Christmas Lights in Legacy 2023.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
What was once a one-off way to dazzle local residents, has now turned into an annual family-friendly event that brings everyone from Calgary and area. Drive through the Legacy Community in the southeast of Calgary to enjoy a wondrous Christmas lights display of more than one million lights.
The Rotary Festival of Trees.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A magical event happening throughout the month of December in Canmore for the whole family at the Malcolm Hotel. Imagine an indoor forest of Christmas trees decorated and twinkling all in one place, all created and donated by local businesses.
Theatre Calgary Presents A Christmas Carol.
Everyday from Nov 30, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A timeless tale of redemption, told as only Theatre Calgary can tell it: full of life, spectacle, and backed by a huge cast. Come relive Calgary’s favorite holiday tradition with friends and family.
Location: | Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons) |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://www.theatrecalgary.com/ |
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StoryBook Theatre Presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Everyday from Nov 24, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious."
Jubilations Junior Presents Guardians of Christmas.
Every Saturday, Nov 21, 2023 - Jan 13, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Peter Quill and the Guardians barely made it out of their latest brush with danger in time to start their trek to Earth for Christmas. But wait… a few of them got left behind? A rescue mission sends them crash landing on a snow-laden planet ruled by an Ice Queen. Will the Ice Queen let them leave her planet? Can they get the parts they need to fix their ship and save their friends? Come see the Jubilations Junior show: The Guardians of Christmas.
Sparks’ Countdown to the Holidays!.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Two dozen immersive spaces just ready to be explored and Instagram ready. Guests will experience a Flint the Robo Dog room, have some fun in Cindy Loo Hoo’s lab, Baking with Science, a Teddy Bear Plunge, and more.
Canmore Rotary Festival of Trees.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Rotary Festival of Trees is a community-based holiday celebration with decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and special events and activities for the entire family at The Malcolm Hotel. It is free to view and walk through the forest of trees and magical Candy Cane Lane.
A Christmas Carol at Fairmont Banff Springs.
Everyday from Dec 16, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A Christmas Carol at Fairmont Banff Springs returns for its sixth year. Do not miss this timeless, heart-warming tale of a man named Scrooge who is visited by three ghosts and learns what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. Produced and created at one of the most beautiful places on earth, this production is not to be missed.
Location: | Banff Springs Hotel |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://banfflakelouise.com |
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Bluey’s Big Play.
Everyday from Dec 27, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Bluey and friends in their first live theatre show at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Discover winter magic with Calgary Public Library! .
Everyday from Dec 9, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate the magic of the season with Winter Wonderland at Central Library and Memorial Park Library. With a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the month, there is something for everyone.
Location: | Central Library and Memorial Park Library |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Link: | http://calgarylibrary.ca |
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Christmas Light Drive Through at Spruce Meadows.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This display features hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights totaling over 50km in length strung up around the grounds.
GLOW Calgary YYC Presents Christmas Around The World.
Everyday from Dec 7, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Santa crosses the globe to bring gifts to the children of the world. Can you help him? Celebrate Christmas magic in China, India, The Netherlands, Mexico, France, and England, all in one night, and all under the glow of a million twinkling lights at Nutrien Western Events Centre in Stampede Park. This breathtaking space is over 70,000 square feet, and brings a majestic winter wonderland completely indoors. Complete your travels with a visit to the North Pole and meet the man himself – Saint Nick!
Location: | Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Link: | http://glowyyc.ca |
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Earth Hour 2024.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 9:30 pm
Calgary Unplugged is an annual family-friendly Earth Hour event.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE)
Join us for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour party!
Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The Arusha Centre's Climate Program, with support from The City of Calgary and community agencies.
If you can't make it to the event, turning off nonessential lights, "unplug" from electronics at 8:30 and reconnect with people, games or hobbies!
After Earth Hour, share your participation with #EarthHour and #EarthHourYYC.
Email
programs@arusha.org with questions.
Location: | Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Banff’s Hot Chocolate Trail.
Everyday from Nov 21, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
What could be better than a hot chocolate on a winter night? How about 20+ hot chocolates? Banff and Lake Louise’s Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure map of restaurants each offering a limited-time, holiday-themed hot chocolate.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Top Gun: A Maverick Musical.
Everyday from Oct 28, 2023 - Jan 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Jubilations Dinner Theatre takes a ride on the Highway to the Danger Zone with their parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Two classic movies made 30 years apart featuring a movie star that somehow looks like he hasn’t aged a single day… it’s just a musical theatre spoof waiting to happen.
Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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ZOOLIGHTS.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Wilder Institute/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 Polar Nights in Prehistoric Park, Photos Amongst the Flowers, and much more.
Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join us at Southcentre Mall from June 3rd to 23rd for our fourth annual Indigenous History Month celebration in partnership with Authentically Indigenous.
This month-long event will foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Experience educational activities, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions that connect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. The celebrations will include:
Full-Size Tipi: Step inside a tipi adorned with tapestries representing decades of Indigenous contributions to Calgary’s culture.
Storytelling: Be moved by traditional stories from elders, delight in puppet shows by Indigenous authors, and explore virtual reality experiences by the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
Artisan Market: Discover the vibrancy of Indigenous creativity at our artisan market on June 7th and 8th. Enjoy music, dance, and locally crafted goods.
Educational Information Walls: Learn and engage with displays that provide deeper insights into Indigenous culture.
Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community.
Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive. Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential!
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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Stage West Presents Step By Step: Evolution of the Greatest Boy Bands.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The creation of a boy band is pretty easy. You take a heartthrob, a cutie, a bad boy, and a guy that may be a little too old to be in a boy band, throw them into some matching outfits, add synchronized dance moves, and, all of a sudden, you’ll make the music world swoon. Watch as Stage West recreates music history from The Beatles, to The Bee Gees, to the New Kids on the Block, and finally on to *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.
Hygge Hut on River Walk.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 17, 2023 - Mar 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The East Village is bringing cozy back to East Village Hygge Hut on RiverWalk. The Hygge Hut is a big warm East Village hug in the middle of a long, cold Calgary winter. The contemporary, Scandinavian-style space is inspired by the Danish idea of Hygge, which means a special kind of well-being — it’s a cozy, easy togetherness enhanced by the glow of a firepit, soft lighting, a warm drink and good company. The snuggle vibe, in short.
Silver & Bold at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
TELUS Spark transforms into a science-inspired winter wonderland of holiday decor, festive drinks and food, a new dome show, and, of course, guests can experience Margaret Wise Brown’s classic tale, Goodnight Moon, in the Digital Immersion Gallery.
Light the Night – Discovery Wildlife Park.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Over a 2km drive through of dazzling lights and displays! Stop in to do some Christmas shopping, get a souvenir, or enjoy a nice hot drink. The Grinch will also be visiting every Wednesday to Sunday.
In Search of Christmas Spirit in Banff.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Discover the wonder of Christmas in Banff National Park this holiday season. Bundle up for a walk through the Cascade of Time Garden, where you’ll witness a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park.
Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS Combo.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Introducing our exclusive Sunlight to ZOOLIGHT Combo Tickets, available from December 1 to January 7. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of adventure at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Start your journey basking in the morning sun, exploring the diverse world of animals and exhibits. Then, as the day fades into night, return to experience the magic of ZOOLIGHTS. With our combo tickets, you can enjoy the best of both worlds - a daytime safari and an evening wonderland of sparkling lights.
Location: | 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://websales.calgaryzoo.com |
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ZOOLIGHTS.
Everyday from Nov 17, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is even brighter this year with over one million lights, close to 250 light figures, and an exciting new arctic aurora theme. Immerse yourself in a plethora of lights, making for the perfect photo opportunity, date night, or night out with friends and family.
Location: | 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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Link: | https://www.calgaryzoo.com/zoolights/ |
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Airdrie Festival of Lights.
Everyday from Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars’ worth of displays and other special features.
Location: | Nose Creek Park in Airdrie |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Link: | http://airdrielights.com |
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