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 2024

Warm up the holiday season with these festivities in Calgary:

Miracle on First Street at Proof Cocktail Bar | November 15 - December 31

Sippin' Santa at Ricardo's Hideaway | November 18 - December 31

Home Alone at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. | November 19 - December 31

Red Nose at Frenchie Wine Bar | November 22 - December 23

Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol | November 29 - December 29

Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra | December 10-12

The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet | December 13-24  Holiday Tea at Heritage Park | December 27, 28, 29

Christmas Events & Entertainment

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park | November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo | November 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Christmas Events Beyond Calgary

Rosebud Theatre Presents - Christmas on the Air | November 8 - December 2

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 7-10, 14-17

Granary Road Christmas Market | November 30 - December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park | December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22

Enchanted Forest at Southcentre Mall | November 14 - December 24

Visits with Santa at CF Chinook Centre | November 15 - December 24

Visits with Santa at CF Market Mall | November 15 - December 24

Visits with Santa at Deerfoot City | November 21 - December 24

Visits with Santa at The CORE Shopping Centre | TBA

Christmas Gift Ideas in Calgary

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

Clothing

Alberta Boot Company

Arc’teryx Calgary 

Friday Sock Co.

Gravity Pope

Irvine Tack & Western Wear

Lammle’s Western Wear

Local Laundry 

Patagonia Calgary

Smithbilt Hats

Food & Drink

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

Gifts

Alberta Craft Gallery 

Calgary Local Florist

Moonstone Creation

Rubaiyat

The Silk Road Spice Merchant

Steeling Home

Stuff

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

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