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 market and holiday craft fair in and around Calgary for 2026, in date order, from Millarville and Spruce Meadows to Eau Claire and Banff.
Every Christmas light display in and around Calgary for 2026, with dates, prices and the free ones, from ZOOLIGHTS and Spruce Meadows to Lions Festival of Lights.
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park is listed for December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2026: wagon rides, Santa, carollers, a breakfast buffet and a Christmas market.
The Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows runs nightly December 12–23, 2026, 5 to 9 PM: a lights walk, indoor Wonderland, roller rink, Santa and free parking.
The Airdrie Festival of Lights runs Dec 1–31, 2026, 6 to 9 PM nightly in Nose Creek Park. Free entry, trains, fire pits, Santa and parking.
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.