It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the weekend! Each week, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Zoominescence Festival of Lights

Zoominescence is back! Enjoy dozens of light installations in the unique setting of the Edmonton Valley Zoo. This year, bring your skates, sip on hot chocolate, and visit all of the animals while surrounded by holiday joy!

Zoominescence Festival of Lights, 13315 Buena Vista Road, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Every Fri-Sun from December 3, 2021-January 2, 2022. Holiday dates include December 20, 21, 22, 23, and December 27, 28, 29, 30.

4:30pm-9:00pm

Get tickets here.

2. Visit craft markets across YEG

 

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‘Tis the season to support local! Browse and shop handmade gifts from Edmonton and beyond at eleven different craft sales!

  1. Royal Bison Arts and Craft Fair (online and in-person)
  2. Edmonton Christmas Market (in-person)
  3. St. Albert Indoor Christmas Market (in-person)
  4. Local Love Holiday Market (in-person)
  5. Butterdome Craft Sale (in-person)
  6. Spruce Grove Silver Bells Winter Market (in-person)
  7. Leefield Christmas Gift and Craft Sale (in-person)
  8. December Winter Craft and Vendor Market (in-person)
  9. Crescent Moon Curio Market (in-person)
  10. Alberta Beach Christmas Market (in-person)
  11. River Cree Holiday Market (in-person)

3. Escape to Luminaria

Visit the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens for a stroll through candlelit paths in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Gather together in a peaceful space to celebrate the holidays.

Luminaria, University of Alberta Botanic Gardens, 51227 AB-60, Parkland County, AB, T7Y 1C5

November 27, 2021-January 9, 2022, 5:00pm-10:00pm

Get tickets here.

Make the most of your alternative weekend!

 

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