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Giving Tuesday - DONATIONS BEING COLLECTED FOR INN FROM THE COLD

December 1 - 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | PARKER PR 1122A Kensington Road NW

This Giving Tuesday, we are launching our Christmas charity initiative! Our office is open for drop-offs of much-needed supplies for Inn From the Cold. We are collecting items for babies, children, adults and families in our community. Be the one to make a difference, check out the full list of needed items:

Children and babies:
⁃ Toothbrushes for children
⁃ Children - gentle shampoo (full sizes only)
⁃ Diapers (Newborn, 1-6 sizes and training pants of all sizes)
⁃ Diaper genies
⁃ Baby wipes
⁃ New or gently used baby and toddler clothes (up to 24 months)
⁃ Baby wash and shampoo
⁃ New or gently used snowsuits (up to 24 months)

Adults:
⁃ Shaving items (shaving cream, razors)
⁃ Pads
⁃ Brushes and Combs
⁃ Deodorant
⁃ Shampoo and conditioner (full sizes only)
⁃ Body wash (full sizes only)

All ages:
⁃ New Sweaters and Hoodies (all ages, + adults)
⁃ New sweatpants (all ages + adults)
⁃ New long and short sleeve shirts
⁃ New underwear (adults + all ages)
⁃ Laundry soap and dish soap

Visit www.innfromthecold.org for more information.

Christmas at Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site - CHRISTMAS EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Various dates throughout December | Lougheed House | 707 13th Ave SW

Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site has an exciting lineup of events leading up to Christmas. Debuting their all-new Christmas decor, they are excited to welcome guests for the holiday season. From visits with Santa, historic tours, embroidery workshops and afternoon teas, Lougheed House is the place to feel the holiday spirit this season.

Learn more and register for events HERE

Christmas in Kensington - COME SHOP LOCAL FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTING

Weekends in December | Throughout Kensington

Find your Christmas spirit in Kensington! Visit on weekends from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. to see Santa, live musical guests, visits with the Mean Green Friend and a petting zoo! Stroll around, shop local and avoid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For more information and to stay up to date on events, please visit Kensington on Instagram or Facebook.

Christmas at Crossroads

**December | Crossroads Market 1235 26 Ave SE**

Feel the magic of the season at Crossroads Market. The market has festive fun for visitors throughout December! While you're there, don’t forget to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and all the fresh ingredients you need for your Christmas cooking.

**Santa Visits**
December 6, 13 & 20 | 11 AM–1 PM
Santa is making his annual appearance! Bring the whole family for photos, holiday shopping and all the warm Christmas nostalgia we adore.

Christmas Carolers
December 7, 14 & 21 | 10:45 AM–12:45 PM
Let the sounds of the season guide you through the market as roaming carolers fill the air with holiday cheer.

Photos With The Grinch & a Minion
The Grinch: December 7 & 21 | 12 PM–2 PM
Minion: December 14 | 12 PM–2 PM
Whether you’re bringing the kids or embracing your inner child, don’t miss your chance to snap a memorable photo with the mischievous Grinch or an adorable Minion.

With festive characters, magical music, incredible local vendors and the coziest holiday atmosphere, shop, celebrate and soak in the season.

We’ll see you there!

Flourishan VIP Event - EXPERIENCE ECO FRIENDLY DIAMONDS

December 3 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Vena Nova Market Mall 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW

Join us for the exclusive VIP grand opening of Flourishan at Vena Nova in Market Mall. On Wednesday, December 3, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., you are invited to come for snacks, sips and shopping. Each registered guest will receive a free diamond from Flourishan and enjoy an exclusive special on the Loop Collection which includes a free gift with purchase. RSVP is required and can be sent to Izabella@parkerpr.ca to reserve your spot! For more information on Flourishan please visit the website HERE.

Youth Singers of Calgary - JINGLE MINGLE CHRISTMAS SHOW

December 7 | 6:00 p.m. | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 1415 14 Ave NW

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the Youth Singers of Calgary! Their annual Christmas show brings together hundreds of talented performers for a heartwarming production filled with music, dance and festive cheer.

This holiday tradition captures the spirit of the season and showcases the incredible creativity and community that make the Youth Singers such a beloved part of Calgary’s arts scene. This year's production, Jingle Mingle presented by ATCO, celebrates 40 years of Youth Singers' Christmas featuring festive songs and characters from their four decades of Holiday shows. Whether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing a Youth Singers Christmas show for the first time, this is one you won’t want to miss! Check out the YSC website HERE for more information.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE

Contemporary Calgary -Together, Entwined and Nelly-Eve Rajotte: Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz

December 4 - April 19. 2026 | Contemporary Calgary | 1415 14 Ave NW

We are pleased to share two exhibitions curated by Chief Curator Mona Filip, her first at Contemporary Calgary. These projects mark a defining moment for the organization, one that reimagines how artworks engage with the building’s distinctive architecture and its history as a place dedicated to exploring the universe.

Together, Entwined and Nelly-Eve Rajotte: Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz invite audiences to move through the gallery in new ways while offering powerful, timely perspectives on our relationship to the land, its ecosystem, and the complex worldviews through which we engage with it.

Entwined: December 4, 2025 - March 15, 2026
Nelly-Eve Rajotte: Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz: December 5, 2025 - April 19, 2026

Learn more at Contemporary Calgary

Contemporary Calgary -Together, Entwined and Nelly-Eve Rajotte: Trees communicate with each other at 220 hertz

November and December | Anywhere!

Safe Haven Foundation is reigniting one of Calgary’s most meaningful community campaigns with the relaunch of Supper for Safe Haven. An initiative that unites restaurants, families and food lovers to make a difference for at-risk girls in Calgary. The campaign invites Calgarians to host or attend suppers at home, in restaurants or at workplaces all in support of Safe Haven Foundation’s vital housing, mentorship and education programs. Individuals are encouraged to host their own suppers by gathering friends, family or colleagues for a meaningful evening. Each host sets a donation goal for their guests, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Safe Haven Foundation. To make giving simple, hosts receive a personalized QR code for their guests to donate directly, transforming every table into a place of hope, connection and community change. For more information on Safe Haven Foundation and their Supper for Safe Haven, visit their site HERE.