The most wonderful time of the year: Christmas in Calgary
If you want to experience Calgary at its best, it’s hard to beat the festive atmosphere of the Christmas period. From Christmas markets to holiday concerts, lights displays to seasonal cocktails, the city comes alive with special places and occasions to enjoy the holidays.
If your senior parents or relatives live in Calgary and you’re coming to visit, check out some of our top picks for things to do. And if you live here, then there is plenty to enjoy both traditional and different.
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Many Calgary families have their favourite events at this time of year. It’s a great way for all ages to come together and perhaps to build the tradition for the next generation too.
If your senior parents or relatives live in Calgary and you’re coming to visit, check out some of our top picks for things to do. And if you live here, then there is plenty to enjoy both traditional and unusual that you might not have done before. Here are just some of our favourites.
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park
A firm favourite holiday event, with indoor and outdoor Christmas activities including wagon rides, roving carol singers, a festive Christmas market, cuddles with the farm animals, gorgeous decorations and that all important chat with Santa to discuss if you have been naughty or nice.
You’ll need all day to enjoy everything – more details at https://heritagepark.ca/series/once-upon-a-christmas/
- Where: Heritage Park
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 7 – 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zoolights at Calgary Zoo
We love this so much, we take our caregivers and admin team every year! Enjoy a magical walk through Calgary Zoo lit by millions of lights in intricately designed patterns. At the end, relax by a roaring fire with a hot chocolate and a tempting treat!
- Where: Calgary Zoo
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025
A Christmas Carol at Theatre Calgary
Bah Humbug! Dickens’ classic festive tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts who show him the true meaning of Christmas.
- Where: Arts Commons
- When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 29
Heat up the Holidays at TELUS Spark Science Centre
As they say on the website: “From thaw-dropping holiday lights to sizzlin’ science experiments and even a bark-tacular show – there’s something for everyone to melt over.” The Muttcracker agility dog show is always a great hit with grandkids, and on Christmas Eve you can wear your pjs for the Festive Pajama Party.
- Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
- When: Until Jan. 4, 2025
A Drag Queen Christmas by Murray & Peter
Something completely different! Presenting their 10th anniversary show, this Emmy-Award-winning show is for anyone who loves the glitter and glam of the season, with a twist!
- Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
- When: Dec. 16
Create your own Holiday Magic
The Calgary City website has a great tool to help you plan your own Christmas day out in downtown Calgary. Start with a delicious brunch, head to a market for your Christmas shopping, enjoy a special holiday event, and finish on a merry note with a festive cocktail. Full details for this DIY tour at Holiday Magic
If your loved one or aging parents have memory issues or are experiencing memory loss, we’ve created a list of seasonal activities that can help stimulate memories of Christmasses past. Check it out that blog here.
Home care for the holidays
Our caregiver team love this time of year, and enjoy helping our home care clients enjoy it too. Our home care visits can bring festive cheer to you loved one, and we’ll be there every day that we are needed (and booked!), including Christmas Day itself.
Contact us to discuss your requirements – we’re here in the office until the start of the holidays.
