Go tubing at WinSport
When: Opens for the season on December 20
WinSport’s tube park promises plenty of snowy excitement with its eight tubing lanes to slide down. Bring the whole family or some friends for a memorable weekend activity in the fresh air.
88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W., 403-247-5452, winsport.ca
Order some cookies from the new Craig’s Cookies shop
Craving something sweet? Head to Craig’s Cookies, a Toronto-based cookie shop that just opened its first Western Canada location on 17th Avenue S.W. The signature chocolate chip cookie is always available, but otherwise, the flavours change daily depending on what the bakers feel like making. Cookie options might include Twix, brownie, coffee, Brookside blueberry, Snickers and more.
835 17 Ave. S.W., 416-519-5336, craigscookies.com
Pick up non-alcoholic drinks for Dry January at Santé’s dry bottle shop
If you’re participating in Dry January this month, you may want to visit Santé’s dry bottle shop to stock up on non-alcoholic drink options. The shop in Crossroads Market carries an impressive selection of non-alcoholic wine, beer, spirits and more. The market is open from Friday to Sunday, or you can order online.
Crossroads Market, 1235 26 Ave. S.E., drinksante.ca
Stay warm at Vivo’s indoor park
Love going to the park, but don’t love the cold? The Vivo for Healthier Generations recreation facility is home to a 19,500-square-foot indoor park with seating areas, green space and lots of natural light. Drop-in passes and memberships are available to check out the space.
11950 Country Village Link N.E., 403-532-1013, vivo.ca
Attend Broadway Across Canada’s production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
When: January 6 to 11
Broadway Across Canada is bringing some glitz to Calgary with Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Don’t miss this production full of romance, music and pizzazz at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium this month. Catch one of the eight performances taking place from January 6 to 11.
Southern Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W., calgary.broadway.com
Try 8 Cakes’ paint-a-cake experience with a friend
When: Multiple dates
Take your next coffee catch-up with a friend to the next level with 8 Cakes’ paint-a-cake experience, which can be pre-booked for a variety of days and times. Choose a four-inch double vanilla or chocolate caramel cake and embrace your inner artist as you use icing to frost and adorn your cake. The experience also comes with a complimentary drink.
529 Riverfront Ave. S.E., 403-455-2253, 8cakes.com
See a 10-minute play festival, an “end of the world cabaret” and more during High Performance Rodeo’s 40th anniversary
When: January 13 to 31
Calgary’s arts scene will be bursting with creativity this month as the annual High Performance Rodeo returns for its impressive 40th anniversary. The arts festival’s 2026 lineup is full of exciting productions in many mediums, including a 10-minute play festival, an “end of the world cabaret,” a Shakespearean-inspired revenge comedy and more. With more than 20 events to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Multiple locations, oyr.org/hprodeo
Order some fried chicken at the newly opened Pekko
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Kensington is now home to a new spot to get your fried chicken fix. At Pekko, try chicken sandwich flavours like the truffle mushroom, Jamaican jerk, hot honey or masala crunch with sides ranging from corn salad to pickle chips.
227 10 St. N.W., @pekkochicken
Enjoy cheesy bites during the Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival
When: January 15 to 31
If you can’t get enough of macaroni and cheese, this is the event for you. The Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival will see local restaurants come up with creative mac and cheese dishes that guests can vote on for just over two weeks. Stay tuned for this year’s list of participants.
Multiple locations, calgarymacandcheesefest.com
Play a game at a new pickleball facility
The Club 315 is the latest addition to Calgary’s growing pickleball scene. The new facility, which opened on December 15, offers 25 courts for open play, lessons and leagues.
315 Manitou Rd. S.E., theclub315.com
See a gothic thriller at Vertigo Theatre
When: January 17 to February 15
A disgraced doctor decides to try to resurrect a dead body — what could go wrong? Join Vertigo Theatre for its production of Monstress, a riveting gothic thriller featuring only two actors and written by Canadian playwright Trevor Schmidt.
Suite 161, 115 9 Ave. S.E., vertigotheatre.com
Snack on some gorgeous pastries at the newly opened Pâtisseries Louise in Inglewood
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One of the last new food spots to open in 2025, Pâtisseries Louise is a new French pastry shop in Inglewood that makes treats that are almost too pretty to eat. Order gorgeous pastries like a mille-feuille for two, marble loaf cake, tarts and more.
1002 9 Ave. S.E., 368-886-6109, patisserieslouise.com
Hear local bands at the Bob-Sled music festival
When: January 21 to 24
Warm up by dancing to your favourite bands during Bob-Sled, a Calgary music festival returning for its second year. The Palomino, Eighty-Eight Brewing Company and Sled Island have teamed up to make this festival happen, with performances by Sour Widows, Dirty Fences, Ribbon Skirt, Stucco and more. Attendees can get individual tickets or wristbands to see all the concerts.
The Palomino, 109 7 Ave. S.W., sledisland.com
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at Lai Rai
The team behind popular restaurants like Pho Dau Bo and Một Tô has opened a new Vietnamese restaurant in the Beltline. Head to Lai Rai to dig into bowls of pho, a pho grilled cheese, crispy prawn cakes, beef stew ribs and more.
110, 201 10 Ave. S.E., 825-205-6076, lairai.ca
Go skating on the outdoor rink in Central Commons Park
University District’s outdoor skating rink in Central Commons Park is back and promises plenty of winter fun. If you don’t have skates, don’t worry — there’s a skate hut where adults and children can rent helmets, skating aids and skates.
Central Commons Park, myuniversitydistrict.ca, @udistricyyc_
