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.
ZOOLIGHTS runs Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 for its 30th anniversary. Hours, ticket options, Santa, axe throwing, Wonder Wednesdays and parking.
Spruce Meadows’ Christmas Market adds a fourth weekend in 2026: Nov 13–15, 20–22, 27–29 and Dec 4–6. Tickets, hours, adults-only Fridays and parking.
The Millarville Christmas Market runs Nov 5–8 and 12–15, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission $8, kids 12 and under free, free parking. Tickets, vendors and tips.
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.