With the help of some of our Alberta Mamas, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to see Christmas lights around Calgary! The great things about the majority of these places are that they are open until the New Year so you can plan a few nights over the next couple of weeks to check them out!
Christmas lights around Calgary & area
Lion’s Festival of Lights – Until January 8th
See over 450,000 bulbs on 16,000 strings in this amazing free drive-by Christmas lights display
When: 6pm-midnight
Where: Confederation Park in NW Calgary
Cost: Free
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Christmas Lights at Spruce Meadows – Until January 7th
See some Christmas season magic with a quarter million lights throughout Spruce Meadows
When: 5pm-10pm
Where:
Cost: Free
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Airdrie Festival of Lights – Until December 31st
Walk through the outdoor Christmas lights display which features 75,000 LED lights. While you’re here take a train ride, grab a hot chocolate or a bite to eat, warm up by the fire pits and more.
When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Nose Creek Park, Airdrie
Cost: Admission is by donation, train rides $2/person
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Zoo Lights – Until January 6th
Walk around and enjoy enchanting light displays, take part in family-friendly activities, and more.
When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Calgary Zoo
Cost $14.95/adults & $11.95/children, parking $10
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Legacy Community – Until January 7th
Drive or walk through this community to see the show homes and parks decorated for Christmas.m Altogether there are about 80,000 lights and a light tunnel – which in itself is magical.
When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Legacy Circle, Southeast
Cost: Free
Lighten Up Calgary
If you’re looking to go for a drive around Calgary to see some homes decorated for Christmas, this is a great website to check out! Also if you have a home that is decorated or know of one, send the details to this website so that
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Are there other places to see Christmas lights around Calgary that we’ve missed? Comment below and let us know!