8 things to do in Calgary this week (December 16-20)
Goodness gracious, we’re already halfway through the last month of the decade. Time flies, doesn’t it? Well, let’s keep things rolling with 8 of the best things to do in Calgary this week. Here we go!
Holiday Movie Series
Last call! Today is the last day to cozy up by Deerfoot City’s Food Lodge fireplace and watch one of their classic Christmas favourites. Yeah, it’s still just chillin’ but it’ll get you off the couch, which alone is a victory.
When: December 19th
Where: Deerfoot City
The Dudes Christmas Party
Calgary band, The Dudes, are everywhere, on every holiday, always, without fail. This Christmas was no exception! It’s true what they say, ho-ho-home is where the heart is!
When: December 20
Where: The Palace Theatre
Cost: $20
Lions’ Festival of Lights
Calgary’s largest free drive-by light festival is back! See over 500,000 lights all along 14th street and get your holiday spirit on. It’s tradition, after all.
When: Until January 8th
Where: Confederation Golf Course – 14th Street NW
Market Collective
It’s the last Friday to enjoy live music, interactive workshops, galleries, AND tons of amazing food! Market Collectives Holiday series will feature over 150 local vendors and a ton of special surprises. You won’t want to miss it!
When: December 20
Where: BMO Centre
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Fairmont Banff Springs: Christmas at the Castle
Live your own Hallmark Christmas movie this season! Make your stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel extra special by attending one of their many holiday events or checking out their picturesque displays..
When: Check event calendar here
Where: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Buffo Holiday Prix-Fixe
Comfort food at its very best. Plus, $1 from every two or three-course meal will go to Mealshare, so you can feel good about dining! Their festive menu will feature favorites like roast butternut squash soup, braised brisket and hazelnut semifreddo. Sounds delish!
When: Until December 24
Where: Buffo – 6455 MacLeod Tr. SW
Cost: $32+
Calgary Christmas Market
Still need a Christmas gift? You might just find the perfect thing among the special yuletide items at Calgary’s Christmas Market! Watch live entertainment, sample some Christmas cocktails, and indulge in some holiday sweets, while you shop every Thursday-Sunday until December 23.
When: Until December 23
Where: Calgary Farmers Market, 510 77th Avenue SE, Calgary
The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis’s timeless classic about imagination, friendship, bravery, and family will take over the stage at Martha Cohen Theatre. This show will feature puppetry, incredible costumes, and amazing backdrops, so you definitely won’t want to miss it!
When: Until December 29
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre
Cost: $40+
Can you smell the turkey dinner yet? While that’s in the oven, get out there and enjoy all the things hitting Calgary this week.
