Calgary Christmas Market 2019 We’re transforming into Calgary’s premiere holiday destination so you can meander the market to find the very best from your favourite vendors, plus 16 seasonal vendors offering Yuletide gifts, food, jewelry, décor and more. Dine with friends as live holiday entertainment fills the market, follow the intoxicating smell of freshly roasted nuts, enjoy mulled wine & Christmas cocktail samples, and indulge your sweet tooth at the luxurious hot chocolate bar. And there will be plenty of opportunities to create memories at our special events. You’ll want to mark your calendars to visit Santa and his Reindeer with cookie decorating, Tea with Mrs. Claus, Grinchmas, and more! Plus, there is no admission fee and free parking! Market Hours: Thursday through Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm Website: calgaryfarmersmarket.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Zoolights 2019 ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for the 23rd time! Calgary’s award winning, magical holiday tradition will be glowing for six weeks of perfect family-friendly fun. We’re committed to helping you enjoy this incredible event while supporting wildlife conservation. We’re brightening your ZOOLIGHTS experience with enchanting new themes and special guests. Of course, we’re bringing back the classic activities you’ve come to love and have added in some new ones designed to light you up. This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new activities including Wizarding Wednesdays, Potions Class, Axe-Throwing, the Sugar Shack, and more, in addition to the classics we have all come to love like ice skating and fire pits. Hours: 6 pm – 9 pm daily, including New Year’s Eve Admission:  Adults: $19.95 Children:$14.95 Website: calgaryzoo.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.  

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park 2019 Saturdays & Sundays, November 23 – December 22, 2019 9:30 am to 4:00 p.m. Experience the magic of Christmas past at Heritage Park in Calgary. Enjoy a festive wagon ride, sing carols or visit with jolly old Saint Nick himself. Immerse yourself in an old-fashioned Christmas as some of the historical family homes and buildings open their doors to share their Yuletide traditions. Special Holiday Activities Hands-on activities and entertainment are sure to delight guests of all ages. Come and get your fix of wholesome holiday cheer! Highlights include: • Santa visits (with optional professional photo*) • Performances by Acclamation Handbell Choir • Christmas train display • Holiday play in the Canmore Opera House • Children’s crafts • Gingerbread cookie decorating* • Unique shopping, including the ‘Kids Only’ Store • Freshly baked goods from Alberta Bakery • Wagon rides (weather dependent) • Christmas carols • Antique photo parlour* • Select historical homes and buildings open • Snow painting (weather dependent) *Additional fees apply Admission Rates Child (3 – 6)    $5.70 Youth (7 – 15)    $7.00 General (16 – 64)    $11.00 Senior (65+)    $8.85 Prices do not include GST. Website: heritagepark.ca While we strive for accuracy of […]

A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre Calgary 2019 It’s a frigid Christmas Eve and with a heart as cold as the freezing London winter, Ebenezer Scrooge is paid a visit from the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, and is forced to finally confront how his actions have affected others and where they are leading him. For dates, times and ticket pricing please visit Theatre Calgary’s website. Website: theatrecalgary.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Noel Christmas Light Park & Christmas Market 2019 Gather your family and friends together and indulge in a spectacular Christmas event this holiday season. From an impressive, Interactive Light Park and Christmas Kid’s Adventure, to artisan gifts, craft beer and Christmas spirits in the Noël Christmas Market, there’s something special for everyone. For Dates, Times and Ticket pricing please visit their website Website: noelchristmas.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Lion’s Festival of Lights 2019 The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary. It’s comprised of over 500,000 bulbs on 16,000 strings along 14 th St NW. Designed by James Alafriz, Creative Intelligence Agency. It is a collaborative effort that draws upon many volunteers, organizations, and sponsors. Through it all, the Calgary and area Lions Clubs members and volunteers keep things organized and on track. The Festival is now 99% GREEN, created with over 500,000 LED light bulbs and almost 3 km of power chords. It’s put together by volunteers putting in thousands of man hours each and every year and draws over 57,000 visitors per day. Opening Ceremony on November 30, 2019 at 5 pm Daily afterwards at 6 pm – midnight Admission: FREE Website: lionsfestivaloflights.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates. location and times in case there are changes.

Calgary’s Last Minute Holiday Market 2019 Join us for our FIRST EVER, Last Minute Holiday Market! We will be showcasing more than 70 amazing handmade makers and curators from across the Prairies. Enjoy live entertainment to get you in the spirit and yummy eats to keep your belly full while you finish your holiday shopping. Hours: Friday, December 13, 2019: 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday, December 14, 2019: 10 am – 4 pm Admission: $4.00 at the door Website: facebook.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Market Collective Calgary 2019 Market Dates: December 13 – 15, and 20 – 22, 2019 Market Collective’s Holiday Market Series will take place December 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22. The event series will be held at the BMO Centre and visitors to the family-friendly event can anticipate two weekends of live music, interactive workshops, galleries, food and beverage, over 150 local vendors, and special surprises. Hours: Fridays: 4 pm – 9 pm Saturday and Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm Admission: $6.00 for the weekend and children under 12 are FREE Website: marketcollective.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Cut-Throat Christmas North Pole HQ says: Give the season a fresh look! As workers scramble for ideas, suspicions grow. Is Santa behind this, or his trophy bride? The ex- Mrs. Claus is called in to help, but feels no Xmas cheer. © Pegasus Performance Performance Dates: December 18, 2019 EVENING DETAILS 6:00 pm – Doors Open. Grab a drink and enjoy some time in our amazing space. 6:30 pm – Find your seat as actors will begin to move through the tables to deliver clues and interact with guests. 7:00 pm – Dinner and the show begin. 9:00 pm – Solve the mystery and watch the conclusion over dessert. Tickets: $85.00 Website: fortcalgary.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Annual Winter CARnival at Heritage Park 2019 Feeling housebound over the holidays? Looking for a way to refuel and spend quality time with your family? Gather your visiting friends and relatives and head down to Heritage Park for the Winter CARnival at Gasoline Alley Museum. Come to Gasoline Alley Museum for our annual Winter CARnival and help us celebrate some homemade holiday fun! Take part in nostalgic activities that are sure to delight and amuse young and old alike. The Christmas fun continues even if the big day is over with our stuff your stocking guessing game. Try your luck and skill in our take on an old favorite which we call “pin the heart on the Grinch.” Dress for the weather in some old timey winter gear and take home a historic snow day selfie. Test your stick handling and shooting ability in the hat trick hockey challenge. Check out some Gasoline Alley winter favorites such as floor curling, table hockey and build your very own custom designed fort with our guaranteed-not to-melt snow blocks. Explore our vast array of historic gas pumps, trucks, automobiles and transportation related memorabilia. Don’t forget to visit the shops in the Haskayne Mercantile […]

City of Calgary New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2020 Enjoy the last evening of 2019 by skating at Calgary’s Olympic Plaza starting at 7 pm right up until the fireworks begin at midnight. At the stroke of midnight the City of Calgary will host a fireworks display at midnight from the Calgary Tower. Hours: 7 pm – Midnight Admission: FREE Website: calgary.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Scotiabank Backbeat presents: New Year’s Eve Family Bash at Studio Bell 2020 Enjoy a family-friendly games room, get groovy with a family sing-a-long, and create a festive noisemaker to help you ring in 2020 at our 8:00 pm countdown. Keep the fun going in Studio Bell’s galleries, with five floors of exhibitions to explore, interactive activities, memorabilia from four Canadian music halls of fame, and new temporary exhibitions celebrating iconic Canadians. Activities located on the first floor are free. Hours: 5 pm – 9 pm Tickets: $10.00 (first floor activities are FREE) Website: studiobell.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Fort Calgary Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Wait Until Park New Year’s Eve Special – Wait Until Park Murder Mystery Dinners at Fort Calgary are an interactive evening featuring fabulous food and entertainment that will have you laughing all night long. You’ll interact with the actors and take your best guess at ‘who done it’, all while enjoying a locally sourced dinner buffet, and a complimentary ‘glass of bubbles’ (included in the price). ABOUT THE SHOW – WAIT UNTIL PARK © (Trailer Park theme) Tawdry’s just gotten hitched in an alcohol-fueled haze in Vegas & brought her man home to meet her friends at the trailer park. © Pegasus Performance Shows are created and performed by Pegasus Performances. EVENING DETAILS 6:00 pm – Doors Open. Grab a drink and enjoy some time in our amazing space. 6:30 pm – Find your seat as actors will begin to move through the tables to deliver clues and interact with guests. 7:00 pm – Dinner and the show begin. 9:00 pm – Solve the mystery and watch the conclusion over dessert. Tickets: $125.00 per person Website: fortcalgary.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times […]

Selkirk Grille New Year’s Eve Dinner at Heritage Park 2020 It’s out with the old, and in with a dining experience like no other. This New Year’s Eve, ring in 2020 with an exquisite dinner at the Selkirk Grille in Calgary, located at Heritage Park Historical Village. Your New Year’s Eve experience begins the moment you walk through the door and encounter the timeless elegance the Selkirk Grille has to offer. From the intimate setting, the vintage details which include a prominent sandstone bar and warm wooden accents to the music from a bygone era, you’ll instantly be whisked away from the everyday. Join us for a New Year’s Eve menu that will go down in history. Menu to be announced later in the month. Times: 5 pm – 10 pm Tickets: please see website for menu details and ticket pricing Website: heritagepark.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Beary Merry New Year’s Eve at Calgary Zoo 2020 Event Schedule Head to the zoo as early as 5:00 p.m. to explore ZOOLIGHTS before Beary Merry NYE begins. 6:00 p.m. Doors open! 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Photobooth will be running. 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Adult beverages will be available at a cash bar. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Buffet dinner. 9:00 p.m. Live band – New Soul Duo 11:45 p.m. Complimentary glass of David Rocco Prosecco for toasting at midnight served. 12:45 a.m. Last call for cash bar. 2:00 a.m. Event concludes. Hours: 6 pm – 2 am Tickets: $125.00 each, Parking $12.00 (adult only event) Website: calgaryzoo.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Free First Thursday Night at the Glenbow Museum Free Admission from 5 pm – 9 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Presented by Servus Credit Union. Current Exhibitons: Ric Kokotovich Mardi Gras 1983 – 1987 – July 27, 2019 – February 9, 2020 Ladylikeness: Historical Portraits of Women by Women – March 8, 2019 – January 5, 2020 On Location: Artists Explore a Sense of Place– Opening February 3, 2019  Artist In Residence: Albertine Crow Shoe – February 3, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Kent Monkman: The Rise and Fall of Civilization – Opening February 3, 2019 Recent Acquisitions 2019 – Opened March 29, 2019 Art of Resilience – March 30, 2019 – March 1, 2020 Sybil Andrews: Art and Life – October 19, 2019 – January 12, 2020 ExtraOrdinary Object – October 19, 2019 – January 12, 2020 One New Work: Nicole Kelly Westman: Pastoral | Calamity – October 19, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Gerald Ferguson – October 19, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Website: glenbow.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.