20 Socially-Distanced Things To Do At Home And In Calgary This January
Wow, wow, wow. We made it, guys! We hope you all ate your fill this holiday season, slept until noon and had a few (too many) drinks. It’s been a crazy year, so it’s really the least you could’ve done for yourself. This week 2020 finally comes to a close and we’re not sure about you guys, but we’ve never been so happy to see a year come and go. We can’t say that 2021 will be any different… or any better, but we have high hopes! What we can say is that this month is full of exciting events that will keep your mind off of all the insanity. Here are just 20 of the incredible things to do in Calgary this January!
*Before attending, please remember to check individual event websites for COVID-19 related updates and any potential cancellations. Dates, regulations, and more are all subject to change.*
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH DJ KAV, COWBOYS AND CURIOCITY
This New Year’s order in, pop a few bottles and join DJ Kav, Cowboys and us for one of the biggest virtual parties this city has ever seen. Check out the link above for a one of a kind countdown and say GTFO to 2020 in style.
When: Thursday, December 31st
Where: Online here
Time: 11 pm
Cost: Free
CHECK OUT A SHOW WITH HOTELS LIVE CALGARY
This month, check out Hotels Live – an ingenious way to GTFO and enjoy a concert, without getting sick! With AHS’s approval, hotels live have been able to use the patio suites overlooking pool or courtyard areas as a private box of sorts for concerts and shows below. This month, catch a tribute to Journey and Bon Jovi at the Delta Hotel!
When: Saturday, January 2nd
Where: Delta Calgary South – 227 Southland Drive SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $50+
LEARN YOUR ‘ONE THING A DAY’ WITH TELUS SPARK ONLINE
This month, instead of taking a stroll, take a SCROLL, through the new Arctic voices exhibit at Telus Spark in Calgary! From live experiments, programs, and guided talks with scientists and experts, the science centre now has a ton of virtual activities that everyone will enjoy until they’re ready and able to reopen their doors again!
When: Anytime
Where: Online here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
SHARE SCREENS AND BINGE NETFLIX’S JANUARY RELEASES
From documentaries comedies and originals, Netflix will be delivering hours of entertainment to get us through another month of uncertainty and chilly northern weather. This month, those who would prefer to stay indoors can binge their way through isolation with a ton of new releases!
When: All month long
Where: At home!
Time: Whenever
Cost: Free
WANDER THE CALGARY ZOOLIGHTS
Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean the lights at the Calgary Zoo get any dimmer. Until January 3rd, Calgarians looking for something to brighten their night can take a few photos, grab a hot cocoa, a snack, take a seat by the fire and ogle millions of enchanting LED’s strung through the trees at this magical winter event.
When: Until Sunday, January 3rd
Where:210 St. George’s Drive NE
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $19.95
GO TUBING AT WINSPORT
Calgary is a powder-covered wonderland in the winter, best enjoyed on the hills of Winsport! Not everyone is comfortable on a pair of skis, which is why we’re a big fan of their inner tube park. Almost anyone can enjoy the breeze, the snow and themselves with this adrenaline-inducing activity.
When: See dates above
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
Cost: Prices vary
ORDER IN FOR NYE
Not sure where to grab some grub this New Year’s? From Brigette Bar, Orchard, Lulu Bar and more, a ton of Calgary’s favourite restaurants are offering tasty take-out, guaranteeing that you don’t ring in 2021 with an empty stomach. Check out the link above for just a few offering something special this holiday season.
When: Thursday, December 31st
Where: Online above
Time: Anytime
Cost: Prices Vary
CANADA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE: COUNTDOWN TO 2021
Ring in the New year with the rest of Canada… online! It’s not the ‘roaring 20s bash any of us had in mind, but it’s something! Join friends your friends and family across the country for an evening of music, chanting and fireworks.
When: Thursday, December 31st
Where: On CBC & YouTube
Time: 11 pm EST
Cost: Free
STROLL THROUGH ONE OF CALGARY’S MAGICAL PARKS
With new restrictions in place, it won’t be long until some of us start to feel restless again. This month, fight cabin fever with a pair of comfortable shoes, a couple of snacks, and some fresh air! Check the link above for 10 beautiful places to take a winter walk in and around Calgary.
When: Anytime
Where: See locations above
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
GLIDE THROUGH ALBERTA’S ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Is it even winter in Canada without a few laps around a frozen pond? This January, why not lace up a pair of skates and hit the ice! It’s totally free and you can literally go whenever the heck you want, which is great for those with busy schedules. Click the link above for a list of our favourite spots in Alberta to go skating!
When: Anytime
Where: See locations above
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
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GET YOUR GAME FACE ON
We’re not sure when we’ll be able to all see each other again, so this month, using the QuizUp App, go head-to-head with your favourite humans in a game of virtual Trivia! Turn over your phones, place a bet, and test each other’s ability to answer random rapid-fire questions, or choose a topic and see who’s more quick-witted.
When: Whenever
Where: Wherever
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
ROLL BY THE SPRUCE MEADOWS LIGHTS
Want to milk the last of that city Christmas spirit? Crank the Michael Buble and take a relaxing drive through the grounds at Spruce Meadows for one last COVID-safe holiday hurrah. Enjoy thousands of lights, and nice hot cocoa all from the cozy comfort of your own vehicle.
When: Until Sunday, January 3rd
Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
WARM-UP NEXT TO ONE OF CALGARY’S FREE-TO-USE FIREPITS
In an effort to promote safe socialization, some public parks in Calgary have been fitted with temporary fire pits and, as if that wasn’t cool enough, they’re also offering free wood! This month, again- when and if the restrictions let up, book a spot for you and your social bubble!
When: Every day
Where: See locations in the link above
Time: 9 am – 9 pm
Cost: Free
HAVE DINNER IN A “FROZEN JUNGLE”
Need an escape? When the province says it’s alright – get a taste of the tropics during the Foodies in the Park Frozen Jungle Dome Dining Experience! This COVID-safe dinner takes place in the beautiful Devonian Gardens, ensuring that you’ll stay warm and leave full – just as if you were vacationing in a 5-star resort somewhere.
When: Thursday, January 14th – 31st
Where: CORE Shopping Centre, 333 7 Ave SW 4th floor, Calgary, AB
Time: 6 pm or 8:30 pm
Cost: $110+
GO ON A DATE, WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOUSE
Dating? During a pandemic? It’s shocking, but it’s possible! Thanks to COVID and the chilly January weather, we think it’s safe to say that most of you would prefer to stay in! Check out our guide above for some exciting date ideas that don’t even require putting on a pair of pants.
When: Whenever
Where: At home
Time: Anytime
Cost: Prices vary
GO SLEDDING
There’s no time like the present to grab your snow racers and spiral sleighs then head for the hills! We can’t imagine that we’re the only ones who are more than ready to slide into 2021, so it’s just a matter of where. Check out the link above for 10 of the best places to go tobogganing in Calgary this winter!
When: Whenever
Where: See locations above
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
GO SKATING AT DEERFOOT CITY
This month, enjoy one of a kind date at Calgary’s Deerfoot Meadows, where they’ve set up a magical 100-foot synthetic ice skating rink! This week, book a private time, grab a hot cocoa and glide your way into the holidays under their dazzling bright lights.
When: Until Sunday, February 28th
Where: 901 64 Avenue NE, Calgary
Time: Book time slot here
Cost: Free
TAKE A MOUNTAIN SLEIGH RIDE
With a mouthful of hot cocoa and a heart full of holiday spirit, cuddle up under the blankets in an old-timey sleigh. This January, experience every peak, valley, and frozen waterfall as if for the very first time with a magical carriage ride through the Rockies at Boundary Ranch!
When: See dates above
Where: 2 Guinn’s Road, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Time: See times above
Cost: $29.95+
BANFF ALPENGLOW FESTIVAL
This month, hit the Banff gondola for a festival like none other. Peer through telescopes, roast marshmallows and indulge in a five-star meal at the tip-top of the Rockies during this year’s magical Alpenglow Festival. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Fridays and Saturdays, January 22nd – March 13th
Where: 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Cost: $42+
SUPPORT ARTISTS AT THE ESKER FOUNDATION GALLERY
This month – when and if the restrictions let up – catch brand new solo exhibits by some of the best and brightest artists at the Esker Foundation! This Inglewood gallery is a great way to spend a morning, afternoon or evening.
When: Winter gallery opens January 23rd
Where: 4th Floor, 1011 – 9th Avenue SE, Inglewood, Calgary
Time: Book your time here
Cost: Free
Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am! There you have it, 20 socially-distanced things to do in Calgary this January. Please be safe out there, be smart, and above all, be kind to one another.
