift for your loved ones. You can also enjoy tons of activities from horse-drawn wagon rides and a carousel ride to amazing live theatre performances! Festive workshops are also available on site. See the full activities lineup and snatch your tickets here!  

Location: Fort Edmonton Park                        Date: Until December 18