Escape the city and create some holiday magic!

Christmas in the County has partnered with some amazing businesses to create a pet-friendly, easy-accessible winter wonderland for everyone. Make a craft, warm up by the outdoor fire, sip on hot chocolate, savour the warmth with your favourite adult beverage, and explore the fabulous indoor market. The grand finale? The enchanting Canadian Tire Magic of Lights show!

Just 30 minutes south on Hwy 2 from the City of Edmonton.
Visit each location that best suits your own schedule.

December 9, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rig Hand Craft Distillery

UNTIL 4:00 PM

  • Ornament decorating
  • Tours and tastings ($5.00/person with pre-registration 'Sign Me Up' button below)
  • Hot chocolate: $2.00
  • Optional adult beverage add-ons
  • Outdoor fire and activities
  • Pet-friendly patio and outdoor space
  • Restaurant is open
  • Rig Hand events page

Leduc County Business and Entrepreneur Centre

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Kids activities and games
  • Indoor market: A Very Merry Thriftmas (more below)
  • Outdoor fire pits

Alternate Route Coffee Cafe

  •  Buy any espresso beverage or hot chocolate and save 15% on a croissant or donut

Mother Bakery/Chartier

      RAD Torque Raceway

      5:00 PM ONWARD

      • Enter promo code COUNTYMAGIC to receive $5.00 OFF a Standard Flex Car Pass (no booking a time or date required) to the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights (limit 1 per user). 
      • 1.5 million festive and vibrant LED-lighted displays
      • 2.5 kilometre drive-through from the comfort of your car
      get your tix

      we're closer than
      you think

      Check out the locations with the red icon for details on location. A short 7 minute drive between locations.

      • Rig Hand Distillery
      • Leduc County Business and Entrepreneur Centre
      • RAD Torque Raceway

      Let us know you're planning to attend,
      and to book your Rig Hand Distillery tour.

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      At 'A Very Merry Thriftmas', you'll find a curated selection of preloved items that are sure to bring back fond memories. Browse through racks of vintage clothing and timeless pieces that never go out of style, including statement jackets, vintage band tees, nostalgic gifts and housewares, unique vintage home decor, quirky collectibles, and sentimental trinkets. Whether you're shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, our vendors have curated a variety of items that are sure to delight.

      • The first 10 people in line will receive a tote with treats
      • With every $50 purchase, be entered to win a portrait session
      • Free parking and entry (a donation for the Leduc Food Bank would be appreciated)

      While you're here, check out some other great options in the Leduc region
      other upcoming events
      other Places to eat

      Mother Bakery by Chartier

      Baking delicious sourdough, pastries, confections, and more with love in Nisku’s Business and Entrepreneur Centre. The team artistically innovates traditional recipes using natural levain (aka Mother, aka starter) - utilizing her in everything from breads to croissants, cinnamon buns, donuts and so much more.
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      rig hand craft distillery

      Rig Hand Craft Distillery is a grain to glass distillery and is in the unique position of being the first craft distillery in Nisku, the greater Edmonton area. The family business makes vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, moonshine, and coffee cream liquor that is locally sourced, produced, and distributed.

      rad torque raceway

      Are you looking for unique things to do in Edmonton? Don’t miss the action at RAD Torque Raceway, Canada’s premiere motorsports complex! Experience the thrill of watching live motorsports and see why our raceway is the place to go for an exhilarating experience that will delight adults and kids alike.
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      Discover Leduc Region, in partnership with Travel Alberta and Leduc County, is pleased to bring you Christmas in the County with Rig Hand Distillery, Mother Bakery by Chartier, Chartier Restaurant, Alternate Route Coffee Co. and RAD Torque Raceway.