We’re in for another cold one this week, but the festive cheer has officially hit Calgary, so now we can only hope it stays for a white Christmas in December.
With the ski slopes open and the holidays in full swing, here is our list of 33 things to do this week!
Monday, November 13
Watch the Calgary Flames Play St. Louis
- What: Two words – Red Mile! Let’s do this.
- When: Monday, November 13
- Time: 7 pm
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
- Tickets: Ticketmaster, $25-$299
DIY Bath Salts Workshop with doTERRA
- What: Start off the week by learning how to create your own essential oil bath salts, while enjoying drinks, delicious eats and a variety of giveaways throughout the night. Come Friday you’ll be glad you did! #Treatyourself
- When: Monday, November 13
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Where: UTB Specialty and Fashion Shop – 36 4 Street NE
- Tickets: Must be purchased at UTB prior to November 13, $5
BYOW Date Night
- What: Bring your own wine and enjoy it over your favourite board games with no corkage fee. Monday night date night just got turned up a notch!
- When: Every Monday
- Where: Boxcar Cafe – 1215 1 Street SW
Tuesday, November 14
Folded Book Workshop
- What: Join Marnie Scheider from Creations to Treasure and learn how to create beautiful designs with simply a book. Your finished product will look great in your home, or perhaps gifted to someone special for Christmas.
- When: Tuesday, November 14
- Time: 6 to 9 pm
- Where: Outside the Shape – 1222 10 Avenue SE
- Tickets: Online, $55
Check out Calcutta Cricket Club’s New Fall/Winter Menu
- What: Opened this past summer, this spot has become wildly known for its stunning turquoise interior, Instagram-famous jungle cats, and delicious family style menu of curries and traditional Indian bar snacks. They recently launched their new fall/winter menu, and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. Roasted bone marrow vindaloo anyone?
- Time: Sunday to Thursday, 5 pm to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5 pm to 1 am
- Where: Calcutta Cricket Club – 340 17 Avenue SW
Stuff your Stockings at Pinnovate
- What: Get your craft on and create some festive ornaments to personalize and switch up your Holiday decor this year!
- When: Tuesday, November 14
- Time: 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Pinnovate – 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $70
Wednesday, November 15
Games Night
- What: Need a new date night idea? How about board games and waffles!
- When: Every Wednesday
- Time: 7 pm
- Where: Buttermilk Fine Waffles – 330 17 Avenue SW, Calgary
- Cost: $5 waffles, games are free to play
HBC Holiday Shopping Event and Cosmetic Gala
- What: Take advantage of some unreal sales and get your Christmas shopping out of the way with a full day of shopping and special events. Join them in the evening for a VIP Cosmetic Gala and enjoy complimentary music, refreshments, appies and other holiday surprises.
- When: Wednesday, November 15
- Time: 9:30 am to 9 pm
- Where: Hudsons Bay – 200 8 Avenue Southwest
- Admission: Free
Disney On Ice Presents: Follow Your Heart
- What: Come for a truly magical evening filled with Disney feels that the whole family will enjoy.
- When: Wednesday, November 15 to Sunday, November 19
- Time: 7 pm
- Where: Stampede Corral – 10 Corral Trail SE, Calgary
- Tickets: Ticketmaster, $21-$100
Thursday, November 16
DJD Presents: Velocity
- What: A raw, never-before-seen production on creating movement, choreographed by the DJD company. Come get to know another side of the dancers that make up DJD.
- When: Thursday, November 16 to Sunday, November 26
- Time: 8 pm
- Where: DJD Dance Centre – 111 12 Avenue SE
- Tickets: Online, Adults- $27-$45, Seniors – $23-$38, Students – $19-$31
Christmas Terrarium Workshop
- What: Create a beautiful Holiday-themed terrarium to add some Christmas cheer to your regular decor!
- When: Thursday, November 16
- Time: 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Pinnovate – 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $60
Sweat and Sip with Movement U
- What: Movement U is turning one this month and to celebrate they have a tonne of exciting festivities planned! Join them as they kick off this milestone with a sweat sesh, accompanied by a G&T from Wild Life Distillery afterward. Space is limited.
- When: Thursday, November 16
- Time: 7 pm
- Where: Movement U – 16 4 Street NE
- Admission: Regular drop in $23
31st Annual Art Market
- What: Featuring more than 200 professional artists from across Canada, this market features everything from vibrant jewellery, timeless home furnishing, seasonal decor, custom clothing and so much more!
- When: Thursday, November 16 to 19
- Time:
- Thursday, November 16: 10 am – 9 pm
- Friday, November 17: 10 am – 9 pm
- Saturday, November 18: 10 am – 6 pm
- Sunday, November 19: 10 am – 5 pm
- Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre – 136 8 Avenue SE
- Admission: Free
Canadian Maple Shack: Make your own Maple Taffy
- What: Eating maple taffy on snow is a Canadian culinary tradition and you can pour your own tire sur la neige at the Calgary Christmas Market!
- When: Thursday to Sunday from November 16 to December 23, with the exception of November 23 to 26.
- Time: 10 am to 3 pm
- Where: Calgary Farmers Market – 510 77 Avenue SE, Calgary
- Admission: Free
The Post Forum
- What: Where marketing, innovation, and entrepreneurship collide. In this two-day conference, you will learn how to push the envelope and stay on top of Canada’s hottest marketing trends in the industry.
- When: Thursday, November 16 to and Friday, November 17
- Time:
- Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Where: The Palace Theatre – 219 8 Avenue SW
- Tickets: Online, $199-299
Friday, November 17
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
- What: Buy local this Holiday season and get a head start on your shopping!
- When: November 17 to November 19
- Time:
- Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
- Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
- Where: 19011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
- Tickets:$12, purchase online and get $2 off
Calgary Night Market: Holiday Market 2017
- What: On each Friday of November, shop for the perfect gift at this Holiday Night Market!
- When: Friday, November 17
- Where: Eau Claire Market – 200 Barclay Parade SW
- Admission: Free
Date Night at Workshop – Throw Clay like Swayze & Moore
- What: Grab your significant other and join Anna-Lise Schmidt for a night of music, wine and, of course, clay throwing.
- When: Friday, November 17
- Time: 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Workshop Studios – 2501 Alyth Road SE, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $92 per person
Dinner + A Movie at Heritage Park
- What: Watch Forrest Gump and enjoy a themed dinner, including Bubba Gump shrimp, braised BBQ beef ribs with peas and carrots, and of course, a box of chocolates.
- When: Friday, November 17
- Time: 7:45 pm
- Where: Gasoline Alley – 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $44.95 + GST per person (includes dinner + film), $8 (Film only)
Saturday, November 18
Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Sale
- What: Shop over 65 local artisans at the 40th annual Christmas Sale.
- When: Saturday, November 18 to Sunday, November 19
- Time: 10 am to 5 pm
- Where: 23 White Avenue, Bragg Creek
- Admission: Free
Alora Boutique Holiday Party for the Mustard Seed
- What: Join local jewelry maker Alora Boutique for an evening of holiday-themed drinks, jewelry, shopping and giving back to our community. Each ticket includes one free drink, a chance to create your own gratitude piece and the chance to shop the limited “Diane Collection.” Half of the proceeds from each ticket will go towards supporting the Mustard Seed to help Alberta’s less fortunate.
- When: Saturday, November 18
- Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
- Where: Raw Canvas – 100-1130 Kensington Road, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $30
Santa Claus Parade of Lights
- What: There is no better way to kick off the holiday season then with a special appearance from Kris Kringle himself, aka Santa Claus. Come down early in the day for the opportunity to get your picture taken with Santa, verify your spot on the naughty or nice list, and make a Christmas wish. Then stick around for dusk, when Banff Avenue magically lights up with a procession of lively performers, colourful floats and, of course, the jolly ol’ man himself!
- When: Saturday, November 18
- Time: 10 am to 6:30 pm
- Where: Photos at 327 Railway Ave, Banff; parade on Banff Avenue
- Admission: Free
Canmore Cave Tours: Unearthed
- What: The caves have a story to tell! Scoot, wiggle, crawl and slide into the heart of a mountain and enjoy a private, exclusive performance by The Raven and the Fox with 23 other visitors. This is a raw, unplugged, sensory experience that you won’t ever forget!
- When: Saturday, November 18
- Time: 5 pm
- Where: Meet at Canmore Cave Tours office (129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore). Event is held in Rat’s Nest Cave in Grotto Mountain, five minutes from Canmore.
- Tickets: Online, $130
Sunday, November 19
Cochrane Christmas Market
- What: Shop over 70 local vendors and get a kick start on your holiday shopping this year.
- When: Sunday, November 19
- Time: 10 am to 4 pm
- Where: Cochrane RancheHouse – 101 RancheHouse Road
- Admission: $2
Watch the Calgary Stampeders Play the Western Final
- What: Cheer on our Stamps as they make their way to the Grey Cup (fingers crossed).
- When: November 19 vs TBD
- Time: 2:30 pm
- Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
- Ticket: Ticketmaster, $25-$223
Barre and Brunch
- What: Sweat it out in a 50-minute Barre class and then chow down, guilt-free on a delicious brunch buffet provided by Trolley. There will even be a $6 mimosa bar – we’re in!
- When: Sunday, November 19
- Time: 10:30 am
- Where: 728 17 Avenue SW, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $30
Relaxation Techniques for Busy Boss Babes
- What: Calling all boss babes! Running into the busy season as a small business owner can only lead to a dreadful amount of stress. YYC Girl Gang has partnered up Your Mindful Collective to bring a workshop entirely dedicated to relaxation techniques. Kristen Layton will walk you through yoga asanas, breathing sequences, meditation, and more!
- When: Sunday, November 19
- Time: 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Abbatoir Studio – cSPACE Projects #135 – 1721 29 Avenue SW, Calgary
- Tickets: Online, $28
Any Day of the Week
Shop Flannel Foxes at Greater Goods
- What: This month’s pop up is insanely cozy! Flannel Foxes is a local brand that prides itself in producing clothing that is reminiscent of our home and native land, while also ensuring that all their products are designed, printed, sewn and knit on Canadian soil.
- When: Wednesday, November 1 to 30
- Time: 11 am to 6 pm (weekdays), 11 am to 5 pm (weekends)
- Where: Greater Goods – 606 Merideth Road NE, Calgary
Rockies Run Collective
- What: Join Lululemon every Saturday morning for a fun morning run through iconic mountain landscapes and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy town streets!
- When: Every Saturday morning
- Time: 9 am
- Where: Lululemon Banff – 121 Banff Avenue, Banff
- Admission: Free!
Experience the new and improved Brewster Banff Gondola
- What: Head to the summit for a beautiful snowy view above the treetops and a birds-eye view of six different mountain ranges, while sipping on coffee or a refreshing glass of wine.
- Where: 100 Mountain Avenue, Banff
- Tickets: Adult $62, child $31
Festive Wagon Rides
- What: Spend the afternoon sipping on a mug of hot cocoa as you tour around Banff in a snowy wagon ride with Banff Trail Riders! Be sure to dress accordingly.
- When: Every Sunday between November 19 and December 17
- Time: Noon to 4 pm
- Where: The wagon leaves from the parking lot of the Whyte Museum – 111 Bear St, Banff
- Admission: Free!
Kananaskis After Dark: Stargazing and Photography Tour
- What: With an interpretive guide, take a moonlit walk through the forest and feast your eyes on the beauty of the Northern Lights and a sky full of stars, while sipping on steamy hot chocolate – it really doesn’t get much better than that. All photography levels welcome.
- When: See the schedule here!
- Where: Kananaskis Village Centre – 1 Mt. Sparrowhawk Crescent
- Tickets: Online, $69
Hit the Slopes
- What: Getting snow early this year means our mountainous backyard is waiting for us with a fluffy layer of the white stuff, perfect for winter sports and activities. Take advantage and get some shredding in during this great pre-season, or take your snowshoes for an adventure around one of the many picturesque lakes that the Rockies have to offer – don’t forget to bring your camera!
- Check the websites for Sunshine, Mount Norquay and Lake Louise to see hours of operation and which trails are open!
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