Explore Downtown YYC

Goodnight Moon
2025-11-05 - 2026-01-04 | TELUS Spark, 220 Saint George's Dr. N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2, Canada
Enjoy the immersive rendition of Margaret Wise Brown’s classic bedtime tale, Goodnight Moon while interacting and playing with characters and images from the story’s visual universe.

Presents & Potions
2025-11-12 - 2025-12-31 | The Potion Room, 1211 Ninth Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0S9, Canada
Step into this Christmas pop-up and experience the most wonderful time of the year-Potion Room style.

Miracle on First Street at Proof
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2025-12-24 23:59 UTC | Proof, 1302 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0W8, Canada
Proof’s Miracle pop-up is back with another year of Christmas decor, drinks and music. Stop in to try cocktails like the Christmapolitan, Rudolph’s Replacement and the Santa Slide.

ZOOLIGHTS
2025-11-14 - 2026-01-04 | The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2E7V6, Canada
Back for its 29th season, Calgary’s favourite sparkling spectacle is sure to ignite your festive spirit as the zoo transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Experience the wonder of twinkling lights and dazzling displays, where the joy of the season brings you closer to family, friends, and the heart of the community.

Sippin’ Santa at Ricardo’s Hideaway
2025-11-19 00:00 - 2025-12-31 23:59 | Ricardo’s Hideaway, 1530 Fifth St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1K3, Canada
Sippin’ Santa is back! Check out the transformed island bar as it turns into a winter wonderland with limited edition, over-the-top Christmas tiki cocktails.

The Green Door Bistro
2025-11-21 20:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59 | Yellow Door Bistro, 119 12 Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0G8, Canada
Yellow Door Bistro transforms part of its space into a Grinch-inspired pop-up featuring green dishes and festive cocktails. The Green Door Bistro runs Fridays to Sundays with cozy late-night vibes.

Nightmare on 1st Street at Shelter
2025-11-26 - 2025-12-31 | Shelter Cocktail Bar & Lounge, 1210 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0V4, Canada
Shelter’s holiday takeover returns with its signature moody Christmas vibe and bold, attitude-filled seasonal cocktails. Expect a dark, twisted, and unapologetically fun atmosphere.

Holiday Wonder
2025-11-27 - 2026-01-03 | BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Holiday Wonder is Calgary’s newest holiday tradition — an indoor, immersive Christmas festival that brings the season to life like never before. Step into a sparkling wonderland filled with breathtaking light displays, festive attractions, and magical moments for the whole family.

Theatre Calgary Presents: A Christmas Carol
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-31 | Theatre Calgary, 220 9 Ave S.E., Calgary, Alberta
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a spirited journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways, with a chance to be a better man. A beloved family holiday tradition in Calgary, A Christmas Carol is not to be missed.

Calgary Flames Home Game
2025-12-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-31 19:30 - 22:30 | Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on nine teams on home ice this month.

Calgary Hitmen Home Game
2025-12-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Get into the action of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take on five rivals this December.

Calgary Wranglers Home Game
2025-12-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Check out the top prospects of the Calgary Flames at a Calgary Wranglers home game at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Wranglers take on seven visitors this month.

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Lougheed House
2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Lougheed House, 707 13th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta
Step into a Victorian Christmas wonderland and indulge in a festive afternoon tea featuring an array of sweets and savouries.

Stampede Christmas
2025-12-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Stampede Park, 650 25th Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4K8, Canada
Trade your cowboy boots for snow boots and join us at Stampede Park for two festive weekends, Dec. 13–14 and Dec. 20–21, for a brand-new FREE holiday event for all ages.

Holiday Brunch at Calgary Zoo
2025-12-21 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd N.E., Calgary, Alberta
Celebrate the festive season in style with Holiday Brunch! Head to the Calgary Zoo for a cozy winter day exploring the zoo, preceded by a delicious Holiday Brunch. (December 21 & 28)

Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
2025-12-21 19:30 | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta
The spectacular and colourful three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir comes to Calgary this holiday season with Peace.

Christmas Day Brunch at Fairmont
2025-12-25 10:00 | Fairmont Palliser, 133 Ninth Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M3, Canada
Celebrate Christmas Day with a timeless holiday brunch buffet served in the iconic Crystal Ballroom. Indulge in Chef-attended carving stations featuring roasted turkey and rosemary salt-crusted AAA Alberta beef ribeye, a seafood station, dessert table and more!

New Year’s Eve at the Library
2025-12-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Central Library, 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta
Ring in 2026 with family-friendly fun from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a dance party, special story time, mock countdown and more!

NYE 2026 The Disco Ball & Neon Glow Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | National on 10th, 341 10th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0C5, Canada
Calgary’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Experience is back! One ticket, two incredible parties! DJ Dillon will be on the main floor for The Disco Ball NYE. DJ 4Low will take over downstairs for the Neon NYE Glow Party.

New Year’s Eve Party 2026 at Pimlico Bar
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | Pimlico Bar, 524 17 Ave S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0B1, Canada
Celebrate 2026 at Pimlico Bar with local DJs playing all night, party vibes, and a midnight toast. You can opt for a full 3-course dinner or just general admission for a dance-floor celebration.

Lounge Eighteen: New Year's Eve Hollywood Glam
2025-12-31 20:00 - 23:59 | Lounge Eighteen, 1005 17 Ave S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2T 0A7, Canada
Celebrate NYE in glam style with a red-carpet entrance, cocktail hour, photobooth moments, and a DJ-led dance floor that goes late into the night.
