Another weekend is just around the corner, and there are plenty of events and activities happening around Edmonton! From winter festivals and holiday markets to family activities, creative workshops, live entertainment and sporting events, there are lots of ways to enjoy the weekend with family and friends.
Here are some events and activities to add to your weekend plans!
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
All Is Bright Winter Festival
🗓️ November 13–14, 2026
📍 124 Street & Area, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Welcome the winter season with this neighbourhood celebration featuring ice sculptures, holiday lights, live entertainment and festive activities. Friday features live ice carving throughout the area, while Saturday brings the main outdoor festival from 4–8 PM, with a light-up celebration and entertainment.
Crossroads Winter Festival: Light Up the Night
🗓️ November 13, 2026 | 5–8 PM
📍 Percy Page Centre, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Enjoy an evening of community festivities featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities, live music, a winter night market and a visit from Santa. The celebration also includes a community tree-lighting ceremony.
Light Up the Park 2026
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍 Butler Memorial Park, 15715 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Welcome the winter season at this family-friendly community celebration featuring a winter market, outdoor DJ dance party, live entertainment, roving circus performers, fire warming stations and activities for all ages.
Bringing The Nation
🗓️ November 13–15, 2026
📍 Downtown Edmonton Arts District, Rice Howard Way & The Quarters
🎟️ Free admission
Celebrate Canadian music, artistic talent and cultural expression at this three-day event featuring performances and activities across several downtown Edmonton locations.
Broad View International Film Festival
🗓️ November 12–14, 2026
📍 Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Ticketed event; check individual screening prices
Discover films directed by women at this festival celebrating women’s contributions to filmmaking and independent cinema.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Cineplex Community Day
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | Starting at 9 AM
📍 Participating Cineplex theatres, The Rec Room and Playdium locations
🎟️ Free movie screenings and select gaming activities; $3 concession specials
Enjoy a morning of family entertainment with free movie screenings at participating Cineplex theatres. The event also includes complimentary gaming offers at participating XSCAPE, The Rec Room and Playdium locations. Movie tickets are available at participating theatres on the day of the event, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toy Swap with the Edmonton Reuse Centre
🗓️ November 15, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Edmonton Reuse Centre, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Give pre-loved toys another chance to be enjoyed! Bring up to five gently used toys that are still in good condition and exchange them for other toys at this community swap.
ARTS, CRAFTS & WORKSHOPS
LEGO® Reindeer Make & Take
🗓️ November 13, 2026 | 5–7 PM
📍 Participating LEGO Store locations
🎟️ Free admission; while supplies last
Children ages 6 and up can build a festive LEGO reindeer and take their creation home. The activity is available at participating stores on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
LEGO® Holiday Ornament Make & Take at Indigo
🗓️ November 14, 2026
📍 Participating Indigo and Chapters locations
🎟️ $5 registration; includes a $5 Indigo gift card
Children ages 6 and up can take part in a holiday-themed LEGO building activity and create an ornament to take home. Registration is required.
Kids Club: Air-Dry Clay Holiday Figurines at Michaels
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Participating Michaels stores
🎟️ Free admission
Young crafters ages 4 and up can work with air-dry clay to create their own holiday-inspired figurines during this hands-on activity.
Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments at Michaels
🗓️ November 15, 2026 | 1–3 PM
📍 Participating Michaels stores
🎟️ Free admission
Get creative with a holiday craft activity! Participants can use cookie cutters, clay and decorative materials to shape and decorate their own ornaments
MALL & SHOPPING CENTRE EVENTS
Meet Santa at Indigo – West Edmonton Mall
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026
📍 Indigo, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Paid photo experience; advance booking required
Families can enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Indigo inside West Edmonton Mall. Check the booking page for available time slots and photo package details.
Santa’s Grand Arrival at West Edmonton Mall
🗓️ November 14, 2026
📍 Centre Stage, Phase I, West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Welcome Santa and the Grinch to West Edmonton Mall! Families can enjoy holiday entertainment, ornament decorating, hot chocolate and other seasonal surprises during this festive arrival celebration.
Santa’s Arrival at Southgate Centre
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | Santa appearance: 10–11 AM; children’s activities: 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Southgate Centre, 5015 111 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Welcome Santa to Southgate Centre and enjoy a morning of holiday activities. Children can take part in face painting, holiday crafts, balloon animals and glitter tattoos. The first 200 families will also receive a complimentary 5×7 photo with Santa.
MARKETS & SHOPPING EVENTS
2026 Métis Market at Londonderry Mall
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 East Court, Londonderry Mall, 1 Londonderry Mall NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Celebrate Métis art, culture and community at this special market presented by the Métis Arts Collective. Browse handmade creations from established and emerging Métis artists, discover unique gifts and enjoy cultural activities, live music, dancing and more.
A Very Indigenous Holiday Market & Cultural Gathering
🗓️ November 13–15, 2026
📍 Alberta Aviation Museum Event Hangar, 11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Discover Indigenous-made products, artwork, crafts and local creations at this holiday gathering. Visitors can also explore cultural experiences, enjoy food and connect with Indigenous artists and vendors.
Under Armour x YETI Edmonton Warehouse Sale
🗓️ November 11–15, 2026
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Shop a selection of discounted clothing, footwear, bags, accessories and YETI products during this multi-day warehouse sale. Merchandise and available discounts may vary.
Knottwood Holiday Craft Fair
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Knottwood Community Centre, 449 Knottwood Road West, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Browse handmade gifts and locally created products from 35 local crafters and artisans. The event also features door prizes, a hot chocolate bar, complimentary face painting and a children’s ornament-making activity.
Edmonton Potters’ Guild Fall Show & Sale
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Explore handcrafted pottery and ceramic pieces created by more than 80 local artists. Browse functional stoneware, decorative ceramics and unique handmade gifts while supporting Edmonton’s local pottery community.
Mistletoe Market
🗓️ November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Ridgewood Community Hall, 3705 Mill Woods Road East, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission with a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to the food bank
Browse local vendors, discover holiday shopping finds and enjoy a community market featuring door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, concessions and a children’s craft table.
Hello Pretty Holiday Market
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026 | 12–5 PM
📍 North East River Valley Park Event Centre, 903 153 Avenue NE, Edmonton
🎟️ $5 plus fees; children 12 and under enter free
Shop from local vendors offering holiday gifts, handmade products, seasonal decorations and treats. Families can also enjoy Santa visits and photo opportunities, a festive photobooth, drinks and a cake-painting activity. Free sleigh rides are scheduled for Sunday.
Caernarvon Holiday Market
🗓️ November 15, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Caernarvon Community Hall, 14830 118 Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Free admission
Get a head start on holiday shopping at this neighbourhood market featuring more than 20 local vendors. Browse handmade products, gifts and seasonal finds.
SPORTS & RELATED EVENTS
113th Grey Cup – Montreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Elks
🗓️ November 15, 2026 | 5 PM MT (gates open at 3 PM)
📍 McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta
🎟️ Ticketed event
The Edmonton Elks are heading to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2015! Cheer on the Green and Gold as they face the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL championship game. The event also features musical performances before and during the game.
PBR Canada National Finals
🗓️ November 13–14, 2026
📍 Rogers Place, 10220 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Ticketed event
Watch professional bull riders take on challenging bulls at the PBR Canada National Finals, bringing two nights of competitive bull riding action to Edmonton.
TNA Destination X
🗓️ November 15, 2026 | 4 PM
📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Ticketed event
Professional wrestling comes to Edmonton with TNA Destination X, featuring live matches and action inside the ring.
ONGOING ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES
Fall Harvest Feature Pyramid at Muttart Conservatory
🗓️ Until November 15, 2026
📍 Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A Street NW, Edmonton
🎟️ Regular admission applies
Enjoy the final weekend of the conservatory’s seasonal fall display, featuring colourful plants and autumn-inspired decorations.
Lights in the Park
🗓️ November 6–December 23, 2026
📍 Greenland Garden Centre, 23108 Highway 16, Sherwood Park
🎟️ $5 admission (listed price)
Explore the garden pathways transformed with seasonal lights and colourful displays. A festive evening outing for families looking to enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
NEARBY EDMONTON EVENTS
Butterfly Wings n’ Wishes Wildlife Encounters
🗓️ November 14, 2026
📍 Backyard Birds Nature Shop, Spruce Grove
🎟️ Free admission; donations appreciated
Get a closer look at fascinating creatures during this wildlife encounter featuring reptiles, amphibians, insects and other animals.
Cluck & Crumble Christmas on the Farm
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026
📍 Cluck & Crumble Farm, Onoway
🎟️ Free admission; Santa visits require advance booking
Enjoy a festive farm visit with homemade treats, an outdoor fire, holiday shopping and opportunities to visit Santa. Advance booking is required for Santa visits, and availability may be limited.
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Fill the Van Toy Drive
🗓️ November 15, 2026
📍 Sherwood Park Log Cabin, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Free admission; optional toy donations welcome
Join a community holiday gathering featuring Santa photos, ornament decorating, a festive photo booth and seasonal treats. Visitors can also bring toy donations to support the Strathcona Christmas Bureau.
Reuben and the Dark
🗓️ November 13, 2026
📍 Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Ticketed event
Enjoy an evening of live music with Canadian singer-songwriter Reuben and the Dark.
Hells Bells: Celebrating the Music of AC/DC
🗓️ November 14, 2026
📍 Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Ticketed event
Hear the music of AC/DC performed live by tribute band Hells Bells in this energetic concert celebrating the band’s music.
Art Society of Strathcona Christmas Marketplace
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026
📍 A.J. Ottewell Community Centre, 590 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission details to be confirmed
Browse handmade products, artwork and seasonal gifts at this Christmas marketplace featuring local creators and vendors.
Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026
📍 Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
🎟️ Admission details to be confirmed
Get an early start on holiday shopping with local vendors, handmade gifts and festive finds.
George Strait Tribute – Strait from Me to You with Gil Grand
🗓️ November 13, 2026
📍 River Cree Resort & Casino, 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch
🎟️ Ticketed event
Country singer Gil Grand pays tribute to George Strait with a live performance celebrating the country music legend’s best-known songs.
Lights in the Park
🗓️ November 6–December 23, 2026
📍 Greenland Garden Centre, 23108 Highway 16, Sherwood Park
🎟️ $5 admission
Take an evening stroll through a garden filled with seasonal lights and colourful holiday displays.
Please note: Event dates, schedules, admission fees and activities may change. Check with event organizers before heading out, especially for registration-based activities, Santa visits and ticketed events.