Celebrate the Ya-Ho-Ho holidays at Stampede Park! All December long, enjoy a free, festive holiday light experience stretching across Stampede Park. Walk or drive through the display and discover larger-than-life holiday installations, magical photo opportunities and festive family fun along the way!

For one evening only, on Sunday, Dec 13, the BMO Centre Outdoor Plaza and Sam Centre welcome the community to enjoy our Western themed holiday event with Santa visits and family photos, hot chocolate and holiday treats, western crafts, live entertainment, interactive village experiences, and holiday lights and more.

Event Details

Sunday Festive Activities

December 13: noon - 7 p.m.

Start your holiday visit at the GMC Stadium Courtyard, where dazzling lights and a festive trolley display await. Then, make your way to the Western Winter Light Garden in the BMO Centre Outdoor Plaza for larger-than-life holiday displays and photo opportunities. Finish your free festive fun at the Christmas Village at Sam Centre, featuring Santa visits, roaming entertainment, holiday crafts, hot chocolate, seasonal treats and performances by the Young Canadians.

Larger-than-life- light installations
Free admission to Sam Centre and the NEW Making the Midway: Behind the Scenes of the Calgary Stampede exhibition
Photos with Santa in Santa’s workshop
Various holiday craft workshops and cookie decorating
Indoor and outdoor roaming entertainment

Live ice sculpting
Face paint, balloon animals and glitter tattoos
Carolers
Free hot chocolate and holiday treats
Maisie Food Truck
Pop up Curling Rink

Stampede Christmas is set to be an unforgettable community experience. We're looking forward to celebrating the holidays and spreading cheer with the community we’re proud to be part of.

The Magic of Christmas

In the spirit of holiday giving, we are partnering to support the Magic of Christmas, a local charity of more than 6,000 elves who deliver joy, toys, basic needs and food hampers to over 650 families and 4,500 people in hospitals, care homes and other extended care facilities on Christmas Eve.

At Stampede Christmas, we will be collecting donations on behalf of Magic of Christmas during event hours. We encourage you to stop by the Magic of Christmas table, and donate an item from their needs list, if you're able. Online donations will also be accepted at the event. Thank you for helping us spread more holiday cheer with our community!