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 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 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.

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

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