Here's what's open in Calgary on Christmas Day this year

Prince's Island Park (mikemaciaszek/Instagram)

Written for Daily Hive by Aly Khan

Christmas Day in Calgary offers a few destinations for sweet eats and entertainment.

If you’re not staying in and want to spend your holiday outside of the house, check out our list below!

Cineplex Movie Theatres

What: Cineplex Entertainment has their doors open for moviegoers that want to grab some popcorn, hot chocolate, and a comfy cinema seat.
Where:
- Cineplex Odeon Westhills Cinemas
- Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas
- Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas
- Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
- Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
- SilverCity CrossIron Mills and XSCAPE Entertainment Centre

Ski hills

Image: Banff Sunshine Village / Facebook

Mount Norquay

What: Mount Norquay is open on Christmas Day, and the best part is that you get to shred for free if you dress as Santa. Just a hat isn’t going to cut it, though, you’ll need the full red suit.
Where: PO Box 1520, Banff
Phone: 403-762-4421
Website: winter.banffnorquay.com

Skating rinks

Image: crackmacs / Instagram

Outdoor skating rinks are everywhere and if the weather permits they’ll be open to the public.

Thomson Family Park

Where: 1236 16th Avenue SW

Carburn Park

Where: 67 Riverview Drive SE

Bowness Park Lagoon

Where: 8900 48th Avenue NW

Olympic Plaza

Where: 228 8th Avenue SE

Big Marlborough Park

Where: 6033 Madigan Drive NE

Light Displays

Image: Lions Festival Of Lights / Facebook

Lions Festival of Lights

What: Check out this free drive-by lights display right here in Calgary!
Where: 14 Street NW, Calgary
Admission: Free

Airdrie Festival of Lights

What: Enjoy a beautiful light display up in Airdrie to top off your Christmas Day.
Where: Nose Creek Park – 1701 Main Street South, Airdrie
Admission: Admission by cash donation

Gas stations and convenience stores

Most gas stations are open on Christmas Day, including Esso, Petro Canada and Shell, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven if you just want to grab a quick snack.