We love those Christmas moments. From the cozy ones, snuggled up in pyjamas by the Christmas tree, to the big events dressed in our sparkling best, there’s so much to enjoy during the holiday season. Christmas is a magical time, and however you celebrate the winter holidays, we wish you joy and peace. We’ve put together a guide for the best Christmas events in and around Calgary to help you have special holiday fun with your family.
Check back in November for the 2026 Christmas events.
Breakfast with Santa
Visiting Santa Claus during the holiday season is a rite of passage for many children. Itâs even more fun when you can combine it with a delicious breakfast for the whole family! No more trying to entertain children in long lines, only to find your child isnât even sure they want to go near the big guy. You can enjoy a meal that you didnât have to cook, while your kids enjoy the magic of the season.
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Christmas Concerts and Shows
The familiar strains of Christmas carols, a chance to dress in holiday finery, and an opportunity to enjoy a special event with your family. This time of year is filled with holiday concerts and shows, from classic Christmas theatre to light-hearted outings. Find the perfect concert or show for your family this year, with help from our guide. Slip on the sparkly shoes or don your Santa hat and head out the door!
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Christmas Lights
Who can resist the sparkling allure of Christmas lights? (I can’t!) It’s fun just to drive around your community to ooh and ahh at the lights, but our guide has some of the most spectacular places in Calgary to enjoy the twinkling displays.
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Christmas Light Ups and Parades
There is so much going on during the holiday season, and Christmas Light-Ups and Parades are a great way to combine the magic of sparkling lights with some seasonal fun. Whether itâs a community event, a parade, or an all-out party, weâve compiled a list of wonderful holiday fun!
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Christmas Markets
Christmas markets involve a whole lot of shopping, but also a whole lot of Christmas fun, making them great for the whole family. While some events are small, some events are much larger and Christmas events in their own right, with unique shopping included!
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
Are you looking for a REALLY fresh tree? The best way to get a really fresh tree and to have some family fun is to cut your own Christmas tree. If youâre one of the families who still insist on a âliveâ tree (Iâm with you!), we have some ideas beyond the grocery store tree lot. This is such a lovely, old-fashioned, and reasonably easy thing to do as a family. It may not be the lushest tree in the world, but it will smell amazing, and the kids will love it!
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Experiences Gift Guide
What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? What about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make Christmas easy this year. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Experiences Gift Guide, and give experiences, not stuff!
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New Year’s Eve Guide
What do you like to plan for New Yearâs Eve? Whether you have young kids who simply must be in bed by 7:30 PM or youâre heading out late to party with your tweens and teens, you can find the best New Yearâs Eve Events in Calgary here! Family-friendly New Yearâs Eve events begin in the afternoon and continue through the evening, so thereâs sure to be something for everyone.
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Skate with Santa
Weâre big fans of holiday magic, but weâre also big fans of ice skating! Lucky for us, Calgary has several Skate with Santa events throughout December, so you can see the Man in Red and enjoy active family fun! Bring your camera and don’t forget your helmet.
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Toy Stores
Whether youâre a kid or a kid at heart, visiting a toy store can be a magical experience, filled with possibilities. Sometimes itâs fun to just browse or let kids bring their allowance to find special little treasures, and sometimes you need to find the perfect gift. Find a Calgary toy store near you for your holiday shopping.
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