Experience magical moments at the Banff Gondola this winter with the Nightrise Experience. Guests will be welcomed up the Banff Gondola for a multimedia winter experience with vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, video projections, and original soundscapes that transform the entire site into a magical world, offering an evening of immersive,
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Find some Christmas magic at Aspen Crossing, only a short drive from Calgary, and climb aboard The Polar Express Train Ride for a Magical Journey to the North Pole! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™
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Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market this November. Here you’ll find over 120 artisan vendors at two locations, and you can find the perfect gifts, yummy treats, and all of your yearly favourites. Okotoks Christmas Market: Date: November 7 – 8 and 14 – 16,
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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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The Lions’ Festival of Lights is the largest free drive-by Christmas light showcase in Calgary. For nearly four decades, Calgarians have enjoyed this spectacular light display at the SE corner of Confederation Park. Whether you drive by it every day or once in a while, it’s a Calgary Christmas tradition
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Enjoy the Celebration of Lights at the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society! The park is open nightly, starting November 29, 2025. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Families will enjoy visits with Santa right before Christmas and a Kids’ New Year’s Eve party. Plus, don’t miss the Santa Claus parade
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The Unicorn Collective is a theatre company that specializes in plays based on Canada’s military history. Mark your calendars for their next play, The War Brides Are Coming, on November 7 – 8, 2025. This year was the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe and of
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The Day of the Dead Festival is a celebration of culture, art, history, and community. Bring the whole family on November 2, 2025, as activities are planned for everyone, from kids to adults. Check out face painting, Mexican food, movie projection, music, and more. Tickets are free, but space is
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Sky Castle is a HUGE family entertainment centre at the New Horizon Mall by Cross Iron Mills and on MacLeod Trail. This 34,000-square-foot play place is amazing and includes a climbing zone, a mini-town, a mini-carousel, a snow castle, lots of slides, a toddler jumping zone, and more. You’ll also
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The Festival Chorus brings you Beauty All Around Us, a celebration of the beauty we see every day. Get your tickets for November 22, 2025. The Festival Chorus — Beauty All Around Us: Date: November 22, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Venue: Knox United Church Address: 506 4 St SW, Calgary,
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