Hot Chocolate Trail in Banff.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
bundling up isn’t the only way to stay warm while exploring Banff and Lake Louise. The Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure map of local restaurants and cafés offering 29 limited-time holiday-themes hot chocolates. With alcoholic and non-alcoholic options like the Alpine Cherry boozy hot chocolate from one of Banff’s newest restaurants, Brazen, to the Ferrero Rocher Hot Chocolate at JK Bakery & Café, there’s something for everyone. Dine in or take yours to go, but don’t forget to bring a reusable mug with you to reduce waste.
Christmas in the Country Art Sale.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 21, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy a whole lot of Christmas cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region. The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home and on the online shopping site this November and December.
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Nov 24, 2022 - Dec 18, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One of Calgary's most iconic holiday events, with hands-on activities and entertainment sure to delight guests of all ages. Come get your fix of wholesome holiday cheer!
| Location: | Heritage Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://heritagepark.ca |
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Legacy Christmas Lights.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Legacy will light up the south end of the city with more than a million Christmas lights in a cheery display throughout the community as one of Calgary’s largest free light displays.
| Location: | Community of Legacy |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://legacyresidents.ca |
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Christmas at The Castle.
Everyday from Nov 26, 2022 - Dec 26, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Fairmont Banff Springs’ annual ‘Christmas at the Castle’ programming features holiday events, activities, and exclusive dining experiences that are as enchanting as one will ever find. Though primarily offered to hotel guests, visitors who are not staying at the hotel can still experience the grandeur of the castle by joining a Eat the Castle culinary tour of the Fairmont Banff Springs, or by taking in a live performance of A Christmas Carol with the whole family.
Candy Cane Kids Holiday Musical.
Everyday from Nov 26, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Start a new family tradition this Christmas with the original All-Canadian musical production. Join Cookie, Pep, Stripe and the Candy Cane Dancers as they pull out all the stops to raise Christmas spirit all across Canada!
Are they successful? You’ll have to join us to find out.
A Celtic Family Christmas.
> Sunday Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Juno Award winning fiddle virtuosos Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are hitting the road again to bring back their successful concert series, A Celtic Family Christmas. This intimate and unique show sold out everywhere prior to the pandemic and it will see the duo perform with their incredibly talented children playing Celtic and holiday favourites that are fun for the entire family at the Jubilee Auditorium.
Calgary Carol Festival.
Everyday from Nov 25, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Knox United Church is delighted to present the annual Calgary Carol Festival. Four nights of Carol singing from Calgary’s best choirs. The event also includes the carol sing-along with choir and organ.
Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 25, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Saskatoon Farm is bringing back its Christmas Market, so you can enjoy holiday fun while you get some shopping done. Try delicious treats and come visit this Christmas wonderland. Learn more at saskatoonfarm.com.
| Location: | Saskatoon Farm |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | htpp://saskatoonfarm.com |
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Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market.
Everyday from Nov 25, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This renowned market brings Calgarians a shopping experience filled with entertainment, delicious food, and unique gift-buying opportunities. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.
| Location: | Spruce Meadows |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | http://sprucemeadows.com |
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Banff Mountaintop Christmas.
Everyday from Nov 19, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Christmas activities galore can be found atop Sulphur Mountain at the Banff Gondola’s Mountaintop Christmas, featuring a Santa Claus photo-op on top of the world, holiday crafts, a holiday movie screening, and more.
Loose Moose Theatre Presents Treasure Island.
Everyday from Nov 5, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children ages four to 10, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind.
Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers.
Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas
Music by Tyler Hornby
Puppets by Green Fools Theatre
Video by Joel Goundry
Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass
| Cost: | $15.00 |
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| Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Banff Christmas Market.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 18, 2022 - Dec 4, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables.
Goodnight Moon Digital Immersion Experience at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Nov 9, 2022 - Jan 2, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The world’s first and only Goodnight Moon digital immersion experience takes the famous bedtime story off the page and into a massive pixel playground, where kids and adults alike can travel through a star-filled tunnel, hear the story and interact with characters and objects from the story’s visual universe.
Banff Christmas Market.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 18, 2022 - Dec 4, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables.
Potion Putt – A Wizardry Minigolf Course.
Everyday from Nov 9, 2022 - Jan 22, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Test your magic and wizarding putt putt skills on the golf course. A crazy golf course inspired by famous fantasy and fiction Wizards is coming to Springbank Links Golf Club this year. Embark on nine wand-erful holes of magic and encounter smoking cauldrons, tasty beverages, and magical portals along the way. You may even be required to cast a few spells in order to excel and complete the mystical challenge.
Earth Science for Society 2022.
Everyday from Nov 27, 2022 - Nov 29, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Earth Science for Society (ESfS) is a fun, educational, and dynamic geoscience outreach event in which students, families, youth groups, and the public are given an opportunity to explore the wonders of Earth science. Interactive, hands-on exhibits are showcased in four themed pavilions. Free admission.
Sunday November 27 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Monday November 28 9:00 am to 2:15 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday November 29 9:00 am to 2:15 pm
| Location: | MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary, Alberta
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | https://esfscanada.com/ |
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Festival of Trees.
Everyday from Nov 25, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Red Deer Festival of Trees will kick off the holiday season in Central Alberta for the 29th time in 2022. Join in on traditional festivities like the Christmas Tree Room, Silent Auction, Gift & Sweet Shop, and - just for children - Candy Cane Lane! Tickets for Festival of Wines and Mistletoe Magic will go on sale Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10am. Visit reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca.
| Location: | Westerner Park - 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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| Link: | www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca |
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Community Education Service - Free Online Presentations: Child and Youth Health and Mental Health Topics.
Everyday from Dec 2, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Expert speakers will deliver timely, credible information and best-practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth in your life. Previously recorded presentations are also available for viewing:
https://youtu.be/tLbDa8VlutkFamily and Friends Day at Alberta Ballet School.
> Sunday Nov 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Alberta Ballet on Sunday, November 27 for a special Friends and Family Day! This is your chance to experience a classical ballet class complete with barres and live piano accompaniment!
Revisit your ballet practice, introduce your child to a new passion, or feed your curiosity and experience the beauty of ballet for the first time.
The Calgary Philharmonic Presents Symphony Sundays for Kids – Firebird for the Family.
> Sunday Nov 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Firebird?comes to life with music and dance in this family-friendly concert featuring the Orchestra and members of Alberta Ballet School. Igor Stravinsky based this popular work on a folk tale about a prince who encounters a mysterious firebird and receives a magic feather that helps him defeat an evil wizard. The concert opens with?The Three-Cornered Hat, a ballet with traditional Spanish dancing choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Manuel de Falla.
Come early for the Instrument Discovery Zoo at 2PM.
Program and artists are subject to change without notice.
ZOOLIGHTS.
Everyday from Nov 18, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Calgary Zoo is full of twinkling lights and the classic holiday activities you’ve come to love! This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature activities such as ice skating, fire pits, and much more!
Campfire Guitar Bootcamp 101 for Youth.
Everyday from Sep 24, 2022 - Jan 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This is a 1 hour, 10 week class held Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm, beginning September 22, 2022
Youth Campfire Bootcamp 101 for 9-13 year olds is a spinoff of the popular Campfire Bootcamp 101 for adults. Whether just beginning or experienced, students are given the opportunity to play and sing fun, varied songs appropriate to their age group. The songs are written out in an easy to understand format with basic instruction on how to approach accompaniment and soloing. Variations are included on how to expand those techniques to ensure all students reach their potential. Class size is kept small so students receive personalized instruction and the setlist is chosen primarily by the students.
Topics explored include:
Open Position Chords
Bass Lines
Singing while Playing
Simple Melodies
Basic Lead Technique
Percussive Accompaniment
No experience is necessary, however basic guitar technique is helpful. Enrollees are required to have their own instrument and a capo.
| Cost: | $235.00 |
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| Location: | Asylum for Art
2505 14 St SW
Calgary, Alberta |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | www.ASYLUMforART.ca/academy |
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34th Annual Lions Festival of Lights.
Everyday from Nov 26, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
This year’s display will feature Merry Christmas greetings in 15 languages together with the Candy Canes and Shooting Stars along 14 Street!
