Parent + Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House.
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Apr 30, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old.
| Location: | Cavalry FC Regional Field House – Aldersyde |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://regionalfieldhouse.com |
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Active Toddlers at the Genesis Centre.
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Apr 30, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring your little one for a delightful playtime adventure with our bouncy castle, toys, puzzles, and a lot more for free.
The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach.
Monday Night Toonie Skate at Olympic Oval.
Every Monday, Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lace up and hit The Fastest Ice in the World™ every Monday this season for the Monday Night Toonie Skate. From 6pm to 8pm, you can carve up the ice for $2.
Light Art Projection.
Everyday from Oct 4, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Each evening at dusk, the artistic responses of four Indigenous youth, who learned how to use projection mapping to project their artistic responses onto 3D objects such as trees, grass and tipis, will be displayed on the northwest corner of the Barracks building. This event is being offered as part of an event series The Confluence is hosting to commemorate 150 years since the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) first arrived at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers and established Fort Calgary in 1875.
| Location: | The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands750 9 Ave SE, Calgary AB |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://www.theconfluence.ca/150 |
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Calgary’s Field of Crosses.
Everyday from Nov 1, 2025 - Nov 11, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
At the Field of Crosses, you can honour those who have fallen for our country. Each of the 3,500 crosses erected on the north side of the Bow River – along Memorial Drive – is inscribed with the name, rank, regiment, and date of death of a Southern Alberta soldier killed in action.
Rosebud Dinner Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street..
Everyday from Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Christmas magic comes to life when elderly Kris Kringle steps in as Macy’s Santa Claus, insisting he’s the genuine article. With warmth and kindness, Kris rekindles a sense of childlike wonder in even the most skeptical hearts, especially young Susan and her no-nonsense mother.
| Location: | Rosebud Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://rosebudtheatre.com |
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Santa at Bass Pro and Cabela’s.
Everyday from Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
Free Admission to TELUS Spark on Amazon Future Engineer Day.
> Monday Nov 10, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Thousands of Calgary students and families will enjoy free Science Centre General Admission* to TELUS Spark – Calgary on Monday, November 10, as part of Amazon Future Engineer Day presented in partnership with Amazon Canada. The event will feature a day of special programming and activities designed to help more young people discover science and technology.
In Search of Christmas Spirit in Banff.
Everyday from Nov 13, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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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ZOOLIGHTS Snow Globes.
Everyday from Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Make this year’s ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, extra magical with a Snow Globe experience! In a private oasis surrounded by twinkling lights, you’ll make festive memories to make any date night, friends’ night out, family celebration, or special occasion sparkle. Your reservation includes admission to ZOOLIGHTS along with the rental of a Snow Globe and your chosen food and beverage package.
Rentals are available for two to six people and you can enjoy your Snow Globe for an hour and a half. Our cozy Snow Globes are comfortably furnished and come equipped with a heater. You’ll even have a dedicated staff member to assist with food and beverage delivery! Price is $180 per Snow Globe + additional fee per person based on theme package chosen
Enchanted Winter Feast: $95 per person*
Classic Cheese Fondue Package: $60 per person* Winter Chocolate Fondue Package: $60 per person* Snow Globe Add-Ons: $10 – $170
ZOOLIGHTS Festive Feast.
Everyday from Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is always a magical night, but you can make it even more memorable with a combo ticket that includes admission and a delicious dinner! Enjoy either a delicious Turkey Stew, a “AAA” Beef Bourguignon or a hearty vegetarian Leek, Lentil & Mushroom Ragu as you take a break from the cold in the cozy Kitamba Café and Safari Lodge.
| Location: | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | https://www.calgaryzoo.com |
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Discovery Wildlife Park Light the Night. .
Everyday from Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A drive-through light experience, with a gift shop and a concession. Plus, the Grinch will be visiting every Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30 to 8pm.
Polar Express Train.
Everyday from Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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.
StoryBook Theatre Presents: Miracle on 34th Street..
Everyday from Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With the support of a determined attorney, and the belief of a young girl named Susan, Kris Kringle takes on the cynics in this musical adaptation of this holiday classic.
| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Polar Express Train.
Everyday from Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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 Rotary Festival of Trees.
Everyday from Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A magical event happening throughout the month of December in the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore. Imagine an indoor forest of Christmas trees decorated and twinkling all in one place, all created and donated by local businesses.
Knox United Church Calgary Carol Festival.
> Monday Dec 1, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Carol Festival at Knox United Church is a holiday extravaganza of singing. All the choirs in Calgary are invited to participate, and donations are collected for the Calgary Food Bank.
| Location: | Knox United Church |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://kxcalgary.com |
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Winsport Tube Park.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The tube park is one of the largest in Western Canada and is the perfect activity to spend time outdoors with your family. Purchase advance tickets at winsport.ca.
| Location: | Winsport |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://winsport.ca |
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Airdrie Festival of Lights.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience. Visit Santa’s Gift Shop near the entrance to find high-quality and whimsical gifts for yourself, your family and your friends.
| Location: | Nose Creek Park in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Holiday Fun, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://airdrielights.com |
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StoryBook Theatre Presents: One Christmas Carol.
Everyday from Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One actor. 35 distinct characters. The timeless Dickens holiday classic is completely reimagined in One Christmas Carol. The holiday favorite is back, featuring multi-award-winning Alberta actor Natascha Girgis in this one-person tour-de-force at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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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://storybooktheatre.org |
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Alberta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker.
Everyday from Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
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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Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Visit Heritage Park for outdoor and indoor family activities, Christmas carolers, visits with Santa, and a Christmas market.
| Location: | Heritage Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://heritagepark.ca |
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Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows. .
Everyday from Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Enchanted Festival will replace the traditional Christmas Lights Drive-Through as Spruce Meadows prioritizes guest safety and family fun. In addition to the beautiful light displays, the celebration will offer seasonal market vendors, indoor activities, family movies, and more, all without the traffic delays and safety concerns from previous years.
Banff Gondola Mountaintop Christmas.
Everyday from Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘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.
High Performance Rodeo.
Everyday from Jan 12, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts is where the action is. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new experimental work from artists in Calgary.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://oyr.org/hprodeo |
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Chinook Blast.
Everyday from Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chinook Blast warms up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride, where the best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display downtown.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://chinookblast.ca |
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YYC Hot Chocolate Fest.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This sweet festival sees cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, and Cup The Runneth Over Award. Calgarians can sip a variety of hot cocoas and determine the blend that roasts them all.
Alberta Ballet Presents: Romeo & Juliet.
Everyday from Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 17, 2026 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Passion and tragedy take centre stage at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in February with Romeo and Juliet. This is a ballet of love, longing, and fate. Shakespeare’s timeless story unfolds through breathtaking choreography by Francesco Ventriglia, the power of Sergei Prokofiev’s score, and the splendor of three-time Academy Award-winning designer, James Acheson (The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons, Restoration).
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://albertaballet.com |
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