8 socially-distant things to do in Calgary this week (December 28-January 1)
It’s the final week of 2020 and good lord what a year it has been. It’s been 12 months of ups, downs, more downs, and then a few more downs for good measure, and we’re definitely ready for 2021. The good news is there is plenty of great stuff to do in Edmonton this week, so we can wrap the year on a high note.
Here are 8 socially-distanced things to do in and around Calgary this week.
CANADA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE: COUNTDOWN TO 2021
Want to feel like you’re ringing in the New Year with the rest of the country? Sure, it’s not the same as an in-person fireworks show or a roaring 20s bash with your best pals, but this event featuring some of Canada’s biggest musical stars is sure to impress.
When: Thursday, December 31st at 11:00 PM EST
Where: On CBC & YouTube
ORDER IN FOR NYE
A bunch of Calgary’s favourite restaurants are offering up some awesome New Year’s Eve specials for takeout and delivery and it’s the perfect year to take advantage of it. Whether you’re getting dishes from Concorde hotspots like Lulu Bar and Bridgette Bar or new places like Orchard, the city has you covered.
TIME SQUARE BALL DROP
Wondering what you’ll toast to at midnight to end 2020? The New York City ball drop, of course. Although Times Square won’t be full of the crowds it is in a normal year, the ball will be dropping all the same. Count down to midnight online with a live stream of the iconic event.
Where: Watch it live online
When: Thursday, December 31st, 2020 – Friday, January 1st, 2021
BOOK YOUR TUBING AT WINSPORT
In case you didn’t know, Winsport has one of the fastest tube parks in all of western Canada. It’s only open on weekends, but tickets are flying so we’d recommend you use this time to plan ahead! Tickets have to be booked online in advance, so click here to get yours now.
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
When: Open weekends until the end of the season
Cost: $20-$25 per person
GO FOR A SKATE IN THE MOUNTAINS
If you’re lucky enough to have a few days off this week, then take advantage of it by hitting up some of the most gorgeous places to skate in the entire world. Yes, we’re talking about our backyard! Whether you’re heading out to Banff, Lake Louise, or anywhere else, we’ve got a solid list of places for you to check out.
HOST A VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT
We can’t host game nights in person this NYE, but we CAN host a virtual one. Check out sites like Lets Roam and challenge your friends across the globe. This sounds like a great way to connect and have some fun with family and friends that you haven’t seen in forever, how cool! Hit this link right here to check out our favourite virtual drinking games to play this holiday season.
WANDER THE CALGARY ZOOLIGHTS
Christmas may be technically over, but that doesn’t mean the lights at the Calgary Zoo get any dimmer. This week, 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
LEARN YOUR ‘ONE THING A DAY’ WITH TELUS SPARK ONLINE
This winter break, 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 will be fun for the whole family.
When: Anytime
Where: Online here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
There you have it, folks!! Let’s start 2021 in a great way.
