Recent Updates

The 2025 Iron Horse Park Bunny Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th at Iron Horse Park in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.

Train lovers of all ages, mark your calendar for the 2025 Bunny Run!
Weather permitting, the Miniature Trains will be running during a fundraiser for the Airdrie Food Bank, taking you on a 1.6 km interpretive journey aboard one of the 1/8th scale steam or diesel locomotives. Kids and adults love riding the Iron Horse Park Trains, and you will support a great cause!

Tickets are only $3 a ride - Children UNDER 2 are Free but must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult or older person.

****Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Airdrie Food Bank***
****Thank you for your support****

The 2025 Taste of Bragg Creek will be held on Friday, April 26th, in beautiful Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada.

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Taste of Bragg Creek!
With over 38 vendors ready to impress your senses, this is the tastiest stroll
you will ever take around Bragg Creek.
The fun all happens from 5 pm to 9 pm throughout the village.
Purchase your tasting tickets ONLINE and we will see you there!

CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME COLD

2025 Iron Horse Park Frostbite Train Ride will be held on Monday, February 17th, in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.
**This is a weather permitting event**

Bundle up and bring the kids Family Day, Monday, February 17th for the Iron Horse Frostbite Run.
Ride the miniature trains for just $3.00 per person
Donations for the Airdrie Food Bank are gratefully accepted

Please watch the Iron Horse Park Facebook page for last-minute Confirmation or Cancellation as this is a weather-permitting event.

Sundre Winterfest 2025 is on Sunday, February 16th, and Monday, February 17th in Sundre's Historic Riverside Area, Sundre, Alberta, Canada.

Bring the whole family to Sundre's Winterfest 2025 and enjoy the free activities!
*Ice Sculpture Walk
*Archery lessons
*Music & Merchants
* Kids' Carnival
*Puzzlepalooza
*Wagon rides...and more!
Sundre Winterfest also features the 5th Annual Mountain Survivalist Competition!
11 am to 5 pm both days

The 2025 Snow Fever Winter Festival is on Family Day Weekend, Saturday, February 15th to Monday. February 17th in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada.

Family Day Weekend in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, promises outdoor fun for the whole family at Snow Fever 2025.

Location #1 - Kinosoo Ridge
*Family Tubing Special *Free Snowboard and Skiing Lessons *Live DJ Music
*Photo Booth *Ski Inspired Menu

Location #2 - Cold Lake Energy Centre
*Ice Slides *Ice Games *Snow Painting *Outdoor Skating *Concession *Sparkle Tattoos *Sleigh Rides *Fire Pit

Location #3 - Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre - 4 Wing Cold Lake
10 am - 1 pm
*Inflatables *Glitter Tattoos *Face Painting *Entertainment *Balloon Animals
*Maple Sugar Shack *Wagon Rides *Hot Dog Lunch *Fire Pits
*Free Public Skating 1 pm - 3 pm - Bring your skates
*Free Public Swimming 1 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm

Great outdoor fun for the whole family at Snow Fever 2025!

Christmas in Cochrane is on Thursday, November 28th in downtown Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.

Visit beautiful Cochrane, Alberta on Thursday, November 28th, and enjoy a cozy late-night shopping experience until 9 pm.
Cochrane’s small independent shops will stay open late, welcoming you with awesome holiday deals, festive ambiance, and more.
Look forward to extra seasonal magic with carolers, and even a special visit from Santa!

Participating Businesses:
Amaryllis Crystal & Sound Portal
AquaFire Leisure & Beachcomber Hot Tubs Cochrane
Cochrane Coffee Traders
Cochrane Floors and More
Cochrane Lanes
Coldwell Banker United
Floral Fairy Flowers
Foxy Box
Found Books & Shop
Heavenly Outhouse
Horse Creek Candy and Gifts
Joe’s Liquor
Kitchen Boutique
MacKay’s Ice Cream
Mehtab East Indian Cuisine
Mila Dental
Nectare & Root
Pure Anada
Renew Refresh Medical Spa
Rocky View Brewing Taproom
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Still Water Tea
THriv Apparel
The Haven Day Spa & Wellness Centre
The Messy Moose Studio
The Paisley Boutique
The Social Spot Marketplace
Two Pharmacy (Open until ?
Wandering Willow Boutique
Celebrate the season and support local businesses in Cochrane for this joyful holiday event!

Plaza Palooza 2024 will be held at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, Dec. 6 to 8, Dec. 13 to 15, and Dec. 20 to 22.

Starting Friday, November 29th, at 4 PM exactly, Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta turns into the hap-hap-happiest location to:
a) get your festive self on
b) share with loved ones and besties
c) have more fun than a sugar-loving elf who broke into the candy cane factory
That’s right, it’s PLAZA PALOOZA.
This FREE event’s got it ALL!!
*Artsy light installations!
*Holiday lights and displays!
*Live entertainment!
*Battle of the Buskers!
*DJs and dance floor!
*Ice carving demonstrations!
*Selfie and photo ops!
*Carnival games!
*Fire!
Fire will only be found in safety-approved pits for cozy-warming purposes.
If all this builds an appetite, food, and beverages are available at Craving’s Bistro and Huggabowl.
Plaza Palooza hits Olympic Plaza from 4 – 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday over four fantastic weekends:
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024
Dec. 6 – 8, 2024
Dec. 13 – 15, 2024
Dec. 20 – 22, 2024
So grab your kids, your friends, your partner, your camera, your toque, mitts, and boots because this is going to be a G.O.A.T month of fun, frolicking and festive fancies.
Festive Fun in Calgary!!

The 2024 Bearspaw Christmas Market will be held at the Bearspaw Community Association in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, and December 1st, 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Bring the whole family to the magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market 2024.
There is something for everyone with over 100 vendors selling gifts, crafts, and food.
The free entertainment will surely put you in the holiday spirit while shopping at this amazing event!
Fireworks on Saturdays!
Hours:
Fridays: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Light the Night 2024 at Discovery Wildlife Park runs from November 15th, 2024 until January 5th, 2025 in Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.

Bring the whole family to Light the Night 2024 at Discovery Wildlife Park for the incredible festive lights drive-thru.
See 2 km of festive lights and displays that are just beautiful.
Drive at the posted speed, and the drive will take 20 – 25 minutes.
Drive slowly at 5km/h for the most enjoyment.
You can stop briefly at each display to enjoy the lights and take photos/videos,
but you must remain in your vehicle for the entirety of the 2 km drive.
THE GRINCH will visit every Wednesday – Saturday from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
After you drive through the lights you can stop by the gift shop and concession where you can get a nice hot drink, a souvenir, or a cool Christmas gift.
*Pets are welcome but must remain in your vehicle AT ALL TIMES!

$30/vehicle + GST (up to 8 people)

$50/vehicle + GST (9 – 15 people)

$100/vehicle + GST (16+ people)

Tickets can be purchased at the gate
No timed entry or capacity limits

OPEN - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Daily from November 15 – January 5 (weather permitting)
Including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
*The website will be updated daily at 3 pm with any closures
discoverywildlifepark.com

The 38th Annual Lions Festival of Lights will be held from Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, to Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at Confederation Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Calgary's largest free drive-by Christmas light show is the Lions' Festival of Lights.
Located at the SE corner of Confederation Park this spectacular light display has been delighting Calgarian families for 38 Years.
The Lions Festival of Lights is a Calgary Christmas tradition that never fails to delight young and old alike.
Drive by or park and take a stroll through Confederation Park, where over 650,000 festive bulbs on 25,000 strings will put you in the Christmas Spirit!

The Lights go on from 5:30 pm to midnight daily from November 23rd to January 8th giving you many opportunities to experience this dazzling display of holiday lights.
Dress warm and have fun!

#lightfestivals2024
#lionsfestivaloflights
#christmaslights
#drivebychristmaslights

The 2024 Badlands Light Fest will be held from November 8th to December 7th at the Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.

Come experience the celebration of lights at the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre.
Themed weekends featuring:
Trail of Lights walk – a guided walk through a lit-up Badlands Amphitheatre
Light installations
Globalfest Fireworks (Weekend 2)
Live Music
Fire Pits
Activities including lantern making and crafts
Concession and pub service
Tickets range from $5 to $16

Get your tickets and bring the whole family for this incredible Light Fest!

The 2024 Drumheller Festival of Lights is on Saturday, November 23rd in downtown Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.

The Drumheller Festival of Lights is the official kick-off to the Christmas season, and it's a fun-filled festive evening the whole family will enjoy!
The downtown will be beautifully decorated with lots of activities!
*Live entertainment
*Wagon Rides
*The Grinch
*Cookie Decorating
*S’mores and Glowstick Stations
*Firepits with Goodie Giveaways
*Late-night Shopping Deals
The official switch-on of the community Christmas tree and best of all….
SANTA!

#Festivaloflights2024
#drumhelleralberta
#santa2024
#Christmas2024

The 2024 Cochrane Christmas Market is on Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th at the SLS Centre in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Cochrane Christmas Market where for 2 full days you will find a unique shopping experience overflowing with amazing vendors from the summer market + plus + seasonal vendors.
Shop & support an exciting lineup of local 'make, bake, and grow' vendors while you check off the items on your holiday shopping list.
Find unique handcrafted gifts and décor for gift giving and a wide range of items from farm producers, food artisans, and beverage vendors that are perfect for your entertaining and holiday pantry.
Admission & parking are free
A donation to the Cochrane Food Bank is welcomed and very appreciated.

Open Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Happy Holidays!

#2024christmasmarket
#cochranealberta

The 2024 Ukrainian Pyrogy Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, November 30th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Get ready for all your holiday entertaining with incredible homemade Ukrainian food!

Frozen homemade Pyrogies, Cabbage Rolls, and Borscht.
Frozen Pyrogies (Potato & Cheese) - $10 per dozen
Frozen Cabbage Rolls (With meat) - $20 per dozen
Frozen Cabbage Rolls (Without meat) - $18 per dozen
Frozen Borscht (Ukrainian Beet Soup) - $12 per liter
Bake Sale & Christmas Gift Shop!
Homemade cookies, squares, cakes, pies, and much more!
2 pm to 5 pm Saturday, November 30th, 2024.

The 2024 Airdrie Farmers Winter Market is on Saturday, November 30th at the Town & Country Centre in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.

Bring a donation to the Airdrie Food Bank and you'll receive FREE admission to the 2024 Airdrie Farmers Winter Market in Jensen Park.
This will be the final market for 2024 so bring your list and see all the gift ideas and homemade goodies the vendors have for you.
Jewelry, Clothing, Crafts, Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and Dips galore!
There is something for everyone at the Airdrie Farmers Market Winter Market!
See you there!

The 2024 Okotoks Christmas Market is on Friday, November 15th, and Saturday, November 16th, in two locations in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada.

Tickets are on sale for the 13th Annual Okotoks Christmas Market, which will be held at both the Foothills Centennial Centre and the D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club.
Friday - 2 pm to 6 pm
Saturday - 9 am to 4 pm
$5 per person - Includes BOTH market locations
Children 12 and under FREE!
150+ locally handmade vendors will fill the Foothills Centennial Center and D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club with all kinds of fun activities and incredible gift ideas.
*50/50 for Western Wheel Cares (supporting 7 local charities!)
*Bring your Letters to Santa
*Santa visits
*Charity gift wrapping
Kick off your Christmas on November 15th & 16th
This is an event not to be missed!

The 2024 YYC Wonderland Christmas Festival & YYC Foodies Festival is on Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th at the 7 Cheifs Sportsplex in Priddis, Alberta, Canada.

Get your tickets for the YYC Wonderland Christmas Festival & YYC Foodies Festival!!!!
EARLY-BIRD Tickets - $8.00/guest - kids under 13 free
*At the door --- $10.00/guest - kids under 13 free
Get your EARLY-BIRD TICKETS: https://yycwonderland2024.eventbrite.ca
Saturday, November 23 -- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 24 -- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex - Chief Jim Starlight Centre - Tsuut’ina Nation
Calgary / Priddis, AB

A Multidimensional Christmas Shopping Experience you don't want to miss!
YYC Wonderland Christmas Festival provides holiday shoppers with a wide variety of gift options from local businesses, makers, artisans, and craftsmen!
Look forward to a diverse selection of one-of-a-kind products… …inclusive of “made-with-love” Holiday treasures!
Enjoy your shopping experience at YYC Wonderland Christmas Festival, and may you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones while soaking up the Holiday Spirit!
BONUS!!
Experience TWO EVENTS on the same weekend --- YYC Foodies Festival is in the same location!!
EAT. DRINK. RELAX. Spend the day exploring, sampling, tasting, and purchasing local eatables from fresh baking and take-home goodies!
Homemade condiments, preserves, wines, spirits, chocolates... and oodles more dedicated to satisfying all your cravings!
YYC Foodies Festival showcases an international variety of restaurants and caterers serving gourmet eats for you to enjoy during this engaging culinary excursion!

The 2024 Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Craft Sale is on Saturday, November 16th, and Sunday, November 17th at the Bragg Creek Community Centre, in Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada.

Mark your calendars and bring your Christmas shopping list to the 2024 Bragg Creek Artisans Market for a relaxing Christmas shopping experience in the beautiful hamlet of Bragg Creek, Alberta.
Discover unique, handcrafted, original works of art made by local artists. You will find many products, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, woodwork, fiber arts, paper crafts, stonework, and more.
Open 10 am to 5 pm on both days.
Admission - FREE
Parking - FREE
Wheelchair accessible.