Christmas Events
Christmas is a special time of year and there are so many different types of events and activities in and around the city to celebrate. Get all the details in the Family Fun Calgary Christmas Event Guide.
Fire Exit Theatre
Fire Exit Theatre is a non-profit, semi-professional theatre company that strives to artistically explore the world through the lens of faith. They tell stories of transformation and redemption, with a mandate of “hope-challenge-change.” Here’s what’s coming up. December 4 – 15, 2024: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Where: Engineered
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Nutcracker (In a Nutshell) — Christmas Magic for Little Ones and Their Grown-Ups
The Nutcracker (in a Nutshell) takes children through the classic ballet The Nutcracker in just 30 minutes. Set to Tchaikovsky’s music, the Nutcracker Prince, the Rat King, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy and all her friends make an appearance. There’s a holiday craft before the show and
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Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland
Celebrate the season with acrobatics, aerial feats, and seasonal musical favourites! Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is coming to Calgary on November 29, 2024, for the perfect blend of circus excitement and beloved holiday tunes. The magic of the holidays will come alive! Cirque Musica — Holiday Wonderland: When: November 29,
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Stage West For Kids: Fun Theatre and Kid-Friendly Dinner
Join Stage West for the children’s version of the dinner theatre. Dining out and kids don’t always go together like fries and gravy but throw in some singing, dancing and musical theatre and your whole family will have fun. For starters, Stage West displays an incredible “kids buffet” complete with
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A Heartwarming Family Performance with Calgary Opera This Christmas
On select days from November 29 – December 8, 2024, celebrate Christmas with the Calgary Opera! The Witty Squirrel is a one-act family opera with a timeless story about facing challenges, embracing talents, and making wise choices. It provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera.
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This Christmas Season, Experience the Joy of Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Introduce your family to the ballet with Alberta Ballet’s stunning production of The Nutcracker, a holiday classic that features everything from Russian princesses to Rat Kings and a stage full of young dancers to inspire your own kids. This sumptuous and beautiful experience will become a Christmas favourite. The gorgeous evening
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There’s A Winter Wonderland Waiting at Boundary Ranch For Your Family!
Winter in the mountains is picturesque, snowy, and completely magical. If you are looking for a break from the every day and a place to create enchanting family memories, head to Kananaskis and visit Boundary Ranch this Christmas. It is a wonderful way to entertain your kids during the holidays
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Timber! Where To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near Calgary
Are you looking for a REALLY fresh tree? Well, this being windy, dry Calgary, that is hard to find on any of the tree lots! The best way to get a really fresh tree and to have some family fun is to cut your own Christmas tree. If you’re one
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Get in the Holiday Spirit With Light Up Okotoks!
Okotoks sure knows how to get into the holiday spirit — join them for Light Up Okotoks! The event includes the lighting of the community Christmas tree and loads of festivities throughout the downtown core, like a visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks display. Light Up Okotoks: When: November
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Recapture the Wonder: A Family Christmas Weekend in Banff
December 2021 There really is a lot of pressure on the Christmas season. We want beautiful decorations and yummy food, perfect presents and fun family time . . . and we want all of that to bring us harmony, joy, and hope. I won’t deny these are worthy goals. But
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