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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
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