Holiday magic
Outdoor activities
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
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Photo by Neil Zeller
Holiday Events & Entertainment
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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
Downtown Holiday Markets
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
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Photo by Travel Alberta / Chris Amat
Holiday Shopping
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Photo by Colin Way
Be sure to check-out our shopping itinerary to help you buy unique and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones.
Festive Pop-Up Bars
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
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Photo by Travel Alberta / Dave Lieske
Meet Santa!
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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
New Year’s Eve
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
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