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.
Holiday Wonder returns to the BMO Centre December 3–30, 2026, with a million lights, a new European Christmas Village and Santa, all indoors. Tickets from $17.18.
The Calgary Farmers’ Market Christmas Market runs five weeks: CFM West from Nov 18 and CFM South from Nov 19 to Dec 23, 2026. Hours, parking and tips.
Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Max Bell Theatre Nov 26 to Dec 27, 2026. Tickets, run time, age advice and getting there.
Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker plays the Jubilee Auditorium Dec 11–24, 2026, with the Calgary Phil live. Full showtimes, tickets and parking tips.
The CPKC Holiday Train stops at Anderson CTrain Station on Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 7 to 7:30 PM, with Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling. Free.
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.