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Book your appointment to take a sensory-friendly photo with Santa in The Holly Jolly Tree Farm at Southcentre Mall. Visiting Santa is part of many families’ holiday traditions, but it can be difficult for children with sensory processing difficulties, due to bright lights, noise, and crowds. Southcentre's sensory-friendly photos with Santa will be a time for kids to see Santa Claus with the usual holiday music and lights turned off to provide a quiet, calm, and supportive environment. There will be no direct contact with Santa and appointments are required. The Holly Jolly Tree Farm is a new Santa experience and there are additional COVID-19 restrictions in place. Visit the website for full details.

Find everything for on the table and under the tree. Calgary Farmers' Market is transforming into a Christmas market where you can enjoy a festive and safe holiday experience. Dine in the licenced Food Hall, warm yourself around a crackling fire, indulge your sweet tooth with a fresh BeaverTail, and pick up your fresh Christmas Tree, too! Find thoughtfully crafted goods from your favorite vendors, plus a few seasonal vendors offering Yuletide gifts, food, jewelry, décor, and more. The Market is also offering Christmas Gift Bags with 7 convenient options and easy curbside pick up! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a Magical Santa Experience*, visit with the jolly old elf’s Reindeer, and see the mean green humbug during Grinchmas! There is no admission fee and free parking! *Pre-Sale Timed Tickets required for a safe visit with Santa including virtual photos.

ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 24th year! Calgary's award-winning, magical holiday tradition will be glowing for six weeks of festive family-friendly fun. The Calgary Zoo is committed to helping you enjoy the magic of ZOOLIGHTS in a safe and physically-distanced way while supporting wildlife conservation. Timed tickets are required and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will not be sold onsite. Tickets are available in limited quantities each night - first come, first served! Don't delay, get your tickets while you can!

Takes place November 16 to January 10. Legacy’s 6th Annual Christmas Light Parade is back! With over 1 million lights, Legacy will be one of the brightest places in Calgary for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. It is free for anyone to come and drive through the community or bundle up and take a walk along the many lit-up streets, parks, and through tunnels of lights. This year, there will be over 200,000 lights, new figurines, and twinkling Christmas trees, and many other things to do! Take a glide on the skating rink located at 412 Legacy View SE. Tour decorated show homes from WestCreek Homes and Look Master Builder. Check out Shane Homes Grizwald House inspired decorations - you'll be blinded by the light! Visit Wolf Willow for free hot drinks from food trucks on December 5,12, and 19.