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.
Christmas train rides near Calgary: the Heritage Holiday Train, Airdrie’s miniature trains, Aspen Crossing’s Christmas train and the CPKC Holiday Train.
Where to take a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride near Calgary this Christmas, from Heritage Park’s wagon rides to sleigh rides at Lake Louise.
Where to ski over Christmas near Calgary: WinSport in the city, Nakiska in Kananaskis, and Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
Where to go tobogganing in Calgary over the Christmas break: City-designated sledding hills, WinSport’s tube park, and safety tips for families.
Where to skate in Calgary at Christmas: Prince’s Island lagoon, Bowness Park, the Olympic Oval, Lake Louise and free community rinks, plus safety tips.
Calgary’s best neighbourhood Christmas lights: how to use the Lighten Up Calgary map, the Legacy community lights, and tips for a self-guided lights drive.
How to find Christmas Eve, midnight Mass and carol services in Calgary for 2026, plus the Calgary Phil’s Traditional Christmas and other sacred music.
Sensory-friendly and accessible Christmas in Calgary: sensory bags at ZOOLIGHTS, free personal care attendants at Spruce Meadows, quiet times and accessibility notes.
Bringing the dog? Which Calgary Christmas events allow dogs, which don’t, and where to get pet photos with Santa this season.
The most photogenic Christmas spots in and around Calgary for 2026: ZOOLIGHTS’ 30th-anniversary displays, Spruce Meadows, Eau Claire Plaza, Banff and more.