Top Christmas events in Calgary 2025
Discover all the family-fun things to do and where to shop in Calgary for Christmas 2025.
The CORE Shopping Centre (Credit: Roth & Ramberg)
Get in the holiday spirit with Calgary classics and new ways to celebrate the season. From classic holiday music with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, there is so much to do in Calgary this holiday season!
Things to do in Calgary for Christmas 2025
Warm up the holiday season with these festivities in Calgary:
Home Alone at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. | November 14 - December 31
Fa La La La La Lounge at Tops Pizza South | November 14 - December 31
Miracle on First Street at Proof Cocktail Bar | November 17 - December 31
Sippin' Santa at Ricardo's Hideaway | November 19 - December 31
Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol | November 28 - December 28
The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at Splitsville Bowling Creekside | December 6
Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra | December 9, 10, 11
The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet | December 12-24
Christmas events & entertainment
Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows | December 5-7, 12-14, 19-24
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park | December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23
ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo | November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Christmas events beyond Calgary
Rosebud Theatre Presents - Miracle on 34th Street | November 7 - December 23
The Polar Express at Alberta Prairie Railway | Until December 23
Christmas in Banff & Lake Louise | Until December 31
Photos with Santa in Calgary
Millarville Christmas Market | November 6-9 and 13-16
Granary Road Christmas Market | November 22-23, 29-30, December 6-7, 13-14
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park | December 6-7, 13-14, 20-23
Enchanted Forest at Southcentre Mall | November 14 - December 24
Visits with Santa at CF Chinook Centre | November 14 - December 24
Visits with Santa at CF Market Mall | November 14 - December 24
Visits with Santa at Deerfoot City | November 20 - December 24
Visits with Santa at The CORE Shopping Centre | November 14 - December 24
Where to See Christmas Lights in Calgary
Tour holiday light displays from the comfort of your car or explore the attractions and neighbourhoods that are lighting up this holiday season. Bundle up and embrace the holiday spirit with Christmas lights in and around Calgary.
Christmas gift ideas in Calgary
Shop local this holiday season with great gift ideas locally made in Calgary.
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Best Christmas Markets Around Calgary
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and discover great local gift ideas with festive food trucks, music, entertainment, and photos with Santa.
More holiday shopping
Find all your favourite stores in one place with great holiday shopping destinations or shop local with stores and brands you can only find in Calgary.
