Top Christmas Events in Calgary 2026
Discover all the family-fun things to do and where to shop in Calgary for Christmas 2026.
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's 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 2026
Warm up the holiday season with these festivities in Calgary:
Christmas events & entertainment
ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo | November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol | November 26 - December 27
Dinner and a Movie: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation at Heritage Park | December 1
Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra | December 8, 9, 10
The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet | December 11-24
Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows | December 12-23
Christmas events beyond Calgary
Rosebud Theatre Presents - It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play | November 6 - December 23
The Polar Express at Alberta Prairie Railway | Select dates from November 14
Christmas in Banff & Lake Louise | November 12 - January 3, 2027
Photos with Santa in Calgary
Millarville Christmas Market | November 5-7 and 12-15
Granary Road Christmas Market | November 28-29, December 5-6, 12-13
*More events to be announced.
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.
Clothing
Food and drink
Gifts
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.
Malls and shopping centres
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