Goat Yoga
Stretch out a b-a-a-a-a-a-d back at Goat Yoga until December 15. Granary Road offers popular yoga classes with goats for the holiday season. Bring a Christmas sweater and a yoga mat to join the goats for a day of zen in their beautiful greenhouse. The guided yoga sessions with in-class goats will create lasting memories and Christmas cards. Find more information at granaryroad.com/goat-yoga.
Brit Rock 6
Bolder Climbing Community presents a three-film showcase called Brit Rock 6 on December 4. Each film documents a climbing journey through various infamous bouldering sites. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Globe Cinema., general admission tickets cost $30! Find trailers and tickets at Eventbrite.
Holiday Pairing Dinner
Eighty-Eight Brewing Company will serve five delicious courses perfectly paired with five refreshing beers at its Holiday Pairing Dinner on December 4. A founder of the local brewing company will guide the taste journey as Portland Street Pizza, the company’s in-house kitchen, serves up some slices. Enjoy the spread from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit eightyeightbrewing.ca.
Market Collective: Holiday Market Series 2024F
or two weekends in December, Market Collective returns to Calgary for another year of local galleries, workshops, and vendors. On December 6 to 8 and December 13 to 15, wander through 150+ market stalls at the BMO Centre. The market will be jam-packed to satisfy taste buds and captivate the eyes, with tickets going for $7 for the whole weekend. Visit marketcollective.ca for more information.
Grinch Tree Workshop
On December 7, branch out with Bloom Culture to make your very own Grinch Tree! The guided workshops are open to all crafters of varying skill levels using real flowers and foliage to create the tree. The one-hour workshops are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Alliance Church. Steal your spot at bloomculture.ca.
Christmoose Carol
Since 1996, Loose Moose has twisted the timeless holiday story and adapted it for its Calgary audience. The play combines other infamous literary tales and characters to retell Charles Dicken’s classic holiday story. Sherlock Homes played Ebenezer Scrooge in last year’s amusing rendition of the play! Visit Crossroads Market from December 12 to December 21 for a night of heartwarming laughs. For more information, visit loosemoose.com.
Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits
On December 13, Telus Spark transforms into an adult playground for Spark After Dark. The event has full bar service, magnetic entertainment, and astronaut ice cream from 6 p.m. to midnight. Their last +18 event of the year brings together Telus Spark’s best attractions, like interactive VR tattoo art or the “Death by AI” show, for one night of science and thrills. A free limo ride home to all transit will take attendees to the Calgary Zoo LRT station. Visit sparkscience.ca to learn more.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas with the Claire Butler Trio. A three-person jazz quartet performs the beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, originally by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. The precious voices of two children’s groups accompany the charming performance choruses: the Montessori School of Calgary and the Kids & Music youth singers. Join Charlie and the gang at the beautiful Engineered Air Theatre on December 18. Find showtimes and more information at artscommons.ca.
The Polar Express at The Alberta Prairie Railway
All aboard the Polar Express! In an enchanting train ride, the Alberta Prairie Railway transports you to the magic of the beloved holiday story. Until December 23, riders can expect a warm cup of hot chocolate while reliving all the movie’s charm with singing chefs, carolling elves, and sleigh bells. This unforgettable trip to the North Pole will make anyone believe in the magic of Christmas again. Visit absteamtrain.com for times and events.
BLOXing Day 2024
It’s the season of giving at the Rodney Oyster House on December 27. The BLOXing Day Gift Festival brings together multiple businesses in the Beltline neighbourhood for a chance to win prizes in a thrilling game of White Elephant. The Blox Arts Centre aims to give back to its community with over $10,000 worth of prizes to be won. Tickets go fast at $10 a piece! Get your tickets at showpass.com/bloxing-day-2024.
Holiday Tea at Heritage Park
It’s tea time at Heritage Park with Holiday Tea! From December 27 to 29, delight in the holiday flavours of nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla with this cozy tea tasting at the Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women. The tea party has pastries and finger foods to satisfy your appetite. All tickets include free admission into Gasoline Alley Museum to visit after steeping in all the Christmas cravings. Visit heritagepark.ca to have a tea-rific time!
Hang the DJ NYE
End the year with a bang at Dickens’ highly anticipated New Year’s Eve bash! Hang The DJ rings in 2025 with an all-night party of ‘80s versus ’90s tracks, from Britpop to post-punk and everything in between. Dress up and get ready to dance all night on December 31. Check out their Instagram for more information: @dickensyyc.
Avatar The Last Airbender
Yip Yip! The Last Airbender soars into action on January 3. The performance strings together the series’ best scenes on screen with the spectacular orchestra accompaniment, playing the iconic soundtrack by Jeremy Zuckerman. Join Aang to bring peace to all four nations at the Jubilee Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Visit jubileeauditorium.com for more information.
