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Takes place November 15 to 18. Grab a friend, co-worker, or family member and join for the 32nd Annual Art Market! There will be over 200 professional artists showcasing their art and craft in one spot for four days only. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, designer fashions, and more! Admission is free for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. For full details, visit the website.

Takes place November 16 to 18, 23 to 25 & November 30 to December 2. Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market. Plunge into the warm atmosphere that Christmas at Spruce Meadows evokes! There will be shopping in several indoor venues and select outdoor locations. Check website for hours of the Market. Tickets are $12 at the gate (adults/teens). Free for Seniors (+65) and children (12 and under). Save $2 on tickets by purchasing online in advance.

The year is 1977 and a 10-year-old Star Wars fan is trying to make sense of a new town and a new school. He discovers that Star Wars hasn’t just influenced his life but others around him, and new friendships are born from a common love for the iconic characters and their stories. This show is recommended for ages 10 and up. For showtimes and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of. Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind. Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers. Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas Music by Tyler Hornby Puppets by Green Fools Theatre Video by Joel Goundry Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass

Takes place Thursdays to Sundays, November 15 to December 23. Dine with friends as live holiday entertainment fills the market; indulge in treats while you find the perfect gift; and create memories with special activities! Find the very best from your favourite market vendors offering festive gifts, food, jewelry, decor, and more. Also join for Santa and cookie decorating; tea with Mrs. Claus; live ice carving; visits with Santa's reindeer; and more! Free parking and free admission.

Takes place November 17 and 18. Granary Road Goes Italian! Join for Italian vendor specials and features, including Olive Oil tasting at Soffritto, Charcuterie Draws from Luc’s European Meat & Cheese, Italian Wine & Pasta Pairings, Young DaVinci Painting Classes, and more! For more information, visit the website.

There will be a great diversity of fine crafts, jewelry, home furnishings, decorations, clothing, photography, art, and much more! More than 100 vendors. $3 entry fee. Food bank donations are welcome.

Get creative in the crafts room, join a guided park tour, or test out your bird-watching skills. Learn fun facts about the park’s wildlife, try out nature games, or enjoy watching a movie. And don’t forget to visit the many exhibitors who will be sharing information about this year’s National Child Day theme: a child’s right to identity.

Takes place November 3 to 25; showtimes are on Saturdays at 1pm, and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm. Loose Moose Theatre For Kids Presents, Rumpelstiltskin! Loose Moose is located on the second floor of Crossroads Market. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Join for an afternoon of music, puppets, stories and surprises! Two seasoned acts combine to bring you a unique, fun, and fast-paced show.

Join for the Grand Opening of the New Christmas Exhibit! Enjoy Christmas crafts, games, and take-home treats and explore local Christmas Traditions with a tour of the new exhibit. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.

There are multiple showtimes from November 14 to 18. Akram Khan’s DESH was an instant hit with audiences and critics alike when it was first presented in 2011. Now, Akram Khan Company, and Theatre-Rites director Sue Buckmaster, have adapted Khan’s much-loved production for children aged 7+ and their families. Chotto Desh, meaning ‘small homeland,’ draws on Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Using a magical mix of dance, text, visuals and sound, Chotto Desh celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the modern world and promises to be a magical, thrilling, and poignant dance theatre experience for families to enjoy together. Presented by Springboard Performance, StoryBook Theatre, and Taylor Centre Concert Season. To purchase tickets, visit the website.