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Y ENTERTAINMENT HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES Express, get a family photo with Santa, explore an indoor snow ball fort, 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. DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT  Dec 1 – 4 — Your favourite Disney stories will be told on the ice with thrilling stunts and heroic action from Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, and Frozen! Don’t miss the pre-show when Mickey will teach you his exclusive moves during his dance-along! Northlands Coliseum, 7424-118 Ave., 780-471-7210. Map 1-E3 N NEW YEAR’S EVE DOWNTOWN  Dec 31 — Bid farewell to 2016 and welcome in 2017 at the largest New Year’s Eve event in the city! Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, roving performers, iceskating, fireworks, and more! Visit the city’s website for details. Sir Winston Churchill Square, 102 Ave. & 100 St., 780-442Get physical! Olivia 5311. edmonton.ca Map 3-I3 D Newton-John will be at the River Cree Casino on November 11! (pg 32) REMEMBRANCE DAY  Nov 11 — A Remembrance Day service will be held at City Hall to honour the achievements and sacrifices of those who served our country in times of war and peace. Other celebrations will be taking place throughout the city. Visit edmonton.ca for more information. City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq., 99 St. & 102A Ave., 780-496-5618. Map 3-I3 D WINTERFEST  Dec 2 – 4 — Kick off the new skiing season with fun activities for the whole family! Try your hand at a scavenger hunt, roast some marshmallows, and partake in other fun winter activities! Snow Valley Ski Club, Located on 119 St. one block South off Whitemud Dr., PO Box 21100, 780-434-3991. Map 1-C5 S MOVIES & FILM SCREENINGS RAINBOW VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL  Nov 3 – 6 — Begun only last year, this diverse film festival showcases films featuring characters and stories that fit within the LGBTQ spectrum. This year’s highlighted films include Pushing Dead and Paris 05:59. Metro Cinema at the Garneau, 8712-109 St., 780-425-9212. rainbowvisions.ca Map 1-D4 S FESTIVALS ALL IS BRIGHT FESTIVAL  Nov 19 — Delay the coming of the dark winter season by celebrating all that is bright in the great outdoors! From brilliant light displays designed by local artists to live musical acts, everything at this fantastic fest is free and fun for the whole family. 124 St. between 102 Ave. & 108 Ave. 124street.ca Map 1-C4 N SPECIAL EVENTS ANGRY BIRDS UNIVERSE  Through Apr 17 — The global game phenomenon is now an interactive exhibit! Learn the art and science that went into creating this popular game, such as the flight dynamics of real birds, the scientific principles behind architecture, and other cool topics. You can build and test your own structures, or “be the bird” by propelling down a zip line to knock over enormous foam blocks! TELUS World of Science— Edmonton, 11211-142 St., 780-451-3344. Map 1-C3 W FESTIVAL OF TREES  Nov 24 – 27 — This annual fundraiser for the University Hospital Foundation boasts a stunning display of over 100 gloriously decorated Christmas trees, with special events such as a fashion show, a gala, and a pancake breakfast with Santa! Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave., 780-407-2786. festivaloftrees.ab.ca Map 3-J5 D CELEBRATE THE SEASON  Dec 1 – 23 — The first day of this month-long event features a choir performance and the Premier’s ceremonial turning on of the colourful lights outside the Legislature buildings. During the rest of the month, guests can enjoy afternoon and evening choir performances when visiting the Legislature rotunda. Alberta Legislature Building, 9820-107 St., 780-427-7362. assembly.ab.ca Map 3-B8 D CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE HOLIDAY LIGHT UP  Nov 12 — Kick off the festive season with activities and entertainment for the whole family, including free balloon artists and face painting, stilt walkers, mascots and carolers, singers and musicians, and food trucks. Santa himself will be around to light up the majestic 72-foot tree adorned with more than 14,000 LED lights, cascading snowflakes and stars, followed by an impressive fireworks display. Sir Winston Churchill Square, 102 Ave. & 100 St., 780-944-7740. Map 3-I3 D CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS  Dec 16 – 23, 28 – 30 — Step back in time to learn how Edmontonians hosted each other and celebrated the holiday season over a century ago! On top of hearing stories of Christmases past, you can also enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides around the park. Fort Edmonton Park, Fox Dr. & Whitemud Dr., 7000-143 St., 780-496-8787. Map 1-C4 S LUMINARIA  Dec 2 – 4 — Stroll through candle-lit pathways, sip on hot apple cider, cozy up by a bonfire, enjoy seasonal music, and shop for handmade gifts in this seasonal display. Devonian Botanic Garden, Located on Hwy 60, 5 km North of Devon, 20 minutes from West Edmonton Mall, 780-987-3054. OLD STRATHCONA SLEIGH RIDES  Dec 3, 10, 17 — Take a break from shopping Whyte Ave. and hop aboard a horse-drawn sleigh to tour the historic Old Strathcona neighbourhood. You may also spot Santa, who will be More to se e. M o r e t o d o. Monkeys. Gibbo ns. Lem u r s t o o. v a ll ey zoo.ca NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 // where.ca 33