2024 marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Buffalo Treaty, a framework for reconciliation that focuses on cooperation, restoration, and renewal. This exhibit explores how the Buffalo Treaty can support individual and community wellness in all its forms: spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental.
Bison Survival Story Robe recalls the history of the bison as a story of both slaughter and survivance. Once numbering in the millions, bison herds were driven to the brink of extinction in the 19th century. Bison Story Robe shares this history in the form of a pictographic winter count drawing on the Blackfoot tradition of recording collective memory on hide.
Enjoy fall and celebrate Halloween early at Halloweekends. It’s costume-filled, family-friendly fun with rides, games, food, and more.
Enjoy fun activities like exploring a corn maze, finding the perfect pumpkin, and ziplining.
The lights come on at sundown. The only area left unlit will be the giant corn maze, so you can bring your flashlight and have some fun.
Through the generosity of the David Ferguson Memorial Fund, Lake View United Church can offer an exciting and innovative children’s program that includes 30 minutes of music instruction provided by Forte Music Studio. A professionally trained instructor will inspire creativity through music education. About 20 minutes of crafts, dance, story or games, mirroring the theme of the day completes the program. There is no cost for this program and ages three to eight years old, are welcome.
On these special evenings, you skate for just $2. Be sure to check the schedule, as Toonie Skates don’t run every Monday night.
Youth ages 13 to 19 are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell.
Explore all the Halloween history you never knew and discover the prairie roots of some of the traditions that have become worldwide staples of this spooky celebration! Photographs, newspaper articles, and more will take you back to a time where tricks were more common than treats and jack-o'-lanterns weren’t carved from pumpkins.
WinSport’s mini golf course is getting a haunting makeover this fall, transforming into Haunted Mini Golf with spooky surprises, eerie obstacles and Halloween fun around every corner. Putt your way through the course, dodge the ghouls and ghosts, and see if you can keep your score from getting scarily high. It’s creepy enough to be fun, but lighthearted enough for the whole family.
Peer-to- peer breastfeeding support meetings led by trained volunteers. Find community, get support and feel confident in your breastfeeding journey.
YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded Calgary's best pizza. Bring your family to taste them all!
Celebrate fall at Butterfield Acres during Harvest Pumpkin Fest! Families can enjoy a real farm fall experience close to Calgary with animal visits, autumn photo opportunities, tractor-pulled wagon rides through Scarecrow Alley, cozy fire pits, and plenty of fresh-air farm fun. This year, morning tickets also include the option for little ones to take part in Pumpkin Hunts for Pint-Sized Pumpkin Pickers, where they can hunt for their very own kid-sized pumpkin.
Through the generosity of the David Ferguson Music Fund, Lakeview United Church can offer an exciting and innovative children’s program that includes 30 minutes of music instruction provided by Forte Music Studio. A professionally trained instructor will inspire creativity through music education. About 20 minutes of crafts, dance, story or games, mirroring the theme of the day completes the program. There is no cost for this program and ages three to eight years old, are welcome.
Families and football fans can test their skills with interactive challenges including throwing accuracy, vertical jump and a blocking sled. Visitors can also try a digital football simulator, create personalized player cards and capture football-themed photo moments.
Guided by live actors, Where Dark Things Dwell is an immersive outdoor escape room that transforms Heritage Park into a chilling after-hours experience. Follow a trail of clues through shadowed streets, solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets and race against time to save the village before darkness consumes it.
A rural folk musical brings singer/songwriter Fred Eaglesmith’s most memorable songs to life as Caroline and Johnny dig deep to keep their farm and their relationship afloat.
Featuring more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season at WinSport.
Discover the spooky side of Calgary’s oldest neighborhood at Haunted Historic Inglewood. With more than 150 years of history, Inglewood is full of stories, legends, and haunted places.
Choose your adventure, don a costume and download the free Story City app to step into a story.
Explore all the Halloween history you never knew and discover the prairie roots of some of the traditions that have become worldwide staples of this spooky celebration.
Nightmare Bar is a 90-minute Halloween bar experience packed with creepy décor, themed cocktails, music, photo opportunities and a lineup of fun games hosted throughout your session.
This the attraction evolved from an award-winning residential driveway haunt into one of Alberta's largest seasonal mazed haunted attractions at Okotoks Lions Campground.
Support Indigenous and local artists, and businesses at the fifth annual Christmas at the Nation Holiday Market. Proudly presented in partnership with the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre and Taza. This unique holiday market will feature more than 200 Indigenous and local artists.
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by our knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of park goers.
This Halloween-inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of attendees looking to roam 20 acres at night and test their bravery in the haunted houses.
Free Soccer Fridays invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport.
Field of Screams is turning Cobb's Adventure Park into a terrifying, thrilling and spine-tingling terror show. This Halloween inspired outdoor event is sure to bring horrifying fear into the hearts of attendees looking to roam 20 acres at night and test their bravery in our haunted houses. Check the website for all ages and adults only events.
Come wander through a world of paranormal activity, curious experiments, strange encounters and science that gets right up against the edge of what we understand at TELUS Spark.
Haunted houses, Halloween-themed carnival games, creepy and disturbing entertainment at Stampede Park, GMC Stadium. Not recommended for children under the age of 13.
Celebrate Caron Cakes 10th anniversary, with a special kids club yarn wrapped frame to celebrate the occasion.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building.
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
Spend a fall afternoon in The Confluence Garden getting creative with oil pastels! Surrounded by the vibrant colors of September and October, our friendly instructor will guide the group step-by-step through one seasonal piece to get you started, then take inspiration from the scenic garden and explore your own creativity to create your own original piece.
Serious Family Fun explores the many facets of opera: music, theatre, dance, visual arts, storytelling, creative writing, and more! Interact with artists and artisans from a wide variety of artistic and cultural traditions that reflect what opera is today at Mamdani Opera Centre.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
Think you know all of Calgary’s most frightening stories? Go beyond ghosts and hauntings and delve into the real, chilling tales of murder, executions and the history of the prisons at historic Fort Calgary. Get your true crime fix and shed light on the grim realities of the city's early days in this outdoor tour to some of the most disturbing locations across the parkland at The Confluence.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
An evening of frightening tales, chilling stories and signature cocktails! Start the night in the 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks with a specialty cocktail to steel your nerves before embarking on an eerie evening outing into The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighborhood of Inglewood. With a newly updated route featuring new stops and more stories, explore some of Calgary’s most terrifying tales, haunted happenings, and lingering legends like you’ve never heard them before.
Free, in-store Halloween-themed craft events designed for children ages four and older.
From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this dark history, outdoor tour. Ponder gruesome cases that are still unsolved today and discover how the first and last hangings in the province were eerily similar.
Take a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years.
Donate some of your gently used, clean kids costumes to the Triwood Community Association and shop the other donations.
The Pied Piper claims to be a ratcatcher who, with the help of his magical pipe, can solve the infestation that plagues the town of Hamelin, Germany.
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s up to Ash (a housewares employee-turned-demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day.
Join The Confluence in partnership with Greystone Books for a special evening with Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh, authors of “The Inbetween Leader: Cultivating Courage and Unity in a Complex World.” The event will include an interview moderated by Jennifer Thompson, president of The Confluence, and a book signing with the authors. Food, drink and copies of “The Inbetween Leader” will be available for purchase onsite from Shelf Life Books.
Step into the shadows and explore the eerie side of history with Heritage Park’s spine-chilling Calgary Ghost Tours. As night falls, the Park’s historic streets come alive with tales of haunted buildings, mysterious apparitions and unexplained phenomena. Guided by our knowledgeable storytellers, you’ll uncover the darker side of the past and hear true stories that have been passed down through generations of park goers.
Two floors of handcrafted items and a limited number of direct sellers at the Shawnessy Barn.
ART SPOT is bringing together 70 of the top-selling artists from its Under $100 Art Shows across Alberta for this special event. With every piece priced at $200 or less, the show offers Calgarians an opportunity to discover and collect original artwork while directly supporting local and emerging artists at 1111 9 Avenue SW.
Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city. Framed by the curatorial invitation: A Messy Gorgeous Love, we invite artists and audiences into the unpredictable brilliance of bodies in motion, where uncertainty and precision share the same breath, and every work unfolds as a living question and response.
Join at Park96 for a monthly kids club for youth ages six to 12! Every Halloween stores are filled with decorations of "spooky" creatures like snakes, spiders, toads, and scorpions. Join us to get up close and personal with some of these not so terrifying creatures and separate facts from fiction. Ticket includes a hands-on program with Q&A, a take home activity sheet, and a posed digital photo with a reptile. The ultimate evening for the animal lover is Calgary Reptile Parties' Kids Club!
An evening of frightening tales, chilling stories and signature cocktails! Start the night in the 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks with a specialty cocktail to steel your nerves before embarking on an eerie evening outing into The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighborhood of Inglewood. With a newly updated route featuring new stops and more stories, explore some of Calgary’s most terrifying tales, haunted happenings, and lingering legends like you’ve never heard them before.
How far would you go to save the person you love? Tosca answers with ravishingly beautiful music and devastating choices at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Spooky season is upon us and were welcome toads, spiders, snakes and more to help us celebrate in Capitol Hill. The Radical Reptile Showdown includes live music, food truck eats from Snack Hut, a canteen serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spooky games and prizes.
An evening of frightening tales, chilling stories and signature cocktails! Start the night in the 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks with a specialty cocktail to steel your nerves before embarking on an eerie evening outing into The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighborhood of Inglewood. With a newly updated route featuring new stops and more stories, explore some of Calgary’s most terrifying tales, haunted happenings, and lingering legends like you’ve never heard them before.
With 17 engaging presenters, this full-day, in-person event will explore key topics such as finding your footing during periods of change, ADHD and women's hormones, teaching complex students, disclosing disability at work, and more.
Free, in-store Halloween-themed craft events designed for children ages four and older.
Calgary’s Largest Baby & Kid’s Second-Hand Sale is your chance to find great deals on clothing, with a focus on winter wear and gear, toys, books, baby gear and everyday essentials for every size and stage. Shop a wide selection of second-hand items from local families—all conveniently gathered in one place at Genesis Centre.
Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come enjoy a wonderful day celebrating our vibrant local arts community at Dalhousie Community Centre.
Choose one day or make a weekend of it! Your ticket gives you access to a self-guided tasting tour throughout Cochrane, where you'll stop at participating businesses to enjoy a complimentary sample of something special.
Start planning your costume and join Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation at Pet Valu Royal Oak for some spooky-sweet Halloween photos.
Instead of going door-to-door, children go from car to car to get treats. Vehicles sponsored by local businesses and organizations gather in the parking lot and hand out treats from their decorated car trunks to children in costume. .
Think you know all of Calgary’s most frightening stories? Go beyond ghosts and hauntings and delve into the real, chilling tales of murder, executions and the history of the prisons at historic Fort Calgary. Get your true crime fix and shed light on the grim realities of the city's early days in this outdoor tour to some of the most disturbing locations across the parkland at The Confluence.
Looking for a fall date night that’s anything but ordinary? Join Butterfield Acres for a special 18+ Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night on the farm! Swap the city lights for the cozy glow of the farm and enjoy an evening filled with animals, fall photo ops, hands-on farm fun, and autumn charm. Cuddle with sweet farm animals. Try hands-on farm activities like horse brushing. Take gourd-geous photos at seasonal photo stations. Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride through Scarecrow Alley or spend time by the crackling fire pit.
Dancing, games, crafts, yummy snacks, a Halloween-themed movie and a haunted house!
An evening of frightening tales, chilling stories and signature cocktails! Start the night in the 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks with a specialty cocktail to steel your nerves before embarking on an eerie evening outing into The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighborhood of Inglewood. With a newly updated route featuring new stops and more stories, explore some of Calgary’s most terrifying tales, haunted happenings, and lingering legends like you’ve never heard them before.
How far would you go to save the person you love? Tosca answers with ravishingly beautiful music and devastating choices at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Shop local at the Little Market on the Prairie Fall Market at New Horizon Mall in Balzac. Spend the day discovering a variety of local makers, artisans and small businesses from Calgary and surrounding communities. Browse handmade and locally created goods, unique finds, gifts, home décor, accessories and more—all while supporting Alberta small businesses.
From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this dark history, outdoor tour. Ponder gruesome cases that are still unsolved today and discover how the first and last hangings in the province were eerily similar.
Embrace your eerie side this scary season by catching your favourite family movies on the big screen! Join us in the Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence for two afternoons of free popcorn and family fun!
Join for a Halloween adventure PD Day Camp at Park96! Every Halloween decorations of snakes and spiders pop up in windows, yards, and haunted houses. In reality, these amazing animals are not something to fear! Join us to learn more about "creepy creatures" and dispell some of the spooky myths about them! Camp includes a hands-on reptile show, posed photos holding animals, a craft, activities and games. Experience reptiles this PD day with Reptile Camp!
Join usat KGCA for a monthly kids club for youth ages six to 12! Every Halloween stores are filled with decorations of "spooky" creatures like snakes, spiders, toads, and scorpions. Join us to get up close and personal with some of these not-so-terrifying creatures and seperate facts from fiction. Ticket includes a hands on program with Q&A, a take home activity sheet, and a posed digital photo with a reptile. The ultimate evening for the animal lover is Calgary Reptile Parties' Kids Club!
Take a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years.
WinSport’s mini golf course is getting a haunting makeover this fall, transforming into Haunted Mini Golf with spooky surprises, eerie obstacles and Halloween fun around every corner. Putt your way through the course, dodge the ghouls and ghosts, and see if you can keep your score from getting scarily high. It’s creepy enough to be fun, but lighthearted enough for the whole family.
Ghouls’ Night Out transforms the Historical Village into a Halloween wonderland filled with dazzling lights, a maze full of Halloween fun, classic Halloween characters, spooky photo ops, games, and more.
Join at Capitol Hill Community Association for a monthly kids club for youth ages six to 12! Every Halloween stores are filled with decorations of "spooky" creatures like snakes, spiders, toads, and scorpions. Join us to get up close and personal with some of these not so terrifying creatures and seperate facts from fiction. Ticket includes a hands on program with Q&A, a take home activity sheet, and a posed digital photo with a reptile. The ultimate evening for the animal lover is Calgary Reptile Parties' Kids Club!
This Halloween, 17th Avenue becomes a living stage for strange sights, curious creatures and things that go bump in the night. Dress up and bring your family and friends to Tomkins Park for a free, all-ages outdoor Halloween weekend. A Carnival of Curiosities awaits.
The Annual Bearspaw Fall Harvest Market includes 50 local vendors offering handmade gifts, home decor, and seasonal treats alongside a pumpkin patch, live music, family games, and delicious food at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
Put on your scariest, sparkiest, most bootiful or funniest costumes and head down to Braeside Community Association for an evening of fun, prizes, food and a movie.
How well do you know the things that go bump in the night? Join The Confluence for a spectre-tacular night of trivia this October! Unearth your knowledge of famous ghost stories, legendary haunted locations, and the true (or not-so-true) stories behind our favourite paranormal movies. Grab your gaggle of ghouls and compete to win one of two boo-tiful Confluence prize packs!
How far would you go to save the person you love? Tosca answers with ravishingly beautiful music and devastating choices at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Yes, in this new town, someone’s gonna fall in love, someone’s gonna make an unlikely friend, and someone’s gonna end up breakin’ all the rules.
Discover the CFIS experience from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Explore French immersion, the IB PYP, MYP, and DP, and discover the engaging learning environment that helps students grow academically, socially, and globally.
This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof! Come check out hands-on experiences, vendors for supplies and animals, and much more.
Mascots, a spooky science show, and a pinata giveaway are just some of the fun activities at this Halloween celebration.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
Calling all young adventurers and gymnasts! Join Altadore Gymnastic Club for a thrilling Kids Night Out where the fun knows no bounds.
Members-only movie in the park at Vivo for Healthier Generations indoor park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and get comfy to enjoy a movie together.
Join inside the historic Lougheed House for an interactive evening of mystery, comedy and a delicious three-course dinner, while the story unfolds around you.
The Trellis Society Soirée is more than a fundraising event – it’s an investment in a brighter future for young people and families at BMO Centre.
Have you ever wanted to know the real story behind movies based on true events? Before the film, there will be a 15-minute presentation about the true events that inspired it at the Confluence Historical Site.
Calgary's Ultimate Halloween Party- Menagerie Halloween is designed for adults who loves Halloween but want an old-school experience. The event is also a fundraiser for Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS).
Take a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years.
This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof! Hands on experiences, vendors for supplies and animals, and much more. Canada's Largest Not-For-Profit Reptile Expo is hosted by volunteers from The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society (T.A.R.A.S) This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof! Hands on experiences, vendors for supplies and animals, and much more. Canada's Largest Not-For-Profit Reptile Expo is hosted by volunteers from The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society (T.A.R.A.S) *General Admission $9.99 per person *Children are $6.99 for ages 6-12 *Children 5 and under are free admission with paid adult. *Family is $29.99 (up to 2 adults and 3 children) *T.A.R.A.S members have free unlimited admission all weekend long with membership verification
Get ready for a spooktacular shopping experience featuring a new curated line of local artisans, crafters, creators, makers, bakers and more at Shawnessy Barn. Learn more at https://thebarnartisanmarket.ca/">thebarnartisanmarket.ca.
From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this dark history, outdoor tour. Ponder gruesome cases that are still unsolved today and discover how the first and last hangings in the province were eerily similar.
Embrace your eerie side this scary season by catching your favourite family movies on the big screen! Join us in the Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence for two afternoons of free popcorn and family fun!
Christopher Cool will entertain families with his interactive, high-energy and funny magic show at Dalhousie Community Association.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
Take a guided tour of Lougheed House and learn about some of the most memorable pranks and unforgettable Halloween parties that Calgary has seen over the past 100+ years.
An annual tradition where visitors can meet passionate creatives in-person, hear their stories, and feel their works first-hand at BMO Centre.
Test you knowledge about iconic horror books and movies and historic Halloween traditions. Costumes are encouraged (but please no masks or prop weapons!). Adults only.
Part market, part Halloween celebration, join for two frighteningly good times for spirits of all ages.
Boo-tiful fun awaits at our Preschool Halloween Party! Little pumpkins, ghosts, and giggle-monsters (up to six years old) can enjoy spooky-silly crafts, bouncy inflatables, magical balloon creations, games, and activities.
Spooktacular fun is coming to SkyCastle this Halloween. Come for music, face painting, glitter tattoo, treats and character visits. October 30 at New Horizon Mall and November 1 at the Macleod location.
Join for a fun and welcoming Halloween celebration designed with sensory needs in mind at #101 816 55 Avenue NE.
Join Calgary Reptile Parties at the library to explore myths and realities of “creepy” creatures in a hands-on, interactive program. Find out where and when at https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/spooky-spides-snakes-and-more">calgarylibrary.ca.
An opportunity for interested youth to play the game they love, to keep kids active, to create new opportunities for youth to access sport, and to encourage unstructured play. https://calgaryminorsoccer.com/community/free-soccer-fridays">calgaryminorsoccer.com
Your little ones can dress up in "fangtastic" costumes and celebrate Halloween with their favorite zoo animals, treats and special activities.
This immersive tea experience goes beyond seasonal treats, teas, and savouries and into the mysterious world of tea leaf readings and the supernatural.
Start your Halloween adventure at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre with a free family event packed with costumes, treats, activities, and helpful safety tips for trick-or-treat night. Young guests are encouraged to wear their costumes and explore the centre while collecting treats from candy stations and participating in seasonal activities. As part of the event, every child will receive a complimentary wearable light to help increase visibility after dark, along with a Calgary Police Discovery Centre trick-or-treat bag to use during their evening Halloween adventures.
Family-friendly, police-themed Halloween activities and interactive museum exhibits.
Spooktacular fun is coming to SkyCastle this Halloween. Come for music, face painting, glitter tattoo, treats and character visits. October 30 at New Horizon Mall and November 1 at the Macleod location.
Mehendi, also known as henna, has been used for more than 5,000 years to express joy, creativity, and connection. Each November, communities across Canada recognize the rich culture, traditions, and valuable contributions of Hindu Canadians. In celebration of this vibrant heritage, we invite everyone to join us for a hands-on Mehendi application session.
This market is one of the premier craft shows in Alberta. You’ll enjoy food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, photos with Santa, and more at Millarville Racetrack.
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market. This year’s event has two locations. Check it out at Viking Rentals (formerly Foothills Centennial) Centre and D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club.
This uplifting holiday classic comes to life as a high-energy radio play, blending 1940s retro charm with hilarious theatrical hijinks, as five multi-talented actors portray dozens of characters with live sound effects and lovable Christmas spirit.
Fine craft and artworks by local artists will be featured in the galleries of the historic Leighton home.
Has anyone asked what happens if, on Christmas Eve, Santa disappears? Will all the presents get delivered before Christmas morning? Will they have to cancel Christmas? Find out with this festive family-friendly production.
A one-day community art market in cSPACE Marda Loop designed to make original art approachable, fun and affordable.
Check out a wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, and more at Scan Centre.
Be our guest at Disney’s enchanting and beloved musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
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.
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market. This year’s event has two locations. Check it out at Viking Rentals (formerly Foothills Centennial) Centre and D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club.
With hundreds of unique artworks created by talented AUArts students, you will find extra special gifts for your loved ones at Show + Sale Winter Market. Best of all, your purchase directly supports students studying at the school.
The market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience.
The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is celebrating 30 years of ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company. From November 13 to January 3, the zoo will be wildly aglow with twinkling lights, fire pits, tasty treats, a brand-new kid's maze, and much more.
Step into a dazzling, high-voltage journey through the decades and celebrate the iconic voices that didn’t just top the charts – they defined entire generations.
Experience a night of forensic science, and true crime at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre's Behind the Yellow Tape: Spanish True Crime Night. Presented entirely in Spanish, this adults-only event invites guests to step inside a staged crime scene, uncover hidden evidence, and discover how investigators use forensic science to solve real cases.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, the Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building.
The players are ready, the scene is set, but how much will Sherlock Holmes sacrifice as he faces “checkmate”?
This Christmas, take your family on a journey that they will never forget. Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard the Polar Express at Aspen Crossing. A fun-filled adventure, directly inspired by the hit movie. The train ride is one hour long and includes your golden train ticket, hot chocolate in a ceramic Polar Express collector’s mug, a delicious cookie, as well as your first gift of Christmas, a silver bell.
Visit the community to support local artisans, crafters, bakers, and services at the Citadel Community Association.
A great opportunity to purchase amazing gifts just in time for the holidays, all while supporting local artisans, crafters, and home-based business owners.
This isn’t just any holiday market – it’s a vibrant fusion of Calgary’s cherished southern communities, from Mahogany to McKenzie Towne, Cranston, New Brighton, and Auburn Bay. At the heart of it all, the Mahogany Beach Club stands proudly as a central hub, showcasing more than 75 exceptional local vendors.
This fair held at the Bowness Community Association has a wide selection of unique, hand-crafted items. Get your shopping done early and support local.
Celebrate the joy and spirit of Diwali by creating beautiful handmade greeting cards at Inspire (Airdrie Public Library).
Celebrate the joy and spirit of Diwali by creating beautiful handmade greeting cards. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This creative activity invites participants to design personalized cards using decorative paper, paints, glitter, stickers, and traditional motifs such as diyas, rangoli patterns, and lanterns.
Don’t miss out on the Grey Cup action at McMahon Stadium. In addition to the game, there will be family-friendly programming, live concerts, team parties, and traditional tailgating.
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Resident Conductor Ilan Mendel, will be performing holiday favorites, classic Christmas carols, and more.
Two high-flying, action-packed professional wrestling shows at WinSport Event Centre.
This sale showcases and celebrates Canadian artists and crafters from across Canada at TELUS Convention Centre.
With over 200 artisanal vendors spread across 16 days of holiday magic, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House & Workshop, Christmas treats, and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Banff Heritage Train Station.
Fast-paced, funny, and bursting with nostalgia, Grease is a celebration of youth, rebellion, and first love at Pumphouse Theatre.
There’s always a variety of vendor wares to shop from at the Acadia Athletics Complex. Support your community vendors while you shop for those unique gifts.
Violinist Maria Loudenitch joins conductor Ramón Tebar and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at Jack Singer Concert Hall for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5.
Celebrate the holiday season surrounded by alpacas, festive activities, and cozy winter cheer at Kirk’s Alpaca Farm.http://kirksalpacafarm.ca/">
‘Tis the season of magic and wonder in Banff. The Banff Gondola transforms into a magical winter wonderland complete with opportunity to take a photo with Santa and other Christmas delights.
For many Calgary families, the visit to the Lions' annual light display marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Located on the east side of the Confederation Golf Course, you'll find thousands of glowing lights displayed in beautiful Christmas themes at Confederation Park.
When Santa and the Tooth Fairy show up at the same time, Jenny is caught in the middle of mistaken identities, dance-offs and Christmas chaos.
A massive indoor event that spans 12,000 square feet, packed with treasures galore including vintage finds, tools, home decor, clothing, books, and toys at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Dalhousie Christmas Craft Market. This festive market is a great place to find unique gifts, delicious foods, seasonal treats, stocking stuffers, décor, and one-of-a-kind items while supporting local makers and small businesses.
A festive local market featuring nearly 40 vendors offering handcrafted items like jewelry, knitting, and wood crafts, alongside free horse-drawn wagon rides, kids' crafts, food concessions, and photos with Santa Claus at Water Valley Community Hall.
This is a special day for the community, and serves as both a fundraiser and a celebration, complete with a fabulous selection of over 40 local artisans alongside heartwarming children's crafts and activities. Wholesome foods, desserts, and baked treats are available for purchase in the cafe. The Pixie Hut Store & Books will offer Waldorf inspired toys, crafting supplies, and a variety of parenting and children’s books.
With a theme of Magic and Merry, this event will bring the joy of Christmas back to our city. There will be something for everyone at this festive market, including Santa and his reindeer, and sleigh rides.
Join for a magical evening filled with holiday wonder, dancing, games, pictures with Santa, raffle prizes, candy, and wonderful company — with a very special guest adding to the magic at SCA Community Association. Your support helps make an unforgettable Disneyland experience possible for kids from Southern Alberta facing significant challenges.
Celebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring harmonies, fiery fiddles, and the joyful spirit of a Cape Breton Christmas.
Featuring dazzling visuals, rich storytelling, and a soaring score that includes favorite songs alongside powerful new music written for the stage, the show deepens the emotional journey of the original story.
The Holiday Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino is back. You will find about 60 vendors offering everything you need for hosting, planning, or gifting.
A beloved Bow Valley Christmas tradition comes home to Canmore. On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge wants nothing to do with Christmas, kindness or his fellow man. But when three extraordinary spirits lead him through his past, present and the future that awaits him, Scrooge is given one remarkable night to rediscover joy, generosity and what it means to truly be part of a community.
Whether you are a collector or just like all things shiny, this event features thousands of new crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, and fossils that are sure to delight you at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex.
Step into a dazzling, high-voltage journey through the decades and celebrate the iconic voices that didn’t just top the charts – they defined entire generations.
With festive activities, seasonal sips, and dazzling lights in Central Commons Park, this will be an event to remember.
With festive activities, seasonal sips, and dazzling lights in Central Commons Park, this will be an event to remember.
Bring in the holiday cheer with Byron Stripling and your Calgary Phil! Featuring Stripling’s fabulous arrangements, vibrant singing, and virtuosic trumpet playing, this jazz-inflected symphonic experience will take your festive season to the next level at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Experience the magic of winter at The Farm, where the cozy country charm will make you feel like you've gone home for the holidays. There will be more than 200 local vendors offering something for everyone.
A magical event happening throughout the month of December in the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore. Imagine an indoor forest of Christmas trees decorated and twinkling all in one place, all created and donated by local businesses.
With the score performed live-to-film by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Step into the fairytale magic of Candy Cane Gala – a family-friendly, black-tie event in support of innovative research and care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital held at BMO Centre.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, the Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building (and Christmas spirit!).
Celebrate the magic of the season at the annual Celebration of Lights Christmas Park. Now entering its 19th year, this beloved holiday tradition brings the community together with a festive display of twinkling lights, holiday scenes, and family-friendly cheer.
Experience the magic of the holidays with the Christmas Market at Granary Road. Shop local vendors in the beautiful surroundings of the Foothills located between Okotoks and South Calgary.
This year’s market is the perfect place to kick-start your holiday shopping while supporting amazing local crafters and artisans at Calgary Marlborough Community Centre.
Get into the holiday spirit at the Edgemont Winter Market, where you'll discover a delightful selection of vendors offering a variety of goods, from handmade crafts to unique products perfect for your holiday shopping.
This event is limited to vendors selling handmade items only so there will be tons of unique and one-of-a-kind items, perfect for that hard-to-shop-for person on your gift list.
This new live tour gives families the ultimate way to experience Sesame Street – bringing the joy, music, and characters they know and love off the screen and onto the stage in an unforgettable, interactive celebration at WinSport Event Centre.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? That's the sound of all the local vendors getting ready for the Barn Artisan Market’s annual Christmas Market. Find that perfect gift for your friends and family, and even something for yourself.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous tale, The Hobbit is a not-to-be-missed magical journey for the holiday season. This imaginative Canadian adaptation brings audiences into a fantastical world of adventure, courage, and discovery at Martha Cohen Theatre.
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience. Visit Santa’s Gift Shop near the entrance to find high-quality and whimsical gifts for yourself, your family, and your friends.
With festive activities, seasonal sips, and dazzling lights in Central Commons Park, this will be an event to remember.
The Heritage Centre’s Heritage Treasures Craft and Artisan Markets are the perfect place to find local artisans, crafters, and tasty treats. There is a special something for everyone, at the Heritage Centre Big Red Barn.
Enjoy live music, interactive workshops, galleries, more than 150 local vendors, and special surprises at the BMO Centre.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic music and narrated by a friendly elf, this condensed 30-minute rendition of the beloved tale is an ideal opportunity to introduce young children to live theatre without the hassles of long drives, parking troubles, or pricey tickets. Runs December 4 to 6 at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and December 11 to 13 at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton.
This free, family-friendly science event features Dr. Stephen Jeans and astronomers with RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) bringing telescopes to view deep-space objects. Enjoy snacks and free parking, and star charts will be given out.
Ring in the holidays as Geoffrey Paterson leads the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus, and a festive ensemble of soloists for Sergei Rachmaninoff's choral masterpiece, The Bells – named by the composer as one of his two personal favorite works. Check it out at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Step into a winter wonderland at Heritage Park’s Once Upon a Christmas, filled with festive charm, cozy wagon rides, carolers, visits with Santa and holiday magic around every corner.
Join Tuscany Residents Association, Rockland Park, Scenic Acres and The Village at Glacier Ridge for four amazing markets in one day.
This market includes pictures with Santa, local vendors, a horse-drawn carriage, and live music.
Join for the annual holiday market featuring more than 50 vendors selling handmade items.
Kids ages five to 12 are invited to come and build, grow, and participate in some holiday fun. All materials will be provided.
The Olympic Oval's biggest holiday market yet. Don't miss your chance to get in the Christmas spirit, buy gifts and skate with the bug guy in red.
Step beyond the familiar and discover a different side of Heritage Park with The History Keepers Tour—an exclusive experience that offers glimpses into places and stories most guests never get to see.
At the Wildflower Art Salon & Sale, you will be immersed with art in every direction. Experience a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. At the Salon, you will find paintings, fibre art, hand-pulled prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, drawing, glass work, and more.
Celebrate the holiday season surrounded by alpacas, festive activities, and cozy winter cheer at Kirk’s Alpaca Farm.
Bring a teddy and help make it rain at the Scotiabank Saddledome as thousands of bears hit the ice after the first Hitmen goal. The bears are donated to a number of organizations and charities.
Have yourself a cozy Christmas-inspired evening with your Calgary Phil in the beautiful and intimate setting of Grace Presbyterian Church. Juliane Gallant leads the Orchestra in the heartwarming music of traditional carols, classic holiday songs, and other merry tunes that are sure to get you into the festive spirit and inspire you all season long.
Children three to five years (unparented) will enjoy listening to the story and then participating in Polar Express-themed games, activities, and a snack they make themselves. Come dressed in pajamas and ready for a magical morning. Admission is $20 per child.
Based on the classic film by Frank Capra, It’s a Wonderful Life has been delighting audiences on the silver screen and in theatres since it debuted in 1943. December just doesn’t seem complete without a trip to Bedford Falls and the story of George Bailey, a man who believes in building community and helping your neighbors.
It’s Christmas Eve and Klara has received a magical gift from her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer: a handsome nutcracker doll. Little does she know as she falls asleep that her new toy is about to spark her imagination and take her on a dreamy adventure to the Land of Sweets. Take in this iconic show at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is coming to WinSport. Journey through the world of Tutankhamun with larger-than-life projections, achival photography, immersive storytelling and a cinematic finale that brings the treasures of his legacy tomb to life.
Millions of dazzling lights transform the grounds into a spectacular holiday destination. Wander illuminated outdoor pathways, marvel at breathtaking light displays, sparkling tunnels, beautifully illuminated horses, and the iconic Spruce Meadows holiday décor.
Shop the Haysboro Winter Market for home businesses and artisan vendors. You can make your Christmas shopping a little easier at Haysboro Community Association.
A festival day of holiday shopping, talented vendors, and seasonal cheer. Discover unique handmade gifts, tasty treats, and decor.
Two days on two floors makes for a great shopping experience at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre. You will find many of your favorite vendors from the summer market plus many more seasonal artisans selected to make this a must-attend event.
An unforgettable celebration where you can support amazing queer artists and discover the perfect gift, all while soaking in that fabulous vibe filled with love, laughter, and groovy tunes at Bowness Community Association.
This exclusive holiday tour brings Olympic, world and national champions together for a dazzling celebration of world-class skating, breathtaking choreography, glittering costumes and seasonal sparkle at WinSport Event Centre.
oin Jill Barber and her jingly jangly jazz quartet at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, as they take you on a nostalgic musical sleigh ride through decades of beloved Christmas standards.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, the Home Depot has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building (and holiday spirit!).
Hallelujah! A full performance of Messiah conducted by Claude Lapalme with Rosa Barocca at Knox United Church.
‘Tis the season of magic and wonder in Banff. The Banff Gondola transforms into a magical winter wonderland complete with opportunity to take a photo with Santa and other Christmas delights.
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