Winter Whyte Light Up
Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park transforms into a winter celebration filled with festive light displays across the gazebo, trees, and pathways. Visitors can explore indoor and outdoor programming, including live ice carving, roving entertainers, Indigenous cultural activations, community booths, and farmers' market vendors. Entertainment includes the Winter Whyte Variety Show on the main stage and short rides on a decorated historic Christmas streetcar.
What to Expect
Free winter festival featuring light displays and historic streetcar rides.
Event Details
Duration
Activities take place all evening. The Winter Whyte Variety Show has four hours of programming.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Strathcona
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Old Strathcona Business Association
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of community arts
Vibe
Festive, lively, community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; all ages.
- Hours: All evening.
- Parking: The page points visitors to an Old Strathcona Parking map showing parking locations throughout the district.
Tips & Advice
- Dress for the cold, since the light displays, ice carving and much of the evening's programming happen outdoors in Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park.
- Stop in at the Edmonton Public Library or the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, since both host free family-friendly activities during the event.
- Head to the main stop behind the Arts Barns for a short ride on the decorated Christmas streetcar, but keep in mind rides depend on snowfall.
- Use the Old Strathcona Parking map to find a spot, or walk, cycle or take transit using the getting-here guide on the Visit page.
- Leave time for the main stage, since the Winter Whyte Variety Show runs four hours of local music, theatre, improv and drag performances.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for kids?
Yes. It's a free, all-ages event. The Edmonton Public Library and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market host free family-friendly activities, including story time at the library.
What is there to do?
Light displays fill the gazebo, trees and pathways of the park. There are live performances, roving entertainers and Indigenous cultural activations. You'll also find a live ice carving, community booths and farmers' market vendors.
Can we ride the streetcar?
The Edmonton Streetcar gives short rides on its decorated Christmas car, depending on snowfall. Rides leave from the main stop behind the Arts Barns.
What's on the main stage?
The Winter Whyte Variety Show runs four hours. It features local singers, musicians, performers, Drag Queens, theatre groups, youth musicians, improv troupes and established musical groups.
Where can I park?
The Old Strathcona Parking map lists places to park throughout the district. You can also walk, roll, cycle or take transit, and there's a full getting-here guide on the Visit page.
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