December 13: 11:00-5:00 pm The Town of Mundare presents Christmas Extravaganza. Come join in the fun. Activities include: parade at 6:00 pm, craft show, and Santa Clause sleigh rides from 1:00-4:00 pm. For more information call 780-764-3877.

December 13 & 20: 1p.m.-3p.m. Hay Rides with Santa! On the first three Saturdays of December (December 6, 13 and 20) you are invited to join Santa Claus on a FREE horse drawn hay ride at The Marketplace at Callingwood located at 178 Street and 69 Avenue. You will also enjoy a coupon for FREE hot chocolate from Dairy Queen and a complimentary candy cane. Rides take place around the parking lot. Hop on anytime! For more details, please visit www.callingwoodmarketplace.com

December 6 & 13: 11:00 am The Varscona Theatre presents The VIP Kid’s Show - Saturday Morning Fun for Children. A whole new tradition is buzzin’ where a new series for children young and old can enjoy a Variety show, an Improv show and a Puppet show all rolled into one. Each 45 minute show promises to be jam packed with music, comedy and puppets. The ticket price is just $5.00 no matter what age and tickets are available at the door or call 780-420-1757 to purchase in advance.

December 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 26: The John Walter Museum presents Candlelight Christmas. Enjoy the music of the award winning McDades at this wonderful annual Christmas tradition. Relax with a cup of hot cider as they fill the 19th century homes of John Walter with Christmas music. It's an intimate concert in a pioneer setting. For tickets call 780-496-2925.

December 11-14: The Alberta Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The long-awaited world premiere of our holiday favourite is here! Set to Tchaikovsky’s eternal score; share in Klara’s revelry as she travels to The Palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy in a wintry wonderland, where she meets the Snow Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy and a host of lively characters. For more information and/or tickets call 780-428-6839.

December 13 - 31: HoHoHo! All information regarding Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane can be found at http://www.candycanelane.ca Merry Christmas!

December 1-23: The Alberta Legislature presents Celebrate the Season. Come and enjoy the festively lit Legislature grounds, listen to choir performances that will take place most noon hours and evenings in the Legislature Building and enjoy free hot chocolate served in the evenings. For more information call 780-427-7362.

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.

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