Holiday Light Displays 2020

by Trista Arney, Staff Writer

Due to the rapidly evolving public health situation some of these details may change. When viewing holiday light displays please remember to respect physical distancing guidelines and local masking bylaws.

Sparkle Sparkle – Telus Spark
https://www.sparkscience.ca/whats-on/sparkle-sparkle
$12.95 – $18.95

Telus Spark will transform into a shimmering wonderland of over 270,000 LED lights! An indoor path experience will lead you through the cosmos in holiday style. Warm up the darkest winter nights with an original and delightful holiday light experience.

Zoo Lights – Calgary Zoo
https://websales.calgaryzoo.com/buy/special-event/zoolights/
$14.95 – $19.95

Calgary’s award winning, magical holiday tradition will be glowing for six weeks (November 20, 2020 – January 3, 2021) of festive family-friendly fun. The zoo is committed to helping you enjoy the magic of ZOOLIGHTS in a safe and physically distanced way while supporting wildlife conservation.

This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas including Polar Wonderland, Journey to Wechiau, Enchanted Gardens in ENMAX, and more! Of course, we’re bringing back the classic activities we have all come to love like the Skating Rink, Firepits, Rival Axe Throwing, Lovers’ Lane, and a (physically-distanced) visit with Santa in his cabin!

Noel Christmas Light Park & Market – Stampede Grounds
https://noelchristmas.ca/
$14.99 and up

Guests of all ages will be in awe of our magical holiday wonderland, complete with over one million twinkling bulbs and an immersive light tunnel, 50 foot Christmas tree, larger than life animals and other new and exciting installations. Stroll through our expanded market, showcasing a variety of one of a kind gifts and stocking stuffers from local artisans and boutique businesses. The whole family can enjoy daily live entertainment accompanied by mouth-watering food and drink options. Plus, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, too!

Lions Festival of Lights – Confederation Park
http://www.lionsfestivaloflights.ca/
FREE

The Festival of Lights is the largest FREE drive-by Christmas Lights showcase in Calgary. The festival is now 99% GREEN! It is comprised of 650, 000 bulbs on 25, 000 strings and almost 4km of power cords!

Airdrie Festival of Lights – Nose Creek Park
https://airdrielights.com/
Admission by Donation; Ticketed activities

Western Canada’s Largest outdoor walk through Christmas Light Display! We have miniature trains ($2/ride) which carry the whole family around our preset paths, as well as open bonfires where you can savour that cup of hot chocolate or apple cider ($2/cup).

Legacy Christmas Light Parade – Legacy Community
http://www.legacylife.ca/
FREE

Legacy will light up the south end of the city with more than a million Christmas lights in a cheery display throughout the community as one of Calgary’s largest free light displays. Festive lights will adorn parks and playgrounds, trees, show homes, design features like the Legacy clock tower and more, in addition to hundreds of beautifully decorated private homes throughout the community.

Light up Okotoks
https://www.okotoks.ca/lightup
FREE

As the region welcomes the winter season, the Town of Okotoks is launching their annual light tour as this year’s Light Up Okotoks event. The light tour will be released November 20th for guests to walk or drive the tour throughout the holiday season.

Lighten UP Calgary
https://lightenupcalgary.ca/
FREE

Take your family on your own tour of festive lights by using Lighten UP Calgary to find your own route. Every year many Calgary residents and neighbourhoods cover their houses with festive Christmas lights and other great decorations, they bring Christmas spirit to the local communities. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas time without twinkling lights. Share your Holiday Cheer and show us your lit-up homes, nativity scenes or North Pole galore.

Rotary Festival of Trees – Malcolm Hotel, Canmore
https://rotaryclubofcanmore.ca/page/festival-of-trees
FREE

The Rotary Festival of Trees is a magical event happening throughout the month of December in Canmore for the whole family. Imagine an indoor forest of Christmas trees decorated and twinkling all in one place, all created and donated by local businesses. There will be lots of events and activities including a COVID-friendly reverse Santa Claus parade on December 6, 2020 (registration required).