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.
Light Up Okotoks returns for its 34th year on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 9 PM in downtown Okotoks. What to expect and how to get there.
The 40th Lions Festival of Lights runs Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027 in Confederation Park, 5:30 PM to midnight. Free. Opening night, parking and tips.
Banff’s free illuminated story walk runs select evenings Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Ticket release dates, times, parking and accessibility.
The Calgary Winter Market brings a European-style Christmas market to Eau Claire Plaza: Thu–Sun Nov 19–Dec 13, then daily Dec 15–24, 2026.
The Banff Christmas Market runs four weekends, Nov 19 to Dec 13, 2026, at the Banff Train Station. Hours, tickets, Santa, parking and the drive from Calgary.
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.