This year the Airdrie Festival of Lights has a jam-packed schedule of fun for the whole family from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. Admission and parking is always free – but donations are recommended at $10 to $20 per family.
GLOWING NIGHTLY Dec. 1 to 31. 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 1
- Kids activities with Community Links 6-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
- Traditional Glimpse Henna Art 6-8 p.m.
- Free hot dogs (while supplies last) courtesy of FortisAlberta
Dec. 7
- Santa Claus Parade – Main Street Airdrie, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- CP Holiday Train – upper parking lot, 6-6:30 p.m. with performers Scott Helman and Madeline Merlo. (Please note this event is managed by the Airdrie Food Bank – for more information, visit airdriefoodbank.com) Due to the volume of traffic this evening we encourage as many guests as possible to carpool, walk or take transit to the area.
- Bow Valley Credit Union Family Night 6-9 p.m.
- Kids activities with Community Links 6-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
- Airdrie Community Choir 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 9
- Airdrie Community Choir 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 10
- Kids activities with Community Links 6-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
- The Midnight Mustangs, GMHS “Big” Band and the GMHS Sax Quartet 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 13
- Rocky View Suzuki Violin School 6-7p.m.
- Muriel Clayton School Choir and Chimes Group 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 15
- Ambition Performing Arts Inc. 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 17
- Kids activities with Community Links 6-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 19
- Great Airdrie Train Race 6-9 p.m.
- Anacrusis A’capella Roving Choir 7-8 p.m.
- Traditional Glimpse Henna Art 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 20
- Ambition Performing Arts Inc. 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 21
- Anacrusis A’capella Roving Choir 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 22
- Kids activities with Community Links 6-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 23
- Kids activities with Community Links 5-8 p.m.
- Santa visit 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 31
- New Year’s Eve Family Dance Party, presented by Air 106.1 FM Discover Airdrie 7-9 p.m.
Remember the park lights are always on 6-9 p.m., but in inclement weather activities such as train rides may be limited. It’s always advised to check the festival website before heading out the door at airdrielights.com
