Free This Week: Holiday Edition
Wrap up 2024 with a mix of festive fun and New Year’s celebrations! From public programming at the library, to Southcentre Mall’s art-filled 50th-anniversary celebrations, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your holidays!
Winter Wonderland at the Library
Until December 23, 2024
Central Library (800 3 St. SE) and Memorial Park Library (1221 2 St. SW)
Free to attend
The library’s annual Winter Wonderland features seasonal fun with plenty of family-friendly activities, including movie screenings, sing-a-longs, time with special guests and more.
calgarylibrary.ca
Christmas Open Mic
December 19, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm
Aroma Cafe at 33 (1845 33 Ave. SW)
Free to attend, RSVP required
Come sign up to participate or simply enjoy Aroma Cafe’s Christmas edition open mic with host Tim Gareau. There are prizes for the best-dressed guests! RSVP via the website.
aromacafebar.ca
Plaza Palooza
December 20 – 22, 2024, 4 – 9pm
Olympic Plaza (228 8 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Get together outdoors with your friends, family and fellow Calgarians for free festival fun at Plaza Palooza. Check out family-friendly including live entertainment, DJs and ice sculpture carving while you enjoy exploring the plaza, decorated in dazzling festive lights and art displays.
calgary.ca
Christmas in Kensington
December 21 & 22, 2024, 12 – 3pm
Kensington (Kensington Rd & 10 St. NW)
Free to attend
Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington. Join the final weekend of festive fun featuring live music, photos with Santa and lots more!
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Golden Memories, Blue Skies
December 31, 2024, 10am – 5pm
Southcentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd. SE)
Free to attend
Welcome to Golden Memories, Blue Skies, a spectacular finale to Southcentre Mall’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with a daytime lineup of cultural vibrancy, creativity and connection, featuring captivating performances, live DJ & dance floor, live mural painting and more!
southcentremall.com
NYE at the Library
December 31, 2024, 1 – 4pm
Various library locations
Free to attend
Ring in 2025 with some family-friendly fun at the Library! Enjoy a dance party, special storytime, mock countdown and more at Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Seton and Village Square libraries.
calgarylibrary.ca
NYE Screening: The Last Emperor
December 31, 2024, 6 – 10pm
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1 St. SW)
Free to attend, registration required
Enjoy this 1987 Best Picture Oscar-winning film. This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader’s tumultuous reign. Win door prizes and take part in the Fire Dragon Parade following the movie screening.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024, 8pm – 12:15am
Prince’s Island Park and Lot 59 (see website for details)
Free to attend
Enjoy family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, a skating/dance party and fireworks as part of the City of Calgary’s New Year’s Eve celebrations!
calgary.ca
Can You Hear Me Now?
January 7, 2025, 7 – 8:30pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4 St. SW)
Free to attend
Can You Hear Me Now? is an in-person monthly poetry open mic and slam on the first Tuesday of the month. All ages and poetry styles are welcome and sign-up is on arrival on the night of the event.
shelflifebooks.ca
Have a free event that’s not listed? Email us at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or fill out this form.
