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Christmas light shows, Santa visits, parades, festivals and New Year’s Eve in Calgary and area.
The Polar Express train ride at Aspen Crossing near Mossleigh runs daily November 20 to December 24, 2026, about an hour from Calgary. What to expect and tips.
The Calgary Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss is listed for Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the Saddledome. In 2025, fans threw 26,828 plush toys for local kids.
Calgary hosts the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium on November 15, 2026. Plus the Christmas markets and ZOOLIGHTS open that same weekend.
The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk in Calgary is listed for Saturday, December 5, 2026: a 5K run and 1K elf walk for a good cause.
Christmas at TELUS Spark Science Centre: holiday programming for kids, adults-only Spark After Dark, and why it pairs well with ZOOLIGHTS next door.
Christmas at the Calgary Tower: the 2026 Lights & Heights pass with ZOOLIGHTS, festive views over downtown, holiday dining and New Year’s Eve.
Christmas at historic Lougheed House in the Beltline: the decorated 1891 mansion and its holiday afternoon teas. 2025 details and what to expect in 2026.
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.
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.