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.
The Okotoks Christmas Market runs over two weekends, November 6–7 and 13–15, 2026, at two venues in Okotoks. Ticketed. Hours and locations.
Winter Local brings more than 200 Indigenous and local artists to a holiday market at Tsuut’ina Nation, just southwest of Calgary. 2025 details and 2026 updates.
The Alberta Potters’ Association winter show and sale runs November 6–21, 2026 at Marda Loop Community Centre. Free admission.
The Hillhurst Sunnyside Christmas Night Market runs Saturday evenings, 5–10 PM, in Kensington, including November 21 and 28 and December 5 and 12, 2026.
The Calgary Holiday Geeky Gift Market is December 5–6, 2026 at the BMO Centre: comics, collectibles, fandom art and gifts for the nerd on your list.
Christmas shopping at Calgary’s big malls in 2026: extended holiday hours, Santa photo sets, and parking tips for CF Chinook, Market Mall, Southcentre and CrossIron Mills.
A made-in-Alberta Christmas gift guide: where Calgary shoppers find local makers, food, art and Indigenous artists, and which markets to visit.
Every community-hall and church Christmas craft fair in Calgary for 2026 we’ve found, sorted by quadrant and date. Most are free.
Market Collective’s Holiday Market returns to the BMO Centre’s Hall D on December 4–6 and 11–13, 2026. Hours, $10 weekend admission, kids free.
The Bragg Creek Artisans annual Christmas Sale is Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. Free admission.