Airdrie Festival of Lights

Fortis Alberta Presents ~ LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!
5:30pm - 6pm

Thanks to our sponsor, FortisAlberta, we'll be gathering round the tree to sing some carols with the Airdrie Community Choir, followed by the countdown to tree lighting and official opening of our 29th GLOWing season!

FortisAlberta will be providing free hot dogs, starting at 6:15pm (while supplies last)!

Also back is our Candy Cane Run, with our local Fire Department, who will be handing out candy canes to all in attendance.

And... Be sure to stop by and say hello to Air 106.1FM, who'll be broadcasting live for the evening, and enter for your chance to win a JEEP!

Open for our 29th GLOWing Season!
6pm - 9pm

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

Ambition Performing Arts Inc will be performing this evening!
6:30 - 7:00
Join us in thanking APA for sponsoring our Event Stage!

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

Stop by the Kids Activity Table for a special make and take craft, courtesy of Closer to Home Community Services. We'll also have Letters to Santa for you to finish and deliver directly to Santa himself!
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Vesta Fun Night!
6pm - 9pm
Join our Friends from Vesta Properties inside our heated tent. There will be activities and contests for the kids, plus free train ride vouchers (limited quantities). Should be a simply GLOWing night to visit!

EMERGENCY SERVICES NIGHT
6pm - 9pm
Meet our friends, from the Airdrie Fire Department, Airdrie RCMP, Airdrie EMS, Airdrie Health Foundation, and STARS Air Ambulance!
Members from each of these departments will be filling the various volunteer positions this evening. Make sure to say hello and let them know what a GLOWing job they are doing.
They'll also be setting up booths where you can learn more about each of these valuable services. Some will even be bringing their vehicles for you to tour!

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

Stop by the Kids Activity Table for a special make and take craft, courtesy of Closer to Home Community Services. We'll also have Letters to Santa for you to finish and deliver directly to Santa himself!
6:30pm - 8:30pm

CPKC HOLIDAY TRAIN is back!
In support of the Airdrie Food Bank, the park will open at 5:00pm.
Performances by Magic! and Sofia Camara will run from 5:30 - 6:00.
Please note there will be no onsite parking for this event.
Parking lot will be open to public once the train departs at 6:30 pm.

Victorian Skating Party. ⛸️🎄 6pm - 9pm

Join us as we take a step back in time with our friends from Nose Creek Valley Museum, in the Victorian style of skating around the pond.

Bring your family and friends, along with your skates, to enjoy skating amidst beautifully lit Holiday Displays! Then warm yourself by one of our Fire Pits, while sipping on a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider which are available fresh from our concession ($2/cup)

Also joining us is the Victorian Society of Alberta, dressed in traditional Victorian outfits, and sharing Carols of Days gone by. You too can embrace the full spirit by dressing in Victorian style with lots of layers, cloaks, muffs, scarves, and anything wool!

Don't have skates?

Nose Creek Valley Museum has you covered with FREE rentals at the skate shack onsite. Please note there will be no sticks or hockey permitted this evening.

FEEL THE GLOW FUNDRAISER ~ AFTERGLOW PARTY
It's our third annual, after hours, 18+ Event!
Join us after hours and rock the night away with PORT CITY MANIACS
Featuring TWO brand new Craft Beers, AND a Signature Cocktail.
Additional limited bar includes, local craft beers, mixed cocktails, and wine.
In partnership with 948 Brewing Co., Atlas Brewing, Someday Wines, and Sip & Celebrate!
Purchase Tickets in advance for $15, which includes your first beverage ticket.
Tickets at the door $10. Drink tickets $6 each.
Food for Purchase from; Saucy Shawn's Fine Eats.

Airdrie Music Lessons - Singing Performances
6pm - 7pm

CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER
SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER
Stop by the Kids Activity Table for a special make and take craft, courtesy of Closer to Home Community Services. We'll also have Letters to Santa for you to finish and deliver directly to Santa himself!
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Airdrie Music Lessons ~ Rock Bands Performances
7pm - 9pm

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

Performance by Lost'n Sound Quartet
6:45 pm - 8pm

FAMILY FUN NIGHT ~ Thanks to Airdrie Paint & Blind

A favourite family tradition returns! 6pm - 9pm

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Ever wonder how they spend their time when they're not pulling a sleigh? What do they eat? Where do they sleep?

Meet Santa's Reindeer in person, to learn all of this and more!

Please note, that while the park itself is pet friendly, we will be implementing a NO PET ZONE surrounding the live reindeer.

SANTA'S HERE!
7pm - 8pm
Thank You Excel Homes for sponsoring this visit.

Performance by Lost'n Sound Quartet
6:45 pm - 8pm

Family Skate Night!
In partnership with Nose Creek Valley Museum!
A GLOWing way to celebrate the end of our season, and ring in a family friendly New Year.
Join us from 6 pm - 9 pm, along with your skates, or visit the Skate Shack onsite for free rentals.
Please note there will be no sticks or hockey permitted this evening.