Holiday Events Happening in Lethbridge!

November 1, 2024

The holidays are officially here, with events happening all over the city to get you in the spirit of the season! With shopping lists to finish, and many meals to get to, it can be hard deciding which events are worth checking out during the most wonderful time of the year. Not to worry, we have a list of all the best festivities in the city to help you save time finding the festivities, and leave you with more time to make magical holiday memories in Lethbridge! Keep reading to discover all the ways to can get in on the holiday fun in Lethbridge this year!

Christmas Tree Lighting and Moonlight Madness Shopping

Festival Square

November 21, 2024 at 5pm

Experience the magic of our 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Festival Square! + shop late at over 25 participating businesses with Moonlight Madness Shopping!

Light up our 18-ft Christmas tree with us starting at 5pm, then enjoy the rest of the evenings festivities:

  • LCI Band (5pm)

  • Pictures with Santa (Free when you bring a donation to the Lethbridge Food Bank)

  • Free Hot Chocolate

  • Free cookie Decorating (6pm, first 200 kids)
    + Crafts, treats, & more!


Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Every year Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden lights up the dark on winter nights with a dazzling display of lights. The garden is drenched in an array of colourful lights, with beautiful displays placed around the garden. While the plants may be hibernating for the season, and are missing their blossoms and leaves, the holidays still burst to life with colour and beauty at the Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival. Don't miss your chance to see one of the most beloved holiday traditions in Lethbridge!

Dates:
December: Thursday – Sunday
January: Thursday – Saturday
February: Friday and Saturday

Times:
December: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
January: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
February: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Holiday Artisan and Gift Expo

Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre

Saturday, November 2, 2024 10am-4pm

Handcrafted with Love Holiday Edition

SAEA Multicultural Centre

November 9, 2024 10am-4pm

Winter Exhibition Openings at Casa

Casa

November 9, 2024 7pm


Christmas at Casa

Casa

Friday, November 15, 2024 5-9pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 10am-5pm

Art | Craft | Café | Music

Shop Local with work from over 100 southern Albertan Artists!

SAAG Holiday Market

Southern Alberta Art Gallery

Friday, November 15, 2024 5-9pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 10am-5pm

Christmas Family Dinner Dance

Sandman Signature Lodge

November 16, 2024 5-11:30pm

Treat Yo 'Elf Holiday Market

Visitlethbridge.com Arena

November 17, 2024 12pm

Night at the Museum Shopping Event

Galt Museum

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4pm

Glow Lethbridge

Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre

November 22 - December 31, 2024

Celebrate the holiday season under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Lethbridge!

Back by popular demand, this dazzling one-of-a-kind indoor holiday light festival returns with an all new theme!

Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, family-friendly activities, and a festive holiday market.

Don’t miss a FREE photo with Santa and ride on our trackless “Glow-comotive” train.

Nutcracker Presented by Jeunesse Classique Ballet Society

Yates Memorial Theatre

November 22-30, 2024 9:30pm



Fall Into Christmas Handmade Market

November 22-24, 2024

Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre        

Signatures Fall Into Christmas proudly returns to Lethbridge in 2024 season!  A uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace, the show features the works of artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast.

4th Annual Mistletoe Market

Rocky Mountain Turf Club

November 23 - November 24, 2024 9am-4pm

Coaldale Night of Lights Market

Town of Coaldale - 1709 20 Ave, Coaldale, AB

November 29, 2024 3-9pm

Holiday Crafts at the Nature Centre

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

November 29, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

November 30, 2024: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

December 1, 2024: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Cost: $5 per person | Space is limited! 

Big Christmas and Farmers Market

Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre - Halls A & B

November 30, 2024 10am-6pm

December 1 10am-4pm

Hawk + Harvest Holiday Market

Galt Museum

November 30, 2024 6pm

2024 YWCA Gala

Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre

December 3, 2024 7-11pm

Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular

VisitLethbridge.com Arena

December 4, 2024 7pm

Lethbridge Handmade Market Holi-YAY

Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre

December 7, 2024 9am-4pm

Christmas with Johnny Reid

VisitLethbridge.com Arena

December 7, 2024

Catch JUNO Award winner and multi-platinum selling recording artist Johnny Reid live on stage in a joyful celebration of holiday spirit, sharing personal favourites, cherished classics and inspiring stories to usher in the holiday season!

4th Annual A December To Remember Christmas Giveback 

1207 24 St N, Lethbridge, AB

December 14, 2024 3-7pm


Holiday Traditions Around the World

SAEA Multicultural Centre

December 14, 2024 5pm

Rock the Halls

Yates Memorial Theatre

December 11-28, 2024

Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree! Rock the Halls is a frantic and hilarious holiday celebration that will have you grooving and moving from start to finish. Don your Santa hat and bring the entire family to ring in the holidays with our talented cast.

Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair

Fort Whoop-Up

December 13-15, 2024 12-5pm

Holiday Tunes with Mr. Chris Roedler

Fort Whoop-Up

Friday, December 20, 2024 2-3pm

26th Annual Community Christmas Dinner

SAEA -  421 6 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB

December 21, 2024 3pm

FREE Christmas meal for any community members who may be in need of extra support during the holiday season. Live Entertainment too!


That is just a few of the amazing Holiday events we have going all season long in Lethbridge. To discover even more holiday events and ways to celebrate the holidays all season long in Lethbridge, head over to our upcoming events calendar to see what happening in Lethbridge!

Don’t forget to share all the photos of your holiday festivities with us on social media with #ExploreLethbridge! We love seeing how people celebrate the holidays in Lethbridge and even repost some of our favourite! Don’t worry, we always ask permission first before reposting!

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