Christmas Events 2018
Places to Enjoy Christmas Holiday Lights
CORE Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks
Trees on Display: Until December 19
Where: Downtown CORE Shopping Centre
Cost: Free!
Zoo Lights at Calgary Zoo
More than 2 million lights, 200 displays, fire pits, and fun-activity zones.
Cost: $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for children.
Lion’s Festival of Lights
Largest free drive-by Christmas lights showcase in Calgary.
When: December 1 2018 – January 8 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Confederation Park in NW Calgary
Cost: Free!
Parades and Holiday Theatres
Mahogany Parade of Lights
A 1.3 km long parade, led by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and other surprise guests.
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Starts at Divine Mercy Catholic Elementary and ends at Masters Boulevard, Calgary
Cost: Free!
Lougheed House
Enjoy 20 rooms, 11 fireplaces, and 30 stained glass windows at the Lougheed House, all included with regular admission.
When: November 16 – December 30
Where: 707 – 13 Ave. SW Calgary
Cost: Regular Admission
Once Upon a Christmas
Enjoy a scenic horse-driven wagon around the park, a live historical theatre, and visit Saint Nick and his reindeer!
When: Weekends up to December 23
Where: Heritage Park, Calgary
Cost: Regular Winter Admission
Carols and Holiday Concerts
One Voice Chorus Concert: Sugar
Sweet musical concessions from One Voice Concert.
Where: 1121 14 Ave. SW, Calgary
When: December 8, 2018
Cost: $36 – $265
Fa La Land
Join Jubilee Auditorium for Youth Singers of Calgary Christmas Spectacular
When: December 9, 2018
Where: 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
Cost: $35 – $52
Home for the Holidays with Johnny Reid
Join Jubilee Auditorium for stories and music from Multi Award-Winning singer and songwriter Johnny Reid.
When: December 11, 2018
Where: 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
Cost: $45 – $100