There’s a lot to take care of during the holidays. Besides all your usual tasks, chores, and activities, you start thinking about decorating, special foods, and buying gifts for loved ones. What if you could check those items off your list, support local businesses, and actually enjoy getting some errands done? It’s perfectly possible! The Calgary Farmers’ Market has transformed into the Calgary Christmas Market, just in time to get everything you need for ‘on the table and under the tree’ and have fun doing it!

The Calgary Farmers’ Market has been open in their south location since 2004 and opened a west location in the summer of 2022. They provide a venue where Calgarians can get the best local food and products available. But it’s also an experience: a place to meet friends and family and a place to make new friends with your local tomato farmer or jewellery maker. Both of their family-friendly facilities include a dynamic food court and an interactive children’s play area, making it a destination for the whole family.

During the holiday season, it’s even more fun to visit the Calgary Farmers’ Market! Find thoughtfully crafted goods from your favourite vendors, plus a few seasonal vendors offering Yuletide gifts, food, jewellery, décor, and more. Dine in the Food Hall, warm yourself around a crackling fire, indulge your sweet tooth with a delicious treat, and pick up your fresh Christmas decor, too! The Calgary Christmas Market also has special events that you won’t want to miss, from bumping into the Grinch and meeting Santa’s Reindeer (both these events are free!) to Santa photos, Tea with Mrs. Claus and Breakfast with Santa!

Calgary Christmas Farmers Market (Family Fun Calgary)

Get your Santa photos while you’re shopping the market! A Magical Santa Experience runs from November 25 – December 4, 2022, at both market locations. Dress in your holiday best for photos, tell Santa your secret wishes, and enjoy the magic of Santa.

You can visit Santa’s Reindeer from November 25 – December 4, 2022, at the south location. Which one is your favourite?

Feeling a little grouchy? Join the Merry Grinchmas at the south location on December 16 – 17, 2022, and at the west location from December 16 – 18, 2022. Be sure to take pictures with the roaming Grinch, wallow with him in self-pity, visit with his best friend Max, and enjoy some witty banter as he roams through the Market.

Tea with Mrs. Claus takes place at Calgary Farmers’ Market West. Book your tickets for Tea with Mrs. Claus from December 9 – 11, 2022, to sing carols, enjoy holiday treats, and sip tea together. Guests are encouraged to wear their holiday finest to take photos with Mrs. Claus by the beautiful Christmas tree. Children can also bring letters for Santa and Mrs. Claus will personally deliver; she promises Santa will send each child a personalized letter in return.

Make it easy on yourself this holiday and enjoy the moments and the memories, in the midst of life’s tasks! With so much going on at the Calgary Christmas Market, it’s easy to celebrate the season.

Merry Christmas from the Calgary Christmas Market!

Calgary Christmas Farmers Market (Family Fun Calgary)

Calgary Christmas Market:

When: Holiday 2022
Website: www.calgaryfarmersmarket.ca

Where: Calgary Farmers’ Market South
Address: 510-77th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-240-9113
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm

Where: Calgary Farmers’ Market West
Address: 25 Greenbriar Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-240-9113
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm; Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm