Winter Fest

Winter Light Up

Join us on Sunday, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Main Street for the annual lighting of our town tree. Snap a photo with Santa, strike a pose with our elves, explore local businesses for holiday treasures, send a special letter to Santa, start the search for the Moose on the Loose, and soak in our DJ's holiday tunes! 

Please note:

***Lighting of the tree will be 5:30 PM. 

***Santa and Mrs. Clause will be available for a picture from 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM. Then they head out to help Mayor Choy light up our tree.

***Area affected for street closure on November 29, 2026 is a section of 50th St. and 51 Ave. Street closure takes affect from Noon to 6:30 PM. Click the link to see effected area and public parking: Road Closure Notice

 Thank you for understanding.

Our town Moose will lead you to businesses and community favorites that are apart of what makes our community special. Local businesses have come together to add some fun to the season, and provided a super prize!  Check for daily clues, snap a picture of you and the Moose and email it in or drop off at town office, and you will have a chance at winning the prize! Play everyday for a chance to win. Have fun! 

Join the fun as you share your most secret, favorite recipes of the season, to help us count down to the last day of the year! Email events@stonyplain.com and it will be shared right here.  

Family Fest is the community's annual New Years Eve celebration. Activities take place at Heritage Park (5100 - 41 Avenue) from 6 PM to 9 PM on December 31. Ring in the New Year with your community, and loved ones, at Heritage Park! Together we will shine into 2027!

Guests can enjoy their favourite winter activities with the ones they love. Best of all, a beautiful fireworks display to cap off the celebrations!

Note: Traffic exit plan after fireworks - Stay Tuned.

Activities include:

• Live DJ and dance 
• BBQ Dinner
• Popcorn
• Photo booth
• Outdoor skating
• Horse-drawn wagon rides (end at 8:45 PM)
• Bonfires
• Fireworks (start at 9 PM)
• Face painting
• Hot Chocolate

Please dress for the weather and don't forget to bring a donation for Parkland Foodbank! Keep in mind horse-drawn wagon rides are subject to cancellation in the event of extreme cold.

Thank you for sponsoring our annual fireworks at Family Fest.

Thank you for sponsoring Sleigh Rides at Family Fest.

Thank you for sponsoring our BBQ meal at Family Fest.

Thank you for sponsoring our DJ and Photobooths at Family Fest.

Thank you for sponsoring our Face Painters at Family Fest.

Thank you for sponsoring the Popcorn at Family Fest.

Rules of how to play! 

-First clue will be handed out November 29, 2026 at the Light Up event. Watch for the location at Light Up.

-Every day starting December 1, 10 AM the clue will be posted here for 24 hours. A second clue will be posted by 1 PM if needed.

-You can participate every day. One email and picture per day, per person with the moose. 

-Multiple/single persons/people can email a picture with the moose found at the participating business and be entered into the draw. Share you where you found him, have fun! #MooseonthelooseStonyPlain

-December 13, 2026, will be the last clue and last day to submit pictures. 

-December 15, 2026, the winner will be randomly picked from the entry's and announced at 10 AM on Winter Fest web page, (will also contact via email), with pick up of prize at the town office @ 4905 - 51 Ave, Stony Plain, during normal business hours.

-You can play every day, once per day email events@stonyplain.com with your picture with the Moose.

-No picture or email will be shared or published unless permission is provided from the person.

-Each clue will lead you to business or a special spot in Stony Plain. Each business or spot will have it's own open hours, please check social media to make sure what hours to hop/clop over to get your picture with the Moose. 

-Draw date for the prize will be December 15, 2026. At 10 AM, there will be an update on this page and the winner will be emailed. 

Have fun! 

Every day from December 1 to December 13, our mischievous Moose will sneak into a new location in Stony Plain. Use the daily clue posted below to figure out where he's hiding. Once you find him, take your photo with the Moose, and send it to events@stonyplain.com to be entered into the grand prize draw. Find the Moose, explore local shops, and enjoy a little holiday magic along the way!

Parkland Potter's Guild & Crooked Pot Gallery 

Drayden Insurance

Lotus Lao and Thai Cuisine

Mint Pharmacy (50 street)

Movie World

Parkland Dental Associates

Petite Retreat Collective

Pieces by Sharon

Stony Plain Legion Branch 256

Stony Plain Public Library

2025 Participating Locations:  Thank you to our local businesses and locations for hosting and sponsoring such a wonderful prize for the winner! 

Thank you to all who participated.  

Congratulations to Justin Lyons! I will be contacting you shortly.  Happy New Year!

Base
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/3 cups coconut
Topping
1/2 cup slivered almonds, plus more to sprinkle over bars
1/2 tsp vanilla
340 g jar apricot preserves or any other flavor

Heat the oven to 350. Line a 9 x 13" baking pan with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and mix well until fully incorporated. Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add this mixture to the butter mixture. Stir in the coconut, slivered almonds, and vanilla until well blended. Press 2/3 of the dough evenly into the baking pan. Spread a layer of apricot preserves over the pressed dough. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the preserves. If desired, sprinkle additional slivered almonds on top for extra crunch. Bake at 350 for about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling before cutting into squares 

Submitted by Imoel.

Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup pineapple, diced and patted dry
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix bananas, sugars, egg, and oil until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix. Fold in coconut, pineapple, and pecans.
Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread on cooled bread; sprinkle with pecans.

Submitted by GHawco

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1.5 cups rolled oats

1-1/4 cup flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

1 - 375g package dates, chopped up

1/2 cup sugar

2/3 cup water

Directions:

Preheat your oven to  350°F. In a small pot combine filling ingredients and simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Mixture should be smooth, with very few lumps. Remove from heat.

For base and topping, combine the sugar/butter until creamy and mixed well. Add in oats/flour/salt and baking soda - mix together. Press 2/3 into the bottom of a 9X9 pan, save the rest for the topping. Pour the filling and spread evenly on crust. Top with remaining topper. Bake until browned on top, around 25 to 35 minutes. Cool completely then cut. Put in fridge first, will make for easy cutting.

Submitted RAdobas

Preheat Oven to:  350 F    Serves:  6-8
Preparation Time: 30 minutes    Cooking Time:  30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 lb.                 ground beef, lean
1 Small            onion, chopped
½ to ¾ Tsp.     Worcestershire sauce, season to your flavor liking
3 Tbsp.            parsley, fresh, divided
1 Can              tomato soup, undiluted
1 Can              corn, drained
3 Tsp.              ground mustard
1 Pkg.             tater tots (32 oz.), frozen
4 Cups            mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Brown beef and onions. Drain grease.  Add spices. Add can of undiluted tomato soup and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes. Arrange tater tots in a single layer. Cover with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Pour ground beef mixture over top and cover with remaining cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley. Place in a 350 F oven for approximately 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Submitted by: JGoerz

Ingredients:

4 cups of flour

1/2 cup of sugar

1tsp salt

8 level tsp. baking powder

*2 blocks margarine (1cup)

*The 2 blocks of margarine - cut up and mix with dry ingredients (use a fork). 

In measuring cup put 1 1/4 cups of milk and add 2 eggs and mix. Slowly add liquid to dry ingredients, mix together. 

Turn out on floured board, knead until nice round ball is reached. (about 1 minute)

Roll out on floured surface. Roll out to about 1/4 of an inch thick or a little more.  Spread with soft butter or margarine, cover with brown sugar, and sprinkle with cinnamon to your liking. Roll up and cut to desired thickness, (I do 1.5 inches). I double pan because I find the bottom will burn easy. Also use parchment paper. 

Bake at 450 F, for 13 - 15 minutes.

Submitted by: IHawley

Ingredients:

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup melted butter

1 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut

1 1/2 cup of graham cracker crumbs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Additional graham cracker crumbs for rolling

Directions:

Melt butter and combine it with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chip and coconut then add it to the wet mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour before rolling into 1 inch balls and rolling in additional graham cracker crumbs. Enjoy!

Submitted by: KRoberts