Horsin’ Around offers private horse-drawn sleigh rides during the holiday season. Go dashing through the snow on a two-horse open sleigh, then warm up by the fire with hot chocolate. Horsin’ Around Christmas Sleigh Rides: Date: December 20, 2025 – January 1, 2026 Time: 12 – 7:3o PM Venue: Horsin’ Around
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It’s Big Screen Rewind at Landmark Cinemas! That means you can check out a holiday classic movie on the big screen for only $7.99 (+ taxes and fees). Find these favourite movies: Elf Dr Seuss’ The Grinch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation The Polar Express — 20th Anniversary Arthur Christmas Landmark
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IKEA VinterFest is nearly here, with Breakfast with Santa! Get your tickets for December 13 – 14, 2025, and enjoy this affordable meal out. You need to be an IKEA Family Member, but it’s a free membership! IKEA Breakfast with Santa: Date: December 13 – 14, 2025 Time: 10 –
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Michaels frequently has fun and inexpensive crafting projects for the whole family (generally, school-age and up). On Sundays (usually), join a MakeBreak session to enjoy crafting fun! Upcoming Events: December 6, 13, and 20, 2025, 1 – 3 PM: You can enjoy a special event on Saturdays before Christmas. Come
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Before Santa really gets going on Christmas Eve, he’ll be making a tour of Okotoks with the Okotoks Emergency Services! The parade will leave from Fire Station No. 1 at 5 PM and you can see what neighbourhoods he’ll be travelling through here. Okotoks Christmas Eve Parade: Date: December 24,
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Trade your cowboy boots for snow boots and enjoy a very merry Western Christmas! Stampede Christmas brings you dazzling lights, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and more FREE festive fun. Head to Stampede Park for two festive weekends, from December 13 – 14 and 20 – 21, 2025. Stampede Christmas: Date:
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The community of Capitol Hill occasionally has family events for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up. Jingle & Mingle | Join Capitol Hill’s Annual Santa Sleigh Ride Event to Jingle & Mingle with your community! This indoor and outdoor event is free for members, and membership is very affordable! This event
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Head out to Airdrie for the city’s annual Festival of Lights from December 1 – 31, 2025. The event features beautiful Christmas lights and a variety of activities, including miniature train rides, hot chocolate, bonfires, and ice skating. There are special events, like Santa visits, too; check the calendar to make your
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Buying gifts for others, baking cookies for neighbours, and singing songs about peace and goodwill: Christmas is a natural time to celebrate the power and joy of community! For many people, Calgary Public Library is the centre of their community, with free resources to enhance life, a place to work,
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The Confluence has a rich history as a place of significance for Indigenous Peoples and is where the North West Mounted Police established Fort Calgary in 1875. They occasionally have special events for families. Burnswest Movie Theatre Screenings: The Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence is a cozy indie theatre with
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