Countdown to midnight outside at Olympic Plaza. The event features music, ice sculptures and fire performances.

WHERE: Olympic Plaza – 228 8 Avenue SE
WHEN: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
COST: Free

Downtown Canmore will shine brightly with the spirit of the holiday season for 5 weeks starting November 28. Main Street and the surrounding area will come alive with the vibrancy and magic of Christmas with lights and decorations, guided shopping tours, Christmas specials, husband and child sitting, and more!

Visit the Christmas in Canmore official website for more details: www.christmasincanmore.com

The Festival of Lights is the largest free drive-by Christmas lights display in Calgary. Every year, volunteers help assemble over 105,000 LED lights in Confederation Park. The display draws over 55,000 visitors every day. It can be seen along 14th Street N.W., south of 24th Avenue.
WHEN: November 29th, 2014 – January 8th, 2015. 6 p.m. – Midnight
COST: Free
WEBSITE: Lions Festival of Lights

Head to the Calgary Zoo for their annual Christmas light display. 1.5 million twinkling lights line pathways and twist around trees, forming animals shapes and flashing to music. Dress warmly because this event is outside – but if you get cold there are fire pits to keep you warm, as well as hot chocolate.
WHEN: November 21st, 2014 – January 3rd, 2015
COST: General Admission $14.00, Child (3 – 15) $11.00, Infant (2 & under) Free
WEBSITE: Calgary Zoo

Weekends from November 22 through to December 21, 2014 at Heritage Park

9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Take a step back into true holiday enchantment this Christmas in Calgary. Join us for a wagon ride, singing carols or visiting jolly old Saint Nick himself. Experience the magic of Christmas past as four of our historical family homes open their doors to share their Yuletide traditions, including the new Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women.