These listings were compiled for December 2019. Please verify the status of all events with the event organizer and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information.
Get warm, get cozy, and get into the holiday spirit with a festive collection of things to see and do in Calgary this December. From holiday markets and teddy bear tosses to Santa selfies and ZOOLIGHTS, December is a great time to warm up in Calgary.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre
When: October 19, 2019 – January 11, 2020
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: October 25, 2019 – March 1, 2020
Where: Playhouse Theatre
When: November 9 – December 14
Experience the magic of Christmas past at Heritage Park in Calgary. Once Upon a Christmas brings the magic of the holiday season to life with wagon rides, caroling, hands-on-activities, festive shopping, live entertainment, holiday treats, and visits from jolly old Saint Nick. Discover the wonder of Yuletide traditions in Calgary with Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, open weekends until December 23, 2019.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: November 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020
Check out the complete guide to exploring Christmas Lights in Calgary.
Where: The Reeve Theatre
When: November 28 – December 8
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: November 28 – December 28
The Calgary Hitmen play five home games in December, including December 1, 6, 8, 15, and 30.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 1
Where: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall
When: December 4
Where: The GRAND
When: December 5-7
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 5, 7, 12, 14, 17, 19, 29, 31
Granary Road Christmas Market
Where: Granary Road
When: December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: December 7
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: December 7
Where: Bella Concert Hall
When: December 8
Where: Bella Concert Hall
When: December 10
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum
When: December 10
Where: Performance Hall, Studio Bell
When: December 12
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: December 12
Market Collective Holiday Market (Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Chris Amat).
Where: BMO Centre
When: December 13-15, 20-22
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: December 14
The Nutcracker by the Alberta Ballet.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: December 14-15, 20-24
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: December 14-15
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum
When: December 17
Where: Glenbow
When: Open Tuesday – Sunday
The largest tube park in Western Canada.
Where: WinSport
When: Opening December 20
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: December 20
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: December 21 & 28
Where: Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
When: December 27
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: December 28-29
Where: Calgary Tower
When: December 31
