It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the weekend! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this New Year’s weekend.

New Year’s Eve, December 31

1. Sea Change Brewing Co. NYE Effing Crab Boil

Ring in the New Year with local beer and crab! Join Sea Change Brewing Company for their first-ever NYE Effing Crab Boil. Choose a time with a band or without for your perfect night.

Sea Change Brewing Company NYE Effing Crab Boil

Tickets start at $75/person. Get yours here.

5302 50 St, Beaumont, AB T4X 1E5

2. Adults Only Night at Glow Holiday Festival of Lights

Experience the glow of hundreds of lights while ringing in the New Year! This year, Glow YEG is offering an adults-only night to celebrate the season in a unique way.

Glow Holiday Festival of Lights

Get tickets here.

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

New Year’s Day, January 1

1. Canadian Tire Magic of Lights

 

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Ring in the New Year with a drive through all the dazzling lights at the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights at RAD Torque Raceway.

Canadian Tire Magic of Lights

November 19 – January 8

Get tickets here.

RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport, AB

2. James Cameron – Challenging the Deep on IMAX

 

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In this documentary, director James Cameron travels to the Earth’s lowest point. Watch in 3D on the impressive IMAX screen at Telus World of Science.

James Cameron – Challenging the Deep

Get tickets here.

Telus World of Science, 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB

3. Year in Review and Year in Preview

 

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On January 1, Bryce Kelley reviews the year of 2021, while Brooklyn gives you a preview of what to expect in 2022. Hear it all day on SONiC 102.9.

Listen live here.

January 2

1. Snowshoeing at Elk Island

 

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Tap into your inner Jesse Puljujarvi by snowshoeing through Elk Island National Park! Maybe you even make a new furry friend. Snowshoe rentals are available.

Snowshoeing at Elk Island National Park

Get tickets here.

Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Rd 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3

2. Bountiful Farmers’ Market

Keep supporting local after the holidays with the Bountiful Farmers’ Market! January 3 is their first day open in the New Year, so visit them and take home some amazing goodies.

Bountiful Farmers’ Market

Free to attend.

Bountiful Farmers’ Market, 3696 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Happy New Year! Make the most of your alternative weekend.