Winter Activities Archives - Family Friendly Edmonton https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/category/family-friendly-things-to-do-in-edmonton/winter-activities/ Family Friendly Edmonton; fun things to do with the kids year-round in and around the City Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:34:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 227097658 Polar Express: Real Train Rides With Santa On Board Themed From the Classic Movie, 2024 https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/polar-express-real-train-rides-with-santa-on-board-themed-from-the-classic-movie-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=polar-express-real-train-rides-with-santa-on-board-themed-from-the-classic-movie-2024 https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/polar-express-real-train-rides-with-santa-on-board-themed-from-the-classic-movie-2024/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:34:58 +0000 https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/?p=997 Yup, you can get on a train to the “North Pole” to pick up Santa! This magical experience is a real one-hour train ride and includes live entertainment from actors based on characters from the hit movie: Polar Express. You can also look forward to: hot chocolate (that they never let cool!), cookies, an individual […]

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Yup, you can get on a train to the “North Pole” to pick up Santa! This magical experience is a real one-hour train ride and includes live entertainment from actors based on characters from the hit movie: Polar Express. You can also look forward to: hot chocolate (that they never let cool!), cookies, an individual greeting and small gift for each child from Santa Claus himself!

Several options for tickets, but these tend to sell out quickly every year – book yours sooner than later! Two location options available.

Note that every train ride in both locations typically sell out completely – so get your tickets sooner than later!

Polar Express™ Stettler

When: Various dates throughout November & December, 2023

Where: Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, 47 Avenue, Stettler (approx 2 hours drive from Edmonton)

Ticket prices: Start at $65

More info/Buy Tickets

Good to know: There are no bathrooms aboard this train

Polar Express™ Aspen Crossing

When: Various dates throughout November & December, 2023

Where: Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh, AB (less than 1 hour Southeast of Calgary – approx 4 hours from Edmonton)

Tickets: Tickets for this train ride vary based on cart and are only sold this year in pairs (2) or in groups of 4

More info/Buy tickets

Tickets sold out? Keep checking back! They sometimes add more times/dates to the schedule due to its popularity 🙂

Check out a peek of what to expect during the ride here:

Photo credit: telfordsteamrailway.co.

 

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Photos with Santa: When & Where to find him in Edmonton https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/photos-with-santa-when-where-to-find-him-in-edmonton/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photos-with-santa-when-where-to-find-him-in-edmonton Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:18:24 +0000 https://edmontonfamilyfriendly.com/?p=97 Looking to have photos done with Santa? We put together the Ultimate list of when and where to find during the Holiday season in and around Edmonton. Photos with Santa Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s: Come down for a free 4×6 photo with Santa! See the Cabela’s website for the full calendar with times & details. […]

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Looking to have photos done with Santa? We put together the Ultimate list of when and where to find during the Holiday season in and around Edmonton.

Photos with Santa

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s:

Come down for a free 4×6 photo with Santa! See the Cabela’s website for the full calendar with times & details.

Where: Cabela’s stores

  • North, 15320 – 37 Street NW, Edmonton
  • South, 6150 Currents Drive NW, Edmonton

More info

West Edmonton Mall:

Where: West Edmonton Mall – 8882-170 Street, Edmonton

More info

Londonderry Mall:

Santa & Mrs Claus

Where: Londonderry Mall – 137 Avenue & 66 Street, Edmonton

Get photos with Santa and other winter themed guests – see the website for the full schedule

More info

Londonderry Mall also offers Silent Santa for children with sensory sensitivities Silent Santa. Contact Guest Services during regular mall hours for more information at 780-476-1441.

Millwoods Town Centre:

Where: Millwoods Town Centre – 2331-66 Street, Edmonton

More info

St. Albert Centre:

Where: St. Albert Centre – 375 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert

More info

Kingsway Mall:

Where: Kingsway Mall – 109 Street & Princess Elizabeth Avenue, Edmonton

More info

Southgate Centre:

Visit Santa at Southgate

Where: Southgate Centre, Centre Court – 5015-111 Avenue, Edmonton

More info

Bonnie Doon Centre:

Where: Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre (Promo Court) – 8330-83 Avenue, Edmonton

More info

Sherwood Park Mall:

Santa at the Candy Cane Cabin – plus: pet days

Where: Sherwood Park Mall – 2020 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park

More info

Northgate Centre:

Where: Northgate Centre – 97 Street & 137 Avenue, Edmonton
Note: Skipped for a couple of year now; keep checking back for updates!

Looking for other Christmas events and festivities to attend with the family? Check out our Ultimate guide to Christmas festivals happening in 2021 here.

 

Photo credit: cabelas.ca

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