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.
a. Annual Christmas Light Up in Stony Plain
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 | 6:30 PM @ Downtown Stony Plain
50 St. and 51 Ave. intersection
b. Snowflake Festival Light Up – St Albert
Friday, November 21, 2014 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM @ St Albert Place, Community Hall and other venues in St Albert.
2. Christmas / Winter Events This Weekend
a. Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park
November 19 & 20, 2014 | 02:00 PM
November 20, 2014 | 06:00 PM
b. Home Town Christmas Weekend @ Gibbons
November 21 – 23, 2014
c. All is Bright on 124 @ Edmonton
Saturday, November 22, 2014 @ 125th Street & 102 Avenue, Edmonton
d. Secret Santa
Part of Social Sundays at Rutherford House
Sunday, November 23, 2014
II. Adult & Youth (older kids) Activities
Live Music & Concerts : Nov 21 – Nov 23, 2014
Events include Measha Brueggergosman, Angel Forrest, Gabrieli, Vivaldi & Haydn, John Fogerty & more! See the link above for more details.
Christmas Carols & Concerts on this weekend:
Rejoice! Alleluia!, The Salvation Army’s Festival of Carols, Measha Brueggergosman – Christmas Tour.
Performing Arts & Theatre : November 2014
Events include Elephant Wake, The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble, Space & more! See link above for details.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Edmonton Region Open Skating
When?
November 21-23, 2014
Where?
Northstar & Troy Murray Arenas, Servus Credit Union Place, St Albert
Edmonton International Raceway Nascar Awards at HMV Stage (Level One, Phase IV), WEM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
2. Edmonton Oilers
When?
vs. New Jersey Devils – Friday, November 21, 2014 | 07:30 PM
vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 08:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place, Edmonton
3. Harness Racing
When?
Saturdays & Sundays until Jan 30, 2015| 06:30 PM
Where?
Northlands Park, Edmonton
How much?
Free
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. An Evening in the Park w/ Terry McDade’s Harpe Jazz Quintet
Book the perfect date night and join us in celebrating the end of harvest and beginning of winter in the beauty of Whitemud Park. The evening will begin outdoors with a guided walk through the Whitemud Park Nature Reserve, provided by River Valley Programs. Following the outdoor fun, we will head inside to be serenaded by the sounds of Terry McDade’s Harpe Jazz Quintet. 18+ .
When?
Fri & Sat, November 21 & 22, 2014 | 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where?
Alfred H Savage Centre, Edmonton
How much?
$45.00
2. Festival of Ideas
Presented by the University of Alberta, this festival bridges science & arts, the university and broader communities to ignite discussion about who we are in our diversity and how to address its challenges.
When?
November 20 – 23, 2014
Kids Festival of Ideas – Saturday, Nov. 22 | 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM @ Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue – Free
Where?
Various Venues across Edmonton
How much?
Free & Ticketed events
3. Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets
See Christmas Markets & Fairs for more details.
Make It Edmonton! on Nov 20 – 23, 2014 at St. Albert
Avonmore United Church Craft Sale on Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Christmas Market & Craft Sale at Gibbons on November 22, 2014
4. Edmonton Taboo Show
18+ event.
When?
November 20 – 23, 2014
Thursday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM ;
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Where?
Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515-118th Avenue, Edmonton
How much?
$20.00
5. Edmonton Health Show
When?
Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Sunday, November 23, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Where?
The Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515-118th Avenue, Edmonton
How much?
Adult $10
Senior/Student $8
6. Events at Fort Edmonton Park
Sunday Brunch – Gather your clan for Sunday Brunch at Johnson’s Cafe at the historic Hotel Selkirk in Fort Edmonton Park. Enjoy a scrumptious meal then take a stroll around the park.
Sundays, All year long. | Brunch is served from 10am to 1pm. Cafe closes at 2pm.
Tickets: Adults (13 yr old+) :$29.95 , Seniors (65+):$24.95, Youth (4 -12) :$19.95 Kids (under 4): Free
Get tickets for Christmas events at Fort Edmonton Park.