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.
Okotoks Christmas Market
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market this November. Here you’ll find over 200 vendors at two locations, and you can find the perfect gifts, yummy treats, and all of your yearly favourites. Okotoks Christmas Market: Date: November 6 – 7 and 13 – 15, 2026
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Festive Foothills Art Sale at Leighton Art Centre
The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home and on the online shopping site (shop.leightoncentre.org) this November and December. Beautiful decorations, gorgeous art, and the home’s historic ambiance combine to make visiting in person a memorable part
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Head to the Olympic Oval This Christmas and Skate with Santa!
The Oval is turning into Calgary’s coolest holiday destination! With over 70 vendors, you can shop the season’s best gifts, then lace up and skate with Santa himself. Add in festive activities like face painting and a photo booth, holiday treats, a visit with the big guy in red, and
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Granary Road Events: Christmas Market Fun
If you drive a short distance south of Calgary, through picturesque, rolling foothills, you’ll soon find Granary Road. Families love it for the epic Active Learning Park, home to cool themed exhibits and interactive experiences. The Yesteryear Mini Golf offers timeless fun, and families will love the new Indoor Discovery
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Pumphouse Theatre
Pumphouse Theatre was started in the early 1970s to help fill a theatre void in Calgary at that time and to provide Calgarians with an affordable place to enjoy creative arts. Beyond theatre productions, they also provide a drama education program. You’ll find different theatre companies on their stage, with
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Ambrose University Events: Star Parties & Christmas Concert
Ambrose University occasionally has family-friendly events for the community. Star Party – Under A Hunter’s Moon | October 26, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly Star Party! Join Dr. Stephen Jeans, astronomy undergraduate students, and Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) astronomers for this
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Calgary Police Discovery Centre Events: Ready Set Halloween
The Calgary Police Discovery Centre (formerly YouthLink) is part museum and part learning centre, letting kids indulge their fascination with police and the law. They offer free admission (but please consider donating!) and free parking. Plus, they often have special seasonal events, and we’ll post what’s coming up below. Calgary
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Celebrate the Holidays with Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
The spring tour of Stars on Ice hasn’t been in Calgary for a couple of years, but on December 13, 2026, get your tickets for the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour! It’s a unique, seasonal opportunity to watch some of the world’s most talented and accomplished skaters in a celebration
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Millarville Christmas Market – Christmas in the Country
Just southwest of Calgary, the Millarville Christmas Market is a popular country Christmas market with fabulous art, crafts, decorations, artisan food, gifts and more. It is one of Alberta’s premier craft and artisan shows. They also offer food trucks, music, photos with Santa, a Kids Only Shoppe and many of
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Bella Concert Hall Events: A Winter’s Night
Looking for a state-of-the-art concert hall experience? Check out these events at the Bella Concert Hall! A Winter’s Night: Mark your calendars for this magical evening of music, community, and holiday spirit. Cool Choir’s Jamie Serafi leads the evening. You’ll become the choir as you sing along to beloved holiday
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