Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK, Dec 11 - 18

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Things to Do This Week

• Grinch Tree Workshop & Christmas Vinyl Night (Dec 11) A fun night of Grinch Tree Crafting, Christmas Vinyl, and Beverages to Celebrate the Season!

• Art Bar Happiness Hour at Canopy Studios (Dec 11) Spend Happiness Hour every Thursday in our cozy art gallery—sip drinks, create for fun, and connect with friends at Canopy Studios. 

• Champagne & Cocktails Tasting Festival (Dec 11) Come join us for a fabulous day filled with a tasting of the finest Champagnes and more!

• Whisky Cocktail Workshop (Dec 11) Warm up with a guided whisky tasting that explores style, grain, and barrel influence.

• Banff Christmas Market (Dec 12 - 14) is a magical holiday experience that blends the charm of the European market with the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Last weekend!

• Christmas at the Nation (Dec 12, 13, 14) Support Indigenous and local artists and businesses at the fifth annual Christmas on the Nation Holiday Market. This unique holiday market will feature over 200 Indigenous and local artists. 

• Market Collective at BMO (Dec 12 - 14) News, Music, Food, Artists, Events, Community. 

• Calgary Opera’s Holiday Cabaret (Dec 12 - 13) There’s nothing more thrilling than an opera singer let off their leash, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at our Holiday Cabaret night.

• CPKC Holiday Train ft. Barenaked Ladies (Dec 12 - 21) In its 27th year of spreading cheer while collecting food and raising money for food insecurity, the Holiday Train welcomes the Barenaked Ladies!

• It's a Wonderful Life | A GRAND Christmas (Dec 12) Join us at The GRAND for the timeless holiday classic that reminds us what really matters - community, kindness, and a little faith when things get tough.  

• Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits (Dec 12) Ever wonder what happens at Spark, after dark? This adult-only event series is filled with evenings of science-tastic programming! Spark After Dark is here with the food, the drinks, the ice cream, the music, and of course, the science! 

• Sewing Club: Sew a Holiday Brooch (Dec 12) You choose what you want to celebrate, create, and build. We will have several options available to sew a one-of-a-kind pinned brooch to celebrate a special occasion or straight colourful fun!

• After School Art Café (Dec 12) Join us for a creative, screen-free break after school! Kids can explore DIY art kits or dive into the $10 Art Buffet — paint a rock, design a gratitude journal, or make something totally their own.

• Made by Marcus Date Night (Dec 12) Join us at 6 PM for a date-night-themed evening where you and your partner will learn all the secrets behind our artisan process, then let your creativity shine by crafting your very own signature flavour.

• GRINCH TREE WORKSHOP (Dec 12) Get into the holiday spirit and create your very own Grinch-inspired tree. Our staff will guide you through the process, providing all the materials you need to make your tree truly special.

• 4th Annual Free Christmas Concert from the Creative Aging Calgary Society (Dec 12 - 14) Join us for a special evening of nostalgic and joyful Christmas music at the beautiful Christ Church.

• Peter Pan (a Pantomime) (Dec 12 - 20) Will the boy who never grew up rid Neverland of Captain Hook forever? Will the Darlings find their way home to London? And, most importantly, do you believe in fairies? Find out in this swashbuckling pantomime that will have you ‘hooked’! 

• Actually, I Love You: An Improvised Holiday Romance (Dec 12) Watch as a cast of heartfelt performers create a web of festive love stories—full of missed connections, bold confessions, and holiday magic. One show, endless possibilities, and all the holiday feels... actually.  

• Enchanted Festival - Spruce Meadows (Dec 12 - 14) A magical evening stroll through sparkling lights and firepits, with great food, a touch of shopping, and indoor fun like family movies, a Christmas Lights Maze, and interactive displays. 

• Marda Loop Sip & Support Local (Dec 13) The Marda Loop BIA has launched its second annual Sip and Support Local program — a month-long celebration designed to bring the community together, highlight local businesses, and make holiday shopping warmer and more fun. 

• Mom Market Christmas Collective (Dec 13) Get ready to jingle all the way with local vendors showcasing their festive goodies at The Mom Market Christmas Collective!

• LEGO Build & Sip (Dec 13) Join us for a fun, hands-on event where you’ll build your own custom minifigure keychain or mini display piece while sipping on your favourite bubble tea.

• Tea With Mrs. Claus (Dec 13 - 14) Gather around for tea and sweets as she shares heartwarming tales from the North Pole and spreads a little Christmas magic. It’s the perfect way to slow down, sip something warm, and celebrate the season with family and friends. 

• Bubbles! (Dec 13) In this one-hour tasting, you will get to sip on 3 different styles of sparkling wine. Our host Katie will teach you all about how bubbles are made, where each style comes from and how they all offer their own unique flavours and styles.

• CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handbell Concert (Dec 13) With a performance that is as beautiful to see as it is to hear, the ERB strives to bring their concert alive to the senses of the audience.

• Chateau Christmas Market (Dec 13) We have 30+ amazing vendors ready to share their products and passion with you. On site, we will have facepainting, Christmas photo minis, massage, readings, and lots of shopping opportunities. 

• Grinch Tree Workshop | Flower Aura by Natasha (Dec 13) Festive, hands-on Grinch Tree Class in Calgary! Build your own whimsical holiday tree from fresh winter evergreens & add your creative touch. 

• Wunmi Marketing Presents: Frames & Flow (Dec 13) Join Wunmi Marketing and visual media artist Tim Meduna for a curated art experience featuring a live art auction, fashion show, & more! 

• Jingle Mingle (Dec 13) Don’t stress this holiday season—Jingle Mingle has your corporate Christmas party covered. Gourmet food, live band and prizes! 

• Season’s Screenings: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) (Dec 13) The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than watching nostalgic movies on the big screen!

• Glitter & Glam Christmas Social - A YYC Girls Night Event (Dec 13) Ready to sparkle and shine this holiday season? Join us for a Girls Night Glitter & Glam Christmas Social at Flower & Wolf! 

• Chrismoose Carol (Dec 13) Chrismoose Carol returns with a brand new take on the classic holiday story! 

• The Nutcracker, presented by Cirque En L'air (Dec 14) The Nutcracker to join us in this immersive performance! Make this joy-filled show a part of your holiday traditions!

• Wood Burned Ornaments (Dec 14) Create a collection of wood-burned ornaments to celebrate the things you love. 

• Healthy Treats & Holiday Feasts (Dec 14) Join us for our final class of the year, where celebration meets nourishment in the most delicious way possible. 

• Santa’s Craft Workshop (Dec 14) Spend a festive morning creating personalized gifts for everyone on your little one’s lists at The Confluence!

• Season’s Screenings: A Christmas Story (1983) (Dec 14) The holiday season is finally here, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than watching nostalgic movies on the big screen!

• DIY Holiday Garland (Dec 14) Celebrate the joy of the season with Flower Aura by Natasha! In this engaging, hands-on workshop, you'll learn to craft a stunning Holiday Garland using fresh winter evergreens, fragrant pinecones, and elegant ribbons.

• Bake & Sip: Christmas Yule Log (Dec 14) Celebrate the season with our Christmas Yule Log Workshop! You’ll create a stunning, show-stopping yule log from scratch, with a light whipped cream filling and beautiful decorative touches.

• Little Bean Comedy (Dec 15) Laugh, relax, and vibe! Little Bean Comedy brings a Friday night full of jokes, friends, and fun before you hit the club (or go to bed).

• Stompasaurus Christmas Party (Dec 15) Stompasaurus Christmas Party! Stompasaurus and Canadian Country Swing invite you to celebrate with us this Christmas. The party will feature Christmas song swap dances, Country Swing and of course your favourite line dances. Christmas attire is encouraged.

• Tufting Holiday Ornaments (Dec 16) Tuft your very own holiday ornament art with your friends and loved ones. This is the perfect creative date night/fun friend outing, don’t miss out on this unique hands-on experience! 

• Dinner and a Movie – It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec 16) As the crisp fall air sets in, there’s no better way to spend an evening than with dinner and a movie at Heritage Park.

• RCW Holiday Slam (Dec 16) Join us in person for an unforgettable holiday bash packed with excitement, fun, and good vibes.

• TapTalks | Walk the plank: Myths and truths about pirates (Dec 17) Join author and historian Beau Cleland for a fascinating evening of storytelling, laughter, and history as he uncovers the real lives of pirates.

• The Nightmare Before SWISMAS (Dec 17) Get ready to be whisked away to Halloween Town as our talented students put their own creative twist on The Nightmare Before Christmas!

• Dinner and a Movie: The Sound of Music Singalong (Dec 17) Gasoline Alley Museum is coming alive with the Sound of Music! Become one of the Von Trapp Family Singers and make this one of your favourite things this holiday season.