Deck the halls, because the Christmas season has officially begun! Start off your holiday season the right way with all of Edmonton’s winter wonders, from markets to find the best Christmas gifts, to dining, to creative exhibitions. Immerse yourself in the feels of the season, and support local establishments along the way!
- 1) Final Weekend of It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900–1970 & Now
- Experience the unfortunately largely undocumented history of Canada’s Black theatre scene before 1970 through dance and intricate visual performance. With contributions from contemporary performing artists, this archival performance explores how blackness has been displayed on the Canadian stage, as well as the confrontation of how audiences and government of the time reacted to such shows.
2) First weekend of Luminaria
Get ready for 360-degree dazzling sights with Luminaria’s mesmerizing lights. In this opening weekend, guests can find what they normally love about this annual event: tranquillity, softened lights, and visual displays of holiday-centred joy!
3) Festival of Trees | Dec 4-6 & beyond
The University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees returns in 2020 with an innovative digital format. Supporting a wonderful cause while keeping you and your loved ones safe has never been so easy. In 2020, the Festival of Trees has been transformed into a slice of holiday spirit that you can take advantage of no matter where you are, whether that be with your family, in the city, or cozied up with a friend. Mask up and stay safe, while staying tuned with all of the Festival’s newest activities.
4) Second weekend of Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair
The Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair features unique products from multiple independent vendors from across Canada, adding a local flair to your wishlist this season. This event invites everything odd from folks in Western Canada, and even some of those in the United States!
For even more ideas to sweeten up your holiday season, the WHERE Wish Book 2020 features dining, events, and over 75 gift ideas to make sure that your Christmas is the best yet. Read the full online version here.
