Calgary this week
December 11 - 18, 2025 - Think you know Calgary? You might be surprised. There is always something new and exciting happening in the city, so we’ve compiled a list of the things you should know about.
Christmas festivities (Tourism Calgary/ROAM Creative)
Calgary is bursting with Christmas cheer this week, with pop-ups popping off across the city, there's enough merry for everyone!
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Celebrate Christmas in NYC from YYC
Step back in time, and place, in this speakeasy winter wonderland. You can celebrate Christmas in New York, right from Calgary. With exclusive festive cocktails, holiday decoration and jolly spirits.
Date: Ongoing
Cost: Varies
Location: 720 17 Ave SW
Swap your cowboy boots for snow boots
Join the community to enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, live entertainment and more. Stampede meets holiday cheer and festive fun, for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Date: December 13-14, 20-21
Cost: FREE
Location: The Great Lawn & BMO Centre Outdoor Plaza, Stampede Park
Meet under the mistletoe at this Christmas miracle
Sip into the holiday season with twinkling lights, nostalgic cheer, and wildly inventive cocktails. Proof's legendary Christmas pop-up transforms a festive hideaway, complete with vintage décor, cozy vibes, and a menu brimming with merry mischief.
Date: Until December 24
Cost: Varies
Location: 1302 1 St SW
Sparkle under the Christmas lights
Get mesmerized, taste the festivities and indulge in delicious seasonal cocktails. Every cocktail is its own little showstopper. Think mini-Christmas trees, toy trains, glowing lights, smoke, and sparks—it’s holiday magic in a glass.
Date: Until January 15
Cost: Varies
Location: 1211 9 Ave SE
Enjoy over-the-top tiki cocktails in a festive oasis
Sleigh your holiday celebration with a tropical twist on tradition—think island cocktails served with a side of holiday cheer, locally made gifts, and just the right amount of kitsch.
Date: Until December 31
Cost: Varies
Location: 1530 5 St SW
Looking for more things to do in and around Calgary? Check out our Events Calendar for the best events and happenings around the city.
