As Calgarians and being several months in the cold, we adapt to create fun and exilerating activities for everyone to enjoy during the holidays There is an abundance of things to do in these cold months and we want to share with you some of the exciting activites to participate in this 2022 holiday season

2022 Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market

Looking for the most sentimental and unique gift for someone? then the Spruce Meadows Christmas is the place to go. Here you'll find a incredible shopping experience filled with entertainment, food, decorations and more. With over 300 vendors, you'll be able to check off gifts from your list and have a day full of excitement with your family and friends. Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market is ranked fourth on a worldwide list of must-visit Christmas Market.

The Market is located at Spruce Meadows and runs from December 2, 2022 - December 4, 2022. The times vary for each day, Friday runs from 12pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.

Calgary Zoo Lights 

Calgary's favourite Christmas tradition is back with Zoolights, presented by Olympia Trusted Company. With over 200 light figurines, along with interactive and choregraphed light displays, the Calgary Zoo Lights will bring you pure winter joy. This years Zoo Lights will be featuring new and exciting exhibits that you won't want to miss, including a new Polar Wonderland, new story in Pre - Historic Park, the Nutcracker in the Enmax Conservatory, multi-sensory experience in the gorilla amphitheatre, brand new snow globes for rent and much more.

ZooLights runs from November 18, 2022 - January 8, 2023. Located just off of Deerfoot Trail and Memorial Drive. You won't want to miss one of the most beautiful sites that Calgary has to offer.

Bowness Lagoon Skating Rink

Canada is well known for its ice skating, so theres no doubt that Calgary is filled with an abundance of skating rinks. Bowness Lagoon Skating Rink is the place to be if your wanting to go on a date, spend time with family friends or to embrace the Canadian outdoors. The Lagoon is located in the Bowness subdivision of Calgary, with plenty of parking near the rink for easy coming and going.

Once Upon A Christmas - Heritage Park

Once Upon A Christmas is back at Heritage Park and is considered one of the most iconic holiday events in Calgary. Go back in time and live the lives of people before us with hands-on activities and entertainment sure to excite all age groups. At Heritage Park you can enjoy the new model displays or visit the old favourites like touring the Historical Village in a horse-drawn wagon, visiting the holiday theatre, creating a snow painting and so much more.

Heritage Park is located right off of Heritage Drive Southwest and 14th Street. Once Upon A Christmas onlu lasts so long, between November 26, 2022 - December 18, 2022 from 10am - 4pm.