Merry & Matter at TELUS Spark
Everyday from Nov 5, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Merry & Matter invites guests to explore the science behind the season: the chemistry of warmth, the physics of light, and the biology of joy.
Santa at Bass Pro and Cabela’s
Everyday from Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
Enjoy a visit with Santa Claus at BassPro Shops or Cabela’s in a Christmas wonderland! Join the arrival event on November 8 at 5pm complete with treats. Then make your free advanced reservation for Santa photos from November 9 to December 24 and get a free 4×6 photo.
Festive Foothills Art Sale at Leighton Art Centre.
Everyday from Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Fine craft and artworks by local artists will be featured in the galleries of the historic Leighton home.
In Search of Christmas Spirit in Banff
Everyday from Nov 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Discover the wonder of Christmas in Banff National Park this holiday season. Bundle up for a walk through the Cascade of Time Garden, where you’ll witness a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park.
| Location: | Cascade of Time Gardens in Banff |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://banfflakelouise.com |
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Polar Express Train
Everyday from Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
This Christmas, take your family on a journey that they will never forget. Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard the Polar Express at Aspen Crossing. A fun-filled adventure, directly inspired by the hit movie.
Polar Express Train
Everyday from Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
This Christmas, take your family on a journey that they will never forget. Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard the Polar Express at Aspen Crossing. A fun-filled adventure, directly inspired by the hit movie. The train ride is one hour long and includes your golden train ticket, hot chocolate in a ceramic Polar Express collector’s mug, a delicious cookie, as well as your first gift of Christmas, a silver bell.
Lions Festival of Lights
Everyday from Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 8, 2026
For many Calgary families, the visit to the Lions' annual light display marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Located on the east side of the Confederation Golf Course, you'll find thousands of glowing lights displayed in beautiful Christmas themes at Confederation Park.
| Location: | Confederation Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://lionsfestivaloflights.ca |
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Stagewest for Kids Presents: Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Everyday from Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
Addison and Taylor never thought asking Santa for a white Christmas would lead to a huge snow storm on Christmas Eve. When their family is forced to pull off the road on their way to their grandparents’ house, the kids fear their wish will ruin Christmas.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Theatre Calgary Presents: A Christmas Carol
Everyday from Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits, who take him on a journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive on the Theatre Calgary stage, with stunning sets and costumes and the return of Doug McKeag as Scrooge. See why A Christmas Carol has become a holiday tradition for so many Calgarians.
| Location: | Max Bell Theatre in Arts Commons |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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Strathmore Celebration of Lights
Everyday from Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Strathmore Agricultural Society Park is open nightly and admission is free, but donations are welcome. Families will enjoy visits with Santa right before Christmas and a Kids’ New Year’s Eve party.
The Royal Canadian Artillery Band Holiday Concert
> Wednesday Dec 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
A holiday concert you won’t want to miss, with fun for the whole family at Bella Concert Hall. Admission is free, with donations to the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre appreciated.
| Location: | Calgary Military Family Resource Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://cfmws.ca |
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A Christmas Carol In Banff At The Fairmont Banff Springs
Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are packing their bags and heading straight for Banff. That’s right, A Christmas Carol in Banff is lighting up the stage at the Fairmont Banff Springs for its eighth spectacular season, running from December 5 to 28.
Alberta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Everyday from Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
It’s Christmas Eve and Klara has received a magical gift from her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer: a handsome nutcracker doll. Little does she know as she falls asleep that her new toy is about to spark her imagination and take her on a dreamy adventure to the Land of Sweets. Take in this iconic show at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://albertaballet.com |
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Banff Gondola Mountaintop Christmas
Everyday from Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
‘Tis the season of magic and wonder in Banff. The Banff Gondola transforms into a magical winter wonderland complete with opportunity to take a photo with Santa and other Christmas delights.
Noon Years Eve at TELUS Spark
> Wednesday Dec 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
An annual family-friendly event on December 31 that allows children to celebrate the new year at noon. The celebration includes a countdown to noon, a giant balloon drop, and a dance party.
