Christmastime in the city... lights, music, festivities, smiles on faces, friends, family, food. Whether you celebrate it or not, it's hard not to get into the general mood of the holidays. There are so many things to do in and around Calgary, you can easily fill your days and nights with holiday events. Here are a just few we think are worth checking out.
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, Nov 22 - Dec 21
Zoo Lights at the Calgary Zoo, Nov 22 - Jan 4
Polar Express Train Ride at Aspen Crossing Mossleigh, Nov 22 - Dec 29
Nightmare on First Street at Shelter Cocktail Bar, Dec 4 - 29 for Nightmare Before Christmas-themed drinks and decor
Watch for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Dec 7 - 18
Santa Claus Parades:
Airdrie - Dec 7, 4:30pm
Cochrane - Dec 7, 5pm
High River - Dec 6, 6:30
Theatre:
Old Time Rock ’n Roll - Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Oct 23 - Jan 11
A Christmas Story - Rosebud Theatre, Nov 1 - Dec 22
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Martha Cohen Theatre Calgary, Nov 19 - Dec 29
MATILDA the Musical - Storybook Theatre Calgary, Nov 22 - Jan 4
Last Christmas - Lunchbox Theatre, Nov 23 - Dec 21
A Christmas Carol - Theatre Calgary, Nov 28 - Dec 28
Junior Claus - Vertigo Theatre, Nov 29 - Dec 23
Miracle on 34th Street - Pumphouse Theatre, Dec 6 - 14
A Christmas Carol feat. Steven Methot - Lougheed House, Dec 8 - 21
The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet, Jubilee Auditorium, Dec 13 - 24
Polar Express Train Ride at Aspen Crossing Mossleigh, Nov 22 - Dec 29
Lougheed House Christmas, Nov 20 - Jan 5
Featuring: Breakfast with Santa, Nov 30 - Dec 15 & A Christmas Carol, Dec 8 - 21
Featuring: Breakfast with Santa, Nov 30 - Dec 15 & A Christmas Carol, Dec 8 - 21
Nightmare on First Street at Shelter Cocktail Bar, Dec 4 - 29 for Nightmare Before Christmas-themed drinks and decor
Watch for the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Dec 7 - 18
Santa Claus Parades:
Airdrie - Dec 7, 4:30pm
Cochrane - Dec 7, 5pm
High River - Dec 6, 6:30
Theatre:
Old Time Rock ’n Roll - Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Oct 23 - Jan 11
A Christmas Story - Rosebud Theatre, Nov 1 - Dec 22
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Martha Cohen Theatre Calgary, Nov 19 - Dec 29
MATILDA the Musical - Storybook Theatre Calgary, Nov 22 - Jan 4
Last Christmas - Lunchbox Theatre, Nov 23 - Dec 21
A Christmas Carol - Theatre Calgary, Nov 28 - Dec 28
Junior Claus - Vertigo Theatre, Nov 29 - Dec 23
Miracle on 34th Street - Pumphouse Theatre, Dec 6 - 14
A Christmas Carol feat. Steven Methot - Lougheed House, Dec 8 - 21
The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet, Jubilee Auditorium, Dec 13 - 24
Whatever you get up to, remember that this is the season of giving and gratitude. Enjoy your time with family and friends, don't overdo it, and... MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!