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.
Where to buy Christmas decorations in and around Calgary: garden centres’ Christmas shops, gift and card stores, the markets and a year-round Christmas shop in Banff.
The Calgary Christmas & Holiday Market opens at the BMO Centre on Friday, November 13, 2026. What to expect and other markets at Stampede Park.
The Airdrie Christmas Show is listed from November 6 to December 5, 2026. Dates, what to expect and other Christmas markets in and around Airdrie.
The Calgary Philharmonic’s 2026 holiday concerts: Holiday Swing, the Grinch in concert, Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams, Traditional Christmas and The Nutcracker.
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.
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 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.
Granary Road’s Christmas Market runs November 28–29, December 5–6 and 12–13, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, with carols, trees, and photos with Santa and the alpacas.
The Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market near Okotoks runs November 27–29 and December 4–6, 2026. What to expect, admission and the drive from Calgary.
The Inglewood Holiday Night Market runs Fridays and Saturdays, November 13–14, 20–21 and 27–28, 2026, at the Quonset at Crossroads Market. Free.
Rosebud Theatre stages Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from November 27 to December 19, 2026. Showtimes, prices and the buffet.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas in concert with the Calgary Phil: November 27 at 7:30 PM and November 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM at the Jubilee.