Dec. 1-31
AIRDRIE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Nose Creek Park
Bring a cash donation and come out to see the spectacular light display at the Airdrie Festival of Lights. Open every night from 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 1
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Main Street
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Ring in the season with an Airdrie favourite: the Santa Claus Parade. Take in the lights, music and even see Santa himself! Road closures begin at 4:30 p.m.; parade beings at 5 p.m.
Dec. 1
HEATHER RANKIN – PICTURE PERFECT CHRISTMAS
Bert Church Theatre
Singer, songwriter and actress Heather Rankin is best known as the youngest member of the multi-platinum selling and multi-award winning musical group: The Rankin Family. Heather Rankin’s Christmas Show: Picture Perfect Christmas includes a mixture of songs from her 2017 seasonal album Imagine, as well as favourites she performed with her sisters on their Christmas record more than 20 years ago. Picture Perfect Christmas will fill you with the spirit of the season, wrapped up in cozy memories with some rollicking East Coast charm and a thoughtful wish for Christmas future. Admission $37; $35 for students and seniors. 7 p.m.
Dec. 1
TREE OF HOPE
Festival of Lights
The Airdrie & District Hospice Society is hosting their Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m.
Dec. 7
TANNER JAMES – LOBBY SHOW
Bert Church Theatre
Enjoy this wonderful show in an intimate setting. Only 70 seats available for this performance! Tanner James is one of the last great Canadian storytellers who is proud to carry on the oral storytelling tradition. His songs are about the people he meets and places he’s been; they are gut-wrenchingly funny and heartbreakingly confessional. Punk rock taught him how to do-it-yourself, indie rock taught him how to think outside the box, while roots music is where he always knew he would end up. Most of all, James is a songwriter who can move an audience around and make them laugh and cry within minutes. Admission $27. 7 p.m.
Dec. 8
INTER-DENOMINATION CHRISTMAS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA – BIRTHDAY OF THE KING
Kingdom City Church (formerly Airdrie Alliance Church)
The 9th Annual Inter-denomination Christmas Choir and Orchestra will be presenting Birthday of the King, a concert of scripture readings and beautiful choral music for the Christmas season. A 50-voice choir with a 15-piece orchestra and 10 children singing. 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Visit airdriechoir.com
Dec. 11
CP HOLIDAY TRAIN
Nose Creek Park
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will soon set out once again to entertain hundreds of thousands of people, celebrating 20 years of collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. This year join Terri Clark, Kelly Prescott and Sierra Noble on the CP Holiday Train. Bring a food bank donation and join in on a wonderful night of holiday music. 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Dec. 13
GMHS CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
Festival of Lights
Come out and listen to the wonderful George McDougall High School concert band as they put on a holiday performance at the Festival of Lights. 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14
DERINA HARVEY BAND
Bert Church Theatre
Transport yourself to an East Coast kitchen party with the Derina Harvey Band, a Celtic rock group that offers music and storytelling with a side of humour. Their rhythmic undertow is layered with guitars, fiddle and topped by Harvey’s powerful voice. You’ll hear Celtic classics and originals in the form of ballads, sing-alongs and up-beat Irish stompers. This high-energy concert has left many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from their seats! A great fit for all ages. Admission $27; $25 for students and seniors. 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 14
FRED PENNER – CHRISTMAS SHOW
Bert Church Theatre
Fred Penner is a gentle giant with kind eyes and an undeniable ability to make you feel good about yourself. This December, Penner brings his beloved music to Airdrie with a concert of the Christmas season for the whole family. With a twinkle in his eye and a song in his heart, Penner will share his favourite holiday music with a sure-to-be captivated audience. This singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host and keynote speaker delivers a simple yet powerful message: “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.” Admission $26; $23 for students and seniors. 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 16
THE AIRDRIE COMMUNITY CHOIR SINGFEST CONCERT
Lutheran Church of the Master
In support of the Airdrie Lioness Christmas Hamper program. Admission is a cash donation or an item for the hampers (food, gifts, toys, etc.). A lovely night of holiday music performed by the ACC and friends from Airdrie and surrounding community. Nothing speaks of the holidays more than music and this night is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and help a wonderful cause. Visit airdriecommunitychoir.org for details. 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 19
GMHS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
George McDougall High School
The Annual GMHS Christmas Concert is surely a night of holiday joy you don’t want to miss. Join the junior and senior concert bands and the choir for a wonderful night of holiday music. 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS
Ed Eggerer Park, East Lake
Ring in the new year with the City of Airdrie’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks! 6:30 p.m.
