Calgary 
As Alberta is slowly reopening, we can now enjoy various attractions and parks in and around Calgary.
Here is a list of activities to enjoy in and around Calgary.
For online & drive-in/in-person and virtual events, see things to do this weekend in Calgary.
Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Calgary for Kids & Adults
1. Visit Calgary Area Museums & Art Galleries
Calgary Indoor Attractions: Museums, Art Galleries, Amusement Centres
- Visit the Hangar Flight Museum to see displays of over 24 aircrafts including Avro Lancaster.
- Explore Heritage Park.
- Visit Gasoline Alley Museum – a vintage car museum which houses extensive antique car and memorabilia collection is part of the Heritage Village historical park.
- Explore one of the best military museums in the country and see exhibits detailing the life at the helm in a Second World War wheelhouse, and during peacekeeping in today’s world. The Military Museums will reopen from June 15th.
- Enjoy some of the best views from the top of Calgary Tower. Scenic Lookouts in Calgary
- Enjoy mini-golf at Winsport – Canada Olympic Park.
- Enjoy the thrill of the amusement rides and have carefree fun at Calaway Park.
2. Explore Zoos & Gardens
- Butterfield acres will bring ponies and goats to your home for birthday parties.
- Visit Pearce Estate Park to explore the wetlands.
- Calgary Farmyard (Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm)
- Visit the Calgary zoo.
- Visit Chinook Honey Company & Chinook Arch Meadery in Okotoks to learn about bees.
- Bring friends and family with you to enjoy the GOOD things in life including an over the top Active Learning Park with a 4 storey Ant Farm full of slides and climbers, a Petting Zoo with kissing Alpaca, crazy fun Ziplines and more at Granary Road
3. Enjoy Nature Parks
- Visit Banff National Park Outdoor areas and trails. Banff Gondola is open and Mt Norquay Via Ferrata
- All Calgary Area Parks & Conservation areas are open.
- Enjoy a nature walk at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. This 36-hectare wildlife reserve is visited by more than 270 species of birds, 21 species of mammals (including deer), 2 amphibians, 2 reptiles, 7 species of fish and 27 species of butterflies.
- Enjoy the Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. There are over fourteen individual gardens each displaying unique features. Best visited from late June.
- Reader Rock Garden: This historic site offers beautiful trees, plants, and shrubs that you may not find elsewhere in Calgary. The original tenant used the area to test different plants in order to find out what would grow in Calgary’s sometimes hostile land.
- Stroll through the formal Beaulieu Gardens, situated on the 2.8 acre Lougheed estate. It is free and open to the public.
4. Go Downhill Karting
Go downhill karting at Canada Olympic Park! Climb aboard your Luge cart that features brakes and steering system and have a unique experience as gravity takes you down to the bottom of the hill over an 1800 metres purpose-built track.
5. Visit an Indoor Amusement Centre
Calgary has lots of indoor attractions. Many of them are open. Enjoy indoor Go Karting at SPEEDERS Indoor Prokarts or play glow in the dark mini golf at Monster Mini Golf.
6. Go Fishing
Looking for a great fishing spot to call your own? Alberta Conservation Association and Alberta Environment and Parks have stocked waterbodies across the province to create over 260 different fishing opportunities.
7. Float on Bow River
Enjoy canoeing & kayaking in Calgary region ponds, lakes & rivers. Water Safety Advisory/Bow River Advisory
Floating in and around Calgary
Places to Go Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta
- Take a trip down the Bow River or Elbow River. If you own a raft (or rent), you may make your way down the river and finish your journey at St. Patricks Island or Princes Island Park.
- Harvie Passage – Enjoy Whitewater Paddling in Calgary’s Bow River (for experienced users only)
- Go paddling at Glenbow Reservoir. The Glenmore Reservoir will re-open for recreational use on June 15.
8. Play Sports
- Go play golf. Golf Courses are open.
- Playgrounds, skateparks, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, outdoor parks and athletic tracks are all open.
- All indoor recreation facilities are closed.
9. Watch a Movie at the Theatre
Canyon Meadows Theatre and Plaza Theatre are open.
10. Eat Out
11. Enjoy Drive-in/in Person Events
Various Venues, Banff & Online
October 31, 2026 To November 8, 2026
$20 & up
The Festival showcases nine days filled with tales of remote journeys, groundbreaking expeditions, and remarkable achievements, told by adventurers, photographers, authors, and filmmakers from around the world. »
Sunnyside Bank Park, 200 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary
November 1, 2026 To November 11, 2026
Free
3,400 crosses installed in remembrance of Southern Alberta war dead. This has; Memorial tributes, sunrise and sunset ceremonies and a Remembrance Day ceremony. »
Marda Loop Community Centre, 3130 – 16th Street SW, Calgary
November 6, 2026 To November 21, 2026
Free
The Alberta Potters Association presents their annual Christmas Show. Come and join some of Alberta's top ceramic artists to find that perfect gift for that special Christmas ... »
Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave NW, Calgary
November 8, 2026
$1
A wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade & Scandinavian crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, painting, dolls, cards, jewelry, pottery and much more! Come to get in some early ... »
The Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way Northeast, Calgary
November 11, 2026
403-250-3752 ext 101
donation
Each year on Remembrance Day we gather to ensure we never forget. The helicopter landing area behind The Hangar Flight Museum was once a parade square during ... »
Various Restaurants, Banff
November 12, 2026 To February 7, 2027
Cost of Hot Chocolate
What could be better than a hot chocolate on a winter night? How about 20+ hot chocolates? Banff and Lake Louise’s Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
November 13, 2026 To December 6, 2026
403.974.4200
Free to $20
From world-imported items to hand-crafted gifts, the appeal of the International Christmas Market is simple: stress-free shopping in a beautiful, festive environment featuring unique gift ideas. Joyful ... »
New Brighton Club, 2 New Brighton Drive SE, Calgary
November 14, 2026
403-781-6613
Free
There will be a wide variety of vendors to help you get your Christmas shopping done early! On-site will be many local artisans, home-based businesses, and youth ... »
Mahogany Beach Club, 29 Masters Park SE, Calgary
November 14, 2026
403-453-1221
Free
Please join us for a day of holiday shopping at the Mahogany Beach Club with up to 70 vendors and artisans selling their handmade original holiday crafts. There ... »
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 290 Edgepark Blvd NW, Calgary
November 14, 2026
403-241-1443
Free
Join us for a day of shopping for Christmas artisan crafts, homemade baking, or treasures from Christmases past. Join us for a lunch or dessert and some ... »
Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave NW, Calgary
November 14, 2026 To November 15, 2026
403-288-8300
free
Stop by the Bowness Holiday Craft Fair to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Local vendors have a wide selection of unique and hand crafted ... »
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh
November 14, 2026 To November 15, 2026
Free
Join us this holiday season to experience quality coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and one-of-a-kind gifts made right here in our beautiful province! »
Citadel Community Centre, 870 Citadel Drive, NW Calgary
November 14, 2026
Free
The Citadel Community Christmas Markets. Come to the Citadel community to support your local artisans, crafters, bakers and services. There are different vendors each day so come ... »
Proof Cocktail Bar, 1302 1 St SW, Calgary
November 17, 2026 To December 24, 2026
403 246 2414
Free
Opening their doors to the Christmas lovers of Calgary, our elves will be serving merriment, Christmas themed cocktails and food in an over the top Christmas extravaganza ... »
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh, AB
November 20, 2026 To December 24, 2026
866-440-3500
$120.64 & up for 2
Journey to the North Pole!This Christmas take your family on a journey that they will never forget! Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard ... »
GYM 4031, 292120 Wagon Wheel Blvd., Calgary
November 20, 2026 To November 21, 2026
Free
This popular market features over 75 vendors with locally made and curated products. There is something for everyone and every age! Christmas decor, Woodworking, apparel, baking, knitting, jewelry, ... »
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
November 21, 2026 To January 8, 2027
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 ... »
Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW, Calgary
November 21, 2026
Free
Get ready to celebrate the season! Join us at the Dalhousie Christmas Craft Market, where you can explore over 60 local vendors showcasing the best in Alberta-made, baked, ... »
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, 9 Ave S & Mayor Magrath Dr, Lethbridge
November 26, 2026 To February 28, 2027
403 328-3511
The Winter Lights Festival is back to bring light and joy to Southern Alberta through the darkest months! Join us and experience the illumination of over 150,000+ lights ... »
The Malcolm Hotel, 321 Spring Creek Drive Canmore
November 27, 2026 To December 31, 2026
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 ... »
North Haven Community Association, 5003 North Haven Drive, North Haven, Calgary
November 28, 2026
Free
The North Haven Community Association presents the return of the North Haven Makers Market. »
Nose Creek Park, 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
December 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
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 ... »
Various Venues, High River
December 4, 2026 To January 10, 2027
Free
The charming and lively streets of High River transform into an enchanting Christmas vision. »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. Calgary
December 5, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$35.95 to $59.95
Savour a festive breakfast buffet in the magical holiday atmosphere of the Wainwright Hotel or Gunn’s Dairy Barn before venturing out to enjoy the Once Upon ... »
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
December 11, 2026 To December 24, 2026
403-245-4549
$83 & up
Make memories you will cherish forever with The Nutcracker. Join Klara on her magical journey, filled with daring and wonder. This is a holiday classic your family ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 29, 2027 To February 16, 2027
Free & Ticketed Events
Experience open, outdoor winter fun at Chinook Blast–Calgary’s midwinter round up. Calgary – come outside, bring your small cohort and enjoy the vibrancy of our city ... »
