There’s magic in the air and the temperatures have begun to drop. From markets to snow-covered trees, it won’t be long until we’ve kicked off the holiday season and on your calendar, we’d recommend adding the Airdrie Festival of Lights!

Making the season bright since 1996, this enchanting event is described as Western Canada’s largest, free, outdoor walk-through Christmas Light Display.

With trees and familiar shapes, faces, tunnels, and even a gift shop, guests are encouraged to grab the hand of someone special, wander, and take photos along the way.

“The Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience, with about a million dollars worth of displays and other special features,” they explain on their website.

“We have miniature trains ($2/ride) which carry the whole family around our preset paths, as well as open bonfires where you can savour that cup of hot chocolate or apple cider ($2/cup).”

Want to get your glow on?

This year, you’ll have an entire month to explore!

According to their website, Airdrie Festival of Lights is set to kick off on December 1st, 2024, then will run until the 31st between 6 pm and 9 pm every night.

Dress warm, don’t forget to stop and grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy.

They’ve got big plans for their 29th season!

Airdrie Festival of Lights, Alberta

When: December 1st-31st 2024
Where: 1701 Main Street, Airdrie, AB
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)

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Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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