Free things to do in Calgary this winter

They say there’s no place like home for the holidays. Create some unforgettable memories with your loved ones and check out these free winter activities around Calgary!

Calgary Attractions

The North Glenmore Ice Trail

The North Glenmore Ice Trail offers a free and fun destination for Calgarians during the winter. You’ll be able to skate over 730 meters of connected track through North Glenmore park as well as an attached skating rink. Benches, picnic areas and portable washrooms available on site.

When: 11 am to 10 pm daily

Where: 7305 Crowchild Tr. SW, Calgary

Meals on Wheels Holiday Cookie Kitchen

Pop by the Cookie Kitchen, which supports Calgary Meals on Wheels, to decorate your own holiday cookie. Located next to Santa’s Enchanted Forest on the main floor.

When: November 12 to December 24

Where: Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd SE, Calgary

36th Annual Lions Festival of Lights

Enjoy Calgary’s largest free drive-by Christmas Lights showcase!

When: Open 5:30 pm to 12 am every night until January 8

Where: Confederation Park Golf Course, 24 Ave NW & 14 St NW, Calgary

City of Calgary - Outdoor Rinks

Drop in at different rinks located throughout the city. Rinks are open dependent on the weather and ice conditions. Don’t own a pair of skates? Check locations for rentals!

Legacy Christmas Light Parade

Enjoy a display of over one million lights! Walk or drive through the community to see festive lights adorning parks, trees, show homes, the Legacy clock tower, and more! While you’re there, you can also drop by the two public skating rinks in the community,

When: Sunset, December 1 to January 15

Where: Community of Legacy, Legacy Circle SE, Calgary

Activities you can enjoy at home

Get your kids on their feet! Kids need active play every day, and there are plenty of ways to keep active at home in winter:

  • Have a scavenger hunt in the snow

  • Go tobagganing

  • Have a friendly snowball fight

  • Make snow angels

  • Build a snowman or snow fort

  • Make a GIANT snowball

  • Make paintings in the snow with food dye

  • Have a family dance party

  • Help around the house (who says chores can’t be fun?)

For more ideas on ways to play and learn in the great outdoors, visit activeforlife.com

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