Alternative Weekends With Brooklyn

It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! 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 weekend.

1. Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues

Hats off to you, Zach pic.twitter.com/nNsMD6libO

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 14, 2022

Your Oilers are coming off a big win and bringing the game back to home ice!

Thursday, December 15 at 7 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

2. Avatar: The Way of Water

On December 16, experience the motion picture event of a generation.

Watch the brand-new trailer and experience #AvatarTheWayOfWater in 3D. Get tickets now: https://t.co/9NiFEIpZTE pic.twitter.com/UitjdL3kXr

— Avatar (@officialavatar) November 22, 2022

James Cameron is back with the highly anticipated sequel to Avatar. 

Thursday, December 15

Multiple theatre locations.

Get tickets here.

3. Edmonton Christmas Market 

Santa's coming to town! Mr. Claus made the trip all the way from the North Pole to come see YOU at #yegxmasmarket.

You can find jolly St. Nick roving around the market every Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday until December 18th!

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: @igorsubora pic.twitter.com/jumqI5SrKS

— Edmonton Christmas Market (@yegxmasmarket) December 11, 2022

It’s your last chance to visit the Edmonton Christmas Market! Support them during their final weekend at Fort Edmonton Park. 

Wednesday, December 14 – Sunday, December 18

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

4. Glow Edmonton

Glow: Festival of Lights

Come experience the magic of the season. Safely enjoy family fun as you stroll through a million twinkly lights!

On now until Jan. 2https://t.co/wAZ5Uy00dk#FestivalSeekers #GlowYEG #ExploreEdmonton #YEG #YEGwinter #ExploreAlberta @glow_edmonton

— FestivalSeekers (@FestivalSeekers) November 25, 2021

Make the most of the holiday season with a festival of lights!

Thursday, November 24 – Monday, January 2

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

5. Zoominescence

Enjoyed @BuildingOurZoo #Zoominescence tonight! #yegwinter pic.twitter.com/1825tm8M1X

— isla_rambles (@isla_rambles) December 3, 2022

Wander through enchanting lights at the Zoo!

Friday, December 2 – Sunday, January 1

Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road & 87 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

6. Candy Cane Lane

We are excited to announce Sleigh Ride tickets will go on sale Dec 1st at 9am!https://t.co/QUGeWVdN53 pic.twitter.com/dO33IpQB5O

— YEG Candy Cane Lane (@YEGCCL) November 15, 2022

Candy Cane Lane has been a festive tradition in Edmonton for over 50 years!

Friday, December 9 – Sunday, January 1

Sleigh rides, food trucks, and fire pits available on December 9-11, 16-18, and 21-23

148th Street from 99th to 92nd Avenue

Get more details here.

7. A Very Indigenous Holiday Market

Check out A Very Indigenous Holiday Market this weekend! #yeg pic.twitter.com/45XOxhTpzQ

— Celine Yegani (@clytical) December 11, 2021

Support local and enjoy three days of Indigenous culture, creativity, arts, and talents all under one roof!

Friday, December 16 from noon – 9 pm

Saturday, December 17 from 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday, December 18 from 11 am – 7 pm

St. Basil’s Cultural Centre, 10809 71 Ave, Edmonton

Get more details here.

8. Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks

ROAD W

The #Oilers beat the Nashville Predators by a score of 6-3. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/oFSwa0R6h2

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 14, 2022

Cheer on your Oilers this Saturday afternoon on home ice!

Saturday, December 17 at 2 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!