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I. Family Activities
1. Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!”
Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience like you’ve never experienced before! You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor – dancing with fans of all ages! In addition to ongoing dance parties, Elmo uses his imagination to “Do the Robot,” Cookie Monster teaches all ‘feets’ to dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with the Sesame Street favorite “Shake Your Head One Time.”
When?
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 10:30 AM & 02:00 PM
Sunday, December 7, 2014 | 1:00 PM & 04:30 PM
Where?
Edmonton Expo Centre
How much?
$18.00 – $40.00 – Tickets
2. Christmas Light Ups, Displays & Related Events
Go on a drive and enjoy Christmas lights across Alberta Capital Region. – Christmas lights in and around Edmonton.
ETS Christmas lights bus tour tickets on sale from Dec 1.
Light Up Events this week
Celebrate the Season light-up @ Alberta Legislature Building
Thursday, December 4, 2014 | Festivities start at 04:00 PM
Lights will remain till December 23, 2014
Festival of Light @ Edmonton Valley Zoo
December 5 – December 14,2014 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Luminaria @ Kurimoto Japanese Garden, Devonian Botanic Garden
Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2014 | 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM
3. Christmas / Winter Events This Weekend
November 29 – December 23, 2014 @ Maclab Theatre
By St. Albert Children’s Theatre
November 27 to December 7, 2014 @ Arden Theatre, St Albert.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Junior
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 | 06:30 PM @ Jubilee Auditorium
Santa’s Breakfast
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Millennium Place, Strathcona County
Christmas in the Country
Saturday, December 6, 2014. @ Multiple Venues, South Strathcona County
Karol Wojtyla 2014 Nativity Play
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 02:00 PM @ MacEwan University – John L. Haar Theatre
II. Adult & Youth (older kids) Activities
Live Music & Concerts : Dec 5 – 7, 2014
Events include Big Band Concert, Elizabeth Shepherd, The British Invasion Featuring The Shivers & more! See the link above for more details.
Christmas Carols & Concerts on this weekend:
Duke Ellington’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite’, Handel’s Messiah, Festive Mosaic, Hymns and Readings for Advent & Christmas, The Little Match Girl Passion, Choirs during Celebrate the season light up & more!
Performing Arts & Theatre : December 2014
Events include A Christmas Carol, 6 Degrees of Separation, Spring Alibi, Brothers in Buddha, Sarah Ruhl’s Passion Play & more! See link above for details.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. 2014 Canada Cup of Curling
When?
December 3 – 7, 2014
Where?
Encana Arena, Camrose
How much?
2. K.O. Boxing Presents Attack & Conquer
When?
Friday, December 5, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton
How much?
3. Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
When?
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
How much?
4. Harness Racing
Northlands Filly Pace & Western Canada Pacing Derby
Be here to see the fillies compete for the top spot at the Filly Pace and the colts & geldings battle it out in the Pacing Derby. Get here early to participate in the Lucky Horse Ticket contest, enter the Bucket Draw and enjoy the Pacer Combo – Saturday, December 6 | 06:30 PM – Details
When?
Saturdays & Sundays until Jan 30, 2015| 06:30 PM
Where?
Northlands Park, Edmonton
How much?
Free
5. Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks
When?
Sunday, December 7, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
How much?
6. Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
Share the spirit of the season and help Salvation army to raise money for the needy. The annual 5K Santa Shuffle Fun Run & 1K Elf Walk is held across North America. Details
When?
Saturday, Dec 6 2014 | 10.00 AM
Where?
William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
How much?
$15.00 & up.
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets
See Christmas Markets & Fairs for more details.
a. The Royal Bison Fair : Nov 28 – 30 & Dec 5 – 7, 2014
b. Butterdome Craft Sale : Thursday, December 4th to Sunday, December 7th, 2014
c. Devon Pottery Guild Christmas Show and Sale : December 5 – 7, 2014
d. Christmas shopping at the Muttart Conservatory Gift Shop & Poinsettias Sale – Free Admission to Gift Shop – Details
2. Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Experience the beauty, fragility, and array of life on our planet through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum.
When?
November 28, 2014 – April 12, 2015 | 09:00 – 05:00 PM
Where?
Royal Alberta Museum
How much?
Regular Admission
3. Edmonton Gun Show
When?
Sat & Sun, Dec 6 & 7, 2014 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Where?
Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton
How much?
$7.00