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.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day 2026 in Calgary: attractions, light shows, malls, grocery stores, transit, skating and restaurants.
What to do in Calgary on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2026: the Nutcracker matinee, markets, lights that stay on, skating, services and dinners.
Where to stay in Calgary for Christmas: the best areas for markets, lights, theatre and transit, from Downtown and the Beltline to Inglewood and the airport.
A 3-day Calgary Christmas itinerary: markets and Heritage Park, ZOOLIGHTS and a show downtown, then a day in Banff. Built around confirmed 2026 dates.
Your Calgary Christmas Guide 2026: Christmas lights, markets, Santa, shows, parades and Banff day trips, with every date confirmed with organizers.
Calgary weather in December: typical temperatures, chinooks, cold snaps, short days and what to wear to outdoor Christmas markets and light shows.
How to give back at Christmas in Calgary: the Calgary Food Bank, toy drives, hampers, volunteering and holiday events whose proceeds go to charity.
How to plan a New Year’s Eve night out in Calgary for 2026: galas, dinner-and-dance packages, 17 Avenue and Stephen Avenue bars, concerts and getting home.
Kid-friendly New Year’s Eve in Calgary: early countdowns, ZOOLIGHTS on Dec 31, the City’s free celebration, skating and quiet nights in.
New Year’s Eve in Calgary 2026: the City’s free downtown fireworks and celebration, family countdowns, ZOOLIGHTS, skating, parties and dinners.