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

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!

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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:

Ski hills

Mount Norquay

Mount Norquay is open on Christmas Day, and the best part is that you get to shred for free if you dress up as Santa. Just a hat isn’t going to cut it, though; you’ll need the full red suit.

 Skating rinks

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

Thomson Family Park: 1236 16th Avenue SW

Carburn Park: 67 Riverview Drive SE

Bowness Park Lagoon: 8900 48th Avenue NW

Olympic Plaza: 228 8th Avenue SE

Big Marlborough Park: 6033 Madigan Drive NE

Tobogganing and sledding

As long as we end up with a white Christmas, Calgarians will be able to head over to one of the city’s 21 designated sledding hills to enjoy a fun day on the slopes — for free!

Cross country skiing 

There are plenty of places to take the cross country skis in and around Calgary, and the city has provided a handy list of golf courses and trails for you to head to this Christmas!

… and here’s what won’t be open:

Administrative Offices: Administrative offices, including City Hall, will close at noon on Tuesday, December 24. The offices are also closed December 25, 26 and Wednesday, January 1.

Aquatics and Fitness Centres: All aquatic and fitness centres are closed on December 25, December 26, and January 1. Hours of operation on December 24 and 31 will vary by facility.

Arenas: All arenas are closed on December 25 and January 1. Regular hours apply on other days.

Leisure Centres: Both Southland and Village Square Leisure Centres are closed December 25 and 26. Southland is open on January 1 from 11 am to 5 pm and Village Square is closed. Hours of operation between December 24 and January 2 vary.

Art Centres: Wildflower Arts Centre closes at noon on December 20 and reopens January 5. North Mount Pleasant Art Centre will be closed December 19 to January 1 and reopens January 2 at 8:30 am.

Soccer Centre: Closed December 24 to 26 and December 31 and January 1. Open regular hours December 27 and December 28. Open 8 am to 11 pm January 1.

The Animal Services Centre: The Animal Services Centre is closed December 25 and 26 and Monday, January 1.

With files from Aly Khan