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 with Heritage Park, there is so much to do in Calgary this holiday season.
Top Things to Do for Christmas in Calgary 2023
Best Christmas Holiday Activities
Top Things to Do for Christmas in Calgary 2023
Things to Do in Calgary for Christmas 2023
Warm up the holiday season with these festivities in Calgary:
Sippin' Santa at Ricardo's Hideaway - Nov 20 - Dec 31
Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol - Nov 30 - Dec 31
Candy Cane Kids: A Holiday Musical - Dec 8-10 & Dec 16-17
SILVER & BOLD at TELUS Spark Science Centre - Until Jan 7, 2024
Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - Dec 5-7
Beary Merry Holiday Party at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - Dec 14-15
The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet - Dec 15-24
Holiday Tea at Heritage Park - Dec 27-30
Christmas Events & Entertainment
ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - Nov 17 - Jan 7, 2024
A Christmas to Remember at Granary Road - Nov 25 - Dec 17
GLOW Calgary Presents: Santa's Sleigh Adventure - Dec 7-31
Beary Merry Holiday Party at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - Dec 14-15
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park - Nov 25-26, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
Christmas Events Beyond Calgary
Rosebud Theatre Presents - All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 - Nov 3 - Dec 22
The Polar Express at Alberta Prairie Railway - Nov 18 - Dec 23
Christmas in Banff & Lake Louise - Nov 17 - Dec 31
Photos with Santa in Calgary
Millarville Christmas Market - Nov 2-5, 9-12
Shriners Santa Photos at Santa Village - Nov 25 - Dec 18
A Christmas to Remember at Granary Road - Nov 25 - Dec 17
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park - Nov 25-26, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
Visits with Santa at The CORE Shopping Centre – December 2-17
Enchanted Forest at Southcentre Mall – November 15 to December 24
Visits with Santa at CF Chinook Centre – November 17 to December 24
Visits with Santa at CF Market Mall – November 17 to 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
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Get a head start on your holiday shopping and discover great local gift ideas with festive food trucks, music, entertainment, and photos with Santa.
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