November 28: 7:00 pm The Leduc Chamber of Commerce presents the Santa Claus Parade & Festivities. Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus! Start your season off right with some warm, holiday cheer and enjoy festive sweets and treats for the whole family. Celebrate the holiday season with hot chocolate, family, friends and joy. For more information call 780-986-5454.

November 28: The Town of Vegreville presents the Christmas Parade & Downtown Light Up. Downtown Vegreville transforms into a winter wonderland filled with lights and Christmas cheer as this annual event starts off the season. For more information call 780-632-3100.

November 27-30: The Shaw Conference Centre hosts the Festival of Trees 2008. Experience the magical sights and sounds. Hundreds of trees and festive decorations delight visitors of all ages. Surrounding the special displays are children’s activities, live entertainment, shops with holiday treats and special gifts. Proceeds from the 2008 Festival of Trees will be used to purchase equipment that helps save lives and reduces the lifelong impact of serious injuries. For more information call 780-407-2786 or visit festivaloftrees.ab.ca.

November 27-December 7: The Arden Theatre presents Seussical. The beloved characters of Dr. Seuss are brought to life in this fantastical musical adventure for all ages. These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! Hilarity ensues as the much-loved characters of Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville combine to bring you this toe-tapping story the whole family will enjoy! For tickets call 780- 459-1542.

November 28-30: The Devonian Botanic Gardens present Crafters Christmas Sale. The Crafter's Natural Creations Workshop and Gallery will have a large selection of one-of-a-kind wreaths, arrangements and table centerpieces, as well as a host of other ideas for Christmas giving. Door prizes will be handed out. No admission fee, no registration required. For more information call 780-987-3054.

November 28-December 23: ATB Financial presents A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre. The Christmas tradition continues with this astounding retelling of Dickens' classic. Come experience the magic, warmth and spirit of the holiday season that comes from sharing this timeless tale with family and friends. For tickets and/or more information call 780-425-1820.

November 28-29: The Town of Morinville presents the Morinville Lite up the Nite Christmas Festival. Kick off Friday night with an all Canadian game of Alumni Hockey. Saturday-Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s activities, live entertainment, light-up-the-park display, carolers, parade, fireworks, family dance, and much more! For more information call 780-939-4361.

If you know of any community events you would like to see included, please forward them to info@edmontonschild.com!