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On November 17, 2022 by Calgary's ChildNovember 18 to 20
November 17 to 20; Art Market Christmas Craft Sale, there is something for everyone on your list, from stocking stuffers to host gifts, birthday to bridal party gifts, gifts for your staff at the office to that wow, one-of-a-kind gift that they would never expect and will cherish forever – Telus Convention Centre is the place. Come take a look while you listen to live music, watch some of the artists create right on the spot and take in some amazing food samples from our food artisans. Learn more at artmarketcraftsale.com.
November 17 to 20; Disney On Ice, Disney On Ice is returning to Calgary for another year of magic. Families have the opportunity to make unforgettable memories joining Mickey and all his Disney friends with the Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures. Learn more at disneyonice.com/en-ca.
November 18, 5:30pm to 9:30pm; Light Up Okotoks, Light Up Okotoks knows how to get into the holiday spirit! Join them as they launch their annual light tour as part of Light Up Okotoks. Come out to enjoy the lights and festive decorations. Learn more at okotoks.ca/lightup.
November 18, 6pm to 8pm; Tree Lighting Ceremony: CF Market Mall, bring your crew and celebrate the start to the most wonderful time of the year with the iconic holiday tree lighting ceremony at Market Mall that will delight the senses and warm the heart. Hosted by Fuzzy from Virgin Mornings, enjoy the magical countdown and lighting of the holiday tree, a visit from Santa, musical performances by Youth Singers of Calgary, Calgary Girls Choir, and lots more surprises and delights. Learn more at shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-market-mall.
November 18 to 20; Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, the market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience. Begin the festive season by enjoying a day out with family and friends, shop exquisite gift ideas, purchase artisan food, and stroll through the winter wonderland of Spruce Meadows. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.
November 18 to 20; Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Sale, provides the attendees with an opportunity to discover unique crafts, decorations, gifts and original artwork by local artisans as they exhibit their handcrafted work at Bragg Creek Community Centre. Learn more at braggcreekartisans.com/monthly-events.
November 19; Billy Joel: The Stranger, Classic Albums Live presents Billy Joel: The Stranger, the album that shot him to the top of the charts and made Billy Joel a household name. World-class musicians recreate each note of this classic album along with more of Joel’s signature songs at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at artscommons.ca/whats-on/thestranger.
November 19; Puppet Power: Festival of Ideas, WP PUPPET THEATRE’S FESTIVAL OF IDEAS presents puppet theatre and learning experiences that explore the power of puppetry applied to the social issues of our time. The Fall 2022 one-day festival features three events examining the theme of Non-Human Perspectives at cSPACE King Edward.
November 19; Cineplex Community Day – Free Movies, enjoy a morning of free movies! Canadian movie-lovers are invited to kick off the holiday season and visit their local Cineplex theatre to celebrate Community Day by enjoying a free movie and helping raise money for BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada). Learn more at cineplex.com/Promos/CommunityDay.
November 19 to 20, 10am to 5pm; Kananaskis Christmas Market, check out the 31st annual Kananaskis Christmas Market in Redwood Meadows. Get a head start on Christmas shopping with some unique and handcrafted gifts. Learn more by searching “Kananaskis Christmas Market” on Facebook.
November 19 to 20, 10 am to 4pm; Canmore Christmas Artisans’ Market, the market selects artists and artisans for their creativity and craftsmanship, in addition to balancing the variety of offerings at the market. All goods must be handmade and sold by the person who made them. The event will take place at Canmore Seniors Centre and Canmore Civic Centre. Learn more at canmoreartisansmarket.com.
November 19 to 20, 10am to 4pm; 47th Anniversary Celebrations at the Hangar Museum; a full weekend, with fun activities for the whole family including guided tours, crafts and more. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca/upcoming-events.
November 19 to 20; Granary Road Grinchmas, a celebration of the magic and mischief. Visit Granary Road for some pre-Christmas fun like Goat Yoga with the Grinch, ride the Max Wagon and watch the Grinch read his very own story until you are green in the face. Learn more at granaryroad.com.
November 19 to 25; Calgary Opera presents Carmen, the ultimate femme fatale doing what she can to survive in a poor town with traffic and shocking consequences at the Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com/calgary/calgary-opera-carmen.
November 20 and 21; Tracy Drain: Giants of Our Solar System, discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Aerospace engineer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test, and operate the complex machines that uncover some of the countless mysteries within and beyond our solar system. Learn more at artscommon.ca.
Christmas Fairs and Markets
Camp Chamisall Christmas Craft Fair
When: November 16 to 18
Where: First Alliance Church Deerfoot Campus
Learn More: faccalgary.com.
Varsity Christmas Craft Sale
When: November 18 to 19
Where: Varsity Community Association
Website: vcacalgary.com
Balzac Christmas Market
When: November 18 to 19
Where: Gym 4031 beside St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Balzac
Learn More: Search ‘Balzac Christmas Market 2022’ on Facebook
Chestermere Christmas Market
When: November 18 to 19
Where: Chestermere Rec Centre
Learn More: allevents.in.chestermere.
Thorncliffe Greenview Craft Fair
When: November 18 to 19
Where: Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association
Learn More: tgcacalgary.com
Contextural Fibre Christmas Art Sale
When: November 18 to 19
Where: Alexandra Dance Hall (Inglewood)
Learn More: contextural.ca
Acadia Christmas Market
When: November 19
Where: Acadia Recreational Complex
Learn More: acadiarec.com
Mahogany Christmas Market
When: November 19
Where: Mahogany Beach Club
Learn More: mahoganyhoa.com
Auburn House Christmas Craft Marketplace
When: November 19
Where: Auburn Bay Residents Association
Learn More: auburnbayra.ca.
Shawnessy Christmas Craft Fair
When: November 19
Where: Shawnessy Barn
Learn More: Visit @shawnessycraftfair on Facebook
Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market
When: November 19
Where: Calgary Waldorf School
Learn More: calgarywaldorf.org
Holy Spirit Catholic Women’s League Craft Sale
When: November 19
Where: Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Website: holyspiritcalgary.com
New Brighton’s Christmas Market
When: November 19
Where: New Brighton Residents’ Association
Learn More: newbrighton-connect.com
Scenic Acres Holiday Market and Craft Sale
When: November 19
Where: Scenic Acres Community Association
Learn More: scenicacresca.ca
Silver Springs Christmas Craft Market
When: November 19
Where: Silver Springs Community Centre
Learn More: silverspringcommunity.ca
Westminster Christmas Market
When: November 19
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Learn More: wpchurch.net/events
Aspen Crossing Christmas Market
When: November 19 to 20
Where: Aspen Crossing – 1 km West of Mossleigh on Highway 24
Learn More: aspencrossing.com
Cochrane Made Artisan Christmas Market
When: November 19 to 20
Where: Lions Club Event Centre
Learn More: opulencealliance.com
Fairview Studios Fall Pottery Sale
When: November 20
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex
Learn More: eventbrite.ca
Delisle Marketing & Events Holiday Market
When: November 20
Where: Deerfoot Inn and Casino
Learn More: eventbrite.ca
Ongoing
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, November 18 to December 4; Banff Christmas Market, with more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables. Learn more at banffchristmasmarket.com.
Until November 19, Theatre Calgary presents The Importance of Being Earnest, a tale of mistaken identities, rapid-fire wit, and cucumber sandwiches at Max Bell Theatre. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.
Until November 20; ‘Wolves: The Art of Dempsey Bob’ at Glenbow, the exhibition features 65 works and is the first-ever retrospective of Demsey Bob’s career from the 1970s to the present. Visitors to the exhibition will discover a selection of masks, sculpture and regalia, complemented by Bob’s work in bronze casting and vestment production. Learn more at glenbow.org/exhibitions/wolves/.
Until November 27; Loose Moose Theatre Presents Treasure Island, the Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children ages four to 10, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.
Until December 21; Christmas in the Country Art Sale, enjoy a whole lot of Christmas cheer in Alberta’s beautiful Foothills region. The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home and on the online shopping site this November and December. Learn more at shop.leightoncentre.org.
Until December 31; Nightrise at Banff Gondola, pursuit unveils an immersive experience of light, sound and wonder with the launch of Nightrise, a multi-sensory winter experience at the Banff Gondola. This unique winter activity merges multimedia, storytelling and nature for a new and inspiring perspective at such an iconic Banff location. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.
Until December 31; Banff Mountaintop Christmas, Christmas activities galore can be found atop Sulphur Mountain at the Banff Gondola’s Mountaintop Christmas, featuring a Santa Claus photo-op on top of the world, holiday crafts, a holiday movie screening, and more. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.
Until January 1; Hot Chocolate Trail in Banff, bundling up isn’t the only way to stay warm while exploring Banff and Lake Louise. The Hot Chocolate Trail is a treasure map of local restaurants and cafés offering 29 limited-time holiday-themes hot chocolates. With alcoholic and non-alcoholic options like the Alpine Cherry boozy hot chocolate from one of Banff’s newest restaurants, Brazen, to the Ferrero Rocher Hot Chocolate at JK Bakery & Café, there’s something for everyone. Dine in or take yours to go, but don’t forget to bring a reusable mug with you to reduce waste. Learn more at banfflakelouise.com/christmas/hot-chocolate-trail.
Until January 2; Goodnight Moon Digital Immersion Experience at TELUS Spark, the world’s first and only Goodnight Moon digital immersion experience takes the famous bedtime story off the page and into a massive pixel playground, where kids and adults alike can travel through a star-filled tunnel, hear the story and interact with characters and objects from the story’s visual universe. Learn more at sparkscience.ca/whats-on/goodnight-moon.
Until January 8, 5pm to 9pm; ZOOLIGHTS, The Calgary Zoo is full of twinkling lights and the classic holiday activities you’ve come to love! This year’s ZOOLIGHTS will feature activities such as ice skating, fire pits, and much more! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.
Until January 14, Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents The Office: A Pop Rock Comedy, a hilarious take on the goings on at a small paper company office with Jim, Pam, Michael, and Dwight. Learn more at jubilations.ca/the-office-a-pop-rock-parody.
Until January 15; A Mighty Shrek Christmas, Jubilations Junior presents A Mighty Shrek Christmas – a production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind. Learn more at jubilations.ca.
Until January 22; Potion Putt – A Wizardry Minigolf Course, test your magic and wizarding putt putt skills on the golf course. A crazy golf course inspired by famous fantasy and fiction Wizards is coming to Springbank Links Golf Club this year. Embark on nine wand-erful holes of magic and encounter smoking cauldrons, tasty beverages, and magical portals along the way. You may even be required to cast a few spells in order to excel and complete the mystical challenge. Learn more at potionputt.com.
Until March; Snowshoe Under the Stars, this November, enjoy the great outdoors and up your next date night with this one-of-a-kind experience. On this unique excursion, Calgarians will follow a skilled guide on a fresh, starlit tour through forest and snow, then can sip hot cocoa in a secluded meadow. They’ll bring the drinks, the lamps, and the telescope, and all you have to bring is yourself, and a good jacket! Learn more at kananaskisoutfitters.com.
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