What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Winter

December 2025

Sunday, December 21: Try a new virtual reality experience set in the Middle Ages (multiple dates).

Monday, December 22: Treat yourself to some waffles from one of the Beltline’s newest restaurants, Wafflato.

Tuesday, December 23: Pick up any last-minute holiday gifts at these one-stop gift stores.

Wednesday, December 24: See festive lights at the Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows (runs December 5 to 7, 12 to 14 and 19 to 24).

Thursday, December 25: Go sledding on one of these hills around the city.

Friday, December 26: Check out holiday lights, an indoor “snowball” fight arena and more at Holiday Wonder (on now until January 3).

Saturday, December 27: Snack on finger sandwiches and drink tea at one of Heritage Park’s holiday tea events (runs December 27 to 29).

Sunday, December 28: Grab a holiday drink at the Sippin’ Santa pop-up at Ricardo’s Hideaway (on now until December 31).

Monday, December 29: Enjoy a beer at Eighty-Eight Brewing Company’s Home Alone-inspired holiday taproom experience (runs until December 29).

Tuesday, December 30: Sip on some Shipnog at Ship & Anchor Pub.

Wednesday, December 31: Ring in 2026 at a fireworks show in Prince’s Island Park.

January 2026

Thursday, January 1: Kick off Dry January with some drinks from Santé, a dry bottle shop in Crossroads Market.

Friday, January 2: Explore the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo while it’s decked out in lights for Zoolights (runs until January 4).

Saturday, January 3: Try a hydrotherapy session at the new Leela Thermal House.

Sunday, January 4: Spend the day exploring the National Music Centre.

Monday, January 5: Check out the light displays at the Lions Festival of Lights (runs until January 8).

Tuesday, January 6: See Moulin Rouge! The Musical with Broadway Across Canada (runs January 6 to 11).

Wednesday, January 7: Stay warm and get some exercise at one of Calgary’s indoor swimming pools.

Thursday, January 8: Play basketball at Calgary’s new Shoot 360 facility.

Friday, January 9: Plan your next home project at the Calgary Renovation Show (runs January 9 to 11).

Saturday, January 10: Start planning your wedding with the help of the experts at Unveiled.

Sunday, January 11: Grab a coffee with a friend at Art Café.

Monday, January 12: Play arcade games with friends at The Rec Room.

Tuesday, January 13: See a show during High Performance Rodeo’s 40th anniversary (runs from January 13 to 31).

Wednesday, January 14: Try the paint-a-cake experience at 8 Cakes.

Thursday, January 15: Indulge in some cheesy dishes during the Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival (runs January 15 to 31).

Friday, January 16: Hear Hans Zimmer film scores played live with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (runs January 16 and 17).

Saturday, January 17: See Monstress, a gothic thriller at Vertigo Theatre (runs January 17 to February 15).

Sunday, January 18: Cheer on the Calgary Flames as the team takes on the Seattle Kraken.

Monday, January 19: Go roller skating with some friends at SkyCastle Roller Rink.

Tuesday, January 20: Sip on a dirty soda from the newly opened Cool Drinks.

Wednesday, January 21: Get a book from a new local bookstore focused on horror and dark fiction.

Thursday, January 22: Check out a new Contemporary Calgary exhibit about trees (on now until April 19).

Friday, January 23: Order crispy prawn cakes, pho grilled cheese, sweet and sour basa and more at the newly opened Lai Rai restaurant.

Saturday, January 24: Learn how to make ice cream with the team behind Made by Marcus.

Sunday, January 25: Try bouldering at Bolder Climbing.

Monday, January 26: Play arcade games and go bowling at PowerPlay.

Tuesday, January 27: Dine at the newly opened Penny Crown, a New York-inspired restaurant in Marda Loop.

Wednesday, January 28: Try cross-country skiing.

Thursday, January 29: Spend the day checking out the latest art exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary.

Friday, January 30: Make a day trip to Canmore to relax in the town’s first Nordic spa.

Saturday, January 31: See Calgary Opera’s production of Hansel and Gretel (runs January 31 and February 1 and 6).

February 2026

Sunday, February 1: Learn about monarch butterflies with photographer and explorer Jaime Rojo at a National Geographic Live event (runs February 1 and 2).

Monday, February 2: Take your family to Chinook Blast for some winter fun (runs from January 30 to February 16).

Tuesday, February 3: Grab a hot chocolate during YYC Hot Chocolate Fest (runs from February 1 to 28).

Wednesday, February 4: Order some pizza from Sinatras Pizzeria’s new location in West Hillhurst.

Thursday, February 5: Visit some photo exhibits during the 22nd annual Exposure Photography Festival (runs throughout February).

Friday, February 6: Watch bands and musical artists perform at the 11th edition of Block Heater, a winter music festival by the Calgary Folk Music Festival (runs February 5 to 7).

Saturday, February 7: See penguins waddling around the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo during the Penguin Walk (runs January 10 to March 15 depending on weather conditions).

Sunday, February 8: Listen to romantic and soulful music with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.

Monday, February 9: Meet a friend for coffee at the newly opened Paradigm Spark.

Tuesday, February 10: Start building your ideal Alberta bar cart.

Wednesday, February 11: Sip on historical beers at the new Good Cheer Brewing.

Thursday, February 12: Go for a walk on a forest bathing trail.

Friday, February 13: See animals ranging from sloths to kangaroos at the Wildlife Festival (runs February 13 to 16).

Saturday, February 14: Enjoy a romantic fondue dinner at Moonlight & Eli.

Sunday, February 15: Tuck into some delicious Italian fare at La Torino Trattoria.

Monday, February 16: Try a beer or seaweed bath experience at Drift Away Wellness Spa.

Tuesday, February 17: Go shopping for new skincare products at Calgary’s new Om Organics store.

Wednesday, February 18: Catch a movie at Plaza Theatre in Kensington.

Thursday, February 19: Treat yourself to some of Calgary’s must-try cookies.

Friday, February 20: Take your family to see StoryBook Theatre’s production of Anne of Green Gables (runs February 20 to March 15).

Saturday, February 21: Don your western gear to see a skijoring event (runs February 21 and 22).

Sunday, February 22: Grab some tasty treats from the first Craig’s Cookies location in Calgary (opens December 12).

Monday, February 23: Go skating on one of Calgary’s outdoor skating rinks.

Tuesday, February 24: Go to an Alberta Theatre Projects production about Princess Diana’s visit to a Canadian AIDS hospice called Casey House (runs February 24 to March 15).

Wednesday, February 25: Take your family to dinner at Miss Do, a new Vietnamese restaurant in the Fairview neighbourhood.

Thursday, February 26: Get inspired at the Calgary Home + Garden Show (runs from February 26 to March 1).

Friday, February 27: Celebrate Afro-Canadian and Caribbean cultures and traditions at the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture (runs February 27 to March 1).

Saturday, February 28: See a lacrosse game between the Calgary Roughnecks and the Halifax Thunderbirds.

March 2026

Sunday, March 1: Go skiing or snowboarding at WinSport.

Monday, March 2: Stay warm by spending the day at Vivo’s indoor park.

Tuesday, March 3: Learn about aquatic ecosystems, fish and more at the Bow Habitat Station.

Wednesday, March 4: Learn how to make handmade pasta with Calgary Cookbook Co. Cooks.

Thursday, March 5: Grab dinner at Ibu, a new restaurant serving Asian-inspired cuisine.

Friday, March 6: Go to Theatre Calgary’s production of The Tale of the Gifted Prince musical (runs from February 14 to March 15).

Saturday, March 7: Have a laugh at the Snowed In Comedy Tour.

Sunday, March 8: Snack on a wood-fired sandwich from one of Calgary’s newest sandwich shops.

Monday, March 9: Get a thrill trying indoor skydiving at iFly.

Tuesday, March 10: Go downtown to get some brioche doughnuts from Pâte Sucrée YYC’s new storefront.

Wednesday, March 11: Check out a new Telus Spark exhibit about extreme sports (on now until April 12).

Thursday, March 12: Find your new signature scent at Miru, a new fragrance shop in Marda Loop.

Friday, March 13: See Alberta Ballet’s production of Swan Lake featuring a live orchestra (runs March 13 to 15).

Saturday, March 14: Order a sweet or savoury pie from Pie Junkie for Pi Day.

Sunday, March 15: Wear green to run in the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Road Race.

Monday, March 16: Join your friends at Hexagon Board Game Cafe for a night of games and fun.

Tuesday, March 17: Grab a St. Patrick’s Day beer at an Irish pub like James Joyce.

Wednesday, March 18: Check out a free art exhibition at the Esker Foundation in Inglewood.

Thursday, March 19: See a lunchtime comedy about love and consumerism (runs from March 17 to April 4).

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