Let kids enjoy lots of seasonal celebrating
SNOWFLAKES ARE FALLING
The Muttart Conservatory gets into the spirit of the season with its Snowflakes are Falling exhibit.
The feature pyramid display boasts poinsettias, glittering snowflakes and winter scenes, without the added nuisance of cold temperatures. If you head down on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. they’ll be having their annual holiday music night. When: Until Jan. 3. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursdays, which is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day. Where: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A St. Admission: $12.25, adult; $10.50, youth and senior; $6.50, child. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge. Info: Edmonton.ca
SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
Dancing Santas, ballerinas, acrobats and more singers than you can shake a stick at are all part of this year’s 46th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at the Jubilee Auditorium.
Just over 35 feet tall, bedecked with Christmas lights and some 150 singers with live orchestra, band and special guests spread underneath like musical presents, the tree has become something of a tradition in the city since being resurrected back in 2009.
Your money is going to a good cause, as well; net proceeds go to help local charities, organizations and children in need. When: Thursday to Sunday. Performances are at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Where: Jubilee Auditorium Admission: $30 to $65, available from Ticketmaster, 780-451-8000. Info: ticketmaster.ca
SNOWFLAKES ARE FALLING
The Muttart Conservatory gets into the spirit of the season with its Snowflakes are Falling exhibit.
When: Until Jan. 3. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursdays, which is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Where: Muttart Conservatory, 9626 96A St.
Admission: $12.25, adult; $10.50, youth and senior; $6.50, child. Children under 2 are admitted free of charge.
Info: Edmonton.ca
SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
Dancing Santas, ballerinas, acrobats and more singers than you can shake a stick at are all part of this year’s 46th Annual Singing Christmas Tree at the Jubilee Auditorium.
When: Thursday to Sunday. Performances are at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Where: Jubilee Auditorium
Admission: $30 to $65, available from Ticketmaster, 780-4518000.
Info: ticketmaster.ca
MARY POPPINS
Only one nanny will do for the Banks’ family, and she’s not just good at herding troublesome little children, she’s also pretty fine at flying via umbrella. And you can see her at Festival Place.
When: Thursday to Wednesday, Dec. 30. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. already sold out. No performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Where: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Admission: $39, adult; $25, child, available from the Festival Place box office or Ticketmaster, 780-451-8000.
Info: festivalplace.ab.ca
SING-ALONG
They’re billing it as a Christmas Carol Sing-Along, so don’t hold back in this noon-hour concert that features the talents of Edmonton’s pro-choral community. When: Friday at noon Where: Winspear Centre
Admission: Cash donation to the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton
Info: winspearcentre.com
THE SHORTEST DAY
The shortest day is arriving, and with it a slate of short films for kids as part of the Shortest Day celebration across Canada over the weekend. When: Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Where: Metro Cinema, 8712 109th St.
Admission: Free Info: theshortestday.ca