Calgary 
Things to do to Welcome 2021 in Calgary
Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Here is a list of New Year’s Eve in-person activities and virtual events happening in and around Calgary.
Contents:
- In-person New Year’s Eve Events
- New Year’s Eve Dine-in/ Take out
- Virtual New Year’s Eve Events
- Things To (Safely) Do on New Year’s Eve
I. In-person New Year’s Eve Events
There are no official fireworks in Calgary.
CJAY 92 NYE Bash
The Only Approved New Year’s Eve Concert in Alberta!CJAY 92
New Year’s Eve Bash feat BROKENTOYZ (80’s Hair Metal) & Jersey Boulevard (A Tribute to Bon Jovi & Journey) – An All Calgary Artist Line-Up.
Thursday December 31st, 2020 | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South, Southland Drive Southeast, Willow Park, Calgary
$99 & up
Zoo Lights
This year’sZOOLIGHTS experience is bigger, brighter, and more magical themes to make this year even more memorable! This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas including Polar Wonderland, Journey to Wechiau, and more! Of course, we’re bringing back the classic activities we have all come to love like the Skating Rink, Firepits, Rival Axe Throwing, a stroll through the Tunnel of Love in Lovers’ Lane! Two million twinkling lights bring ZOOLIGHTS to life including over 200 light figurines along with interactive and choreographed light displays.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5 – 9 PM
Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary
$14.95 to $19.95
Christmas Lights at Spruce Meadows
Each evening Scotiabank, Bennett Jones, ATCO and WestJet present Christmas Season magic with a quarter of a million lights, blanketing Spruce Meadows from west to east. The
2 kilometre drive through the grounds includes Tournament Lane, The Courtyard, Traffic Circle, the Nations Flag Park, Gallery on the Green Congress Hall, Riders Chapel and the Pond with strings of lights measuring nearly 50 kilometres. Details
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5 – 9 PM
Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Free
Legacy Christmas Light Parade
With over 1-million lights, Legacy will be one of the brightest places in Calgary for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. It is free for anyone to come and drive through the community, tour a decorated show home or bundle up and take a walk along the many lit-up streets, parks and through tunnels of lights. This year, we’ve added over 200,000 lights, new figurines and twinkling Christmas trees.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5 – 9 PM
Legacy Circle Southeast, Calgary
Free
Lions Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary. The Festival is now 99% GREEN, It’s comprised of over 650,000 bulbs on 25,000 strings and almost 4 km of power cords.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5:00 PM – 1 AM
14 St NW & 24 Ave NW, Calgary
Free
Airdrie Festival of Lights
The Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars worth of displays and other special features.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Nose Creek Park, 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
By Donation/Free
Noel Christmas Light Park
With nearly one million twinkling lights, you’re sure to capture the perfect “Instagrammable” moment at Noël.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 3 to 7 PM
BMO Centre, 1410 Olympic Way Southeast, Calgary
$14.99 & up
Winsport Tube Park
Go snowtubing on New Year’s Eve. The perfect activity for a day with family and friends. WinSport’s Tube Park is one of the fastest of its kind in Western Canada.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 10:00AM – 5:30PM
Winsport, COP, Calgary
$25/person
North Glenmore Ice Trail
The pilot project has converted a section of North Glenmore Park that borders the north side of the Glenmore Reservoir, into a 730-meter ice skating trail and connected skating rink where you can have tons of fun with your friends and family.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 11:00AM – 9:00PM
North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W., Calgary
Free
Bowness Park Ice Trail & Ice Bikes
Credit: City of Calgary
Try the new ice bikes and ice trail at Bowness Park.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 5 AM. – 11 PM
Bowness Park, 8900, 48 Avenue Northwest, Calgary
Free
Ice Skating at Olympic Plaza
Enjoy ice skating at Olympic Plaza.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Free
II. New Year’s Eve Dine-in/ Take out
Take-Home New Year’s Eve Dinner
This year is like no other and we are sure everyone will be happy to say Goodbye 2020! Why not try one of these Take-Home New Years’ Eve Dinner from local restaurants and caterers kitchento yours. Enjoy a dinner without all the shopping and clean up, in the comfort of your home.
New Year’s Eve Virtual Brewmaster’s Dinner
A four-course virtual New Year’s Eve Brewmaster’s Dinner enjoyed from your home! Let’s say adios to 2020 with a four-course CRAFT New Year’s Eve Brewmaster’s Dinner! Order your Brewmaster’s Dinner and join us via Zoom on December 31st for a virtual tasting session. Includes a 200 ml bottle of bubbles for a virtual “peace out 2020” toast!
Brewmaster kits include four courses paired with your choice of regional beer.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Pick up from Craft Beer Markets in Calgary
CRAFT Beer Market – Calgary Downtown
$65.00 – $75.00
III. Virtual New Year’s Eve Events
Online
December 17, 2020 To January 7, 2021
Free
Let yourself be dazzled by IllumiNATION! This virtual show takes you on a magical cross-Canada journey that will amaze audiences of all ages. Join us wherever you ... »
At Home
December 20, 2020 To December 31, 2020
(403)410-9288
$75 per person
Enjoy An At Home Dickensian Christmas Dinner Experience. Leave the cooking and entertainment to us this Christmas! Join Lougheed House & Chef Judy Wood for a special ... »
Livestream + On Demand
December 27, 2020 To January 3, 2021
$25.00
Celebrate the New Year with this never-before-seen performance, filmed in Europe. Filled to the brim with the same joyful singing, dancing, and full orchestra that audiences all ... »
Online
December 30, 2020 To January 1, 2021
Free
50+ hrs of nonstop Music, Magic & Self-Love ft. John Legend, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Aloe Blacc, BLOND:ISH, Elrow ft. Claptone, Jermaine Dupri, Marc Rebillet, Poolside + more! Join Us ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
587-889-8370
$43
Artistic Director Timothy Shantz will host a livestream Luminous New Year’s Eve. Hear several “Luminous” singers featured in live, heartfelt solo performances from their own homes. »
Online
December 31, 2020
4164644905
$28-$35
We welcome you to join us on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 7:30pm-9pm for an amazing virtual new years celebration! New Years In will be featuring a dance ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
Toronto’s celebrated live music spectacle DWAYNE GRETZKY, will present its coveted annual New Year’s Eve Party, this year presented as a live streaming event, totally ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$20
The Met rings in the new year with a gala performance featuring a dazzling quartet of Met stars—sopranos Angel Blue and Pretty Yende, and tenors Javier ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free until Dec 23
Don’t let COVID stop you from celebrating this New Years Eve! Register with friends or make new ones! Online zoom party – connect and interact virtually across ... »
At Home
December 31, 2020
$19.95 per household, plus tax
On December 31, SaveHospitalityCA, Crow’s Theatre and Front Row Center will join forces to host the ultimate national New Year’s Eve. “Big Night In” is an ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
80’s Video Livestream! Dance The Year Away In The 80s Zoom Room. DJ Brian St. Clair spins original 80’s videos! Michael Jackson New Order Depeche Mode Billy ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$30
Tune in New Year’s Eve as Canada’s #1 touring comedian rides the ‘Corona Coaster’ that was 2020 into hell bound oblivion where it belongs!! Just as he ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$15 - $20 USD
Everyone’s favourite “little orchestra” Pink Martini brings some much-needed festivity to your living room this December 31st with a brand new streaming New Year’s Eve ... »
Online
December 31, 2020 To January 1, 2021
$11.18 – $532.07
Largest Worldwide NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! Celebrities, 24-hours non-stop, 24+ DJs, Giveaways, Social Mixers, & Celebration w 10,000+ People. Our mission is to bring the world together to ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$15
Kick off to New Year’s Eve with Begonia – The Fear Tour (Live). Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia launched onto the Canadian music scene on ... »
Online
January 1, 2021
Free
Top 100 Hits of the 1980’s Countdown! DJ Brian St. Clair Counts down the top 100 hits! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Top songs from the 80s! Madonna Huey Lewis & The News Lionel ... »
You may like:Things to Do in January
IV. Things To (Safely) Do on New Year’s Eve/Day
Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Calgary for Kids & Adults
Read More
15 Places to Go Birding in and Around Calgary
Read More
15 Places to Go On a Winter Walk in Calgary
Read More
15 Places to See Night Lights in Calgary
Read More
25 Places to Go to See Public Art in Calgary
Read More
17 Must Visit Scenic Lookouts In Calgary
Read More
25 Nature Attractions & Parks to Explore in Calgary
Read More
25 Things to Do in Banff This Winter if You Don’t Like Skiing
Read More
25 Fun Things to Do with Kids Inside Your Home
Read More
30 Science Experiments to Do at Home with Kids
Read More
Watch Amazing Theatre Performances From Across the World This Week/Weekend
Read More
Quarantine Concerts to Watch Online This Weekend
Read More
Planning a New Years Eve Event – Submit Online
Pimentos Food Truck available for NYE
Feature :: Italian sugar doughnut & hot choc
http://www.pimentos.ca/