Christmastime is here, bringing happiness and cheer. We can’t wait to celebrate!
Christmas falls on a Thursday this week, but there’s plenty to do before and after. Even on Dec. 25, there’s still plenty going on, and you can spend it skiing with Santa Claus or skating at an outdoor rink.
Here’s everything to get up to this Dec. 22 to 26 week in Calgary, Alta. Happy holidays!
Strap in for dinner and a show like no other! The side-splitting tribute to the famous British sitcom is a fully interactive, hilarious two-hour comedy tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil, and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style meal together with a good dollop of mayhem.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, to Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Westin Calgary — 320 4th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $136
This New Year’s Eve, skip the ballroom and head to Banff’s most nostalgic house party. Throw on your finest Canadian tuxedo and join a two-level celebration of food, live music, and Canadiana charm.
Start upstairs in the living room for good vibes and just enough bites and glühwein to set the mood. Enjoy a live band, followed by a DJ in an enclosed outdoor patio, bringing an unmistakable basement-party buzz. It’s cozy, cheeky, and perfectly Banff — a night that starts smooth and ends bratty.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to late
Where: Waldhaus Restaurant — 405 Spray Ave., Banff, Alta.
Tickets: $67 per person
Hit the slopes with Santa at Lake Louise Ski Resort before he heads back to the North Pole for the season.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 23 to Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Lake Louise Ski Resort — 1 Whitehorn Rd., Lake Louise, Alta.
Tickets: $155+ for an adult full-day lift ticket
Experience a holiday feast unlike any other. Thomsons’ Grand Holiday Buffet features a dazzling display of culinary craftsmanship, where every dish is a tribute to festive indulgence. Picture long tables brimming with slow-roasted Alberta prime rib, free-range turkey, and a vibrant dim sum station. Savour seafood paella, braised bison short rib, and an array of artisanal cheeses. And for the sweet finale: gingerbread panna cotta, eggnog cheesecake, and a hot chocolate affogato station that’ll warm your soul.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Seating starts at noon
Where: Thomsons Kitchen & Bar — 112 8th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $145 per adult, $73 for kids 6-12 years old, free for children 5 years old and below
Bring the holiday feast home! Order a ready-to-serve Holiday Turkey Take-Out meal and celebrate stress-free with your loved ones.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Delta by Marriott Calgary Downtown — 209 4th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $308
In its 39th year, Confederation Park will feature thousands of holiday lights designed to bring some Christmas cheer to the Calgary northwest.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to midnight
Where: Confederation Park Golf Course — 14th St. NW, north of 24th Ave.
Tickets: Free
Pack the fam and your favourite furry friend into the car for a road trip out to Innisfail, catch some exquisite light displays, and rediscover the holiday magic.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Where: 5400 42nd Ave., Innisfail, Alta.
Tickets: $30/vehicle for up to eight people
The ice should be ready to go on outdoor rinks in Calgary by Dec. 20, and you can spend Christmas Day skating on ice trails or at other choice outdoor spots.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Dawn to dusk
Where: Parks across Calgary
Tickets: Free
Calgary has more than 5,000 parks within the city limits, and many of them are great for snowshoeing. Check out the best ones to check out on Christmas Day.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Dawn to dusk
Where: Parks across Calgary
Tickets: Free
Confederation Park has cross-country ski trails maintained by the Foothills Nordic Ski Club, and the surrounding 160-hectare park makes for a scenic Christmas Day ski.
When: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Time: Dawn to dusk
Where: Confederation Park — 905 30th Ave. NW, Calgary
Tickets: Free
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Em Medland-Marchen
Em is a Staff Writer for Curiocity Calgary. They are passionate about live music, rose gardens, iced coffee, and walks along the Bow River.
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