Have fun in the outside this winter with these outdoor activities!

Skate & Celebrate at Olympic Plaza - Dec 2

Hygge Hut - open until March

Downtown skating rinks – check on conditions

Photo by Neil Zeller

Photo by Kelly Hofer

Take some time over the holiday season to enjoy these magical events and performances.

ZOOLIGHTS at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo –  Nov 17-Jan 7, 2024

Theatre Calgary: A Christmas Carol – Nov 30-Dec 31

Sparkle Sparkle at TELUS Spark Science Centre – Until Jan 2, 2024

Calgary Opera Beauty and the Beast – Dec 1-3

Plaza Holiday Movies – Dec 1 – Dec 31

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Dec 2

Films at the Fort – Dec 2-16

Light Up The Square – Dec 2

Traditional Christmas with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – Dec 5-7

Real Canadian Wrestling Crazy Christmas Chaos – Dec 9

The Andy Kim Christmas – Dec 14 & 15

The Palomino Smokehouse Annual Sock Hop for the Alpha House – Dec 16

Winter Birding on St. Patrick's Island – Dec 17

Free Kids Christmas Event – Dec 16

A Jann Arden Christmas – Dec 19-20

Globe Holiday Movie– Dec 20

One Big JAM Holiday Special – Dec 20

Holiday Sing Along – Dec 20-21

Bear Grease – Dec 21-21

The Palomino Smokehouse Rifle Country Players Holiday Special – Dec 22

GLOW Calgary Presents: Santa's Sleigh Adventure – Dec 7-31

The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet – Dec 15-24

Devonian Gardens Winter Drop-In Programs - Jan 5-7

History of 1886 and Eau Claire Lumber – Jan 6

Contemporary Kids Workshop – Jan 7

TELUS Spark Goodnight Moon – Until Jan 31

Festival of Crafts – Nov 26-29

Market Collective: Holiday Dates – Nov 27-29, Dec 4-6, Dec 11-13, Dec 18-20

Authentically Indigenous Market – Dec 10 & 11

Christmas in Kensington – Dec 2, 9,16 & 23

Christmas in Inglewood –  Dec 2, 9 & 16

Photo by Travel Alberta / Chris Amat

Photo by Colin Way

Be sure to check-out our shopping itinerary to help you buy unique and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. 

What better way to get into a holly-jolly spirit, than by experiencing these holiday themed pop-up bars – cheers!

Miracle on First Street at Proof – Nov 15 – Dec 24

Sippin' Santa at Ricardo's Hideaway –  Nov 20 - Dec 31

Tinseltown – Nov 22 – Dec 30

Photo by Travel Alberta / Dave Lieske

Photo by Colin Way

Share your list with Santa and see if you’re on the naughty or nice list.

Visits with Santa at The CORE Shopping Centre – Dec 2-3, Dec 9-10, Dec 16-17

There’s so much fun to be had as we ring in the New Year! 

Family Friendly 

The City of Calgary New Year’s Eve 2023 – midnight fireworks

Zoo Year’s Eve (Family-Friendly) – 5pm – 9pm

Central Library – 12pm – 4pm

Calgary Flames vs. Philadelphia Flyers – 6pm

New Year’s Eve Dinners

Charbar Año Nuevo, New Years Eve in Buenos Aires – 9pm – 1am

New Year’s Eve at Oxbow – 5pm – 9pm

NYE Dinner at Yellow Door Bistro – Various seating times available

Zoo Year’s Eve (Snow Globes) – 10:30pm – 12am

Barberella Bar - 7pm – 2am

New Year’s Eve Events 

The City of Calgary New Year’s Eve 2023 – midnight fireworks

Zoo Year’s Eve (Adult Night) – 10pm – 12am

NYE 2024 – Blind Tiger – 7pm

King Eddy Hockey Happy Hour – 4pm – 6pm

The Laugh Shop – Dave Hemstad – 7pm

Commonwealth Bar & Stage, NYE23 - A Black & White R&B Affair with Jayemkayem and Joash Charles – 7pm – 2am

The Palace Theatre, 90.3 AMP Radio’s NYE 2024 – 9pm

Ironwood Stage & Grill, The Mocking Shadows New Year’s Eve Spectacular – 9:30pm

King Eddy, New Year’s Eve with Dueling Piano Kings – 9:30pm