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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

The Go East of Edmonton staff hopes that your December is filled with love, light, and laughter. 

Check out this newsletter for exciting events, including a feature section of where to find Santa across the region, and some fantastic shopping destinations if you're still searching for the perfect gifts for the people on your Christmas shopping list this year.

 

2016 Photo Contest Winners!

Check out the excellent images selected as the winners for the Go East of Edmonton 2016 Photo Contest!  Click here to read the blog.

 

Festive Holiday Events!

We've rounded up a big selection of events going on through the month of December.  Most of these events will feature an appearance by Santa!

December 1 - Santa Day in Sedgewick

December 1 - 4 - Bonnyville Festival of Trees Week (Santa will be making appearances on Saturday and Sunday)

December 2 - Storytime with Santa in Cold Lake

December 2 - Killam Parade of Lights & Moonlight Madness

December 2 & 3 - Kris Kringle & Festival of Trees in Redwater

December 3 - Thorhild Christmas Light-Up (Featuring a Skate with Santa)

December 3 - Christmas Extravaganza in Mundare

December 3 - Christmas Extravaganza in Mannville

December 3 - Breakfast with Santa from 8am-11am during Winterfest in Tofield

December 3 - Christmas In the Country (South Strathcona County)

December 3 - Edgerton Christmas Market

December 3 - 4 - Milk and Cookies with Santa in Fort Saskatchewan (this event runs again on December 10 & 11)

December 4 - Innisfree Extravagant Spirit of Christmas

December 4 - St. Michael Children's Christmas

December 4 - Light-up Marwayne

December 10 - Santa Daze - Christmas Train Ride to Alliance from Forestburg (You'll want to make sure to try and grab some tickets to this amazing event before they're all gone!)

December 10 - Irma Santa Day

December 13 - An Evening with Santa in Fort Saskatchewan

December 17 - Christmas in the Village (in Lougheed)

December 18 - Skate with Santa in Cold Lake

Make sure to visit our events section on the website for many more events, including Christmas theaters and concerts, Christmas farmers' markets, and more!


The CP Holiday Train in Josephburg!

You won't want to miss the arrival of the CP Holiday Train into Josephburg on Thursday, December the 8th! 

A family friendly fundraising event, the goal is to fill up the train with food and money donations while enjoying an exciting night of live entertainment with an outdoor music concert featuring performances by Dallas Smith and Odds. 

Admission is FREE!

Click this link for more information.


Christmas Shopping Extravaganza!

If you haven't made your (shopping) list and checked it twice, there's still lots of shopping to do before Christmas rolls around in the east of Edmonton region.

Do you have a fashionista on your list to shop for? We've got some fantastic places to check out for fashion and pampering!  Check out Bellissima Fashions, Bra Necessities, Cole's Western Wear, Cloud 9 Day Spas, Roland's Jewelry, and the Lloyd Mall.

We've got lots of really interesting boutiques to check out across the region as well.  Click the links for these shops to learn more about what you can expect to find there - ranging from books to collectibles and everything in between: Budding Ideas, Carol's Gifts, Ceramic Cottage, Guardian Drugs in Killam, Everything Tea, Lady Bug Pick Nic, Little Guy Liquor, Long Branch Trading Co., No Need to Nock, Nook in the Woods, Smoky Lake IDA, St. Brides Trading Post, The Country Store, and Wisemen's Way Bookstore.  Also check out the Busy 'B' Bargain shops in Tofield for many Christmas items on offer at unbeatable prices. 

Also check out the incredible quilting and sewing shops in the region for the crafty person on your gift list.  For example, visit Village Treasures Quilt Shop in Mannville during their 'Don't Want to Count the Inventory' sale where you'll enjoy 25% off throughout the month of December, as well as 60% off on select items.

Antiques?  No problem!  Check out Off the Rails Antique Mall, the Village Mercantile, and more shops listed in our Antique Tour section.

Are you shopping for someone who loves gardening or the outdoors?  We've got you covered!  Head over to Canadian Tire in Vegreville, Coutt's Home Hardware, Irma Home & Garden Centre, or Lloydminster Home Hardware.  These are all great places to find the best seasonal gifts as well.  Check out Up the Creek, Poacher's Corner, and Lac La Biche Sporting Goods for the outdoor adventurer on your list.  Also find more outdoor adventure shops here.

Don't forget about Farmers' Markets when you're doing your Christmas shopping.  You'll find a huge number of markets running weekly all throughout the region with holiday merchandise for sale until Christmas.  Find information on markets on our website here.

With all of these great shopping destinations throughout the east of Edmonton region, you're sure to find the perfect gift to put under the tree for everyone on your list this year.

Merry Shopping!



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