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.

Things to Do in Calgary for Christmas 2022

Warm up the holiday season with festive fun in Calgary.

Calgary Christmas Market at the Calgary Farmers' Market - November 16 – December 23

Sippin' Santa at Ricardo's Hideaway - November 23 – December 23

Blue Jay Sessions: Holiday Edition 2022 - November 25-27

Candy Cane Kids: A Holiday Musical – November 26-27 & December 2-4

Terri Clark: It’s Christmas … Cheers! – November 29

Sparkle Sparkle at TELUS Spark Science Centre - December 1

The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle - December 1-28

Rune’s Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - December 2-3

Ugly Sweater Party at The Palace Theatre - December 3

Sounds of the Season: Rocky Ridge - December 6-7

Bare Naked Ladies: Hometown Holidays - December 7

Little Women by Theatre Calgary - December 7-31

Kenny & Spenny Christmas Tour at The Palace Theatre - December 8

Home Alone in Concert with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - December 9-10

Stone Soup & Festive Favourites with Calgary Opera - December 10-11

Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - December 13-14

Andy Kim Christmas at Studio Bell - December 15

Beary Merry Holiday Party at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - December 15-16

The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet - December 16-24  

The Heebee-jeebees Christmas at the MRU Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts - December 22

Holiday Tea at Heritage Park - December 28-31

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show - December 29

Christmas Events & Entertainment

ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - November 18, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Grinchmas at Granary Road - November 19-20

ZOOLIGHTS: Adults Night Out at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - November 23

GLOW Calgary Presents: Christmas Around The World - November 25 – December 24

A Beary Merry Holiday Party at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - December 15-16

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park - November 26-27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Christmas Events Beyond Calgary

Rosebud Theatre’s The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - November 4 – December 23

The Polar Express at Alberta Prairie Railway - November 19 – December 22

Christmas in Banff & Lake Louise - November 19 – January 1, 2023

Photos with Santa in Calgary

Calgary Christmas Market at Calgary Farmers' Market - November 25 – December 4

Millarville Christmas Market - November 3-6, 10-13

Enchanted Forest at Southcentre Mall - November 12 – December 24

Visits with Santa at CF Chinook Centre - November 19 – December 24

Visits with Santa at CF Market Mall - November 19 – December 24

Shriners Santa Photos at Santa Village - November 25 – December 18

Granary Road’s Christmas Market - November 26 – December 18

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park - November 26-27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Visits with Santa at The CORE Shopping Centre - December 10-18 

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops - Info coming soon

Christmas Gift Ideas in Calgary

Shop local this holiday season with great gift ideas in Calgary.

Clothing

Alberta Boot Company

Arc’teryx Calgary 

Buttermilk Fine Waffles Gift Guide

Friday Sock Co.

Gravity Pope

Irvine Tack & Western Wear

By Jean Michel

Lammle’s Western Wear

Local Laundry 

Patagonia Calgary

Smithbilt Hats

Food & Drink

Burwood Distillery

Buttermilk Fine Waffles

The Cellar

Confluence Distilling Winter Spice Gin

Coppeneur Chocolatier 

Cococo Chocolatiers 

Eau Claire Distillery

Field Stone Fruit Wines

The Italian Centre Shop

Ollia Macarons & Tea

Peasant Cheese Shop

Pie Junkie

Romero Distilling

Vine Arts Wine & Spirits

Gifts

Alberta Craft Gallery 

Calgary Local Florist

D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club

Liz & Lottie

Moonstone Creation

Rubaiyat

The Silk Road Spice Merchant

Steeling Home

Stuff

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

Bankers Hall 

CF Chinook Centre

CF Market Mall 

The CORE Shopping Centre

CrossIron Mills 

Deerfoot City

Hudson’s Bay Downtown

Marlborough Mall 

Southcentre Mall 

Sunridge Mall

Westbrook Mall