Calgary 
Credit: Mahogany Parade of Lights
Things to do this Christmas in Calgary 2020
Events, Festivals & Holiday Theatre
A list of Santa Claus Parades, Ballets, Theatre & other christmas related events happening in & around Calgary.
Christmas/Holiday lights and Concerts are not included in this article.
For Christmas Lights, see Christmas Light Displays in Calgary
For Christmas Carols and Concerts, see Christmas Carols in Calgary
I. Santa Claus Parades in Calgary Area
Santa Claus Parade of Lights
Festive Fun with Santa is a bustling event whose name says it all. Christmas craft making, face painting, balloon twisting, carnival games and photos with Santa himself provide hours of entertainment and memories that last a lifetime. Finally, enjoy the sweet songs of roaming carolers and watch the magic and glow of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights. Details.
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Auburn Bay Parade of Lights
The Auburn Bay Community Association presents the Fifth-annual Parade of Lights. Twenty floats will be participating and local businesses/organizations will be serving delicious complimentary hot chocolate to spectators along the parade route! Details.
Mahogany Parade Of Lights
Come on out to celebrate the holiday season alongside your neighbours with Mahogany’s community parade. The Parade will be approximately 1.3 km long (30-40 mins). Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will lead the Parade, which will also include local groups and businesses as well as some other special surprise guests. Details.
Airdrie Santa Claus Parade
Take family and friends to the Santa Claus Parade where Santa and numerous floats roll down on Main Street and light up the downtown. This is a festive, fun way to set the mood for your holiday. Details.
High River Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus had to miss a parade, but that doesn’t mean High River will! Grab your coats and head out the front door to make a whole lot of noise for the mini Santa Porch Parade. Take in one night, two or all three as it winds its way around town! Details.
Friday, December 18: SE and Montrose
Saturday, December 19: SW and downtown
II. Christmas Plays, Holiday Theatre and Events
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
November 13, 2020 To December 24, 2020
$23-$99
This holiday season, Santa will be returning to Southcentre Mall to visit with families from a safe distance at the Holly Jolly Tree Farm. This brand new ... »
Online
November 14, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
Following the lives, loves, and losses of four sisters living during the American Civil War, Louisa May Alcott's classic novel remains a relatable study of the grand ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, De Winton, Foothills County
November 14, 2020 To November 15, 2020
4034537623
Free for Market Entrance
The GRINCHMAS GOATS of GRANARY ROAD are hosting their OWN version of Christmas starring….why THEMSELVES of course! The Grinchy Goats are protesting the Alpacas getting all ... »
Southcentre Mall,100 Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
November 17, 2020 To November 26, 2020
Free to attend
Visit Southcentre Mall for Paws with Claus and enjoy a professional photo with your pet, family and Santa in the Holly Jolly Tree Farm! Please Note: owners ... »
Inglewood, Calgary
November 19, 2020
Free
Santa will be down in the neighbourhood spreading holiday joy on his Peddle Pub Sleigh, Rosso Coffee Roasters are offering complimentary cups of hot chocolate, attendees can ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
November 20, 2020 To November 21, 2020
$30.95 - $44.95
Enjoy a hearty brunch while listening to stories as told by our special guest, Santa! There will also be the opportunity to take a distanced photo with ... »
Online
November 21, 2020 To January 2, 2021
4033904944
$9.95 per video rental - 48 hours from activation
Looking to bring the festive fun home this December? Create your very own grapevine holiday wreath with a DIY kit and instructional webinar by TRCA. »
Deerfoot City, 64 Avenue Northeast, Calgary
November 21, 2020 To December 12, 2020
4032747024
$20
Enjoy a socially distant photo experience and visit with Santa at his Ski Gondola in The Food Lodge Thursdays – Saturdays from Nov 21 – Dec 24. All photos are by ... »
Okotoks Art Gallery - 53 North Railway Street Okotoks
November 21, 2020 To December 12, 2020
403-938-3204
Free
The Okotoks Art Gallery will become the Gingerbread Station for the holiday season. Drop in to see some fantastic gingerbread creations. Everyone is welcome to participate with ... »
Proof Cocktail Bar, 1302 1 St SW, Calgary
November 24, 2020 To December 24, 2020
403 246 2414
Free
Opening their doors on November 25th to the Christmas lovers of Calgary, our elves will be serving merriment, Christmas themed cocktails and food in an over the ... »
Shelter Cocktail Bar, 1210 1 St SW, Calgary
November 24, 2020 To December 12, 2020
Free
Paying homage to one of the greatest Christmas films ever made, the Nightmare Before Christmas, Shelter is transforming itself into a 'Christmasized' version of itself for the ... »
Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
November 24, 2020
4032329300
$55.00 plus GST/person
‘Tis the season for an adults night out! Leave the kiddos at home and enjoy a special ZOOLIGHTS evening for Adults (18+) Only! Enjoy all of the magic ... »
Wherever You Are, Canada
November 25, 2020 To December 31, 2020
519-538-1630
$40-55
GRAB YOUR BUBBLE AND RUN! The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with ... »
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
November 26, 2020 To December 12, 2020
$10.00 - $12.00
Take in our festive Christmas decorations created by professional interior and theatrical designers. Our Shop will be open if you’re inspired to take home a unique ... »
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh, AB
November 27, 2020 To December 24, 2020
866-440-3500
$64.00 - $99.50
Journey to the North Pole! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to delight in their journey to the North Pole, complete ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 6, 2020
403-240-9113
Free
How would Santa make his way to the market without his trusty flying guides? Kids of all ages (there's a kid in all of us!) can see ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 77 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 6, 2020
4032409113
$20
Visit the Calgary Christmas Market to chat with Santa from a safe distance so he can be in tip-top health for his big journey on Christmas Eve! ... »
The Core Shopping Centre, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 31, 2020
(403) 441-4940
Free admission
Enjoy a trip down memory lane with nostalgic Christmas movies that will bring you back to your childhood. Stop as you shop and catch your favourite movies, ... »
The Core Shopping Centre, 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
November 27, 2020 To December 12, 2020
(403) 441-4940
Free
Join the CORE for an exclusive Santa Experience this holiday season! Santa will be visiting from a distance this year. Santa can’t wait to wave and ... »
9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
November 28, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
The community of Inglewood is encouraging shoppers to support local for their holiday shopping this year. The neighbourhood will celebrate the holiday season in November and December ... »
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
November 29, 2020 To December 12, 2020
$85.88
Family portraits outside with Santa on his sleigh. Families are in everyone’s thoughts more than ever in 2020, so this Christmas we are proud to offer a ... »
Online
December 4, 2020 To December 20, 2020
$20
With rave reviews and sell-out crowds, not even a global pandemic can stop our seasonal fun! And this year, the party’s at your place, as Forte ... »
Online
December 4, 2020 To January 2, 2021
$12.95 - $29.99
This holiday season, Canadians across the country will be able to enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker. In partnership with Cineplex, a special presentation of the beloved ... »
Various Venues, High River
December 4, 2020 To December 19, 2020
Free
The charming and lively streets of High River transform into an enchanting Christmas vision. »
At your Home
December 4, 2020
$500 for 4 includes food
Experience the magic of Candy Cane Gala! We’re planning a special at-home Candy Cane Gala this year and we invite you to join us on December 4, 2020 ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
December 5, 2020 To December 6, 2020
$5.70 - $11
Experience the magic of Christmas past this December! Once Upon a Christmas returns to Heritage Park for nine days of old-fashioned holiday fun. »
Wherever You Are
December 5, 2020 To December 12, 2020
$10 - $25
Every year, Santa Shuffle brings passionate individuals from across the country to support vulnerable Canadians and the work of The Salvation Army. This year will be no ... »
Online
December 7, 2020 To December 23, 2020
1-800-267-7553
$55-85
It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian England. A street-wise storyteller lights a candle and with a twinkle in his eye, invites us into the story of a ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
December 7, 2020
$25 to $150
Dick & Lois Haskayne, Lindsey Galloway, Heritage Park and Morris Ertman, Rosebud School of the Arts, invite you to participate in this festive fundraiser! Kick off your ... »
Online
December 10, 2020
$20 - $30
Historic cook Sherry Murphy demonstrates Victorian Christmas plum pudding & mincemeat tarts, with Q&A to follow. Recipe booklet included. Culinary Historians of Canada’s 5th ... »
The Guild, 200 8 Avenue SW Calgary,
December 10, 2020 To December 18, 2020
(403) 770-2313
Starting at $105
This year, we’re making spirits bright and offering a tasty feast of comforting classics to enjoy a holiday meal at home. With your choice of Turkey ... »
Online
December 11, 2020 To December 31, 2020
$25
Theatre Calgary’s annual production of Dickens’ classic tale has become a favourite holiday tradition. Let Tiny Tim, and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future ... »
Online
December 11, 2020 To January 6, 2021
416-598-4521
$0 - $250
After more than 80 years on stage, the Church of the Holy Trinity’s pageant of “The Christmas Story” has been reinvented into a beautiful film. The classic ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 77 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 11, 2020 To December 13, 2020
403-240-9113
Free
Snap a Photo with Your Best Resting Grinch Face Christmas is coming… it’s practically here! And if there was ever a year to be extra Grinchy, ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, De Winton
December 12, 2020 To December 20, 2020
403-453-7623
FREE
Granary Road’s Christmas Market is an enchanting celebration of the holidays that starts with our stunning Market with 40 foot vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and lighting reminiscent ... »
Your Home
December 12, 2020 To December 19, 2020
647-852-6444
$34.99 PER TEAM
Staying home for the holidays but ready to make merry? Connect with your loved ones (virtually) with our Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Solve riddles, test your wits, complete ... »
Online
December 15, 2020 To December 24, 2020
403-221-3708
$20 + GST
It’s Christmas Eve and George Bailey is on the edge of ruin. With seemingly no way to save the old Bailey Building & Loan, George wonders ... »
Online
December 16, 2020 To December 23, 2020
Pay-What-You-Can
Coming to your screen this December! We’re incredibly excited to bring our inaugural production of Christmas Carol: A Drag Story to the world this holiday season. ... »
Online
December 16, 2020 To December 23, 2020
$16 - $20
A radio play by Philip Grecian, Based upon the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Sean Anderson A familiar story told as a radio drama, A Christmas ... »
Online
December 16, 2020 To January 1, 2021
$25
Support Lougheed House this Christmas with your purchase of a heartfelt and intimate audio performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! For many years during the holiday ... »
Online
December 17, 2020 To December 31, 2020
0-0
Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, bringing together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday ... »
Online
December 17, 2020 To December 21, 2020
Free
This holiday season, explore the world of opera as a family! During this festive time of year, the Met is presenting a series of virtual workshops to ... »
Online
December 18, 2020 To January 2, 2021
Free
In its twelfth year, despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Goh Ballet will keep the grandeur and tradition of The Nutcracker alive by producing a virtual ... »
5225 101 Street Northwest, Calgary
December 18, 2020
$27.54 - $85.88
Join YYC PRINCESS, Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff and the Al Azhar Shriners as they ring in the holiday season with a 30 minute musical adventure 20 feet up ... »
Online
December 19, 2020 To January 1, 2021
USD $24.99 - $99.99
See Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker from the best seat in the house; your living room! »
Online
December 19, 2020 To January 3, 2021
705-445-2200
$25 + HST
Join Theatre Collingwood as we present Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree. Starring LEISA WAY & THE WAYWARD WIND BAND (Fred Smith, Liam Collins, Nathan Smith, Bruce Ley, ... »
Online
December 19, 2020 To December 20, 2020
$35
Without live productions of THE NUTCRACKER, MESSIAH or A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the winter holidays of 2020 are looking pretty bleak. We decided that THE SHOW MUST GO ON! ... »
Horsin Around, 3729 146 Ave SW, Calgary
December 19, 2020 To December 27, 2020
$150 for max 10 members of a family
Roundup the whole family for horse-drawn sleigh rides this holiday season at Horsin around. Horsin around will be offering a 30 Minute Sleigh Ride with complimentary Hot Chocolate ... »
Online
December 19, 2020 To December 31, 2020
Free
Santa has noticed that families all over the world need a little extra holiday cheer this year. He appointed two of his brightest elves, Gumdrop and Peppermint, ... »
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary
December 19, 2020 To December 20, 2020
Free Admission
Socially distanced Santa visits from his brand new sleigh, walk-ups or drive thru. Christmas inspired dishes, poutines & treats. Krispy Kreme Donuts for charity. How it Works 1. ... »
At Home
December 20, 2020 To December 31, 2020
(403)410-9288
$75 per person
Enjoy An At Home Dickensian Christmas Dinner Experience. Leave the cooking and entertainment to us this Christmas! Join Lougheed House & Chef Judy Wood for a special ... »
Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park, Heritage Drive Southwest, Calgary
December 28, 2020 To December 30, 2020
(403) 268-8500
$23.95 - $34.95
Join us for a delightful holiday-inspired afternoon tea in the Wainwright Hotel. Tea and an assortment of freshly baked goodies will be served in the beautifully decorated ... »
Online
December 29, 2020 To December 30, 2020
416-533-3706
$25-$150
This Holiday Season enjoy Toronto’s most family-friendly Nutcracker from the comfort of home! Don’t miss the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker newly created each ... »
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