We love those Christmas moments. From the cozy ones, snuggled up in pyjamas by the Christmas tree to the big events dressed in our sparkling best, there’s so much to love about the holiday season. Christmas is a magical time, and however you celebrate the winter holidays, we wish you joy and peace. We’ve put together a guide for the best Christmas events in and around Calgary, to help you have special holiday fun with your family.
Alberta Theatre Projects Charlotte’s Web
The Christmas season in Calgary is filled with parties, holiday events, and general family fun. But there’s nothing quite like dressing up and taking the kids out for a special family-friendly production! Alberta Theatre Projects often have shows geared towards an older audience, but they present a family holiday show over the Christmas season. This year, your family can enjoy the delightful Charlotte’s Web.
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Boundary Ranch Christmas
Are you looking for a beautiful holiday memory to tuck away? Winter in the mountains is picturesque, snowy, and completely magical. Head to Kananaskis to visit Boundary Ranch this Christmas and cozy up on a winter sleigh ride with your family! It is a wonderful way to entertain your kids during the holidays and the perfect place to take out-of-town visitors.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
What if you could celebrate the season with acrobatics, aerial feats, and seasonal musical favourites? With carolers singing and jingle bells ringing, you’ll be walking in a wonderland this Christmas. But this isn’t your average night of joy to the world — it’s the Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland and it’s here for one night only! The magic of the holidays will come alive with this holiday extravaganza.
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Heritage Park Once Upon A Christmas
Smell the woodfire and the fresh-baked bread. Listen to the sound of a child’s laughter and the singing of rosy-cheeked carolers. It’s time to reminisce and participate in a charming, old-fashioned Christmas! One of Calgary’s most beloved holiday experiences, Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park offers festive family-friendly fun, filled with Christmas spirit and warm nostalgia.
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Heritage Park Once Upon A Christmas Brunch
It’s time for the magic of Christmas! The holiday season is filled with special events: most are exciting for the kids and many make extra work for Mom and Dad! This year, get tickets for a delicious Heritage Park holiday brunch and the Once Upon A Christmas Breakfast Buffet. It’s sparkling lights and holiday decorations, rosy cheeks and warm laughter — it’s delicious food, no clean-up, and a family outing everyone will enjoy!
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Jubilations Junior Beauty and the Grinch
The holiday season will be here before you know it and that means it’s the perfect time to add live theatre, great food, and family giggles to your schedule! The holidays are made for feel-good family time and Jubilations Junior has you covered so get your tickets now for Beauty and the Grinch. It’s an entertaining dinner theatre outing that the whole family will enjoy.
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Rümi Winter Wonderfest
The Man in Red is coming to town early this year, so your family can enjoy festive fun before the big day! The Rümi Winter Wonderfest is back at ATCO Park this year, with all event proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. Enjoy a visit with Santa, treats, crafts, and more. Besides the all-important visit with Santa, you can enjoy storytime with Mrs Claus and even meet Rudolph.
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StoryBook Theatre Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
From November 22 – December 29, 2024, StoryBook Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the ‘tale as old as time’ Broadway classic. The stage version of the Academy Award-winning Disney movie is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to enjoy live theatre. This holiday season, embrace the power of theatre to inspire your family to dream, explore, think, and connect.
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WestHills Towne Centre Santa Photos
Between kids, running errands, and getting ready for the holidays, it’s hard to squeeze in a little magic! Making a list and checking it twice can make it hard to enjoy all the special moments of Christmas. Thankfully, WestHills Towne Centre knows what you’re up against and they want to help add a little joy to your weekend errands. That’s right, the Man in Red is coming to town, and you can enjoy a holiday family event and check a few things off your list!
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo ZOOLIGHTS
Sparkling, festive, and magical! It’s cool nights and warm lights with ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo this holiday. This festive, award-winning tradition will light up your nights, from November 15, 2024 – January 5, 2025. Delight in an enchanting, family-friendly evening at this holiday extravaganza. It will brighten up any seasonal tradition!
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Breakfast with Santa
Visiting Santa Claus during the holiday season is a rite of passage for many children. It’s even more fun when can you combine it with a delicious breakfast for the whole family! No more trying to entertain children in long lines, only to find your child isn’t even sure they want to go near the big guy. You can enjoy a meal that you didn’t have to cook, while your kids enjoy the magic of the season.
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Christmas Concerts and Shows
The familiar strains of Christmas carols, a chance to dress in holiday finery, and an opportunity to enjoy a special event with your family. This time of year is filled with holiday concerts and shows, from classic Christmas theatre to light-hearted outings. Find the perfect concert or show for your family this year, with help from our guide. Slip on the sparkly shoes or don your Santa hat and head out the door!
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Christmas Lights
Who can resist the sparkling allure of Christmas lights? (I can’t!) It’s fun just to drive around your community to ooh and ahh at the lights, but our guide has some of the most spectacular places in Calgary to enjoy the twinkling displays.
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Christmas Light Ups and Parades
There is so much going on during the holiday season, and Christmas Light-Ups and Parades are a great way to combine the magic of sparkling lights with some seasonal fun. Whether it’s a community event, a parade, or an all-out party, we’ve compiled a list of wonderful holiday fun!
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Christmas Markets
Christmas markets involve a whole lot of shopping, but also a whole lot of Christmas fun, making them great for the whole family. While some events are small, some events are much larger and Christmas events in their own right, with unique shopping included!
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Experiences Gift Guide
What’s on your holiday shopping list this season? What about wrapping up joyful experiences and special memories with your family? Experience-oriented gifts are always the perfect size and can draw you closer as a family as you encounter new adventures together. Make Christmas easy this year. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Experiences Gift Guide, and give experiences, not stuff!
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