Best Christmas Markets Around Calgary 2026
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with locally-made gifts, food trucks, and photos with Santa.
Millarville Christmas Market (Credit: Travel Alberta/Chris Amat)
Millarville Christmas Market
The Millarville Christmas Market is a family tradition where you can support local vendors, along with food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, and photos with Santa.
Where: Millarville Racetrack and Agricultural Society
When: November 5-8 and 12-15, 2026
Christmas at RockPointe Church – Bearspaw
Kick off the festive season with two days of holiday cheer at Christmas at RockPointe Church – Bearspaw! Enjoy horse rides, face painting, a kids’ craft corner, carolers, food trucks, free photos with Santa, and over 120 local vendors.
Where: RockPointe Church - Bearspaw
When: November 6-7, 2026
Bowness Holiday Craft Fair
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with local vendors at the Bowness Holiday Craft Fair, a free event that includes concessions and a raffle.
Where: Bowness Community Association
When: November 6-7, 2026
Authentically Curated Holiday Market
Shop unique gifts from 40+ local First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists representing over 30 Nations at the Authentically Curated Holiday Market.
Where: Kerby Centre
When: November 7-8, 2026
Inglewood Night Market
The Inglewood Night Market presents an indoor holiday edition of their popular modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling everything from crafts and vintage clothing to antiques and collectibles.
Where: Quonset @ the Crossroads Farmers Market
When: November 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2026
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market returns over four weekends with hundreds of independent local businesses, artisans, and food vendors for a truly unique shopping experience.
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: November 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, and December 4-6, 2026
Aspen Crossing Christmas Market
Visit the annual Aspen Crossing Christmas Market for festive shopping and family fun featuring over 60 vendors!
Where: Aspen Crossing
When: November 14-15, 2026
The Grand South Christmas Market
Held at the scenic Mahogany Beach Club, The Grand South Christmas Market features a variety of seasonal vendors offering unique gifts and decor items, with local eats available throughout the day.
Where: Mahogany Beach Club
When: November 14, 2026
Auburn House Christmas Craft and Marketplace
The Auburn House Christmas Craft and Marketplace is a family-friendly market with curated stalls filled with handcrafted and artisanal goods, all within the vibrant Auburn Bay community. It’s a great spot to find personalized gifts while supporting local businesses.
Where: Auburn House
When: November 14, 2026
Calgary Winter Market
Gather with loved ones at the Calgary Winter Market, a new European-inspired holiday market in downtown Calgary. Shop more than 40 retail huts with handmade and imported gifts, feast on specialty food and beverages, warm up in the Brauhaus tent, and ride the vintage carousel, with live music and children’s activities throughout.
Where: Eau Claire Plaza
When: Thursday to Sunday, November 19-December 13, and daily December 15-24, 2026
Art Market Craft Sale
The Art Market Craft Sale returns for its 40th year at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, showcasing over 200 of Canada’s top artists and makers. Meet creators, watch live art demonstrations in the Artists in Motion series, sample gourmet treats, and enjoy live music, drinks, and giveaways all weekend long. Pay once and explore again with a free re-entry pass!
Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre
When: November 19-22, 2026
Glenbrook Makers Market
The Glenbrook Makers Market is a community-driven event that provides the perfect opportunity to find holiday gifts while supporting local creators. Back by popular demand, check out all of the great vendors from within Glenbrook and throughout the city.
Where: Glenbrook Hall
When: November 21, 2026
Granary Road’s Christmas Market
Celebrate the holidays with Christmas carols, decorated trees, lights, and festive photos with Santa and the alpacas at Granary Road’s Christmas Market. Check out Santa’s Workshop for gingerbread cookies, ornaments, hot chocolate, tractor rides, and more.
Where: Granary Road
When: November 28-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 2026
Market Collective Holiday Markets
The Market Collective Holiday MC is back for a family friendly, two-weekend market that includes live music, interactive workshops, galleries, drinks, food, and over 150 local vendors, with special surprises too.
Where: BMO Centre Hall D
When: December 4-6, 11-13, 2026
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market (Credit: Roth and Ramberg)
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