Calgary 
Events Description
Step into a glowing daytime lantern wonderland filled with vibrant colours, playful crafts, lively performances, and picture-perfect photo spots. Taking place in Heritage Plaza at Heritage Park, this walk-through winter experience fills the space with colourful paper lanterns, festive décor, live cultural performances, hands-on crafts, and bright daytime photo moments. Designed for families, friends, grandparents and grandchildren, the festival embraces winter’s natural light while showcasing the symbolism, traditions, and community spirit of the Lantern Festival.
The “5 Loonies” (also known as 5 Gold Coins) theme celebrates Canadian identity and affordability, reflecting Heritage Park’s commitment to accessible, community-focused programming.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
$5 Admission ALL DAY
Admission to the Gasoline Alley Museum is extra.
Plus, for just five loonies (also accepting bills, debit and credit), you can also pick up one of these awesome deals!
All day $5 specials on appetizer and drink in The Selkirk
Three Dumplings for $5 at the Railway Café
Get a $5 Heritage Park postcard in the new Gift Shoppe
Harvey’s Confectionary is featuring $5 ice creams
A special $5 item in the Toy Shoppe
Sweet $5 bagged candy special
Snap a photo for just $5 with a real Chinese Dragon in the Park Lane Photo Studio
And don’t forget to get your lucky Lantern for just (you guessed it..) $5 inside Harvey’s!
Say hello, strike a pose and snap a free horse photo in the Plaza
How to get tickets?
At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:30 pm.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:30 pm.
Venue:
Heritage Plaza at Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Paid Parking
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