A festive house in Kamloops.

(SHELBY THEVENOT / iNFOnews.ca)

KAMLOOPS - Holiday events are in full swing this weekend in Kamloops.

Elf the Musical is playing at Sagebrush theatre this week, with one preview happening tonight, Nov. 30, and the show officially starting tomorrow. There are also tonnes of opportunities to get pictures of your kids and pets with Santa Claus.

A couple of craft fairs are happening this weekend including Christmas at the Courthouse and Kamloops Christmas Craft Market. Go here to see more Christmas craft fairs.

Below is a comprehensive list of what's going on this first weekend in December. As always, if we missed anything, please be sure to mention it in the comment section.

Friday, Nov. 30

12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kamloops Christmas Craft Market at Mastermind Studios. Go here for more information.

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Santa is here at Aberdeen Mall. Go to the mall's webpage for more information.

8:00 p.m. Elf the Musical previews at Sagebrush Theatre. Go here for tickets.

Saturday, Dec. 1

8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stuff Your Stockings Giveaway at Downtown Kamloops. Go to the Facebook page for more information.

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Countdown to Christmas at St. Andrews on the Square. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kamloops Christmas Craft Market at Mastermind Studios. Go here for more information.

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Singing at Santa at Western Canada Theatre. Go here for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pet Photos with Santa at Purity Feed Farm and Garden Centre. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa is here at Aberdeen Mall. Go to the mall's webpage for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas at the Courthouse. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sipping into the Season at DiVine Tours. Go to the Facebook Event page for more information.

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 4th Annual Pet Pics with Santa at Kamloops Veterinary Clinic. Go to the Facebook Event page for more information.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Holiday wreath workshop at Republik Gallery. Go here for more information.

2:00 p.m. Elf the Musical matinee at Sagebrush Theatre. Extremely limited seats left.

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Portraits with Santa at Photos Unlimited Canada. Go to the Facebook Event page for more information.

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Santa is here at Aberdeen Mall. Go to the mall's webpage for more information.

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Christmas on the Shore at The North Shore BIA. Go to the Facebook event page to learn more.

6:00 p.m. Multi-holiday party with DJ at Coast Kamloops Conference Centre. Go here for more information.

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A prelude to Christmas at Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

8:00 p.m. Elf the Musical opening night at Sagebrush Theatre. Go here for tickets.

Sunday, Dec. 2

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kamloops Christmas Craft Market at Mastermind Studios. Go here for more information.

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Singing at Santa at Western Canada Theatre. Go here for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Brennan's Ugly Sweater Run. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas at the Courthouse. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Santa is here at Aberdeen Mall. Go to the mall's webpage for more information.

10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Kamloops and area 4x4 Toy Run starting at Sahali Mall. Go here and scroll down for more information.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Santa pet photos at Brazilian Dog Guru Facility. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gift wrapping at Mount Paul United Church. Go to the Facebook event page for more information.

Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below.

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