Celebrate a rural County Christmas

Whether you want to get started on your Christmas shopping or are looking for a fun family activity, kick off the Christmas season in rural Strathcona County with two events.

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Christmas in the Heartland

Enjoy country markets and activities for the whole family at various locations in north Strathcona County.

Saturday, November 29, 2025

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Artisans and crafters
• Ice carvings
• Nativity displays
• Sleigh rides
• Holiday music and more!

5:30 p.m. - Fireworks display in Josephburg

For more details about Christmas in the Heartland, please visit the Josephburg Ag Society webpage.

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Christmas in the Country

Enjoy country markets and activities for the whole family at various locations in south rural Strathcona County.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Santa visits
• Sleigh rides
• Fun activities
• Delicious food and more!

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fire Station #2 (22142 South Cooking Lake Road):

• Free hot chocolate
• Santa visits
• Cookie decorating
• Fireworks display

See the poster (3.4 MB) for full details.

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Bus tours

Each event includes bus tours to several stops in the community featuring Christmas markets, children's activities and festive food. Note: bus rides do not include the evening fireworks shows.

Bus tours will depart from and return to the Bethel Transit Terminal located at 650 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park. Bus tickets go on sale Monday, October 20, 2025.

• Departure time: 9:45 a.m.
• Return time: 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 per adult. 12 and under: free, 70 and over: free.

Christmas in the Heartland

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Heartland close on November 21.

• Route stops:
  • Bethany Church
  • Brookville Hall
  • Partridge Hill Hall
  • Josephburg Hall
  • Moyer Recreation Centre

Christmas in the Heartland Bus Tour Tickets, Sat, 29 Nov 2025 at 9:45 AM | Eventbrite

Christmas in the Country (Route A)

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Country close on November 28.

• Route stops:
  • Colchester Community Hall
  • St. Lukes School
  • South Cooking Lake Hall
  • Ministik Church
  • Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall
  • Wye Community Hall

Christmas in the Country Bus Tour - Route A Tickets, Sat, 6 Dec 2025 at 9:45 AM | Eventbrite

Christmas in the Country (Route B)

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Country close on November 28.

• Route stops:
  • Holy Redeemer School
  • Ardrossan 55 Plus Club
  • Uncas School
  • Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall
  • Hastings Lake Hall
  • Ministik Church

Christmas in the Country Bus Tour - Route B Tickets, Sat, 6 Dec 2025 at 9:45 AM | Eventbrite