Calgary 
A list of FREE fun things to do in Calgary in December including free Christmas and holiday activities, live music, and more!
For more free activities, see Free Family Activities in Calgary
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
November 21, 2019 To March 15, 2020
Free
Enjoy ice skating at Olympic Plaza. Bring your own equipment or rent skates and helmets from the Skate Hut. Skating is free of charge Who is it ... »
Proof Cocktail Bar, 1302 1 St SW, Calgary
November 25, 2019 To December 24, 2019
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 ... »
Deerfoot City - The Food Lodge, 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
November 28, 2019 To December 19, 2019
4032747024
Free
Cozy up and gather around the fireplace inside the Food Lodge every Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm, Nov 28-Dec 19, for a Holiday Movie Series with complimentary treats provided ... »
The CORE, 324 8 Ave SW, Calgary
November 29, 2019 To December 6, 2019
Free
Enjoy 10 Days Of Free, Holiday Performances By Local, Canadian Artists At The Core. »
Deerfoot City - The Food Lodge, 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
November 29, 2019 To December 20, 2019
4032747024
Free
Join us for a special series of our Story Time & Crafts program for kids hosted in partnership with Calgary Public Library with special guest, Santa himself! Cozy ... »
Marlborough Mall, 433 Marlborough Way Northeast, Calgary
November 29, 2019 To December 28, 2019
403-272-9233
Free to attend
Visit Marlborough Mall this December for a variety of festive activities to get you into the holiday spirit. Santa will be visiting the mall on weekends from ... »
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
November 30, 2019 To January 8, 2020
Free
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 ... »
Knox United Church, 506 4 Street Southwest, Calgary
November 30, 2019 To December 2, 2019
By Donation/Non-perishable food ITEMS
Knox United Church is delighted to present the annual Calgary Carol Festival. Join us for four nights of Carol singing from Calgary’s best choirs. The event ... »
Kensington, Calgary
November 30, 2019 To December 22, 2019
Free
Join Kensington in celebrating this magical time of year for a variety of free, family-fun activities in the neighbourhood. The free Horse and Wagon rides will be ... »
Avenida Food Hall and Fresh Market, Lake Fraser Drive Southeast, Calgary
November 30, 2019 To December 1, 2019
Free with donation
Visit Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market on November 30 & December 1 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to take part in our first ever Soup Showdown! Six of ... »
Nose Creek Park, 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
December 1, 2019 To December 31, 2019
By Donation
Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars worth of displays ... »
5th Street Square, 712 5 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
December 1, 2019
Free
Meet up with your neighbours on December 1st for the annual community tree lighting at 5th Street Square! Chat or sing carols with your EV friends as ... »
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary
December 1, 2019
Free
Live entertainment, carollers, children’s crafts, cookie decorating, ice carving, street performers and much more, including the mustard seed toy drive! »
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, 169 Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary
December 4, 2019
FREE
Come enjoy a free night at the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at international award-winning 40,000 sq. ft. facility at Canada Olympic Park. Enjoy first Wednesday of ... »
Glenbow Museum, 130 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 5, 2019
Free
Free Admission from 5pm - 9pm on the first Thursday of every month. Presented by Servus Credit Union. »
St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
December 5, 2019 To March 31, 2020
Free
Try your hand at one of Canada's most beloved winter sports! Playing outside this winter on the synthetic curling sheet on St. Patrick's Island. Play solo or ... »
King Eddy, 438 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 5, 2019
Free
Canada’s Music Incubator and the National Music Centre present the AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase featuring 11 artists of all genres, each performing two songs. Featuring performances ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 5, 2019 To December 8, 2019
4032409113
By Donation to the Calgary Food Bank
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 ... »
Humainologie Gallery + Store, 1514 7 Street Southwest, Calgary
December 5, 2019
By Donation
Can the connection between two strangers be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions? In Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love ... »
Telus Convention Centre, 120 9th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 5, 2019
403-264-0083
Free
Jammin to the tunes of Dr. Hoo and the Crow Daddies. On the concourse—where the Telus Convention Centre and the Glenbow Museum meet. All welcome. This ... »
George Lane Memorial Park and Campground, 343 Macleod Trail SW, High River
December 6, 2019
403-498-5350
Free
Following Light Up George Lane, the 33rd Annual Santa Claus parade gets underway at 6:30 PM. Unlike any other holiday parade, this unique High River experience sees everything ... »
Various locations, Southern Alberta
December 7, 2019 To December 18, 2019
Free, Donation to local Food Bank
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails for the 21st year to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger ... »
Main Street, Airdrie, AB, Canada
December 7, 2019
Free
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Airdrie and we’re having a Parade in their honour. Take family and friends to the Santa Claus Parade where ... »
29 Masters Park SE, Calgary
December 7, 2019
403.453.1221
Free
An exciting event packed full of fun for the whole family! With the Parade of Lights then back to the Main Beach for the lighting of the ... »
17th Avenue Southwest & 8th Street Southwest, Calgary
December 7, 2019
5873564106
Free
Get into the holiday spirit with Holidays on 17th! On November 30th and December 7th, we will be featuring caroling, live ice sculpting, a Santa, free ceramic ... »
108 Wolf Willow Blvd. SE, Calgary
December 7, 2019
4032789065
Free
Join Pinnovate while we craft the day away in the beautiful SE community of Wolf Willow! We will be hanging out in two of the gorgeous show ... »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
December 8, 2019 To January 5, 2020
403.974.4200
FREE
Running throughout the Holiday Season, Spruce Meadows invites your entire family – together with your Christmas guests – to enjoy the Christmas Lights @ Spruce Meadows. Each evening Scotiabank, Bennett ... »
Calgary JCC, 1607 - 90 Avenue SW, Calgary
December 8, 2019 To December 15, 2019
FREE
Entertaining, educating, inspiring, and uniting readers of all ages with authors. Join us for a celebration of books, ideas, and current conversations that make up the fabric ... »
NW Commons Park, University Drive Northwest, Calgary
December 8, 2019
Free
Join us for University District’s 3rd annual outdoor festival. Northwestival promises to be packed full of family friendly holiday surprises and all things that make the ... »
Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Ave SW, Calgary
December 8, 2019
4032445861
Free
Welcome to the Beltline Family Christmas Party (also known as Messy Church Advent). It's free family fun for all. Enjoy crafts, games and snacks. Everyone welcome! »
BATL | The Backyard Axe Throwing League, 2151 32 St NE, Calgary
December 11, 2019
5877477606
Free
Take some stress off this holiday season one bullseye at a time. Join us Wednesday, December 11 to throw for free anytime between 6 – 10 pm at every BATL Calgary! ... »
Central Calgary Public Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary
December 11, 2019
Free
Are you a parent wishing to enhance your child’s financial literacy? If so, this FREE Financial Fitness Class is for you! What you’ll learn: • Teachable ... »
Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Avenue Southeast, Calgary
December 13, 2019 To December 14, 2019
4032409113
Minimum $10 Donation
Christmas is coming… it’s practically here! If you’re already sick of Christmas, you’ll want to bring your heart that’s two-sizes too small to ... »
Foothills Alliance Church, 333 Edgepark Blvd NW, Calgary
December 13, 2019 To December 15, 2019
4032419777
Free
Wandering Stars is an original Foothills theatrical production that brings to life the Magi’s journey to meet the infant Messiah through music and drama. Viewed from ... »
Knoxville's Tavern, 840 9 Ave SW, Calgary
December 13, 2019
Free RSVP - valid till 1030pm; subject to capacity
Shaun Frank is a Canadian DJ, singer-songwriter and record producer. He was a part of the band Crowned King and later left that to join Envy. He ... »
December 14, 2019
(403)995-0830
Free
This event is a family fundraiser for the Foothills Country Hospice and involves activities outdoors and in for the whole family. Making beeswax snow candles and honey ... »
First Baptist Church, 1301 4th Street Southwest, Calgary
December 14, 2019
Free
First Baptist Church invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Concert, “Love Came Down”. You will enjoy performances by our vocal and handbell choirs, pipe ... »
Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market,12445 Lake Fraser Drive Southeast, Calgary
December 15, 2019
Free to attend
Celebrate turning ONE with Avenida Food Hall and TASTE the market with our Travel Avenida initiative. Buy a map and vouchers online or at the food hall ... »
Lower Boat Parking Area Outside Heritage Park, Calgary
December 19, 2019 To December 24, 2019
Free
A traditional Christmas Nativity pageant with live actors, live animals, outdoor lighting and sound. Made possible each year through the help of over 300 volunteers and the support ... »
Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast, Calgary
December 19, 2019
4032522253
0
Catch some live jazz, enjoy a cocktail and unwind with colleagues or friends on Thursday evenings at Hotel Blackfoot’s trendy Lobby Lounge. No cover, full menu. ... »
Southcentre Dental Clinic, Anderson Road Southeast, Calgary
December 20, 2019
(403) 278-1415
FREE
Southcentre Dental would like to give back to the Calgary community for continued support of our clinic. We will be giving away 100 dental gift bags. The gift ... »
Lounge XVIII, 1005 17 Ave SW, Calgary
December 21, 2019
(403) 454-7143
Free Admission
🎉 We’re turning three this month and Belvedere Vodka is helping us celebrate! On December 21st Lounge Eighteen will be dressed up all pretty thanks to our ... »
Dalhousie Community Center, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW, Calgary
December 22, 2019
403-969-2176
Free
This FREE Family Friendly event is held in Calgary at the Dalhousie Community Center. Kids games & crafts Free coffee & continental brunch Christmas Carols & Kids Production »
Calgary City Hall Atrium, Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary
December 23, 2019
Free
With sharing and gifts of warm clothing for those in need, Calgary’s Jewish community invites the public to join us as we celebrate the Annual Community ... »
Various Arenas, Calgary
December 26, 2019
311
Free
Free Public Skating at select City arenas from 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Bring your own skates & helmets to participate. »
Knoxville's Tavern, 840 9 Ave SW, Calgary
December 27, 2019
Free RSVP - valid till 1030pm
Marshmello Tribute Night. »
Calgary Tower, Calgary
December 31, 2019
Free
The City of Calgary will host a fireworks display at midnight from the Calgary Tower. Wherever you happen to be celebrating throughout Calgary, make sure you look ... »
Christmas Markets
You don’t have to pay to admire the handiwork and talents of Calgary based artisans. Visit more than five free Christmas Markets held around the city and enjoy the sights and sounds of a bustling holiday market.
Weekends in December
Skate on the Lagoon!
Glide and slide at one of Calgary’s best outdoor skating rinks – the Bowness Park Lagoon.
End of December (Weather dependent) @ Bowness Park. The Skate Shop operated by University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Free Skate on December 26 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM @ Select Arenas
Welcome 2020
Say goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020 with a bang. Free New Year’s events and Firework at various places in Calgary Area
December, 31, 2019 @ Various locations
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