Winter Whyte Light Up 2024

Nov 27, 2024 | News & Events

Winter Whyte Light Up festival is back on Saturday, November 30th!

We’re getting into the holiday spirit with the Winter Whyte Light Up.

We’re proud to partner with the Old Strathcona Business Association for this free, family-friendly event. Join in the festivities at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park and along 83rd Ave. Come and enjoy the live entertainment, light installations, streetcar rides, story time, crafts, food, and more!

  • Saturday, November 30
  • 4 PM – 8 PM
  • @ Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch, Fringe Theater

Stop by and take the opportunity to warm up, do some shopping, and grab a bite to eat while enjoying some of the Winter Whyte Light Up activities on location at OSFM.

The usual Saturday market will close at 3 PM and re-open again at 4 PM with a smaller selection of vendors (rows 3 and 4).

  • Our kitchen, Paperbirch, will be open and serving eventgoers until 8 PM
  • Restrooms will be open to the public.

 

Socks & Mitts to Support the Old Strathcona Youth Society

Beginning this Saturday, we will be  collecting donations of

  • Hand and foot warmers
  • Thin black gloves
  • Non-knit toques
  • Balaclavas and neck warmers
  • New or lightly used backpacks
  • New socks and underwear

for the Old Strathcona Youth Society all month long and appreciate all donations.

 

OSFM Activities

  • 1 AM to 7 PM – Lee Conrad Caricatures
  • 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Magic Bubble Show Face Painting
  • 5 PM to 7 PM – Elsa, Anna, and Gingerbread Girl will be roving around the market taking photos and talking to fans
  • 4 PM to 8 PM – Twisted Terri Balloons
  • 5 PM –  Amanda Panda’s Hula Hoop Circus
  • 6:45 PM – Great Balonzo Circus Comedy
  • Sun Cold Creative – ice carving creating a holiday surprise for all!
  • Letters to Santa – write a letter to Santa with your wish list!
  • Surprise & Delight – We are giving away random $5 of market bucks to customers
  • Bryson the Bison – look for a celebrity appearance with Bryson rolling down the rows

 

We can’t wait to Light Up Whyte with you!

Learn more about the event on the Old Strathcona Business Association’s website

OSBA – Winter Whyte Light Up