The parkas are out, the patios are packed away, and Edmonton's calendar is quietly shifting into holiday mode. This weekend brings an early taste of the season alongside the usual mix of live shows, good food and reasons to get out of the house.
Whether you're lining up a date night, wrangling the group chat or just need an excuse to leave the couch, we've rounded up 10 of the best things to do in Edmonton from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15.
Edmonton Events This Weekend: November 13–15, 2026
1. All Is Bright Festival on 124 Street
124 Street kicks off winter with a free two-day glow-up. On Friday, around 20 ice sculptures appear across the neighbourhood, so bundle up and see how many you can spot.
Saturday is the big night. From 4 to 8 p.m., 124 Street between 107 and 110 Avenue fills with light displays, live entertainment and interactive experiences, with the street's shops, galleries and restaurants right there when you need to warm up.
2. Schmoozy 53 at Latitude 53
Latitude 53's Schmoozy is part art sale, part party, and Friday's opening reception gives you first dibs on the artwork. Browse the walls, place your bids in the silent auction and grab raffle and 50/50 tickets while you're at it.
DJ Denise of ClubClub is on the decks, Neema Sip and Co is handling drinks, and the chefs at Under the High Wheel are bringing the food.
3. Wine and Chocolate Experience at Delavoye Chocolate Maker
Wine and chocolate aren't the easiest match, which is what makes this 90-minute tasting at Delavoye on 124 Street so fun. Chocolate maker Antoine Lavoie walks you through five pairings using red, white and fortified wines from Sip Liquor Market down the street.
Expect a welcome pour when you arrive, cheese and charcuterie alongside the flight, and a behind-the-scenes look at how chocolate is actually made. It's Friday night on 124 Street, too, so you can hunt down a few All Is Bright ice sculptures before or after.
4. The Mikado at La Cité Francophone
Foote in the Door Productions opens a fresh take on Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta this weekend, with playwright R.A. Shiomi relocating the story to Edwardian England. Mistaken identities, ridiculous laws and scheming characters dodging their own bad decisions all pile up, set to the famous score and its sharp wordplay.
It's all ages and easy to follow whether you know every patter song or have never seen G&S before. Catch it Friday or Saturday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 2 p.m., with more shows running through November 22.
5. The Winter Art Market at Orange Hall
Nine Edmonton artists fill historic Orange Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with original paintings, prints, fibre art and more. It's like a mini indoor art walk, and a good way to knock out some holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind pieces.
It's steps from the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, so you can make a morning of it. Just note the hall is only accessible by stairs.
The Winter Art Market at Orange Hall
6. Edmonton Potters' Guild Fall Show & Sale
More than 80 local potters set up at the Alberta Avenue Community Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You'll find everything from everyday stoneware to decorative statement pieces, so it's a great place to replace that chipped coffee mug or find a gift with real character.
Admission and parking are free, and Visa, Mastercard and an on-site ATM have you covered for payment. The guild is also collecting donations for Edmonton's Food Bank, so toss a couple of non-perishables in your bag.
Edmonton Potters' Guild Fall Show & Sale
7. Holiday Ceramic Gnome Cookie Jar Workshop
Here's a holiday craft with a practical payoff: a clay gnome that doubles as a cookie jar. Edmonton ceramic artist Stephanie Jonsson, who has been teaching for more than 20 years, guides you through shaping your gnome from wet clay at her downtown studio, then lets you personalize it with a witch hat, a candy cane, a cookie in hand or your name.
No experience needed, and classes max out at six people, which makes it a fun pick for a small group of friends. Instruction, materials, both firings and a follow-up glazing session are all included. It's 18+.
8. Hello Pretty Holiday Market
Hello Pretty Market sets up its curated boutique market at the Northeast River Valley Park Event Centre on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, seasonal décor and holiday treats, and get a few names crossed off your list early.
Santa drops in from 1 to 4 p.m., and photos with him are free on your own phone. There's also a separately booked cake-painting workshop where buttercream stands in for paint, with coffee, tea and hot cocoa included. Admission is $5, and kids 12 and under get in free.
9. The Secret Secrets Club at Rapid Fire Theatre
Rapid Fire Theatre's late-night Saturday show runs on anonymous confessions. Audience members write down a secret before the show, and the improvisers build scenes around them on the spot, with plenty of surprise reveals along the way.
Anyone who submits a secret gets an unofficial initiation into the club by the end of the night. It's 18+ and starts at 9:30 p.m., and organizers say things might get spicy.
10. Holiday Ceramic Ornaments Workshop
Prefer something smaller than a gnome? Stephanie Jonsson's Sunday workshop has you hand-building your own ornaments from raw clay in her downtown studio. She covers a few simple techniques, then you're free to run with your own ideas, and most people finish between one and four ornaments.
The $70 fee includes clay, supplies and kiln firings. Groups are kept small, so you'll get plenty of one-on-one guidance whether you come solo or with friends.
That's a wrap on this weekend's list, but it's only a slice of what's happening around the city. New events land on the edmonton.events Weekend Guide every day, so check there for more ways to fill your weekend.
