Winter weather in these parts makes for some tough cookies, but we wear it as a badge of honour. Freezing temperatures don’t hold us back from anything – venture out with us and discover that winter in Lloydminster is filled with community, fun, and festivities!
10 Ways to Embrace Winter in the Border City
Christmas Craft Fair & Chamber Expo
November 14 – 16 at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds
Admission Fee: $7 • Ages 12 and under: FREE
Spanning over three days, Lloydminster’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Chamber Expo is entering its 37th year as the largest Christmas market in the Midwest! Get all your holiday shopping done with handmade local artisan crafts, goods, antiques, and much more.
Get your Fast Pass Tickets here:
https://business.lloydminsterchamber.com/events/details/christmas-craft-fair-chamber-expo-2025-3870
Lazy Bison Music Festival
November 21 – 23 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wainwright, AB
Only a 45-minute drive from Lloydminster, experience the current prairie music scene in the not-so-hidden gem of Wainwright, AB. This 3-day multi-genre music festival will be entering its sophomore year in 2025, featuring 16 local bands from the prairies. Weekend pass holders get a free breakfast!
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazy-bison-music-fest-25-nov-21-23-tickets-1636263852229
Cinderella in Space
November 27, 28 & 29 at Kitscoty Hall
Tickets: $85 each, or $680 for a table of 8
A thrilling zero-gravity adventure awaits you with the Motley Troupe’s upcoming dinner theatre performance at the Kitscoty Hall, “Cinderella in Space”. You can email themotleytroupe@gmail.com for your tickets!
For More information: https://www.mylloydminsternow.com/event/cinderella-in-space/
Harvest Collective Market – Holiday Edition
Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds – Nissan Hall
Dec 6 at 10 AM • Free to attend!
Where there’s a will, there’s a way – and a market to browse. The highly popular Harvest Collective Market pops up only a few times a year, so stop in while you can! Browse over 40 prairie-based handmade vendors, treat yourself to locally made goodies, grab a drink from the cash bar, and enjoy the day supporting local artisans! For more info and upcoming vendors, visit their website: www.harvestcollectivemarket.com
Kiwanis Park’s Festival of Lights
Kiwanis Park • 56A St & 51 Ave, Lloydminster
TBA – Usually the last week of November
Every year, Kiwanis Park’s dedicated volunteer members gather to help kick off the magic of the holiday season with a massively impressive Christmas lights display. Bring the whole family to celebrate turning on the lights with music, hot cocoa, and more! If you miss the main event, don’t worry – the lights are on for visitors every evening from 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM until the first week of January.
Here Comes Santa Claus Day
Downtown Lloydminster • Free Admission • All Day
Saturday December 6th
Join us Downtown for Lloydminster’s 18th Annual Christmas celebration, with local market vendors, street food, hot drinks, family-friendly entertainment and much more!
Parade of Lights
Downtown Lloydminster • 7:00 PM
(Date TBA )
Weather permitting of course, Downtown’s 11th annual Christmas parade takes place in the evening, so viewers can experience the stunning lights of each float! This family-friendly event typically raises funds for local causes such as the Lloydminster Region Health Foundation, the Lloydminster Rescue Squad, and the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association.
Having Fun Isn’t Hard, When You’ve Got a Library Card!
Lloydminster Public Library – Located at LloydMall
Open every day!
When you hear the word ‘library’, what comes to mind? Lloydminster’s Public Library is far from the stereotypical boring old space that some might imagine! Pay a visit and discover a bright, lively little corner of the community. Take advantage of the incredible programs and services the library has to offer, including DVD rentals, crafting corners, working and study spaces, and special events for all ages. If the winter weather has your little ones feeling cagey, you can bring them to Toddler Fun Run time: every Wednesday from 9:15 – 9:45, there are a variety of exciting games and activities for your little ones to help tire them out before naptime.
See the full calendar, hours of operation, and more information here:
Open Mic Night at 4th Meridian
When: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Where: Unit 9, 2632 60th Ave, Lloydminster
The Border City’s very own craft brewery is family-run and loved by locals. Come here for a multitude of community happenings, including but not limited to: live music, open mic nights, trivia nights, yoga classes, pop-up markets and even weddings! Come for cold fresh craft beer, and stay for good times with an incredible community!
See what’s happening next on their events page: www.4thmeridianbrewing.com
Winterfest
Monday, February 16
Where: All over town!
Family Day will be celebrated with a wide variety of free to attend venues throughout Lloydminster! Discover heritage crafts and activities at Lloyd Museum & Archives, hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides at Bud Miller All Seasons Park, indoor and outdoor skating at Servus Sports Centre, and much more! Visit the community events page at lloydminster.ca for more details.
