For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
More To Do
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Remembrance Day Events
For Remembrance Day ceremonies & events, see Remembrance Day Events in Edmonton
2. Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up
Join the downtown associations annual Holiday Lightup ceremony as Santa lights up the 72-foot X-mas tree , adorned with more than 14000 LED lights, cascading snowfalls, sparkles and stars. Have a fun time with free balloon artists and face-painting, stilt walkers, mascots and carolers while enjoying the live music, choirs & entertainment. Spectacular fireworks will follow the Lightup ceremony. There will be music, entertainment, food, and good cheer!
Lightup at 6:30 PM. Fireworks follows the lightup.
3. Alberto the Dancing Alligator
Join Alberto the Dancing Alligator as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure! Cheer on the circus rats, laugh with the joke-telling frogs, and watch Alberto escape the dangers that lurk under the city as he journeys home to his best friend and favorite dance partner.
4. Rapunzel
Every year Missoula Children’s Theatre engages the community by bringing a fresh new show to town and teaching it to our youth in just one week! This year join us for Rapunzel with a twist! What’s the twist you ask….? You’ll have to see the show to find out!
5. Dream Catcher
Come celebrate a segment of culture from our First Peoples! Have your face painted, enjoy a bonfire, create your own Dream Catcher and learn about Canada’s First Nations.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton for more details
1. Hannah Shira Naiman on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | 8:00 PM -10:00 PM @ Fiddlers Roost, Edmonton | $10.00
2. An Evening with Frank Mills on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $55.00 + charges.
3. Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park| $20.00
4. The Paperboys on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $32.00 – $36.00
5. La ou vont les nuages on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton | $11.75 – $22.00
6. Johnny Reid LIVE on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 05:30 PM @ West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace | Free
7. Christine Tassan et les Imposteures on Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove | $30 – $35
8. War Memories on Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton | $6.25 – $27.50
9. Beethoven & Brahms on Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 2:00 PM @ Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24 .00 – $59.00
10.The Leahys on Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $38.00 – $42.00
11. Little Miss Higgins & The Winnipeg Five on Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $20
12. The Wizardry of Worthington on Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 3:00 PM @ First Presbyterian Church, Edmonton | $5.00 – $15.00
13. Chronos Vocal Ensemble on Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton | $16.75 – $22.00
CFR Concert Series at TD Roadhouse in the Edmonton EXPO Centre, Hall E(all four concerts – $80.00)
Chad Brownlee on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | 9:00 PM
Terri Clark on Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 09:00 PM
The Road Hammers on Friday, November 13, 2015 | 09:00 PM
Dallas Smith on Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 09:00 PM
2. Performing Arts & Theatre
For more details see Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.
1. Theatresports on Fridays & CHiMPROV on Saturdays @ The Citadel Theatre – Ziedler Hall
2. Best Brothers from October 28 to November 15, 2015 @ Varscona Backstage Theatre, Edmonton
3. ONCE the Musical from November 10 to 15, 2015 @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455 87 Avenue, Edmonton
4. Evangeline from October 31 to November 22, 2015 @ Shoctor Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Edmonton
5. The Rocky Horror Show from November 7 to 15, 2015@ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre), Edmonton
6. The Last Five Years from October 28 to November 15, 2015 @ The Roxy on Gateway, Edmonton
7. Girls Night Out from November 5 to 21, 2015 @ St. Albert Kinsmen Club, St Albert
8. The Sounds of Movies from November 12 to 14 @ Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park
9. Wind in Her Sails from November 13 t0 21 @ PCL Studio, ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton
10. The Irrelevant Show on Saturday, November 14 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Arden Theatre, St Albert
11. Just for Laughs Comedy Tour on Saturday, November 14 2015 | 07:30 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton
2. Festival of Canadian Jazz
9th Annual Yardbird festival of Canadian Jazz. Details
III. Sports & Related Events
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Rodeo Week
Hold on tight! Rodeo Week is buckin ’ into town for nine party – packed days of western themed events, food and
country music! There’s everything for everyone, from the urban cowboys to diehard rodeo fans. Details
2. Farmfair International
Visitors are entertained, educated and engaged with beefed-up purebred and commercial cattle shows, world class equine sales, competitions, and clinics. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of western excitement, including stock dog trials, the Heritage Ranch Rodeo and more. In the RAM Country Marketplace visitors can find anything and everything uniquely western and shop at more than 250 booths featuring leather goods, saddles, apparel, home decor, food and art. This unique exhibit also showcases western art works in the Western Art Gallery, livestock trailers and agriculture-related equipment and machinery.
Ages (6 –): Free
Christmas Wreath Workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Bonnie Doon Centre
3. Christmas Markets
Edmonton Potters Guild Show & Sale
Rraising funds for the Namao School Playground – please come to support all our wonderful vendors, and the Playground Project.
Heritage Handmade Hauliday
Leduc Festival of Trees
Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ Leduc Recreation Centre: 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
Art Society Christmas MarketPlace
Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ A. J. Ottewell Community Centre, 590 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park
Hazeldean Christmas Craft Sale
Santas Little Helpers
4. Winter Safety Fair
REACH Edmonton, in partnership with Edmonton Police Service and West Edmonton Mall, is hosting a Winter Safety Fair. This event aims to educate families about and raise awareness of various services in Edmonton, as well as engage the general public in conversations about community safety and crime prevention. The day will include children’s activities, resource sharing and live entertainment.