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Christmas at the Nation: A Unique Holiday Market Filled with Family Fun

It’s the holiday season, and that means families are looking for the perfect gift, some holiday fun, and a little extra time to get everything done. Well, we can’t help you too much with that last one. When you can combine some shopping with great holiday events that kids love at Christmas at the Nation, it will feel like time well spent!

Christmas at the Nation is the annual holiday market held on Tsuut’ina Nation from December 12 – 14, 2025. It’s presented in partnership with the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre and Taza. As it features over 200 Indigenous and local artists, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Or maybe you’ll discover a wonderful new treasure for yourself!

Photo: Dave Holland/Volleyball Canada

This is more than just shopping. With a festive atmosphere, you can check out Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances, an indoor tipi and Elder stories, photos with Santa, and live holiday characters. Grab food from the concession and make a holly, jolly day of it!

Christmas at the Nation Schedule

As Christmas at the Nation takes place over 3 days, a lot is going on!

Friday, December 12, 2025; 11 AM – 7 PM
❄️ Visit with wandering holiday characters
❄️ Photos with Santa
❄️ Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances at 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM
❄️ Elder Storytelling in the indoor tipi at 12 PM and 4 PM

Saturday, December 13, 2025; 11 AM – 7 PM
❄️ Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan with Santa
❄️ Visit with wandering holiday characters
❄️ Photos with Santa
❄️ Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances at 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM
❄️ Elder Storytelling in the indoor tipi at 2 PM and 4 PM

Sunday, December 14, 2025; 11 AM – 4 PM
❄️ Visit with wandering holiday characters
❄️ Photos with Santa
❄️ Tsuut’ina Nation dance performance at 12 PM
❄️ Indigenous artist performance at 2 PM

Don’t miss Christmas at the Nation this year! Tickets are $10 per person, and kids 12 and under are FREE, plus parking is free!

Mark your calendars for unique shopping, community spirit, and family memories with Christmas at the Nation. On the Tsuut’ina Nation, they say “GUJAKA NANIYAɁI” which means “WELCOME.”