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10 of the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend (January 3-5)

Edmonton, welcome to your first full weekend of 2025! If you’re still in the holiday zone, the city still has some festive events that you can enjoy this weekend – for the last time, that is. Since it’s a cold one out there, make sure to bundle up with extra layers before you hit the outdoors! Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Edmonton this weekend.

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane, the festive extravaganza features incredible decorations, lights, and fun, this magical tradition is a must this winter.

When: Until Jan. 3, 2025
Where: Along 148th Street from 92 Avenue to 99 Avenue
Cost: Free

Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday and tickets are still available.

When: Jan. 3, 2025
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $144+

“Anything can happen at the Double Feature Improv Show! Each show features a different line-up of two of Rapid Fire Theatre’s finest improv troupes doing what they do best. It might get sexy, it might get spooky, and it will always be hilarious,” shares organizers.

When: Jan. 3, 2025
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Cost: $20+

MacEwan Griffins Women’s Hockey

Support women in sports!!!! Cheer on the MacEwan Griffins women’s hockey team this Friday. They’ll take on the University of Alberta.

When: Jan. 3, 2025 starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Cost: $13+

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert

Get ready for a breathtaking, two-hour performance recap of the animated series’ three seasons. It will be presented on a full-size cinema screen as a live orchestra performs the soundtrack. Absolutely stunning.

When: Jan. 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Cost: $125+

Victoria Park Oval & IceWay

Located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, Victoria Park is a hotspot for lovebirds, families, and friends no matter the time of year.

Once it snows, however, the area really comes to life, with the Victoria Park Oval in place of its heart, and the IceWay winding through its trees like a multicoloured ribbon.

When: Every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 12030 River Valley Road, Edmonton
Cost: Free

Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

Go Oil Kings, Go! Cheer on the local hockey team as they face off against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

When: Jan. 4 & 5, 2024
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Cost: $24.25+

Canadian Tire Magic of Lights

Enjoy a dazzling drive-through light display. This 2.5 km journey will feature over two million twinkling LED lights and includes a 200-foot tunnel of lights and a new towering, animated 32-foot Barbie!

When: Until Jan. 4, 2025
Where: RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Leduc County
Cost: $33+

Borealis Lights

Back for its second year, this drive-thru Christmas light display takes you through an extended route of twinkling lights and captivating displays.

When: Until Jan. 5, 2025
Where: St. Albert Kinsmen RV Park, 47 Riel Dr, St. Albert
Cost: $33+

Our Climate Quest Exhibition

This impactful exhibit offers a family-friendly adventure filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Learn about solar power, try your hand at carbon capture pinball, and delve into Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Learn how small changes can add up to create big impacts. This exhibit is included with regular admission to the TELUS World of Science.

When: Until Jan. 5, 2025
Where: TELUS World of Science, 11211 142 St
Cost: $24.95+

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