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A list of FREE fun things to do in and around Calgary in January including free activities, places to visit, and more!

For more free activities, see Free Family Activities in Calgary 

 

02 Nov

Thunderin Thursday FREE line dance lessons

Ranchmans, 9615 Macleod Trail South, Calgary

November 2, 2023 To January 4, 2024

Free

We offer complimentary line dance lessons on the largest dance floor in Calgary. No reservations are needed, just join us on the dance floor! With decades of ...  »

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25 Nov

Lions Festival of Lights

14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary

November 25, 2023 To January 8, 2024

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 ...  »

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25 Nov

Ice Skating at Olympic Plaza

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary

November 25, 2023 To March 17, 2024

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 ...  »

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30 Nov

Deck The Walls!

Newzones Gallery, 730 11 Ave SW, Calgary

November 30, 2023 To January 5, 2024

4032661972

Free

Newzones Gallery is pleased to announce the return of the highly anticipated group exhibition “Deck the Walls!”. Join us for the exhibition opening and our annual holiday ...  »

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01 Dec

Christmas in High River

Various Venues, High River

December 1, 2023 To January 14, 2024

Free

The charming and lively streets of High River transform into an enchanting Christmas vision.  »

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01 Dec

Legacy Christmas Light Parade

Legacy Circle Southeast, Calgary

December 1, 2023 To January 14, 2024

Free

Experience the magic of the holidays with your family in Legacy’s winter wonderland. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the community of ...  »

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24 Dec

Outdoor Skating

Various locations, Calgary

December 24, 2023 To March 17, 2024

Free

Lace up your skates and get outside for winter fun! Skate on the new ice trails at Bowness Park or North Glenmore Park. Try the new ice ...  »

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30 Dec

Ranchman’s Saturday Afternoon Jam

Ranchmans, 9615 Macleod Trail South, Calgary

December 30, 2023 To May 25, 2024

Free

Join us every Saturday at the Ranchmans from 4pm-8pm for Ranchmans Afternoon Country Jam. All singers and players are welcome, Whether you are a seasoned musician ...  »

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02 Jan

Prospect Human Services Instructor Show

Prospect Studio C, 1721 29 Avenue Southwest #235, Calgary

January 2, 2024 To January 19, 2024

Free

Please join us in celebrating the Prospect Human Services Facilitator Show. Prospect Human Services is a not-for-profit organization that runs art programming that uses art as a ...  »

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06 Jan

EV Hygge Hut

East Village, Calgary

January 6, 2024 To March 10, 2024

Free

If you’re anything like us, as the weather gets cooler you‘re looking for ways to get out of the house, find inspiration and feel rejuvenated. ...  »

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06 Jan

Ranchmans Onesie Party

Ranchmans, 9615 Macleod Trail South, Calgary

January 6, 2024

Free - $10

Saddle up for a night of fun at Ranchmans Onesie Party on January 6th Put on your favourite Onesie and two- step into the night with Live ...  »

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07 Jan

Southwood Winterfest

Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Drive SW, Calgary

January 7, 2024

4037974739

Free

Come on down to the Southwood Community Hall for Southwood Winterfest! We’ll have crafts, skating (with FREE skate rentals), live music, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, and ...  »

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09 Jan

Official launch of the Calgary Martial Club

Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association, 520 27 Ave NE, Calgary,

January 9, 2024

Free

Official launch of the Calgary Martial Club! An adult (18+) martial arts class held at the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association. Absolutely free to try. Class environment revolves around ...  »

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18 Jan

The Frontiers

King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue SE, Calgary

January 18, 2024

No cover

Look no further, you just found Alberta’s best high-performance musical team — The Frontiers. The band prides itself on blending a variety of influences to create highly ...  »

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19 Jan

Banff Snow Days

Various Venues, Banff

January 19, 2024 To February 4, 2024

FREE

Every January Banff and Lake Louise comes alive with the annual Snowdays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures ...  »

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19 Jan

Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby

Lakeshore Drive & 50 Street, Sylvan Lake

January 19, 2024 To January 21, 2024

$35 to participate

Spend three days fishing on Sylvan Lake for perch, walleye, whitefish, and burbot. Winner of this catch-and-release ice fishing tournament will take home a cash prize of $3,000! ...  »

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20 Jan

Birding on St. Patrick’s Island

656 Confluence Way Southeast, Calgary

January 20, 2024

$5

Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. The fall and ...  »

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21 Jan

Contemporary Kids – Shapes, Compositions, and Block Printing

Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary

January 21, 2024 To January 28, 2024

Free

Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Printmaking Workshop inspired by the work of Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins. Inspired by the paintings in THX 2020 by Jennifer ...  »

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23 Jan

Open Rehearsal at Chinook Winds Chorus

Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue SW, Calgary.

January 23, 2024

4036074664

FREE

Are you a female or non-binary treble singer who’s looking for a challenge in the new year? Chinook Winds Chorus is accepting new singers in January ...  »

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23 Jan

Planet Fitness – Midnapore (Alberta) Club Opening

Planet Fitness, 240 Midpark Way SE, Calgary

January 23, 2024

6472123121

FREE

PLANET FITNESS GO: Planet Fitness is hosting a grand opening event to introduce its new Judgement Free Zone® to the Midnapore (Alberta) community. Priding itself on providing ...  »

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24 Jan

Calgary JOB FAIR

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport, 36 Street Northeast, Calgary

January 24, 2024

Free

Looking for a job? New Career? Immediate Hiring? Direct Interview? JOBS CANADA – FAIR Come and meet with recruiters in person, make a positive impression, and demonstrate your ...  »

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26 Jan

Curling on the Island

St. Patrick's Island, Calgary

January 26, 2024 To February 25, 2024

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 ...  »

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28 Jan

The Ban Artisan Market January

Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary

January 28, 2024

Free

The Barn Artisan Market focuses on local vendors, made in Alberta products, and local Calgary small businesses.    We have two floors, featuring 35 vendors! Admission is always free ...  »

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28 Jan

U/D Winter Pop-Up

Central Commons Park, 4011 University Ave NW, Calgary

January 28, 2024

FREE

As Calgarians we are use to not letting the winter weather keep us indoors. U/D is embracing the season and helping the community warm up to ...  »

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