Calgary Winter Events CalendarThe first snowfall of the winter is a magical time for kids. While we adults begrudgingly shovel the driveway and curse the bitter cold, our children tilt their rosy faces to the sky and gleefully catch snowflakes on their tongues. With a swish of their snow pants, they march fearlessly into the winter season and embrace all of its offerings. This is what childhood is all about, and parents, you’ll be surprised how infectious their enthusiasm can be!
This holiday season, bundle yourselves up and take advantage of all the wonderful winter activities happening in your community. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, or the winter solstice, you’ll find no shortage of events for the whole family. Here are our top picks for the season:
Calgary Events
Dowtown Santa Claus Parade
Come get into the holiday spirit and enjoy more than sixty floats, marching bands, community groups, and of course--Santa Claus!
Date: December 13th at noon
Location: North on Macleod Trail from City Hall to 6th Avenue to 4th Street to 8th Avenue to Olympic Plaza
Head down to Heritage Park and celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way. Enjoy the most festive season of the year, tasting Christmas goodies, singing your favorite songs and taking in the overall merriment of the moment. Don’t miss the wagon rides, storytelling, and the Santa Express!
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, November 22nd – December 21st, 9am – 4pm
Location: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Celebrate the holidays of yesteryear with this exciting exhibit!
Dates: November 21st – January 4th
Location: Glenbow Museum, 130 - 9 Avenue S.E. Calgary
Lights of the Season
For Calgary families, the holiday season would not be complete without a pilgrimage to the annual light display. Each year The Lions Club, with the help of a variety of other sponsors, illuminate the east side of the Confederation Golf Course with thousands of colourful lights arranged in seasonal displays.
Dates: December 1st – December 31st
Location: Confederation Park, along 14th St. NW
-- Sarah Simpson
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