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Things to do in Edmonton in December

Wondering about things to do in Edmonton in December? The city goes full festive - and it’s magical. Candy Cane Lane lights up the west end, holiday markets take over every cool venue in town, and the Legislature grounds turn into a glowing winter wonderland.

December Top Picks

Festivals in Edmonton this Month

  • Zoominesence

    Over 125 artistic light installations transform the Valley Zoo after dark, with skating, hot chocolate, crafts, and keeper talks. Runs weekends through December into early January.

  • Candy Cane Lane
    Skip the flight north — Edmonton's own winter wonderland has glowed on 148 Street since 1968. Cruise or stroll past a whole neighbourhood buried in twinkling lights, life-size Santas, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. It's free; just bring a Food Bank donation for the green bins along the route. Time it for a car-free Open Streets night and walk, sled, or ski the lane. Lights up nightly, dusk to 11pm. Bundle up — this is peak YEG December.

December Theatre and Arts Performances

Concerts and Shows

Alberta Ballet | The Nutcracker

Alberta Ballet brings holiday magic to the Jubilee Auditorium with The Nutcracker, Dec 3–6 — Tchaikovsky's score performed live by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, paired with lavish sets and costumes.

Food & Drink Events

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Free Things to do in Edmonton

  • Free things to do: Christmas lights house-hopping

    Grab a free map of Edmonton's best-decorated homes and spend an evening cruising the city's most dazzling residential light displays — no ticket required, just bundle up and bring hot chocolate.

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