Christmas Lights
The sparkle and glow of thousands of twinkling lights delight young and old.
Celebrate Community & Christmas at the Cochrane Light Up
Cochrane Light Up ushers in the Christmas season in Cochrane on November 28, 2026. Come watch the lighting of the 30 ft. Christmas tree and enjoy other festivities, including roaming entertainers, Christmas carols, a visit from Santa, free food, and fire pits. Cochrane Light Up: Date: November 28, 2026 Time:
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Strathmore Celebration of Lights
Enjoy the Celebration of Lights at the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society! The park is open nightly, starting November 28, 2026. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Stay tuned for 2026 details, but you can usually visit with Santa before Christmas and enjoy a Kids’ New Year’s Eve party.
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Chestermere Winter Lights Festival
Don’t hibernate – come celebrate winter at the official lighting of the Christmas lights in Chestermere on November 28, 2026, at John Peake Park. Enjoy outdoor activities and festive cheer for the family. Chestermere Winter Lights Festival: Date: November 28, 2026 Time: 5 – 8 PM Venue: John Peake Park
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Nanton Lights the Way: Kick-Off Christmas in Nanton
Nanton Lights the Way, the kick-off to the Christmas season, takes place on November 27, 2026. The light-up takes place at 4 PM, and you’ll find festive shopping that weekend. Nanton Lights the Way: Date: November 27, 2026 Time: 4 – 5 PM Venue: Nanton, AB Website:Â www.visitnanton.com Facebook:Â www.facebook.com
All Aboard for Christmas Giving! The CPCK Holiday Train Comes to Calgary and Area
The CPKC Holiday Train is back! Over the course of the holiday season, a CPKC Holiday Train will travel across the country, stopping along the way to collect food and money for local food banks and raise awareness in the fight against hunger. The train will feature free concerts, but
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Banff’s Christmas Lighting Trail: In Search of Christmas Spirit
Head to the mountains this winter In Search of Christmas Spirit. Banff is bringing you an outdoor lighting experience: a 45-minute walking story journey told by the illuminated wildlife of Banff National Park. This event is free but ticketed, and runs on select days from November 12 – January 3, 2026.
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The Lions’ Festival of Lights is Back to Light Up the Night
The Lions’ Festival of Lights is the largest free drive-by Christmas light showcase in Calgary. For 40 years, Calgarians have enjoyed this spectacular light display at the SE corner of Confederation Park. Whether you drive by it every day or once in a while, it’s a Calgary Christmas tradition that
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Discovery Wildlife Park Light the Night
Discovery Wildlife Park has over 90 acres of open parkland and is home to dozens of species of animals, from local animals to exotic creatures, for a cool day trip. But if you’re in the area from November 13, 2026, to January 3, 2027, stop by for Light the Night!
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Get in the Holiday Spirit With Light Up Okotoks!
Okotoks sure knows how to get into the holiday spirit — join them for Light Up Okotoks! The event includes the lighting of the community Christmas tree and loads of festivities throughout the downtown core, like wagon rides, shopping, choir performances, and fire pits. Stay tuned for confirmation of events,
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Shiny, Sparkly, Sublime: Best Christmas Lights in Calgary!
Sparkling, shining, and festive: Christmas lights are one of the best parts of the holiday season. When it gets dark so early, Christmas lights help lift your spirits. Plus, whether you want to be outside in that invigorating December air, or just drive by in the warmth and comfort of
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