December 7: The Town of Legal presents Legal's Annual Christmas Festival.

A day of making crafts, entertainment, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa will take place at Legal Community Centre. For more information call 780-961-3773 or 3738.

December 7: 10:00-Noon The Downtown Business Association's presents the 21st Annual Indoor Santa Claus Parade. The parade will be taking Edmonton's pedway system by storm with over one kilometer of holiday fun for people of all ages that will include floats, music, mascots, and much more.

December 7 & 14: 12:00–4:00 pm Rutherford House presents A Christmas Past. Join us for a traditional Rutherford House Christmas. Experience the unique sparkle of this elegant house where the halls are decked for the holidays. Enjoy the sweet harmonies of seasonal music, make a craft, help bake cookies in the historic kitchen and sample some hot apple cider. For more information call 780-427-3995.

December 7: 12:30-4:00 pm The City of Leduc presents Santa’s Gone Loonie. Here’s a great opportunity for families to get a head start on their holiday shopping. For the kids we have craft vendors with items that are a twoonie or less, a free gift wrapping station, children’s entertainment and Santa’s Fluff N’ Stuff Workshop! The day of course would not be complete without a visit from Santa Claus, so don’t forget your camera! Admission is Free. For more information call 780-980-7120.

December 7: Fort Edmonton Park presents Christmas Reflections. View Charming Christmas displays and twinkling lights from your horse-drawn ride through the park, then savor a warming cup of cider or hot chocolate. Costumed interpreters in several historic buildings along 1905 and 1920 Streets invite you to sing carols to live music, and sample baking from the wood stove. Visitors of all ages enjoy adding to our wishing tree and receiving a chocolate coin from Father Christmas. You'll find this a beloved holiday tradition. For more information and/or tickets call 780-496-2925.

December 7: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium presents Stuart Mclean & The Vinyl Cafe Christmas 2008 Tour. Stuart McLean is one of Canada's most beloved storytellers and a best-selling author. His shows feature the popular Dave and Morley stories, and showcase the talents of Canadian musicians. For more tickets call 780-451-8000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.

December 2–7: Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People presents Little Red Riding Hood. This is Alberta Opera’s newest production which tackles the difficult issues of “bullying and fitting in”. Within the walls of a small woodlands elementary school, two students just can’t seem to get along. The trouble between the exemplary Little Red Riding Hood and the delinquent Wolfgang worsens when they leave the school ground and Little Red finds herself confronted by the bully along the path home. For more information and/or tickets call 780- 409-1910.

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 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-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.

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