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
The Malcolm Hotel, 321 Spring Creek Drive Canmore
November 28, 2025 To December 31, 2025
Free and ticketed events
The Rotary Festival of Trees is a community-based holiday celebration with decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and special events and activities for the entire family. Many locals ... »
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Knox United Church, 506 4 Street Southwest, Calgary
November 29, 2025 To December 1, 2025
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 ... »
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Nose Creek Park, 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
December 1, 2025 To December 31, 2025
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 ... »
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Christ Church Anglican Calgary, 3602 8 Street Southwest, Calgary
December 12, 2025
By Donation
Join us for a beautiful evening of nostalgic and joyful Christmas music with Calgary’s greatest volcalists and the “Brassy Ladies” brass quintet. Our talented performers will ... »
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BMO Centre Lawn/Plaza at Stampede Park , 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary
December 13, 2025 To December 21, 2025
403.836.7317
Free
Trade your cowboy boots for snow boots and rein in a merry Western Christmas. Join the community to enjoy dazzling lights, hot cocoa, live entertainment and more ... »
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Willow Ridge Community Centre, 680 Acadia Drive SE, Calgary
December 14, 2025
403-860-7311
Free
Unity of Calgary warmly invites you to a Metaphysical Christmas Candle Lighting Ceremony. This uplifting evening features live music, a metaphysical exploration of the traditional Christmas Story, ... »
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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 is operated by the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
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