20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend: December 5-7

Take this 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.

Shop the Butterdome Craft Sale
Shop the Butterdome Craft sale December 4-7, 2025. This is the must-visit Christmas market in Edmonton with 225+ vendors. You’ll find something for everyone on your list. Visit Thursday or Friday night after 5 p.m. for 50% off of your ticket.

Friday

• Art Party at Art Gallery of Alberta
  Art Party: Studio is the Art Gallery of Alberta’s late-night party, where art, style and community collide. Art Gallery of Alberta will be transformed into an after-hours, creative playground. Experience Live DJ sets, dancing, immersive gallery experiences, festive treats and delicious cocktails. Buy Tickets for Art Party: Studio

• On Stage: Antigone Lives
  The aftermath of civil war forms the backdrop of one family’s struggle in this daring reinvention of one of Sophocles’ greatest tragedies. A vibrant mash-up of text, images, and music, antigone lives* pushes boundaries in its exploration of democracy, revolution, and the near impossibility of justice.

• The Full Picture: Book Launch
  Join Jessica Carmichael and Eunice Owusu for an evening of conversation celebrating the release of The Full Picture — Carmichael’s debut young adult novel.

• Watch Leif Oleson Cormack Tape his Live Album at Grindstone
  Leif’s dark, queer, and confessional style of comedy has taken him across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and now he’s bringing it all home for one night only. Come laugh loud, clap big, and be part of the recording that marks the next chapter in one of Alberta’s most exciting comedy voices.

• Zoominescence Opens at Edmonton Valley Zoo
  Experience a spectacular exhibition of artistic light installations within the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo. The festival’s vision is to celebrate light, artistry, imagination, and the essential strong spirit of community in the winter.

• Catch the Blank Who Stole Christmas at Rapid Fire Theatre |
  In this original Christmas musical, a cast of performers have memorized all their lines and rehearsed all their choreography, just to have it all ruined at a moment’s notice. In each performance of THE BLANK the main character is played by a different guest improviser playing a character of their choice. The main character hasn’t rehearsed with the rest of the cast and doesn’t know any of their lines. The cast doesn’t know who is crashing their performance until the moment it happens live on stage!

Saturday

• The Great YEG Holiday Cookie Swap
  A festive twist on Edmonton’s YEG Cake Social Picnic—because this season deserves more sprinkles, more kindness, and all the cozy Christmas vibes. This family-friendly, volunteer-run event (hosted by Lunar Hive Baking Co) brings our baking community together to share treats, spread cheer, and support neighbours in need.

• Take an Ice Cream Workshop 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.

• Lost & Found Vintage Expo At City Centre Mall
  The #1 Vintage & Streetwear event is back! Connect, explore and discover hidden gems and treasures waiting to be rediscovered!

• Odd Company Brewing Apres Patio Party | 11:00 a.m.
  Catch the winterized patio glowing for the acres season at Odd Company. There’s cozy beers, eggnog feature cocktail and a ton of prizes for giveaways for patio party goers!

• Puppies and Pilates
  Strengthen your core and your heart at Puppies & Pilates! This fun fusion class blends low-impact Pilates movements with high-impact puppy love. Expect laughter, licks, and lots of tail wags as adoptable puppies join you on the mat.

• Burger Mafia Screening and Talk at EPL
  Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Stanley A. Milner Library for a special screening of The Lebanese Burger Mafia, a documentary of a rogue fast-food chain with mysterious origins, a cult following, and a secret pathway to the immigrant dream.

  This isn't just a film about burgers; it's about immigration, family bonds, and how food brings communities together. Filmmaker Omar Mouallem will lead a Q&A after the screening, moderated by Dr Julie Rak.

• Camera Talk: Chasing Light & Wild Animals
  Drawing from field experiences across India’s wild reserves, Evan shares insights on lens selection, camera settings, and shooting techniques that capture the raw power and quiet grace of these elusive animals.

• Crestwood Wine & Spirits Open House
  Join Crestwood Fine Wines & Spirits December 6th from 2:00 - 6:00 PM for an annual holiday open house to enjoy a selection of over 30 wines

• 7 Painting Dinner Experience at HALO Bar Bistro
  This isn't just dinner, it's a delicious dive into a world where art meets gastronomy, and it’s never been seen in North America before! Renowned in Dubai and Germany, 7 Paintings, made its much-anticipated North American debut here at HALO Bar.

• Christmas in Gingerbread Pines
  Loud in the Pines and Jarred Albright present an evening of festive songs! Come for cozy, folky vibes with holiday spirit dialed up to 11. Loud in the Pines sets the tone with a collection of original Christmas songs and indie-folk covers, and then Jarred Albright takes over to play his own instrumental arrangements of Christmas classics for banjo and fiddle, from his 2022 album Christmas from the Gingerbread Porch.

Sunday

• A Taste of Vietnam: Culinary Experience
  Join local home cook Esther who will share her culture with you through food as we cook up an authentic Vietnamese feast together

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