Make it: The Handmade Revolution comes to Edmonton November 21 to 24. Over 180 of your favourite Makies will show and sell their handmade and heartfelt goodies, including accessories, jewellery, clothing, art, home decor, food and baby/kid items. There will also be delicious food carts and a beer garden.
Edmonton EXPO Centre – 7515 118 Ave NW, 780-471-7377, makeitshow.ca
Head to Castrol Raceway November 22 for a 2 km high-speed holiday tradition. Take your own vehicle along hundreds of thousands of sparkling LED lights of Christmas displays and through the amazing 200′ light tunnel.
Castrol Raceway, AB-19, Leduc County, 780-461-5801, castrolraceway.com
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage when a baking contest in a nearby county (and the town’s new doctor) offers her a chance at a fresh start. Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood and the magic of a well-made pie, November 26 to December 1.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Avenue, 780-427-2760, jubileeauditorium.com
The University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees returns! From November 28 to December 1, you can stroll down Children’s Christmas Lane, meet Santa and visit the North Pole post office, surrounded by trees, lights and live music.
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, 780-421-9797, festivaloftrees.ca
Get your cellphones ready for Glow, the largest indoor Christmas festival in Edmonton and most Instagram-able holiday spot. Bring your friends and stroll, laugh and play under the twinkle of a million lights November 28 to January 4.
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue, 780-471-7377, glowgardens.com
The Citadel Theatre celebrates its 20th year showingA Christmas Carol with a brand new adaptation. Packed with your favourite classic Christmas tunes, you’ll be whisked away into the beloved tale of a miserable old man and the ghosts who haunt him, starting November 30.
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue, 780-425-1820, citadeltheatre.com