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.
Our shortlist of the 15 best Christmas things to do in Calgary for 2026, from ZOOLIGHTS and Spruce Meadows to The Nutcracker, Heritage Park and Banff.
Looking for Christmas things to do in Calgary this weekend? Every weekend of the 2026 season, from the first markets in November to New Year’s.
Christmas in Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise for 2026: the Banff Christmas Market, In Search of Christmas Spirit, the Hot Chocolate Trail, the Gondola and more.
Planning Christmas with kids in Calgary? The best family events for 2026 by age, with Santa, light shows, shows, free fun and indoor options for cold days.
Free Christmas things to do in Calgary for 2026: free light displays, the CPKC Holiday Train concert, town light-ups, parades and free markets.
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.