Santa Sightings

Where to See Santa in Edmonton YEGFor many families, a visit with Santa is a highlight of the Christmas season. But where and when can you find the jolly old fellow? Start here, with our listings of events and locations where Santa will make a personal appearance!

Family Fun Edmonton Events
Santa Skate at Clare Drake Arena

Join University of Alberta Campus & Community Recreation on Friday, December 13, 2024 for a fun midday Santa Skate! This festive celebration on ice at Clare Drake Arena includes enjoy free hot chocolate, candy canes, Christmas music, and SANTA! Santa Skate: When: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 11:00 am –
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Skate with Santa and the Beaumont Chiefs

Skate with Santa and the Beaumont Chiefs at the Ken Nichol Recreation Centre on Sunday, December 22, 2024! Bring your own camera for photos with Santa while you enjoy skating, hot chocolate, and other festive fun at this free event. Skate with Santa and the Beaumont Chiefs: When: Sunday, December
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Santa is Visiting Freson Bros. Fort Saskatchewan

Santa is coming to the Fort Saskatchewan Freson Bros. location on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Visit in-store from 10 am – 3 pm to meet the Jolly Old Elf and get a FREE kid’s treat! For more holiday fun while you are in Fort Saskatchewan, we suggest you check out
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Christmas Events Local Greenhouses Edmonton
FUN & (mostly) FREE Christmas Events at Local Greenhouses

This holiday season, we are thrilled to see several local Greenhouses adding to the Christmas magic with special Events and seasonal activities. From Santa photos and sleigh rides to scavenger hunts and grouchy visits with the Grinch, there is something fun for everyone! Local greenhouses and nurseries are some of
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South Pole Holiday Workshop 2024 South Edmonton Common
South Pole Holiday Workshop at South Edmonton Common

It’s BACK! Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Grinch are excited to welcome visitors to the annual South Pole Holiday Workshop in South Edmonton Common. Make fun holiday memories together on December 7 & 8 during this exciting pop-up event including a vendor market, holiday treats, live music, gift wrapping, giveaways,
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Christmas at Reynolds – it’s a Pajama Party!

Don your coziest pair of pajamas and celebrate Christmas with the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin! Plan your visit on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for a fun holiday Pajama Party including a live musical performance from the Jivin’ Belles at 11 am, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, reindeer games and goodies
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Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Parkallen Community League

Join the Parkallen Community League with special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus for a hearty holiday breakfast on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Bring a food bank donation and come for pancakes, pictures, and crafty fun. Don’t forget your food bank donation! Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus: When: Saturday, December
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Winter Delight with Terwillegar Community Church

Winter Delight is a fun community event hosted by the Terwillegar Community Church. Everyone is welcome at Tomlinson Common Park for a fun evening of horse drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate, cookies, bonfires and Santa! Winter Delight at Terwillegar Community Church: When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 Time: 4:00 pm –
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Pembina Holiday Toy Drive

Join Pembina on Friday, November 22, 2024 for their annual Holiday Toy Drive in support of the Strathcona Christmas Bureau! Bring your new, unwrapped toys for donation and join in a fun afternoon of free Santa Photos with WEM’s Santa Chris (printed on site), character guest appearances from A Charmed
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Meet Santa on the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Tour

Coca-Cola knows Christmas – after all they are the ones that created our current image of Santa Claus! During the Holiday Season Santa trades in his sleigh to spread cheer in communities across Canada with the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Tour. Here’s when and where to catch him in our area:
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