Explore the joy of Christmas in Calgary with our 2023 guide!
Discover the best of holiday fun, from ice skating delights to unique finds at festive markets. Our carefully curated list ensures you'll be immersed in cheer and charm as you glide and shop your way to unforgettable holiday moments. Ready for merry activities and memory-making? Calgary's holiday magic awaits!
~ Sarah~
1) Signatures Festival of Crafts 🎁 at BMO Centre Nov 2-5, 2023
2) Millarville Christmas Market 🦌 Nov 9-12, 2023
3) Inglewood Holiday Night Market 🌙 Nov 17, 18, 24, 25 & Dec 1 - 2, 2023
4) Art Market & Craft Sale 🎄 at Telus Convention Centre Nov 16-19, 2023
5) Christmas Craft and Marketplace at Auburn House Sat Nov 18 2023
6) Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market 🎅 Nov 17-19, Nov 24-26, Dec 1-3, 2023
7) Granary Road Christmas Market 🐐 Saturdays & Sundays Nov 25-Dec 17, 2023
8) Sunalta Holiday Market & Fundraiser 🎁 Sat Nov 25 2023
9) The Holly Jolly Mall Market 🎄 at New Horizons Mall Sat Dec 2, 2023
10) Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market 🥨 at Century Downs Dec 2-3, 2023
🎄 Theme: Nostalgic Christmas
📍 Location: Downtown
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 5/5
Nov 16-Dec 24, 2023
🍍 Theme: Tropical Christmas
📍 Location: Downtown
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 5/5
Nov 12 - Dec 31, 2023
🪞 Theme: Sparkly Tinsel
📍 Location: NE
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 3/5
Nov 23 – Dec 30, 2023
🌒 Theme: Nightmare Before Christmas
📍 Location: Downtown
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 4/5
Nov 21 - Dec 30 2023
😱 Theme: Home Alone
📍 Location: Inglewood
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 3/5
Nov 21 - Dec 31 2023
🧙♂️ Theme: Harry Potter Christmas
📍 Location: Inglewood
🎅🏼 Christmas Factor: 3/5
Dec 1 - Dec 31 2023
Office party? Friend party? Something for the fam? Check out this list of party venues perfect for any holiday party.
$115 is enough for 2 tickets to any show remaining in the season
$168 is enough for 1 ticket to the 3 remaining shows in the season
2) Contemporary Calgary Membership
$20 - Single annual membership includes unlimited admission to Contemporary Calgary for a year
3) Calgary Zoo Annual Membership
$95 - Explorer Level (includes free parking, 20% of guest admission)
$150 - Adventure Level (includes free parking, Zoo lights and 25% of guest admission)
4) Escape 60 Online Gift Certificate
$35+ - Use for any future booking
5) Calgary Opera E-Gift Certificates
Any amount - good for any production and does not expire
6) Spark Science Centre Annual Membership
$76 - Centre admission, includes parking and store discounts
7) iFly Indoor Skydiving Online Gift Voucher
$63+ - Great for first time flyers and you can go watch for free!
8) Heritage Park Annual Membership
$69+ - Park admission, special events admission and other perks
9) CIFF Ticket Bundles (Sept 2024)
$77-$289 - Film festival tickets for 5 to 20 film showings
10) LaunchPad Golf Digital Gift Card
$25-$500 - Use for suite time, merchandise or on food & beverage purchases. Valid at either Heritage Pointe or Mickelson National locations
11) GlobalFest Fireworks Festival Tickets (August 2024)
$9.50+ nightly tickets
$48+ five day pass
12) Hexagon Board Game Cafe E-Gift Card
$25-$250 - A gift card to Hexagon will allow the recipient to redeem it for game time, coffee, snacks or board games.
13) High Performance Rodeo Gift Card (January 2024)
Grab a gift card at any amount! Support local creative theatre and arts.
1) DIY Craft Kit from Pinnovate
Order a single craft kit from Pinnovate or a subscription for the true craft lover! Pinnovate also offers classes and workshops.
2) Gift Card to Craft Beer Market with bonus
Buy a $50 gift card to Craft Beer Market and get $15 bonus gift card. Offer available from Nov 1-Dec 31..
3) Macarons or Macaron Baking Class
Buy a gift card to Ollia Macarons & Tea and the recipient can either use it to purchase delicious macarons or to attend a macaron baking class.
Give the gift of easy baking! These baking kits are super simple and include all the dry ingredients. Cookies, brownies or beer bread, and more!
5) Made by Marcus Ice Cream Subscription
Have 4 pints of their new flavors delivered to you monthly
6) Plantsie
Plantsie offers unique plants that can either be by occasion (e.g. Christmas) or by personality or create your own!
7) Made by Megii Calgary Apparel
My friend Megan is a local content creator and she sells cool shirts and hoodies with a local spin on them
8) Buttons & Wicks Luxury Candles
My friend Bernice started her own candle making business and let me tell you they are fantastic! Just take a look at her website to see what she can do.
Check out the cool look of this merch from Calgary's new basketball team
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