What to do in Edmonton this Week: December 22-26, 2025
The week between Christmas and New Year is one of the coziest — and most exciting — times to be in Edmonton. Whether you’re leaning into the holiday spirit, looking for something fun to do with visiting friends and family, or just need an excuse to get out of the house, the city has no shortage of things happening. From festive trivia nights and live music to immersive theatre, hands-on workshops, and big-league hockey, here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week to make the most of every day.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Week
Monday December 22, 2025
Christmas TV Show Trivia at Old Yale Brewing
From iconic sitcom specials to beloved seasonal shows, put your festive knowledge to the test at Christmas TV Show Trivia at Old Yale Brewing Beaumont! Bring your friends, enjoy a pint, and compete for prizes in a night full of laughs, nostalgia, and holiday cheer.Food for Thought Book Club
Whether you’re an avid reader or just getting back into books, this club offers a fun way to connect with others in the community, discover new authors, and enjoy meaningful discussions. Everyone is welcome!Pay What you Will: A Bright Lights Holiday Cabaret
Bright Lights is bringing you all of the holiday cheer! Join Workshop West for a festive evening featuring some of your favourite local artists - many of whom you’ve seen, or will see, on our stage.See Luc Riopel on Stage at Halo Bistro Bar
Luc Riopel, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist from just north of Edmonton, has been the frontman of Alberta’s popular cover band Mourning Wood for over 20 years.
Tuesday December 23, 2025
Take a Chocolate Bark Making Workshop at JW Marriott
Create your own holiday chocolate bark starting with chocolate you’ll learn to temper and finishing with roasted nuts, dried fruit, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Our culinary team will guide you through tempering, assembling, and setting your bark before you package it to take home.Catch the Oilers vs Flames at Rogers Place
Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey action as the Edmonton Oilers take to the ice at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton! Experience the energy, passion, and excitement of NHL hockey as the Oilers face off against some of the league’s top teams.Die Harsh: 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!
Wednesday December 24, 2025
It’s a Wonderful Life at Metro Cinema Late Night Show
George Bailey never got a chance to fulfill his life’s ambition. As he watches his friends and family become success stories he dreads on running his father’s building and loan business. When a financial discrepancy puts George in a difficult position, an angel comes to show him what life would have been like if he had never been born.Watch ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol’ at Metro Cinema | 12:45 p.m.
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.Find the Best Christmas Lights in Edmonton | All Day
Use this map to find the best Edmonton Christmas Lights Displays in the city. Hop in the car, grab a cup of hot cocoa and explore some of the most festive light-ups around Edmonton.
Friday December 26, 2025
James Hood’s Astronomica 360
It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?From the visionary creator of Mesmerica and Beautifica comes an all‑new immersive dome experience — a breathtaking journey through the infinite beauty of the cosmos.Chris Gowen’s Handcrafted Magic at The Rec Room
Step into Chris' intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you.
