Complete your holiday shopping, catch some roller derby action, or fall into a festive mood with dazzling lights displays in Edmonton this weekend!
1. Candy Cane Lane | Through January 3
Grab a hot chocolate (and a donation for the Edmonton Food Bank) and take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane — a ten-block stretch of impressive residential displays of colourful Christmas lights and decorations. Or, see the sights while taking a festive sleigh ride. This Christmas event has been an Edmonton tradition for over 40 years!
148 St. between 92 Ave. & 100 Ave.
2. E-Ville Roller Derby | December 13
The Slice Girls will compete against the Las Pistolitas in what’s sure to be a grudge match! Also, teams from the junior league, GEJRDA and SAJRD, will battle it out in this double header.
Alberta Aviation Museum | 11410 Kingsway Ave. | 780-451-1175
3. A Prairie Garden Christmas | December 13 & 14
Bundle up and enjoy some seasonal family fun at the cozy, rustic setting of Prairie Gardens and Adventure Farm. Decorate cookies with the elves, ride the magical Polar Express, get a family photo with Santa, make ornaments and gifts at the craft station, and enjoy hot chocolate and other treats in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen.
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm | 56311 Lily Lake Rd., 25 km north of Edmonton, Bon Accord | 780-921-2272
4. It’s a Wonderful Whyte in Old Strathcona | December 13
Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays along Whyte Ave. in Old Strathcona with a sleigh ride! And watch carefully because you may spot Santa roaming around Old Strathcona one of those days. Check out the website for more info on all the fun that will be happening in the neighbourhood during December.
Old Strathcona | 780-437-4182
5. The Nutcracker | December 12 – 14
This classical holiday tale of Klara and her Nutcracker battling the evil Rat Tsar set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score will dazzle all audience members. And an hour before the performance, the Sugar Plum Parties will bring a wonderland of activities to get families into the holiday spirit!
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave. | 780-427-2760
6. Moonlight Madness | December 12
Cross those remaining names off of your list by taking advantage of sales until 11 pm! Europa Boulevard will feature holiday fashions shows at 7, 8, and 9 pm. Check out all the great sales on the website!
West Edmonton Mall | 8882-170 St. | 780-444-5321
