Events in Edmonton – Nov 27 – 29, 2015

For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton

 

I. Family Events & Activities

1. Alvin and the Chipmunks Live On Stage

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: LIVE ON STAGE! is a brand new, music­‐filled interactive live show featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes, America’s favorite animated music groups. Based on the characters from the hit Fox movies, the show will bring the music and excitement of a live rock concert to life as the Chipmunks perform hits byOne Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley, and more! Details
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Thursday, November 26, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton

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$35.00 – $65.00 + charges

 

2. Christmas / Holiday Events

Christmas / Holiday Events

1. Christmas in the Park

This event will include all the old favourites: twinkling Christmas lights, storytelling by the campfire, luminary maze, hot dogs and chili, maple taffy on a stick and Christmas carolers. Old Red and horses pulling sleighs will be ready to dash through the snow and enjoy a visit with Santa and his reindeer. Details
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Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Fire show at 7:30PM
Venue – Park n Ride @ 17 Athabasca Ave, Devon

 

2. Leduc Santa Claus Parade

Santa Parade

Friday, November 27, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Route starts at Grain Elevator, goes down 50th Street and ending at 53 Street.

 

3. Santa Claus Parade – Fort Saskatchewan

Santa Parade

Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 11:00 AM @ Downtown Fort Saskatchewan – from the corner of 99th Ave, it will travel down 99th Ave and right again on 100th Street
Free Sleigh Rides with Santa after the Parade until 03:00 PM

 

4. Big, the Musical

By St. Albert Children’s Theatre.

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November 26 – December 6, 2015 @ Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert | $21 – $27

 

5. A Christmas Carol

Join for this holiday theatre tradition in Canada and watch Ebenezer Scrooge being visited by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Christmas

November 28 – December 23, 2015 @ Maclab Theatre 9828 – 101 A Avenue, Edmonton | $30 & up

 

6. Christmas in the Heartland

Experience authentic holiday customs at the annual Christmas in the Heartland celebration. Ice carvings, sleigh rides, festival markets and many more family activities will be held across eight community halls and churches.

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November 28 – 29, 2015 @ Various venues, Strathcona County

 

4. Discover the Dinosaurs

Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique hands on exhibit that consists of up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family.

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November 28-29, 2015 | 10:00 AM

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Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

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Adults : $20.00(13yrs & older)
Children:$25.00 (2-12yrs)Exhibit Plus
Children:$17.00 (2-12yrs)Exhibit Only – at the door
Seniors: $17.00 (65+). Children 24 Months and under free

 

3. Christmas Lightup Events

Christmas/Holiday Lightups & Displays

Country Christmas Lights tree image1. Country Christmas Lights

Enjoy a winter wonderland of Christmas lights from November 27 until January 3, 4-10 PM, 7 days a week. Santa and free hot chocolate will be on-site November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, and 22-23, 4 – 9 PM. Details

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November 27, 2015 – January 3, 2016 | daily 4:00 PM-10:00 PM @ Leduc(53.221611, -113.657028)

2. Festival of Trees – Edmonton

The event is a valuable fundraiser for the University of Alberta Hospital, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. See over 100 decorated trees and displays, join in the kids activities, Santa’s breakfast, Luncheon & Fashion Show and the Glamorous Gala Evening.
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November 26 – 29, 2015 @ Shaw Conference Centre

Adults: $10; Seniors: $5; Children (2-12): $2; Youth (13-17): $5

 

3. Festival of Trees – Stony Plain

Events also include Craft Sale, Entertainment & Sweet Shoppe, Breakfast with Santa.
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November 27 – 29, 2015 @ Heritage Park Pavilion ,5100 – 41 Avenue, Stony Plain

 

4. Brighten Up Beaumont

Horse drawn sleigh rides, music, skating, hot chocolate, crafts, live entertainment a visit from Santa are all included in this fantastic event!
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Friday, November 27, 2015 | 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Fireworks at 08:30 PM @ Beaumont Composite Highschool & Fireworks at Four Seasons Park

 

5. Lights Up – Fort Saskatchewan

Downtown Holiday Lights Up Celebration.
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Friday, November 27, 2015 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM @ City Hall, 10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan.

 

6. Enchanted Forest – Fort Saskatchewan

Come enjoy the splendor of the holiday season as we transform The Dow Centennial Centre, The Shell Theatre, City Hall and Fort Saskatchewan Public Library into Enchanted Forests.
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Friday, November 27, 2015 – January 8, 2016 @ Fort Saskatchewan.

 

7. Christmas in Central Park

Join for an afternoon of fun and the official “light up” of Spruce Grove’s Christmas lights. Crafts, games, a visit from Santa and fireworks are all part of the festivities.
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Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Central Park, 450 King St, Spruce Grove

 

4. Christmas/Holiday Concerts

Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts

1. The Celtic Tenors
Christmas

Friday, November 27, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24 – $39

 

2. Luminaria
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Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 7:00 PM @West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149 St, Edmonton | $17/15 in advance, $20/18 door

 

3. Te Deum Christmas Concert

Christmas

Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2015 | 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM @ Lendrum Mennonite Brethren Church | By donation

 

4. The Salvation Army’s Cristmas Concert

Christmas

Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 7:00 PM – 08:30 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre | Free, tickets required.

 

5. Duke Ellington’s ‘The Nutcracker Suite’

Details

Christmas

Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. | $30.00 – $34.00

 

6. Mercy Me with the ESO

Christmas

November 28 – 29, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton | $49.00 – $79.00

 

7. Concordia Concert Choir Christmas Concert

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Sunday, November 29, 2015 | 3:00 PM @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 – 84 Avenue, Edmonton | Adult: 16.75; Student / Senior: $13.75

II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Live Music

See Live Music & Concerts in Edmonton for more details

1. Ori Dakari’s Exodus

Friday, November 27, 2015 | 08:00 PM@ Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton | $24.00 – $28.00

2. Nir Felder Trio

Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 08:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton | $24.00 – $28.00

3. Edmonton Youth Orchestra in Concert

Sunday, November 29, 2015 | 02:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $10 – $15

 

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Weeknd:The Madness Tour on Monday, November 30 at Rexall Place

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. She Loves Me from November 21 to 28, 2015 @ U of A – Auditorium, Campus Saint-Jean, 8406 91 Street NW, Edmonton

3. Convergence from November 27 to 28, 2015 @ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre), 8627 91 Street, Edmonton

4. Chapter Two: A Comedy in Two Acts from November 26 to 28, 2015 @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove

5. Darcy Oake on November 30, 2015 @ Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park.

6. Cafe Daughter from November 26 to December 06, 2015 @ Varscona Backstage Theatre, Edmonton

7. Iphigenia at Aulis – Euripedes from November 26 to December 5, 2015 @ Timms Centre for the Arts, Edmonton

III. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy

See and experience the iconic document that changed the course of law, justice and human rights. The Magna Carta is one of the most significant historical documents in the world. It embodies principles that have underpinned the development of parliamentary democracy and the legal system in Canada, much of the Commonwealth and across the world. Details

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November 23 – December 29, 2015

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Borealis Gallery, Alberta Legislative Assembly Building, 9820-107 Street

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Free

 

2. Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

1. Make It Edmonton

Make It is a handmade market devoted to creating positive opportunities for artists and designers, and to giving enlightened shoppers the opportunity to buy unique, ethically made items from top artisans from all over Canada.
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November 26 – 29, 2015 @ Edmonton Expo Centre

 

2. Holiday Glam

Join us for an evening of Black Friday type specials (for purchase only that evening), prizes, raffles, injectable and chemical peel demonstrations, “Contouring Magic” makeup class with the one and only beauty blogger Jasna Relvas (must register) and also, hors d’oeurves and champagne!

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November 27, 2015 | 5:00 PM-9:00 PM @ Divine Interventions #332 14127 23rd ave Edmonton

 

3. Clayworks Studio Link’s Annual Winter Pottery Sale

There will be unique handmade pottery by professionals and students as well as artwork and crafts by local artisans.

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November 27 – 29, 2015 @ Clayworks Studio Link, 10125 – 81 Avenue, Edmonton

 

STALBERTCHRISTMASMARKET4. St. Albert Indoor Christmas Market

The St. Albert Indoor Christmas Market features around 70 vendors per Saturday with products ranging from produce to baking to toys to furniture. All products in the market are hand-made, home-grown, or home-baked.

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November 28th, December 5, 12, & 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM @ St. Albert Place, 5 St Anne St, St Albert

 

5. DBG Crafters Christmas Sale

Seasonal handmade crafts from the bounty of the Garden! Wreaths, centerpieces, dried floral arrangements, potpourri, candles, cards, unique gifts, cookbooks and much more.
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November 27 – 29, 2015 @ Devonian Botanical Gardens, Devon

 

6. The Royal Bison Fair

The Royal Bison is an Edmonton-based, twice-a-year festival of the best and quirkiest art, craft and design this city has to offer.

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November 27 – 29, 2015 @ Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, Edmonton

 

7. Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace
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November 27 – 28, 2015 @ Dow Centennial Centre 8700 – 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan

 

8. Golden Prairie Marketplace

Golden Prairie Marketplace REPO is a one-day, family-friendly community market celebrating the works of vendors who are Indigenous, who identify as racialized, or who have disabilities, especially those within the queer, trans, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit communitie.
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Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ Providence Renewal Centre 3005 – 119 Street, Edmonton

 

9. ACUA’s Christmas Market

Christmas Market Mock Up__1447873599_209.89.229.133We are offering some great workshops during the Christmas Market including Woven Guardian Angels, Wheat Weaving, and Card Making! One of our sponsors is also offering Wreath Making and Whoville Tree Making. We will have a large market featuring local artists, artisans, crafters, and home-based businesses.

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November 28 & 29, 2015 @ 9532 – 87 Street, Edmonton

 

10. Hand2Hand Christmas Market

36 premium handmade vendors including pottery, sterling jewelry, cards, activewear, wood work, skin care, Christmas ornaments and wreaths, woolen goods and so much more.
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Saturday, November 28, 2015 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ Providence Renewal Centre 3005 – 119 Street, Edmonton

 

3. Movember Mustache Fund Raising Party

movemberWe are a group of NAIT students in DMIT2027 – Project Management, who are setting up a fund raiser for Movember as part of an in class project. Join us for some free food and a chance to win prizes! The event is open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, but mustache competitions will occur between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM with a variety of prizes up for grabs! Guys and gals are welcome as categories include the best real “stache” and most creative fake “stache”. We will also be crowning a Man of Movember and Miss Movember at the event. Details
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Friday, November 27, 2015 5:00PM – 10:00 PM

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The Nest @ NAIT 11762 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW, Edmonton

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Free

 

4. Ask Her Talks

AskHer_logo_V_colour_reverseIn the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Edmontonians have a unique opportunity to hear directly from five African women experts who are among those most intimately involved in the ongoing work to turn the tide of HIV and AIDS in Africa. The Ask Her Talks is a groundbreaking speaker series launched by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to sold out audiences in May 2015. Details
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Monday, November 23, 2015 | 06:30 PM

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The Royal Alberta Museum, 12845 102 Ave NW, Edmonton

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$20.00

 

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