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.
Every Christmas tree lighting and town light-up in and around Calgary for 2026, from Spruce Meadows and the Lions Festival of Lights to Okotoks and High River.
Is there a Santa Claus Parade in Calgary in 2026? Here are the parades of lights in High River, Airdrie, Mahogany, Auburn Bay and Banff, plus the Holiday Train.
Where to see Santa in Calgary in 2026: nightly at ZOOLIGHTS, at the Christmas markets, Holiday Wonder, Heritage Park and Banff. Dates and costs.
Holiday theatre in Calgary for 2026: A Christmas Carol at Theatre Calgary, Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Lunchbox Theatre’s radio play and more.
Every Christmas concert in Calgary for 2026: the Calgary Phil’s Holiday Swing, Grinch in concert, Traditional Christmas, The Nutcracker and a free Holiday Train show.
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.