Once Upon A Christmas

Calgary’s Favourite Family Tradition

Step into a winter wonderland and experience the enchanting magic of Christmas at Heritage Park! Once Upon a Christmas is Calgary’s favourite holiday event, offering wholesome, family-friendly fun with festive activities that capture the classic Christmas spirit. Enjoy cozy wagon rides, merry carolers, visits with Santa, a festive Christmas market and beautiful decorations that will have you feeling like you’re in your very own Hallmark movie.

Event Details

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 7 - 22, 2024

Time: 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.

Location: Heritage Park

General (16+): $19.95 plus GST

Child (3-15): $14.95 plus GST

Annual Members: Annual Members get free admission to Once Upon A Christmas. Just bring your membership card when you come to visit - our gate staff will scan it at the front gates, and you can enjoy the event! If you don’t have a membership, get one today for not only free admission but amazing benefits like 25% discounted admission for any guests you bring and exclusive discounts on stores across the Park, so you can save big on holiday shopping. The best part – it pays for itself in less than 2 visits! It’s our gift to you. 

Know Before You Go

• Event Access: Once guests have arrived to the Park, they can go to the front gates of the Historical Village. Have your ticket ready - our gate staff will scan it, and then you can enter the Historical Village to enjoy the event.
• Parking: Paid parking is available in Heritage Park’s front lots. Members who’ve bought the parking add-on park for free! The Park Plus Zone number of the front lots is 8320. The daytime rate is $10 for the first 7 hours, and 10$ per hour thereafter to a maximum of $30. Click here for more information.
• Getting to Heritage Park: There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!