Light Up Lacombe kicks off this week and there are several holiday themed events and activities you can take part in.  

Here’s a look at what will be happening for Light Up Lacombe: 

Thursday, November 23  

Preparade Entertainment  

Several performers will be hitting the parade route early for some preparade entertainment. You can check out elf stilt walkers, the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and hoop artists.  

Location: Parade Route (see above)  

Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM 

 

Late Night Shopping  

Several local businesses will be open late for shopping following the parade. If you are participating in Passport to Christmas for every $10 you spend at a local participating business, you will get two stamps on your passport until close on Thursday, November 23.  

 

Indigenous Winter Solstice Story Time 

The Lacombe and District Historical Society will be hosting Indigenous story tellers. There will be host chocolate and tire d’erable or a maple syrup shack.  

 Location: 49C Avenue (Located next to the Flatiron Building Museum) 

Time: 3:00PM-8:00PM 

 

Acronaires 

The Burman University Acronaires will be performing just before the parade starts.  

Location: Outside of the Lacombe Flatiron Building Museum 

Time: 5:15PM-5:45PM 

 

Lacombe’s Christmas Faire  

Several local vendors will be set up with their best products for sale.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 4:00PM-9:00PM  

 

Under $100 Art Market 

Purchase a locally created and unique art piece for under $100.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room  

Time: 4:00PM-9:00PM 

 

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest  

You can bid on the best gingerbread house in a silent auction supporting the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the Lacombe and District Historical Society.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room 

Time: 4:00PM-9:00PM 

 

Light Up the Night Book Sale 

Find some previously loved books, movies, music, and magazines in a sale that will support of the of Mary C. Moore Public Library. 

Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library 

Time: 5:00PM-9:00PM 

 

Festive Music Performers  

Live performers will fill the Lacombe Memorial Centre with music with a free performance.  

Location: The Fireside Lounge at the Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 5:00PM-9:00PM 

 

Lift Someone In the Light  

Honour someone special in your life by decorating an ornament with their name and hanging it on a Christmas tree.  

Location: St. Andrews United Church 

Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM 

 

Selfie with Santa  

Bring a camera and grab a photo with Santa.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 7:00PM 

 

Friday, November 24  

Light Up the Night Book Sale 

Find some previously loved books, movies, music, and magazines in a sale that will support of the of Mary C. Moore Public Library. 

Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library 

Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM 

 

Lacombe’s Christmas Faire  

Several local vendors will be set up with their best products for sale.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 10:00AM-6:00PM 

 

Under $100 Art Market 

Purchase a locally created and unique art piece for under $100.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room  

Time: 10:00AM-6:00PM 

 

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest  

You can bid on the best gingerbread house in a silent auction supporting the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the Lacombe and District Historical Society.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room 

Time: 10:00AM-6:00PM 

 

Heritage Horse Drawn Wagon Tour  

Take a horse drawn wagon tour of Lacombe's heritage neighbourhoods. Donations are being accepted for the Lacombe and District Historical Society.  

Location: Pick-up is at the Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM 

 

Festive Music Performers  

Live performers will fill the Lacombe Memorial Centre with music with a free performance.  

Location: The Fireside Lounge at the Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM 

 

Saturday, November 25  

Free Movie- The Grinch 

Location: Lacombe City Cinemas

Time: 10:00AM 

 

Lacombe’s Christmas Faire  

Several local vendors will be set up with their best products for sale.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM 

 

Under $100 Art Market 

Purchase a locally created and unique art piece for under $100.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room  

Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM 

 

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest  

You can bid on the best gingerbread house in a silent auction supporting the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the Lacombe and District Historical Society.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room 

Time: 10:00AM-6:00PM 

 

Light Up the Night Book Sale 

Find some previously loved books, movies, music, and magazines in a sale that will support of the of Mary C. Moore Public Library. 

Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library 

Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM 

 

Free Christmas Swim  

Location: Kinsmen Aquatic Centre 

Time: 5:15PM-8:15PM 

 

Free Movie- National Lampoons Christmas Vacation  

Location: Lacombe City Cinemas 

Time: 9:00PM 

 

Sunday, November 26  


Breakfast with Santa 

Grab breakfast with Santa for $10. All of the proceeds go towards the Lacombe FCSS. This is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased at the Lacombe FCSS or Cilantro & Chive.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre 

Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM  

 

Ongoing events 

Festival of Wreaths 

Bid on a wreath created by a local business in a silent auction in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe and District. The last day of bidding will be on December 16th at 1:00PM.  

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre and the Abbey Centre (Blackfalds) 

 

Twinkle Light Tours  

The Lacombe Flying Club is offering evening flights to view Christmas lights from above. The cost of the experience is a $80 donation that will go towards the Lacombe Food Bank. The Flight will take 25-30 minnutes with a maximum of three passengers per trip. Dates: November 24- December22 (Monday-Saturday from 5:30PM-7:30PM) 

Location: Lacombe Regional Airport 

Call Jon Fromm at 403-896-7175 to book a flight.