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.
Where to eat Christmas dinner or holiday brunch in Calgary in 2026, from hotel brunches to the Zoo’s Holiday Brunch, plus booking tips.
Calgary’s Christmas pop-up bars for 2026, including Miracle at the Meadows at Spruce Meadows, plus where to find Glühwein and holiday cocktails.
Romantic Christmas date ideas in Calgary for 2026: adults-only market nights, Miracle at the Meadows, Snow Globes at ZOOLIGHTS, theatre and Banff.
Too cold to be outside? Indoor Christmas things to do in Calgary: Holiday Wonder, theatre, concerts, the Farmers’ Market, indoor markets and TELUS Spark.
Getting around Calgary at Christmas: which CTrain stations serve the big events, parking at Spruce Meadows, the Zoo and Heritage Park, and winter driving tips.
Where to get a real Christmas tree in Calgary: tree lots, u-cut farms near the city, cutting your own on public land with a permit, and tree recycling.
Celebrating Ukrainian Christmas in Calgary: Sviat Vechir, the January 7 and December 25 traditions, where to buy kutia and varenyky, and church services.
Hanukkah 2026 in Calgary begins at sundown on Friday, December 4. Public menorah lightings, community events and where to find latkes and sufganiyot.
The best Christmas day trips from Calgary for 2026: Banff’s market and light walk, Millarville, Okotoks, High River’s parade, Airdrie’s lights and Rosebud Theatre.
Where to have a festive afternoon tea in Calgary this Christmas, from historic Lougheed House to hotel high teas and family teas with Mrs. Claus.