Holiday season is finally here and Santa Claus is starting to visit places in the city and nearby areas. Find Santa Claus in Christmas events, holiday markets, mall photo opportunities, festive brunches and family activities happening in Edmonton and nearby communities.
Whether you’re hoping to take a photo with Santa, meet Mrs. Claus or enjoy a Christmas celebration with the family, here are some holiday events to add to your calendar!
Please note: Event dates, times, admission fees and activities may change. Check the official organizers’ event pages or social media accounts before visiting.
🎄 CHRISTMAS EVENTS & FESTIVALS – EDMONTON
🎅 Glow Edmonton – The Magic Toy Shop
🗓️ Dates: December 3–31, 2026 (closed Christmas Day)
📍 Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed; general admission starts at $17.99 plus fees and taxes. Children 3 and under are FREE.
🎄 Description: Santa will make special appearances at Glow Edmonton on select dates between December 3 and 24. Families can check the event schedule for Santa’s visiting dates and hours while enjoying the indoor Christmas attraction. You can use promo code FAMILYFRIENDLYYEG for 10% off when you check out.”.
🔗 Glow Official Website and Ticket
🎅 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
🗓️ Dates: November 7–December 24, 2026
⏰ Santa’s Arrival: November 7 at 5 PM
📍 Location: Bass Pro Shops
🎟️ Admission: FREE Santa photos. Reservations are recommended.
🎄 Description: Visit Santa’s Wonderland for complimentary photos with Santa, holiday crafts and seasonal activities for children. Families can also drop off their Christmas wish lists in Santa’s mailbox. Special Christmas Tales sessions featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled on Tuesdays at 5 PM, November 10–December 22. Reservations are required for these special sessions.
🔗 Santa’s Wonderland – Official Details
🎅 Green Christmas at Horizon Ag & Turf
🗓️ Date: November 21, 2026
📍 South Edmonton: 4630 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton
📍 West Edmonton: 17104 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: FREE; donations to Santa’s Anonymous or the Edmonton Food Bank are requested for Santa photos.
🎄 Description: Children can meet Santa and take photos beside a John Deere tractor. The event also includes holiday crafts and a Christmas colouring contest. Advance registration is required for Santa photos.
🔗 Horizon Ag & Turf – Official Website
🎅 Kingsway Holiday Parade
🗓️ Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Parade route from the east Airport Road entrance towards Kingsway Mall, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Watch for Santa Claus during the Kingsway Holiday Parade! Families can find a spot along the parade route and enjoy the festive floats and holiday procession as Santa makes his appearance.
🔗 Official Parade Route and Details
🛍️ CHRISTMAS MARKETS – EDMONTON & AREA
🎅 Hello Pretty Holiday Market – Edmonton
🗓️ Dates: November 14–15, 2026
⏰ Market Hours: 12–5 PM
📍 Location: Northeast River Valley Park Event Centre, 903 153 Avenue NE, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: $5 plus fees; children 12 and under enter FREE.
🎄 Description: Families can enjoy complimentary visits with Santa during the Hello Pretty Holiday Market. Bring your camera to take your own photos with Santa while browsing the market’s local vendors.
Santa Visits: November 14 and 15, 1–4 PM.
🎅 Hello Pretty Holiday Market – St. Albert
🗓️ Dates: November 20–22, 2026
⏰ Market Hours:
Friday: 4–9 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–4 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: Enjoy Centre – Moonflower Room, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
🎟️ Admission: $5 plus fees; children 12 and under enter FREE.
🎄 Description: Families can visit Santa and take their own complimentary photos during select market hours. It’s an opportunity to meet Santa while enjoying a holiday market featuring local vendors and seasonal finds.
Santa Visits: November 20, 5–8 PM and November 22, 1–4 PM.
🎅 Edmonton Christmas Market
🗓️ Dates: November 27–December 20, 2026
📍 Location: Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed; general admission required. Santa photo sessions are an additional paid booking.
🎄 Description: Families can book a special photo session with Santa at Johnson’s Café during select dates at the Edmonton Christmas Market. Each session includes a printed photo, with proceeds supporting the Fort Edmonton Foundation.
Santa Photos:
- November 29: 2–5 PM
- December 6: 2–5 PM
- December 13: 4–6 PM
- December 20: 4–6 PM
🔗 Official Website and Tickets
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Holiday Market at River Cree
🗓️ Dates: November 19–21, 2026
⏰ Market Hours: 1–9 PM
📍 Location: The Venue, River Cree Resort & Casino, 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch, AB
🎟️ Admission: By donation to the Kanaweyimik Initiative. Donations of personal hygiene products, toiletries and non-perishable food items are accepted.
🎄 Description: Families can stop by for FREE photos with Santa during the River Cree Holiday Market. The market also features First Nations, Métis and Inuit artisans and vendors, Indigenous cuisine, live music and entertainment.
FREE Santa Photos: November 19–21, 3–7 PM.
🔗 Official Holiday Market Details
🎅 Christmas at Callingwood
🗓️ Date: December 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Location: The MarketPlace at Callingwood, 6650 177 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Meet Santa and enjoy a FREE family photo during this Christmas celebration at Callingwood. Families can also take part in holiday crafts, enjoy horse-drawn hayrides and meet special characters, including the Holiday Grouch and Cindy Lou.
🍳 BREAKFAST, BRUNCH & SPECIAL SANTA EXPERIENCES
🎅 Festival of Trees – Santa’s Breakfast
🗓️ Date: November 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Location: Edmonton Convention Centre, Halls A & B, 9797 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed
🎄 Description: Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the annual Festival of Trees. Families can share a meal, take part in Christmas activities and meet Santa during this special holiday event. Proceeds support healthcare initiatives through the University Hospital Foundation.
🎅 Brunch with Santa – Sherbrooke Community League
🗓️ Date: December 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM–2 PM
📍 Location: Sherbrooke Community League, 13008 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed; check the registration page for pricing. Children under 12 are FREE.
🎄 Description: Enjoy a festive community brunch with a special visit from Santa. Children can meet Santa, take photos and receive a Christmas gift. Families are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
🎅 Brunch with Santa – Old Yale Brewing
🗓️ Dates: December 13 and 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Location: Old Yale Brewing, 7201 49 Street, Beaumont, AB
🎟️ Admission: Brunch purchase and reservation
🎄 Description: Enjoy a festive brunch with a special visit from Santa. Families can meet Santa and take holiday photos while enjoying a meal together.
🔗 Event Details and Reservations
🎅 Breakfast with Santa – Sherwood Park Mall
🗓️ Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 9–10 AM
📍 Location: Sherwood Park Mall Food Court, 2020 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: FREE; while quantities last.
🎄 Description: Enjoy a special breakfast with Santa and Friends at Sherwood Park Mall. Families can meet Santa and enjoy a festive start to the holiday season.
🔗 Sherwood Park Mall – Santa Information
🏬 SANTA PHOTOS AT SHOPPING MALLS
🎅 Southgate Centre – Photos with Santa
🗓️ Santa’s Arrival: November 14, 2026, 2–4 PM
🗓️ Santa Photos: November 14–December 24, 2026
📍 Location: Southgate Centre, 5015 111 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Paid photo packages; check the mall’s booking information for pricing.
🎄 Description: Welcome Santa to Southgate Centre during his arrival celebration! The opening event includes complimentary photos for the first 200 families, along with holiday crafts, balloon animals and face painting.
🔗 Southgate Centre Official Website
🎅 St. Albert Centre – Photos with Santa
🗓️ Santa’s Arrival: November 20, 2026
🗓️ Santa Photos: November 20–December 24, 2026
⏰ Arrival Event: 11 AM–2 PM and 3–7 PM
📍 Location: St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
🎟️ Admission: Paid photo packages; check the booking page for pricing.
🎄 Description: Santa is returning to St. Albert Centre for the holiday season! Families can visit Santa for photos, with walk-up visits available during mall hours. The arrival celebration also includes special storytime sessions.
🎅 Sherwood Park Mall – Photos with Santa
🗓️ Santa’s Arrival: November 20, 2026
🗓️ Santa Photos: November 20–December 24, 2026
📍 Location: Sherwood Park Mall, 2020 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: Paid photo packages; check the mall’s booking information for pricing.
🎄 Description: Santa is arriving at Sherwood Park Mall on November 20! Families can visit him for holiday photos throughout the season. There is also a FREE Breakfast with Santa and Friends on November 21 from 9–10 AM in the food court, while quantities last.
🔗 Sherwood Park Mall Official Website
🎅 Londonderry Mall – Photos with Santa
🗓️ Santa’s Arrival: November 21, 2026
🗓️ Santa Photos: November 21–December 24, 2026
📍 Location: Centre Court, Londonderry Mall, 137 Avenue and 66 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Paid photo packages; check the booking page for pricing.
🎄 Description: Visit Santa at Londonderry Mall and capture a special holiday photo with the family. Online reservations are available.
🎅 Kingsway Mall – Photos with Santa
🗓️ Santa’s Arrival: November 21, 2026
🗓️ Santa Photos: November 22–December 24, 2026
📍 Location: Kingsway Mall, 109 Street and Kingsway NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Paid photo packages; check the mall’s booking information for pricing.
🎄 Description: Families can visit Santa at Kingsway Mall for a holiday photo together. Santa’s arrival is scheduled for November 21, with photo opportunities beginning November 22.
🔗 Kingsway Mall Official Website
🎄 NEARBY AREAS – SANTA CLAUS & CHRISTMAS EVENTS
🎅 Celebration of Lights – Sherwood Park
🗓️ Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3–5 PM
📍 Location: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus during Sherwood Park’s Celebration of Lights. Families can also enjoy a wagon ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event.
🎅 Snowflake Festival – St. Albert
🗓️ Date: November 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–9 PM
📍 Location: Perron District, Downtown St. Albert
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Santa will help light the community Christmas tree before visiting with families at Red Willow Place. Stop by for a chance to see Santa during St. Albert’s annual Snowflake Festival.
🎅 Light Up – Spruce Grove
🗓️ Date: November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 3–6 PM
📍 Location: Central Park, 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Santa will visit Central Park during Spruce Grove’s annual Light Up celebration. Families can meet Santa, take photos and watch as he joins the Mayor to light up the park.
🎅 Merry & Bright – Christmas in the Park
🗓️ Date: November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 4–8 PM
📍 Location: Devon Public Library / Devon, Alberta
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Families can enjoy a Christmas gathering in Devon with special character appearances, including Santa Claus and the Grinch.
🎅 Winterfest Holiday Light Up – Stony Plain
🗓️ Date: November 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Stony Plain, Alberta
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at ATB for photos and a cookie during Stony Plain’s Winter Light Up celebration. Families can also enjoy festive music, activities and the community tree-lighting.
🎅 Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival – Morinville
🗓️ Dates: November 27–29, 2026
📍 Location: Various locations throughout Morinville, Alberta
🎟️ Admission: FREE; some activities may require advance registration.
🎄 Description: Santa and Mrs. Claus are part of Morinville’s holiday celebrations. Families can enjoy the festive activities and look for opportunities to meet Santa during the festival.
🔗 Official Festival Information
🎅 Skate with Santa – Strathcona County
🗓️ Date: December 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 Location: Glen Allan Recreation Complex, 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🎄 Description: Enjoy a festive family skate with Santa! Families can meet Santa and take part in additional activities, including cookie decorating, hot chocolate, colouring and photo opportunities.
🎅 Santa Swim – Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
🗓️ Date: December 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 AM–1 PM
📸 Santa Photos: 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Location: Emerald Hills Leisure Centre, 3555 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: $2 Toonie admission or included with an eligible Active Pass.
🎄 Description: Make a splash with Santa during this festive family swim! Children can enjoy pool activities and have an opportunity to meet Santa and take holiday photos.
🎅 Photos with Santa – Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park
🗓️ Dates and Times:
November 15: 2–4 PM
November 22: 10 AM–12 PM
November 28: 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Location: Salisbury Greenhouse, 52337 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: $10 per family.
🎄 Description: Visit Salisbury Greenhouse for a family photo with Santa. Bring your camera and capture a special holiday memory together.
🔗 Salisbury Greenhouse – Event Details
🎅 Photos with Santa – Salisbury at Enjoy Centre, St. Albert
🗓️ Dates and Times:
November 14: 2:30–4:30 PM
November 21: 10 AM–12 PM
November 29: 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Location: Salisbury at Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert
🎟️ Admission: $10 per family.
🎄 Description: Stop by Salisbury at Enjoy Centre for a family photo with Santa. Bring your camera and enjoy a festive holiday photo opportunity.
🔗 Salisbury Greenhouse – Event Details
More Santa Visits Coming Soon!
This list will be updated as more Santa Claus appearances and holiday meet-and-greet opportunities are announced in Edmonton and nearby communities. Check back for additional events and schedules!
Planning a Visit?
Event dates, times, admission fees and activities may change. We recommend checking the official event websites and social media accounts before heading out. Merry Christmas and happy holiday adventures! 🎄