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- The Polar Express Train Ride at Aspen Crossing 2026
- Calgary Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss 2026
- Christmas Stores & Decoration Shops in and Around Calgary
- Calgary Christmas & Holiday Market at the BMO Centre 2026
- Airdrie Christmas Show 2026
- University of Calgary Holiday Market 2026 at the Olympic Oval
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Live in Calgary 2026
- Jeunesse Classique Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2026 at the University of Calgary
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Rosebud Theatre stages Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from November 27 to December 19, 2026. Showtimes, prices and the buffet.
Lunchbox Theatre’s A Christmas Carol Radio Play Live runs December 1–24, 2026 at cSPACE in Marda Loop. What it is, showtimes and tickets.
Christmas at the Fairmont Banff Springs: the “Castle in the Rockies” in holiday décor, festive dining, packages and early access to In Search of Christmas Spirit tickets.
Banff and Lake Louise’s Hot Chocolate Trail runs November 12, 2026 to February 7, 2027. How it works and how to fit it into a Christmas day in Banff.
Christmas at Lake Louise: skating on the lake, sleigh rides, dog sledding, Santa on the ski hill, the Fairmont Chateau and how to get there from Calgary.
Banff’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights rolls down Banff Avenue each November. What to expect, where to stand and what else is on that weekend.
Fort Macleod’s Santa Claus Parade is billed as the largest west of Toronto, with about 100 entries and marching bands. What to expect and the drive from Calgary.
The Airdrie Santa Claus Parade rolls down Main Street on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 PM. Road closures, tips and the Festival of Lights nearby.
With no citywide Santa Claus Parade, SE Calgary’s Mahogany and Auburn Bay Parades of Lights are Calgary’s best community parades. What to expect for 2026.
Bowness Park’s lagoon is a classic Calgary winter skate: when it opens, fire pits, rentals, parking and the best times to go over Christmas.