Edmonton 
For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
Visit an Edmonton attraction this weekend – Attractions in Edmonton.
See Christmas in Edmonton for all Christmas activities including craft fairs, christmas plays, theatre, carols, concerts & lights!
Winter activities & festivals – Winter in Edmonton
I. Family Activities
1. Christmas Light Up Event
For most of the Christmas lights & display events including the events on this weekend, see Christmas lights in and around Edmonton.
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.
When?
Saturday, November 15,2014 | 4:00 PM to 6:30PM; Lightup at 6:30 PM followed by fireworks.
Where?
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Celebration of Lights
Kick off the holiday season at Strathcona County’s Celebration of Lights Festival and Information and the Volunteer’s Festival of Trees. Plenty of fun events for the whole family.
When?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Where?
Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Santa at WEM on Saturday, November 15, includes a special improv performance of Disney’s Frozen, by Rapid Fire Theatre. Details
2. Hansel and Gretel
There’s music and laughter and thrills and chills. So join the fun as Hansel and Gretel’s dream is mysteriously blended with real life, and the lessons of one apply to the other. You’ll learn the secret of the Wildwood — but, shhh — don’t tell! By Missoula Children’s Theatre. More details.
When?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 3:00 PM
Where?
Shell Theatre, 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan
How much?
$12.00
3. Rumpelstiltskin
Alberta Opera Touring Association.
When?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 02:00 PM
Where?
Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, 1001 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove
How much?
$20 for adults. $16 for children and seniors 65+.
II. Adult & Youth (older kids) Activities
Live Music & Concerts : Nov 14 – Nov 16, 2014
Events include Tom Lavin and the Legendary Powder Blues, De Temps Antan, Symphonic Poetry, Fleetwood Mac : On With The Show Tour, The Vienna Boys Choir & more! See the link above for more details.
Performing Arts & Theatre : November 2014
Events include Elephant Wake, Sequence, Love Play, The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble, One Man, Two Guvnors & more! See link above for details.
Relish Fest
Food on Film – November 13 – 16, 2014 at Metro Cinema – Details
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades
When?
Friday, November 14, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
2. Edmonton Eskimos vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
CFL Western-Semi Final. Details.
When?
Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 02:30 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
3. Edmonton Oilers vs. Arizona Coyotes
When?
Sunday, November 16, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
Tickets for both Sunday events – ‘Edmonton’s Ultimate Sports Sunday’ starts at $111.00
4. Harness Racing
When?
Saturdays & Sundays until Jan 30, 2015| 06:30 PM
Where?
Northlands Park, Edmonton
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets
ARTISAN CRAFT AFFAIR – Edmonton
Christmas Fair and Book Sale – Devon
Country Craft Fair – St. Albert
Christmas Craft Sale – Edmonton
4th annual Canadian Tire Leduc Festival of Trees – Leduc is ON this weekend, see Christmas Markets & Fairs for more details.
2. Pure Spec 2014: Spec: The Final Frontier
A science & fiction festival in Edmonton.
When?
November 14-16, 2014
Where?
Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton.
How much?
Varies with the event. $5.00 – $35
Weekend Pass: $50.00
3. 2014 Hoofbeats & Heartbeats Gala
Outstanding entertainment, incredible food, fun and gifts! Champagne, dancing, dinner, visual and musical arts and shopping – a night to remember for you, your colleagues and your friends.
When?
Friday, November 14, 2014 | 06:00 PM
Where?
Edmonton Marriott,River Cree Resort,Enoch
How much?
$225.00
4. Bead Market
Huge selection of metal charms, exceptional quality & unique-shaped gemstones, chains, crystal, pearls, shells, pendants, Cabochon, lampwork beads, stringing supplies & more.More details.
When?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Where?
5359 Calgary Trail, Edmonton
How much?
Free
5. 2nd Annual Winter Safety Fair
REACH Edmonton, in partnership with Edmonton Police Services 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 and engage the general public in conversations about community safety and crime prevention. The day will include children’s activities, resource sharing and live entertainment.
When?
Saturday, November 15, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where?
HMV Stage, West Edmonton Mall
How much?
Free
6. 7th Annual Volunteer Fair
Cultivate Your Role in the Community.
When?
Saturday, November 14, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Where?
Servus Credit Union Place – 400 Campbell Road St. Albert
How much?
Free