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: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
Calgary Flames Home Games
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on eight teams this month.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, 18, 27, 31
Calgary Hitmen Home Games
Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take on five rivals this December.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 3, 6, 13, 15, 17
Wordfest Presents Peter Mansbridge
Join Wordfest in welcoming legendary broadcast journalist Peter Mansbridge back to Calgary, in celebration of his newest book (written with Mark Bulgutch): How Canada Works. The conversation starts at 7 p.m. and will be followed by an audience Q & A and book signing.
Where: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Central Library
When: December 6
GLOW Calgary Presents: Christmas Around The World
Help Santa Claus find his beloved reindeer in this mesmerising maze of magical lights at Santa's Sleigh Adventure! Step into a world of wonder and entertainment suitable for everyone in the family at this brand new, all-indoors holiday wonderland.
Where: Nutrien Western Event Centre
When: December 7-31
Market Collective Holiday Markets
The Market Collective Holiday MC is back for a family friendly event that includes live music, interactive workshops, galleries, drinks, food, and over 150 local vendors, with special surprises too.
Where: BMO Centre Hall B + C
When: December 8-10 & 15-17
Candy Cane Kids Holiday Shows
Cookie, Stripe, and Pep are the Quality Control Inspectors for McJingles Incorporated. Their job? To monitor, measure, and analyze the Christmas spirit worldwide! Join them as they sing, dance, bake, laugh, and cheer on Canada in this 75-minute extravaganza!
Where: Shane Homes Rocky Ridge YMCA, Brookfield Residential YMCA Seton
When: December 8, 9, 10, 16, 17
Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market
Explore over 400 local vendors over three festive weekends with the 7th annual at the Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market.
Where: Saskatoon Farm
When: December 8-10
Christmas in Kensington
Christmas in Kensington is back! This holiday season, enjoy live music, Santa and sleigh rides, and local shopping!
Where: Kensington Rd and 10th Street NW
When: December 9, 16, 23
Macaron Pairing Event at Ollia Macarons & Tea
Immerse yourself in a tasting experience with Ollia, where you'll have the opportunity to indulge in four signature macarons paired with your choice of tea or French wines. You'll learn about the region of production and uncover the distinctive qualities that make each pairing truly exceptional!
Where: Ollia Macarons & Tea
When: December 13
Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits
TELUS Spark Science Centre invites you to Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits, a collection of throwbacks from all the Spark After Dark events in 2023. This is an adults only (18+) event.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: December 15
Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker
Celebrate the holidays with Alberta Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker, where Klara and her Nutcracker go on a magical journey, battle the Rat Tsar's dark magic, and dance with the courtiers in the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Don't miss this dazzling performance with music by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: December 15-24
Christmas at the Nation
Visit and celebrate Indigenous artisans and performers at the annual market Christmas at the Nation! Enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere and free parking. Tickets available at the door. $8/person, 12 and under are free.
Where: Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre
When: December 15-17
A Jann Arden Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with Calgary’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, plus her own tried and true hits. Mark the season like never before with a beloved artist, beautiful music, and heartwarming stories.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: December 19-20
Making Treaty 7: Bear Grease Christmas Special
Do you think Grease is the word? Then get ready for BEAR GREASE! MT7 and The GRAND proudly welcome Treaty 6 Hip Hop duo, LightningCloud, back to Mohkinstsis with their Indigenous take on the classic 1978 musical, "Grease" - this time with a Christmas twist!
Where: The GRAND
When: December 21, 22, 23
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Rosebud Theatre presents All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. The remarkable true story of the Christmas truce of 1914, an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and above all peace, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
Where: Rosebud Theatre
When: Until December 23
Servus Tube Park at WinSport
Take a ride down one of the fastest tube parks in Western Canada with the Servus Tube Park at WinSport. The tube park is located on the main hill with eight lanes and a magic carpet to bring you to the top.
Where: WinSport
When: Opens December 23, 2023
Storybook Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious."
Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre
When: Until December 30
Goodnight Moon
Back for the holiday season! Get immersed in the classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon at TELUS Spark Science Centre, as it comes to life in the newest digital immersion gallery experience.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: Until December 30
Calgary Roughnecks Home Opener
Lacrosse is back in action at the Scotiabank Saddledome! Watch as the Calgary Roughnecks take on the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 30
Sippin’ Santa at Ricardo’s Hideaway
The pop-up bar Sippin’ Santa is back! Check out the transformed island bar as it turns into a winter wonderland with limited edition, over-the-top Christmas tiki cocktails.
Where: Ricardo’s Hideaway
When: Until December 31
ZOOLIGHTS
Take part in a Calgary tradition with ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Over 2 million lights and 200 displays light up the night with fire pits and activity zones in this winter wonderland. This year, experience the best of the Zoo with the Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS package.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: Until January 7, 2024