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?