When it’s –25°C outside, Holiday Wonder is the Calgary Christmas outing that doesn’t care. It fills more than 100,000 square feet of the BMO Centre at Stampede Park with giant light displays, light tunnels, Santa and an indoor snowball fight, all at room temperature.
Holiday Wonder debuted in 2025 and returns December 3 to 30, 2026, with a new European Christmas Village for this year. Tickets start at $17.18.
Comparing light shows? Our Christmas lights in Calgary roundup lists every display.
Holiday Wonder 2026: Quick Facts
| Dates | December 3–30, 2026, on select days (check the operating calendar) |
| Hours | Vary by day; see the calendar on holidaywonder.ca |
| Location | BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary |
| Tickets | From $17.18 on Showpass; early-bird pricing now on sale; kids 3 and under free |
| Special sessions | Adults-only days and sensory-friendly hours |
| Format | Indoors |
| Official page | holidaywonder.ca |
What’s Inside
- Illuminated installations, light tunnels and the Snowflake Forest
- New for 2026: a European Christmas Village with local vendors, handcrafted goods, traditional food and festive drinks
- Photos with Santa
- An indoor “snowball” fight arena
- Santa’s Workshop crafts and colouring, and the Christmas Post Office for letters to Santa
- Virtual holiday adventures and plenty of photo spots
Tickets
Tickets are sold on Showpass through the Holiday Wonder website, starting at $17.18, with early-bird pricing on now. Choose a select-date ticket for a specific day, or a Golden Flex Ticket that works on any open day and includes VIP perks like fast-pass lines for Santa. Children 3 and under are free.
Adults-Only and Sensory-Friendly Sessions
Some days are adults-only, and there are sensory-friendly hours with lower sound and lighting. Check the operating calendar on holidaywonder.ca for dates.
Getting There and Parking
The BMO Centre is at Stampede Park, beside the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station on the Red Line. Paid parking is available at Stampede Park.
Make a Night of It
- Outdoor lights: ZOOLIGHTS is one CTrain stop away on a warmer night.
- Santa options: see where to see Santa in Calgary.
- Family planning: our Christmas with kids in Calgary guide.
For the whole season, start with the Calgary Christmas Guide 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holiday Wonder 2026?
December 3 to 30, 2026, at the BMO Centre, on select days.
How much are tickets?
From $17.18, with early-bird pricing on sale now. Kids 3 and under are free.
Is Holiday Wonder indoors?
Yes, entirely.
What’s new in 2026?
A European Christmas Village with local vendors, food and drinks.
Is there a sensory-friendly time?
Yes, sensory-friendly hours are on the operating calendar.
How do I get there by transit?
Take the Red Line to Victoria Park/Stampede station.
Related: Christmas with kids, indoor things to do.
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