Celebrating The Holidays In Calgary: Calgary Events This Winter
Calgary in the winter can be incredible - the snow, the lights, even the cold temperatures can be a relief from our hot summers! This winter, bundle up the family and explore the city to see some of the incredible events going on in Calgary for the holidays this year. Take in some lighted displays, outdoor skating activities, music and plays and more!
Calgary Winter Entertainment Events
Plays, carols and more - enjoy some of these Calgary events in person, or from the comfort of your own couch! Click each event to discover more and make ticket purchases as necessary.
What: A production designed for kids, including a kid-friendly menu! Bundle up your little ones and take them to an evening they’ll never forget. $36.95 - $39.95
When: November 6 - January 8
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre
What: Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, A Christmas Carol, adapted into a 75 minute abridged edition. Enjoy the masterpiece and Christmas tradition of this story in person, or online! From $30 for online access, to $48 - $88 for theatre access.
When: November 30 - December 31
Where: In person at the Max Bell Theatre, or online from your own home!
What: A presentation of classic Christmas carols and classical music as presented by the Calgary philharmonic - all from the comfort of your own home! This event is free and open to the public to register online.
When: December 18, 7:30pm
Where: Wherever you’d like! The event will be livestreamed online.
Special Christmas Events in Calgary
Social gatherings, outdoor skating rinks and more! Click on each event heading to learn more about all of the special Christmas events in Calgary this winter.
What: Deck the Ave is an ongoing event in downtown Calgary full of lighted Christmas light displays, firepits and live music. This event is all ages and free (photo booths are $5 per adult)
When: December 3-4, December 10-11, December 17-18
Where: Stephen Ave
What: Holiday performances, visits with Santa, food and drink and hot chocolate, Christmas caroling, a Christmas market and more! This 10 day Christmas event in Calgary has it all.
When: Weekends in December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, and December 20 to 23, 2021 - 10am-4pm
Where: Heritage Park
What: A man-made skating rink for you and your family to go and visit. Discover the beauty of Deerfoot on this gorgeous skating rink and take in the sights. Book your visit online.
When: December 1 - 31
Where: The Boulevard at Deerfoot
Christmas Light Displays in Calgary
Find the best places to see all of the Christmas light displays in Calgary, both outdoors and indoors. Click on each event heading for full details on the events.
What: Discover the winter wonderland in the Legacy community. Come and see all of the lighted displays and parade of Christmas decorations in our community.
When: November 15 - January 10
Where: Legacy Community, South Calgary
What: Enjoy Christmas lights at the Calgary Zoo! Walk around and visit with the animals and discover the Calgary Zoo as you’ve never seen it - transformed into a Christmas wonderland. 16+ $21.95, 3 - 5 $14.95, under 3 free.
When: November 19 - January 2, 5:00pm - 9:00pm nightly
Where: The Calgary Zoo
What: Enjoy a beautiful lighted display presented at the Telus science center. Stay warm and enjoy the Christmas lights indoors this winter! Adults $19, 3 - 17 $13, ages 2 and under free.
When: November 25 - January 2, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Telus Spark Science Center
Enjoy All Calgary Has To Offer
No matter the season, Calgary is an incredible place to live and to visit. The city is so full of wonderful events during the holiday season, and a downtown core that has all you could need - including your massage therapy experts! Relax from all of the holiday activities with a downtown Calgary massage - book online with Why Knot today.