About 45 minutes east of Calgary, the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society lights up its grounds for the Celebration of Lights, a free, small-town display that families drive out for every year.
Strathmore Celebration of Lights: Quick Facts
| 2026 dates | Not announced yet (2025: opened November 29, ran to January 1) |
| Cost | Free; donations welcome |
| Where | Strathmore & District Agricultural Society grounds, Strathmore |
| Extras | Santa visits before Christmas, kids’ New Year’s Eve party |
Also in Strathmore
Strathmore holds a Santa Claus parade, and on Saturday, November 28, 2026 the town has several markets: the Strathmore Market Weekend at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre (also November 29), the Vintage & Vines Christmas Market at the Civic Centre and a holiday market at the library.
Related: Christmas in Chestermere and Strathmore, Christmas lights.
Part of: Calgary Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Lights in Calgary 2026
