Halloween is over, and the holiday season is just around the corner! Families can look forward to plenty of winter festivals and community celebrations happening in Edmonton and nearby areas.
From festive light-up events and winter festivals to holiday parades and family-friendly activities, there are lots of ways to enjoy the season together.
We’ve put together a guide to winter festivals and events happening in Edmonton and surrounding communities in November and December 2026. Whether you’re looking for free family activities or seasonal celebrations, here are some events to add to your calendar!
Edmonton
✨ All Is Bright Winter Festival
📅 Date: November 13–14, 2026
⏰ Time: November 13: 4 PM; November 14: 4–8 PM
📍 Location: 124 Street, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Free
Enjoy the start of the winter season with ice sculptures, festive light displays, live entertainment, interactive activities and local food vendors along 124 Street. The two-day celebration includes ice carving on Friday and a community light-up event on Saturday.
🎄 Crossroads Winter Festival: Light Up the Night
📅 Date: November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 3–7 PM
📍 Location: Percy Page Centre, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Free
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with free sleigh rides, live music, winter princesses, a visit from Santa and a festive tree-lighting celebration.
🎅 Kingsway Holiday Parade
📅 Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Parade route from the east Airport Road entrance towards Kingsway Mall
🎟️ Admission: Free to watch
Watch festive floats make their way along Kingsway Avenue from the Superstore intersection toward Kingsway Mall. Families can also head to the mall after the parade for a chance to visit Santa.
❄️ Downtown Winterval
📅 Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 4–8 PM
📍 Location: 104 Street, Downtown Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Free
Bundle up and enjoy an evening of winter fun in downtown Edmonton. Activities include street hockey, photos with Santa, street performers, festive music, fire pits, holiday photo opportunities and free maple taffy while supplies last.
🎄 Festival of Trees
📅 Date: November 26–29, 2026
📍 Location: Edmonton Convention Centre
🎟️ Admission: Ticketed
A long-running Edmonton holiday tradition, Festival of Trees brings festive displays, decorated Christmas trees and seasonal experiences to the Edmonton Convention Centre. The event also features special activities and fundraising events throughout the festival weekend.
✨ Winter Whyte Light Up
📅 Date: November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 4–8 PM
📍 Location: McIntyre Park + 83rd Ave
🎟️ Admission: Free
Celebrate the season in Old Strathcona with festive lights, ice carving, streetcar rides, live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the neighbourhood.
✨ Celebrate the Season: Light Up at the Legislature
📅 Date: December 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 6–8 PM (light-up ceremony around 6:30 PM)
📍 Location: Alberta Legislature Grounds, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Free
Family activities, musical performances, storytime with Rocky the Ram, hot chocolate and the lighting of the Legislature grounds
🎄 Celebrate the Season – Holiday Performances
📅 Date: December 4–19, 2026 (selected dates)
⏰ Time: 6–8 PM (light-up ceremony around 6:30 PM)
📍 Location: Alberta Legislature Grounds, Edmonton
🎟️ Admission: Free
A series of festive musical performances by local school groups, choirs and musicians. This could be a smaller entry or a link to the Legislature’s schedule rather than a separate major festival listing.
Nearby Areas
🎅 Strathcona County Celebration of Lights
📅 Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3–5 PM
📍 Location: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
🎟️ Admission: Free
Bring the family for an afternoon of holiday activities, including an LED tree show, holiday music, games, crafts, wagon rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and special character appearances. The LED tree-lighting ceremony takes place at 5 PM.
🎄 Leduc Santa Claus Parade
📅 Date: November 22, 2026
📍 Location: 50 Avenue and 50 Street, Leduc
🎟️ Admission: Free
Get into the holiday spirit with Leduc’s annual Santa Claus Parade. Find a spot along the parade route and enjoy a festive community celebration featuring holiday floats and seasonal cheer.
✨ Lights Up! Fort Saskatchewan
📅 Date: November 27, 2026
📍 Location: Fort Saskatchewan City Hall & Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
🎟️ Admission: Free
Join the community as Fort Saskatchewan kicks off the holiday season with its annual light-up celebration. Families can enjoy festive activities and the seasonal decorations around the city.
❄️ St. Albert Snowflake Festival
📅 Date: November 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–9 PM
📍 Location: Perron Street, St. Thomas Street, St. Albert Place and St. Albert Seniors Centre, St. Albert
🎟️ Admission: Free
Head to downtown St. Albert for an evening of winter festivities. Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, train rides, a petting zoo, street hockey, crafts, visits with Santa and other seasonal activities.
🎉 Morinville Lite Up the Nite Christmas Festival
📅 Date: November 27–29, 2026
📍 Location: Morinville Community Cultural Centre and surrounding park areas
🎟️ Admission: Free; some activities require free tickets
Celebrate the holiday season with three days of community festivities in Morinville. The program includes a festive family festival, holiday parade, park light-up, fireworks, dance party and free family skating.
🎄 Light Up in Spruce Grove
📅 Date: November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 2–5:30 PM
📍 Location: Central Park, 450 King Street, Spruce Grove
🎟️ Admission: Free
Watch Central Park light up for the holiday season during this family-friendly community celebration. Families can also enjoy an outdoor community market and seasonal activities.
🎅 Christmas in the Park: Merry & Bright Festival
📅 Date: November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 3–7 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Devon, 17 Athabasca Avenue, Devon
🎟️ Admission: Free
Celebrate the holidays in Devon with a family-friendly afternoon featuring visits with Santa and the Grinch, photo opportunities with Elsa and Olaf, food trucks and festive activities.
✨ Winterfest Holiday Light Up in Stony Plain
📅 Date: November 29, 2026
📍 Location: Main Street, Stony Plain, AB
🎟️ Admission: Free
Families can enjoy a community celebration and festive activities as the town gets ready for the holiday season.
🚂 CPKC Holiday Train – Leduc
📅 Date: December 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30–9 PM
📍 Location: Elks Soccer Field behind Leduc Fellowship Church, 4401 Rollyview Road, Leduc
🎟️ Admission: Free
See the beautifully decorated Holiday Train and enjoy a festive performance by Sam Roberts Band
Before You Go!
- Dress warmly and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Check the weather forecast before heading out, especially for outdoor events.
- Visit the event organizer’s website or social media pages for the latest schedules, announcements and possible changes.
Event details, schedules and admission information may change. Please check with event organizers before heading out.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the winter and holiday season with the family! We hope this guide helps you find a few events to add to your calendar and enjoy together.
Happy Holidays from Family Friendly Edmonton! ✨