Christmas in the Country

Get in the Christmas spirit with country markets and activities for the whole family in south Strathcona County. Come and enjoy sleigh rides, fun activities, delicious food and fireworks.

Who is it for?
all-ages

FREE

Bus tours available

Tickets are

• $10 per adult
• 12 and under free

Date & Time:
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Community events: 10 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-4pm at these locations:
1. Ardrossan 55 Plus Club (21 Queen Street, Ardrossan): Christmas market, complimentary refreshments
2. Colchester Hall (23219 Township Road 520): Handmade/homemade market, hot dogs with bonfire and sleigh rides
3. Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall (21037 Wye Road): Christmas market, Ukrainian concession, Bookmobile
4. Hastings Lake Hall (51080 Range Road 204): Christmas market, entertainment, snacks/beverages, Bookmobile, live owl for a special Christmas photo opportunity
5. Holy Redeemer School (53117 Range Road 222): Christmas market, concession, bake sale
6. Ministik Community Church (2-51049 Range Road 214): Live nativity with animals, complimentary lunch and baking, kids’ crafts
7. St. Luke School (22139 South Cooking Lake Road): Christmas market, concession, kids’ crafts and Bookmobile
8. South Cooking Lake Hall (100, 22106 South Cooking Lake Road): Christmas market, kids’ Christmas store, visit from Santa, concession
9. Uncas School (21313 Township Road 524): Christmas market, snowman kits, marshmallow roasting, concession, bake sale fundraiser

Fireworks Celebration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Contact Office (Fire Station 2, 22142 South Cooking Lake Road)

Venue & Address

Colchester Hall, 23219 Township Road 520, Strathcona County

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

Bus tours will depart the Bethel Transit Terminal at 11 a.m. and return to Bethel Transit Terminal at 4 p.m.