Family New Year’s Eve Fun + Things to Do Around Calgary in January

The festivities of the holidays may be behind us, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in Calgary in January!

Whether you’re looking for ways to celebrate the end of 2024 for New Year’s Eve, or are looking for activities to keep you busy throughout the rest of the month, here are some events to check out that everyone in the family can enjoy in January in YYC…

Family Celebrations for New Year’s Eve in Calgary

Noon Year’s Eve at Telus Spark | sparkscience.ca
Sunday December 31st

Silver & Bold & Noon Year’s Eve! Spark is bringing all the holiday vibes with a glittering silver tree and a cozy fireside glow! On Tuesday Dec. 31, celebrate New Year’s a little early with Noon Years Eve — perfect for ringing in 2025 and still hitting your normal bedtime. and enjoy WOAH science every hour until the countdown at noon. The balloon drop takes place at noon and the dance party runs 12-2pm.

Zoo Year’s Eve Family Night | calgaryzoo.com
Tuesday December 31st from 5 – 9 pm

Celebrate Zoo Year’s Eve: Family Night, you’ll enjoy all the fun of ZOOLIGHTS with extra special activities added to help you ring in the New Year – including numerous countdowns and a Zoo Year’s Eve light show so your little ones don’t have to stay up too late to partake in the fun! It’s a festive way to help you and your loved ones ring in the new year while supporting the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts. Zoo concessions will be open for food and beverage purchases.

New Year’s Eve at Calgary Public Library | calgarylibrary.ca
Tuesday January 31st from 1-4 pm

Ring in 2025 with some family-friendly fun at the Library! Enjoy a dance party, special story time, mock countdown, and more at Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Seton, and Village Square libraries.

NYE Fireworks at Prince’s Island Park | calgary.ca
Tuesday December 31st

If you’re looking for an explosive way to ring in the new year, find a vantage point around downtown (or take in the festivities at home via livestream) for some midnight fireworks launched from Prince’s Island Park! Be sure to tune into CJSW 90.9 FM at 11:55, as the fireworks will be synchronized to music, after a blessing from Indigenous Elder Clarence Wolfleg, followed by a countdown to midnight with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

Airdrie NYE Fireworks | airdrie.ca
Tuesday December 31st at 6:30 pm

If a midnight fireworks display is a little past your bedtime, hop in the car and take a short drive to the city of Airdrie for a dazzling 15-minute fireworks display at 6:30 pm. Don’t forget to bring your ice skates and come a bit early, as there will be ice skating available on the East Lake at Genesis Place between 9 and 10 am and 1 and 2 pm.

Family Fun Things to Do Around Calgary in January

Calgary Renovation Show | calgaryrenovationshow.com
Friday January 10 – Sunday January 12

Are you looking for some inspiration for an upcoming renovation project? The Calgary Renovation Show boasts more than 200 exhibitors, and is Calgary’s largest home reno show! Check out innovative products and chat with hundreds of experts to bring your renovation dreams to life! See presentations from industry celebrities, relax with a drink in the lounge, and take your kids to burn off some energy at the Trendy Playhouse playspace.

Banff and Lake Louise Snow Days Festival
Friday January 17 – Sunday February 2

Which events will your family be attending this January in Calgary? Will you be counting down to the end of 2023 at a big event or cozying up at home? However you plan to celebrate, we wish you all the best for what remains of 2023 and we’ll see you next year!