What's Up YYC - Dec 16, 2025

Hey YYC! 🎉 Tuesday doesn’t have to be boring — there’s plenty of seasonal fun, creative experiences, social meet-ups, music, and more. Drop your plans & extras in the comments! 👇

✨ Holiday & Seasonal Fun

🌟 ZOOLIGHTS – Holiday Lights at Calgary Zoo🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (nightly; Merry Monday pricing ended on Dec 15 but lights are still glowing!)

📍 Calgary Zoo – 1300 Zoo Rd NETwinkling lights, festive displays, glow paths and holiday cheer — classic YYC winter fun.

💡 Enchanted Festival at Spruce Meadows — Christmas Lights Walk-Through🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Spruce Meadows (south of Calgary)Millions of lights along whimsical displays plus cozy walk-through holiday scenery — perfect for a festive night out.

🎨 Activities & Workshops

🎄 Christmas Crafts🕓 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM

📍 McKenzie Towne Community (40 McKenzie Towne Blvd SE)Get in the spirit with a hands-on festive craft session — materials supplied and fun for all ages!

🍻 Social & Community Events

🤝 Social Sector Social🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (approx.)

📍 Village Brewery – 5000 12A St SEA casual gathering for folks in the nonprofit & community sector — share stories, meet others, and unwind.

🎶 Music, Culture & Entertainment

🎷 A Kinda Dukish Evening (Jazz Night)🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 3803 69th St NWWarm up your winter night with smooth jazz celebrating the music of Duke Ellington and more.

🥊 Sport & Fun Events

💥 RCW Holiday Slam (Wrestling)🕖 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 – 9615 Macleod Trail S.A high-energy wrestling event with holiday vibes and local fundraising — perfect dose of action!

✨ Ongoing Seasonal Ideas Around Town

• Holiday lights & neighbourhood displays everywhere you go.

• Pop-up holiday markets and festive shopping spots still running.

• Warm up with hot cocoa, festive eats, or an early dinner before lights and shows!

💬 Your Turn, YYC!

• Who’s heading to ZooLights tonight?

• Going to the jazz evening or wrestling event?

• Any other fun pop-ups, trivia nights, or cozy spots you’d add?

Share your plans and recommendations below — let’s make tonight unforgettable in Calgary! 🎉❄️✨

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