Guide
Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026
Light displays, Christmas markets, parades and winter festivals in Calgary & the Rockies. Dates, hours and which ones are for kids.
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Light displays
Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Nightly 5:30–9:30 p.m. Last admission 9:00 p.m. Closed December 25.
Presented by Olympia Trust Company. 30th anniversary, with more than a million lights. Santa’s Polar Palace runs November 13–December 23, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Members only until 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 23 and 30 and December 7 and 14. The Wildlife Carousel is free, last ride load 9:15 p.m. Animal buildings are closed. North Gate parking is $14 through ParkPlus. New Year’s Eve is 5:30–9:30 p.m. Wonder Wednesdays, November 18–December 16, take 20% off Sunlight to ZOOLIGHTS and ZOOLIGHTS tickets.
Christmas markets
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
November 13–15, 2026 · November 20–22, 2026 · November 27–29, 2026 · December 4–6, 2026
Fridays 12:00–6:00 p.m. for all ages, then 6:00–9:00 p.m. for ages 18+. Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Adults $20. Kids 3–12 and seniors 65+ $12, plus GST. Ages 2 and under free. Parking included.
Weekends only: November 13–15, 20–22 and 27–29, and December 4–6. Friday evenings are 18+.
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