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.
Christmas at TELUS Spark Science Centre: holiday programming for kids, adults-only Spark After Dark, and why it pairs well with ZOOLIGHTS next door.
Christmas at historic Lougheed House in the Beltline: the decorated 1891 mansion and its holiday afternoon teas. 2025 details and what to expect in 2026.
Christmas at the Calgary Tower: the 2026 Lights & Heights pass with ZOOLIGHTS, festive views over downtown, holiday dining and New Year’s Eve.
Christmas east of Calgary for 2026: Chestermere’s Winter Lights Festival and markets, lake skating, and the Strathmore Celebration of Lights and markets.
Christmas south of Calgary for 2026: Light Up Okotoks, the Millarville market, Saskatoon Farm, Granary Road, and High River’s Light Up and Santa Claus Parade.
Christmas panto in Calgary: family pantomimes with villains to boo and songs to sing. 2025 shows, what to expect and updates for 2026.
Candlelight Christmas concerts in Calgary: carols and holiday classics played by string quartets in candlelit venues. Listings for December 18–19, 2026.
Where to hear Handel’s Messiah in Calgary this Christmas. The Calgary Phil performed it December 4–5 in 2025; here’s what to expect for 2026.
Calgary hosts the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium on November 15, 2026. Plus the Christmas markets and ZOOLIGHTS open that same weekend.
The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk in Calgary is listed for Saturday, December 5, 2026: a 5K run and 1K elf walk for a good cause.