20 things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - December 12-14
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Workshop: Make a Ceramic Gnome Cookie Jar
This weekend, there are three sessions open to create your own ceramic gnome cookie jar! Spend fours hours shaping clay under the guidance of a local ceramic artist. This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop where you’ll choose how to personalize your gnome. The workshop session includes four-hours of instruction, materials and all firings. Grab your pals and create something magical together this holiday season.
Friday
Candy Cane Lane Opens for the Season!
Why go to the North Pole when you’ve got Candy Cane Lane right here in Edmonton? Making our spirits bright for 5 decades, this group of neighbours doesn’t stop at jingling bells; they’re laughing all the way with life-size Santas, reindeer, Christmas trees, snowmen, decorations and thousands and thousands of lights.
On Stage: Crisis at the Kringles Burlesque Cabaret
Set in the North Pole, the performance centers around a scandalous situation—Mrs. Claus believes that Santa has been stepping out on her with one of the elves, causing a "crisis" in the Kringle household!
Die Harsh: A Christmas Musical
Byron Martin and Simon Abbott are back at it again with their musical satire based on their favourite Christmas movie. This Edmonton production returns for the third year, this time even bigger and better.
Catch Christmas in Wonderland at Metro Cinema
Three kids and their Dad move from L.A to Edmonton. When they go shopping at West Edmonton Mall they find counterfeit cash. They inadvertently help catch the crooks, and later make a discovery about Santa. Free beer with screening!
Saturday
Jazz Night at Bar Oro Caffè & Lounge presented by Tosto Coffee Roasters
This intimate concert will feature a program of jazz standards and holiday favourites. The evening will combine the warmth and elegance of the season with an authentic and distinct performance.
The Waste-less Holiday Market
The Reuse Centre’s fourth annual Waste-Less Holiday Market returns on Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop the unique collection of gifts, clothing and knick-knacks from local vendors focused on sustainable, reusable and waste-conscious products!
Chef Pheromone’s Holi-slay Drag Brunch
Watch as our queens and kings take over the kitchen, creating culinary holiday magic right before your eyes. This is more than just brunch; it's a celebration of love, light, and all things fabulously merry!
Shop the Divine Christmas Market
Think twinkling lights, handmade treasures, delicious holiday treats, and all the festive feelings of the season. Experience the joy of shopping at A Divine Christmas Market, where the holiday spirit shines bright.
Take an Ice Cream 101 Workhop at Made by Marcus
Learn all about how Made by Marcus makes their artisan ice cream! Make your own flavour and leave with 4 customized pints. Love ice cream? Hey, us too! Learn everything from how *great* ice cream is made (hint, it's science!) to making your very own customized flavour to bring home!
Margaret Atwood In Conversation
Capping off our fabulous 50th Anniversary year, Audreys Books is thrilled to announce that the legendary Margaret Atwood has added one extra stop to the tour for her memoir, Book of Lives.
Sunday
Food for Thought: Culinary Book Club
Indulge in your passion for literature and cuisine at a unique book club where we combine the love of reading with the love of food! Each month, we'll dive into a new book and eat delicious snacks inspired by its themes.
How the Grinch Stole Breakfast Pop Up at Dolly’s Cocktails
Fahoo forays, dahoo dorays, Welcome Christmas! Come this way into DRAG BRUNCH!! It’s an oops all Grinch brunch at Dolly’s Cocktails. Come enjoy a roast-beef, Who-Hash or Who-pudding and a silly show hosted by impersonator superstar Stretcher Hartout as The Grinch, with performer extraordinaires Félicia Bonée and Cedar T as The Grinch.
The Nightmare Before Christmas IN Concert
The FILMharmonic Orchestra embarks on another adventure with Tim Burton’s stop-motion masterpiece! Scored by the legendary Danny Elfman, the film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington
