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.
Location: Legacy Circle
Dates: November 5 - January 10, 2022
The 7th annual Legacy Christmas Light Parade is back and better than ever with over 1-million lights throughout the community. Walk or drive through the lit-up streets, parks, and light tunnels.
Location: Downtown Okotoks
Dates: Starts November 19, 2021
Celebrate the holiday season and see downtown Okotoks transformed into a winter wonderland at Light Up Okotoks. Kick off the holiday season with wagon rides, selfies with Santa, and watch the virtual tree lighting, fireworks, along with holiday shopping at local businesses.
ZOOLIGHTS at the Calgary Zoo
Location: Calgary Zoo
Dates: November 19 – January 2, 2022
Experience over 2 million holiday lights, 200 displays, crackling fire pits, and fun-filled activity zones with a Calgary tradition at Calgary Zoo, with enchanting new themes and special guests. ZOOLIGHTS is open nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: TELUS Spark Science Centre
Dates: November 25 - January 2, 2022
Sparkle Sparkle will transform the TELUS Spark Science Centre into a spectacular indoor holiday light experience, with thousands of LED lights and Instagram worthy photo ops.
Location: Heritage Park
Dates: November 28 - December 31
Holiday in the Park at Heritage Park is a new holiday tradition to enjoy with a collection of antiques from more than 40 cities and towns in Alberta, along with lights, decorations, Christmas inflatables, live entertainment, ice sculptures, Santa photos, and more.
Location: Nose Creek Park, Airdrie, AB
Dates: December 1 – 31, 2021
The Airdrie Festival of Lights is Western Canada’s largest, free, outdoor walk-through Christmas light display that has been a family friendly tradition since 1996.
Location: Malcom Hotel, Canmore
Dates: December 3-31, 2021
Make a day trip of it and enjoy the Rotary Festival of Lights in Canmore, with tree viewing and magical candy cane lane, and gingerbread house contest, along with special events for everyone in the family.
Christmas Lights at Spruce Meadows
Location: Spruce Meadows
Dates: December 10, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Try counting the quarter of a million lights on a drive through grounds with Christmas Lights at Spruce Meadows. Open daily starting December 10 and closed on December 25, 2021.
Location: 14th Street NW
Dates: Starts November 27, 2021
Enjoy the largest free drive-by Christmas lights showcase in Calgary with this annual tradition that includes over 500,000 bulbs on 16,000 strings of lights. Stay tuned for more details on the Lions Festival of Lights.
Location: Historic Main Street, Cochrane
Dates: TBD
Cochrane Light Up brings residents and visitors together for bright lights and Christmas cheer. Join the community for a special holiday tradition in Cochrane. More details to come!
Take a drive through the neighbourhood to see some of the best Christmas light displays in and around Calgary. Lighten Up Calgary creates a helpful map of Calgary neighbourhoods with must see displays across the city that are free and family friendly.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and discover great local gift ideas with in-person and online marketplaces.
