Winter Bird Walk, Ukrainian Christmas Carols Sing Along, Bright Light Skate Night, Fort Heritage Precinct Winter Wonderland & much more

What’s Up Edmonton! (And surrounding areas)…

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, December 13 through Monday, December 15, 2025.

I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.

Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.

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Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Saturday, December 13:

• 9am - 4pm | Makers & Holistic Wellness Holiday Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse this bustling indoor vendor market in the heart of YEG’s NE side |

• 10am - 11:30am | Art Hive Open Craft Studio | FREE_EVENT | Let your artistic side flow, utilizing an array of available materials |

• 10am - 2pm | Lantern Marking Workshop | Discover the vast history behind the Filipino Parol (Star Lantern) and make your very own | $35/person | 12+ |

• 10am - 3pm | Waste Less Holiday Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a local market featuring vendors focused on creating sustainable products |

• 10am - 5pm | Le Marché Bohème | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a bustling local vendor market featuring vintage & modern wares, tasty treats, music & more |

• 11am - 4pm | Vegan Holiday Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a local vendor market in search of vegan treats & wares |

• 11am start | Story Time with Santa… And a Princess | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a story read by the jolly fat man, and enter for a genuinely neat prize |

• 1pm - 3pm | Michaels Ornament Painting | FREE_EVENT | Grab the family and enjoy some sweet seasonal treats while painting tree decor |

• 1pm - 4pm | Fort Heritage Precinct Winter Wonderland | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy self-guided tours, candy canes & a well equipped kids zone |

• 1pm - 4pm | Neutral Ground | FREE_EVENT | Grab a snack before joining new friends for board games, puzzling, arts/crafts & more |

• 1pm - 3pm | Ukrainian Christmas Carol Sing Along | FREE_EVENT | Try authentic Ukrainian-Canadian pastries while singing your heart out |

• 1pm - 4:30pm | Tale Quest w/ Anna Priemaza | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to make an RPG one shot before a creative writing workshop with this local author |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Play Rangers | FREE_EVENT | Parents, get a much need break while your kids learn epic life skills | CoE instructor led |

• 2pm - 6pm | Brighten Up Beaumont | FREE_EVENT | Embrace the joys of winter with maple taffy, tobogganing, sleigh rides, ice carving & much more |

• 3pm - 6pm | A Live Music Listening Party | FREE_EVENT | Hang out with Nigel & enjoy an array of local talent in a cozy, intimate setting |

• 3pm - 8pm | Winter Wonderland | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy carollers, ice sculpting demos, pictures with Santa & an indoor market to browse |

• 4pm - 6pm | Hockey House | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Join fellow hockey fanatics in welcoming Team Canada Women’s plus enjoy giveaways & more |

• 4pm - 6pm | Christmas at Central Park (Spruce Grove) | FREE_EVENT | Bring your skates & enjoy bonfires alongside a fully loaded hot chocolate bar |

• 4pm - 8pm | Bright Light Skate Night | FREE_EVENT | With live tunes from Robyn Ashley, hot cacao, ice carving & free rentals, find epic fun times here |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Community Swim | FREE_EVENT | Don your fanciest swim attire & enjoy easy laps amongst neighbours and friends |

• 7pm - 9pm | Josephburg Mens Chorus & Handbell Choir | Catch a lovely evening concert in a small town near Fort Saskatchewan for $20/person |

• 7pm - 11:30pm | Old & New School Pop Punk Madness | Catch four talented Albertan bands live on stage for $17.40/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Classy Jazz Night | Enjoy seasonal favourites & smooth standards from this talented artistic trio | $38/person |

• 7:30pm start | Amarcord Vocal Ensemble | Catch an undoubtedly exquisite performance from this professional male quintet | $35+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Jacob Wutzke | Leading a fiery jazz quartet from his drum stool, this globally respected future jazz great can be heard for $29/person |

• 8pm - 1am | Salsachata | Bring a date or fly solo & bust out your dance moves at this Latin Dance lesson & Social | $15/person | Very beginner friendly |

• 9pm - 2am | Twisted Cherry x Deeper Grooves | Rest up & hit the dance floor in style as ten talented DJ’s deliver the tunes | $12.06/person | 18+ |

• 9:30pm - 1:30am | The Payback | What’s better than six rock stars on a local stage? | How about seven, and at a great price to boot | $7-12/person |

• 10pm - 3am | Christmas T!ng | It may be cold outside, but a Caribbean party is happening cranking up the heat inside & you can attend for $15+/person |

• December 13 - 28 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Join young Charlie Bucket as ventures inside a Wonka World | $27.62+/person |

• December 13 & 14 | Silver Bells Winter Market (Leduc) | FREE_ENTRY | Browse this local vendor market in search of tasty treats & artisanal wares |

Sunday, December 14:

• 9am start | Christmas Bird Count | FREE_EVENT | Bring your binoculars or other powerful lens & join with friends to see what birds show face |

• 9:15am & 11:45am | Family Days at Santa’s Depot | FREE_EVENT | Give up some time & help every kid in Edmonton have a great Christmas this year |

• 10:30am - 5:30pm | Corral Christmas Market | Browse a small vendor market plus ride ponys, hold reptiles, watch demos & more | $5.50+/person |

• Noon - 4pm | A Christmas Past | Experience Christmas at Rutherford House with carols, warm cider and tasty olde fashioned treats | FREE-$7/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Recreational Skate | FREE_EVENT | Lace up your bladed boots & enjoy easy laps on engineered ice amidst neighbours & friends |

• 1pm - 3pm | Winter Bird Walk | FREE_EVENT | Dress for the weather & bring a lens for a guided tour, bird I.D.’s, refreshments & more |

• 1pm - 4pm | The Muppets Christmas Carol | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a showing of this cult classic followed by a visit from the jolly fat man himself |

• 2pm - 4pm | Clay Trinket Tray | FREE_EVENT | Tailored for the younger ones, make & decorate a trinket tray from air dry clay, and then take it home |

• 2pm - 4:30pm | The Jivin’ Belles | Inspired by The Andrews Sisters (1940’s), this trio does not disappoint | $29/person gets you into one epic show |

• 3pm - 4:15pm | Christmas with the Willows & George Koller | Catch up with these three gals & one fine gent for an evening of swell tunes | $18+/person |

• 3pm start | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Enjoy this classic Christmas film on a jumbo screen while a live orchestra rolls the score | $75+/person |

• 4pm - 8pm | Aliza Navjeevan Album Release & Live Art Exhibit | Support several local artists as they unveil their latest works | $27.96/person |

• 4pm start | Oil Kings vs Wheat Kings | Be heard loud and clear as you cheer the Oil Jr onto a glorious home ice win | $24.25+/person |

• 5:30pm - 9pm | The Hello Darlins | Get your fix of country/folk/blues out in JB for $40+/person | Children 12 & under may be free… unsure on that |

• 6pm - 7pm | Volya | Meaning “freedom”, Volya is a Ukrainian dance ensemble that breathes movement & puts on one heck of a show | $39+/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Steve Bell | Get up close & personal in an intimate acoustic set with this talented artist | $30/person |

• December 14 - 16 | ESO with Johnny Reid | Experience a magical collaboration sure to set the stage for your Christmas season | $89+/person |

Monday, December 15:

• Noon - 5pm | Squad Car Toy Fill (Leduc) | FREE_EVENT | If able, help all local kids have a good Christmas this year with a toy donation |

• 1pm - 2:15pm | Seniors Skate | FREE_EVENT | Adults 50+ (their criteria… not mine!), lace up those skates & enjoy easy laps on fairly vacant ice |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Audrey’s Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Join in on a boisterous discussion of this month’s chosen title, “Indian Winter” by Kazim Ali |

• 7:30pm start | How The Grinch Stole Christmas | BY_DONATION | Bring a non-perishable donation & enjoy a play through of this classic flick |

• 7:30pm start | The Vox Collective: Sing Your Heart Out | Enjoy indie classics & future favourites from this talented artist | $20/person |

Thanks for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!