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 2022


Top Things to Do for Christmas in Calgary 2022
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
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 in Calgary.
Clothing
Buttermilk Fine Waffles Gift Guide
Food & Drink
Confluence Distilling Winter Spice Gin
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.
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.