Events Around Town: December 2014
Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park
December is full of fun events for the family, and this one runs through till December 31st! Join Heritage Park as they host their annual Once Upon a Christmas. Activities include wagon rides, gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, a petting zoo and much more! For a complete list of details visit: https://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/once-upon-a-christmas.html.
Source: Heritage Park
A Christmas Carol
This annual holiday production warms the hearts of Calgarians each year. Theatre Calgary presents A Christmas Carol, running now till December 24th! Bring a date, or your entire family, and enjoy Charles Dickens’ classic tail of Ebenezer Scrooge. To buy your tickets check out: http://www.theatrecalgary.com/plays/christmas_carol/more_info/.
Source: Theatre Calgary
TRUCK Stop Holiday Shop
Truck Gallery hosts their first annual holiday art market on December 5th & 6th. This two-day market features Calgary’s best artists, designers and artisans. The market will have jewelry, textiles, posters, cards, organic soaps, knitted goods and more. Visit http://www.truck.ca/events/76?cms_page=upcoming-exhibitions-events for full event details.
Source: Truck.ca
Champagne Festival
Get your friends together, and join Willow Park Wines & Spirits for their Champagne Festival on December 12th! Celebrating bubbles from around the world, this evening includes wine, treats and lots of bubbly! To purchase tickets check out: http://willowpark.net/events/individual/champagne-festival-includes-free-riedel-flute.
Source: Willow Park Wines & Spirits
The Nutcracker
Transport the entire family to 19th century Russia and join Alberta Ballet for this beloved holiday favorite. Kids can enjoy Sugar Plum Parties one hour before the performance. The Nutcracker is being performed December 18th to 24th. For all the event information, and to purchase tickets, visit: http://albertaballet.com/upcoming-performances/the-nutcracker/126.html.
Source: Alberta Ballet
Adults Only Night | Telus Spark
On the second Thursday of every month, Telus Spark hosts an Adult’s Only themed night. No kids allowed, and open late, the theme December 11th is ‘Greatest Hits Plus’. This month they’re bringing back the best of the best of Adults Only Night programs, coupled with new programs! Enjoy bar service and music throughout the evening. For more info, visit: http://www.sparkscience.ca/events/adults-only-nights/greatest-hits-plus/.
Source: Telus Spark
Zoo Year’s Eve
Zoo Year’s Eve at the Calgary Zoo is a family friendly way to ring in 215! Enjoy zoolights, fireworks, kids zone and entertainment. The fire pits will be roaring and the hot chocolate will be flowing to keep you warm and awake until midnight! For all the information, visit: http://www.calgaryzoo.com/events-activities/annual-special-events/zoo-years-eve.
Source: Calgary Zoo