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.
Granary Road’s Christmas Market runs November 28–29, December 5–6 and 12–13, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, with carols, trees, and photos with Santa and the alpacas.
The Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market near Okotoks runs November 27–29 and December 4–6, 2026. What to expect, admission and the drive from Calgary.
The Inglewood Holiday Night Market runs Fridays and Saturdays, November 13–14, 20–21 and 27–28, 2026, at the Quonset at Crossroads Market. Free.
Rosebud Theatre stages Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from November 27 to December 19, 2026. Showtimes, prices and the buffet.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas in concert with the Calgary Phil: November 27 at 7:30 PM and November 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM at the Jubilee.
Art Market’s Christmas craft sale runs November 19–22, 2026 at the TELUS Convention Centre downtown. Hours, tickets and what to expect.
The Grand South Christmas Market is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Mahogany Beach Club, with a market passport prize.
The Aspen Crossing Christmas Market near Mossleigh runs November 14–15, 2026, with 60+ vendors and family fun about an hour southeast of Calgary.
The Bearspaw Christmas Market runs November 26–29, 2026 at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre, just northwest of Calgary. Hours, admission and parking.
Calgary’s German Christmas market, the YYC Weihnachtsmarkt, is November 28–29, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, at Century Downs in Rocky View County.