12 Days of Family Fun

At this time of year there always seems to be a plethora of preparation to be done, yet family fun should take precedence! Knowing this, our team has put together a list of family focused activities just for you! We sincerely hope you have fun and enjoy a wonderful holiday season. Here's our list of Family Fun Activities:

12 Family Activities for the Christmas Season

1. Heritage Park – “Once Upon a Christmas”
When: November 23 – December 22, 2019 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:30AM – 4:00PM
Where: 1900 Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary, AB, T2V 2X3
Cost: $5.70 - $11.00 per person
Website: https://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/once-upon-a-christmas

2. Calgary Zoo for “Zoo Lights”
When: November 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7V6
Cost: $14.95 - $19.95 per person
Website: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/zoolights

3. Skate with Santa – Olympic Oval
When: November 23, 2019
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4V5
Cost: $15 per family or $5 per person
Website: https://alumni.ucalgary.ca/events/skate-santa

4. Aspen Crossing – “Polar Express Train Ride”
When: November 22 – December 24, 2019
Time: 4:30PM, 6:30PM & 7:30PM options
Where: Mossleigh, AB (1km west of Mossleigh, Alberta, on Highway 24)
Cost: $128 - $370 per set (see website for info)
Website: https://www.aspencrossing.com/polar-express

5. Noel Indoor Light Park and Christmas Market
When: November 28 – December 31, 2019
Time: 2:00PM – 10:00PM (see website for info)
Where: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2W1
Cost: $15.99 - $21.99 per person or $64.99 per family
Website: https://noelchristmas.ca/

6. Spruce Meadows Christmas Market
When: November 22-24 & November 29-December 1, 2019
Time: 10:00AM – 7:00PM Friday & Saturday, Sunday closed @ 5:00PM
Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SE, Calgary, AB, T2X 4B7
Cost: $12 per person ($2 off when purchased online)
Website: https://www.sprucemeadows.com/christmas_market.jsp

7. Lions’ Festival of Lights – Confederation Park
When: November 30, 2019 – January 8, 2020
Time: 6:00PM - midnight
Where: Confederation Park, 24th Avenue NW + 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB
Cost: FREE (donations accepted online)
Website: https://www.lionsfestivaloflights.ca/

8. Airdrie Festival of Lights
When: December 1 – December 31, 2019
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Nose Creek Valley Museum, 1701 Main Street S, Airdrie, AB, T4B 1C5
Cost: FREE (donations accepted)
Website: https://airdrielights.com/

9. Tobogganing and Sledding
Where: multiple locations in Calgary, Alberta
Cost: FREE
https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Tobogganing-and-sledding.aspx

10. Breakfast with Santa
When: November 30 – December 1, 2019
Time: 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Where: Lougheed House, 707 13th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0K8
Cost: $45 - $55 per person or $175 for a family of 4
Website: https://lougheedhouse.com/christmas/

11. CP Holiday Train
When: December 5 – 11, 2019
Time: times available on website
Where: multiple locations in Alberta, see website
Cost: FREE
Website: https://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada

12. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - Sounds of the Season: On the Road
When: November 27 & 28 + December 3, 18 & 19
Time: 7:30PM
Where: multiple locations in Calgary, AB
Cost: $25 - $35 per person
Website: https://calgaryphil.showare.com/

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