CALGARY – Take a look at some of the New Year’s Eve events happening around Calgary.
Calgary Tower light show
Exterior LED lights will start with a two-hour show leading up to a one-hour display of motion and colour.
WHERE: Calgary Tower 101 – 9 Ave. SW
WHEN: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
COST: FREE
WEBSITE: Calgary Tower
Ultimate cowboy rodeo
Yahoo into 2015 watching the best cowboys from Alberta and across the U.S. rope and ride in a quest to be named the “Ultimate Cowboy”.
WHERE: Agrium Western Event Centre main arena, Stampede Park
WHEN: 8:45 p.m. – 2 a.m.
COST: $35
WEBSITE: Ultimate Cowboy
Family dance party
Wear neon, white or anything that glows for this dance party that also features games, crafts and living statues.
WHERE: Municipal Building – 800 Macleod Tr. SE
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Free
WEBSITE: City of Calgary
Family pool party
Start 2015 with a splash at a party where you can boogie to the sounds of a DJ in the wave pool.
WHERE: Village Square Leisure Centre – 2623 56 St. NE
WHEN: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: $25.15 for family admission
WEBSITE: City of Calgary
New Year’s Eve at Olympic Plaza
Countdown to midnight outside at Olympic Plaza. The event features music, ice sculptures and fire performances.
WHERE: Olympic Plaza – 228 8 Avenue SE
WHEN: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
COST: Free
WEBSITE: City of Calgary
Zoo Year’s Eve
Take in Zoolights and sip hot chocolate as you enjoy the Calgary Zoo’s family friendly New Year’s Eve event – which includes a fireworks display at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Calgary Zoo
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Fireworks at 8 p.m. / Gates close at 8:30 p.m.
COST: Adult $17 / Children $13. Parking is complimentary as of 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
WEBSITE: Calgary Zoo
Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers
Cheer on the Calgary Flames in this battle of Alberta at the Saddledome.
WHERE: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
COST: $62.75 – $379.75
WEBSITE: Ticketmaster
New Year’s Eve club crawl
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at four different venues throughout Calgary as part of Bust Loose’s traveling club crawl. The 18+ event ends at Cowboys, and tickets include party bus transportation between venues.
WHERE: Club crawls start at 3 locations – Hudson’s downtown, Hudson’s south and Hudson’s Crowfoot.
WHEN: 6 p.m.
COST: $50 per person (18+)
WEBSITE: Bust Loose
Mystique New Year’s Eve
Visit the Carriage House Inn for three unique parties. Enjoy top 40 hits at Club Mystique in the main ballroom, music from the 80s and 90s in the Windsor Ballroom or a six course meal at THÊ Restaurant
WHERE: Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail South
WHEN: 630 p.m.
COST: $109 – $503
WEBSITE: Carriage House Inn
Noon Year’s Eve at the Spark Science Centre
Let the kids celebrate a New Year’s Eve countdown before their bedtime. Lots of family fun and live science demonstrations.
WHERE: Telus Spark – 220 St Georges Dr N.E.
WHEN: 10 a.m. / New Year’s Eve countdown at Noon
COST: Adult (18-64) $19.95, Senior (65+) $17.95, Youth (13-17) $15.95, Child (3-12)
$12.95
WEBSITE: Spark Science Centre
NYE at Fort Calgary
Ring in the New Year with a night of cocktails, murder and dancing at Fort Calgary.
WHERE: Fort Calgary Main Barracks, 750 9th Ave. S.E.
WHEN: Murder mystery dinner 7-10 p.m. / Dancing 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
COST: $150 per person for dinner and dance / $50 per person for dance only
WEBSITE: Fort Calgary
New Year’s Eve Family Pool Party
Ring in the New Year with a splash at the Village Square Leisure Centre! The event features a DJ, inflatable toys, crafts and treats.
WHERE: Village Square Leisure Centre – 2623 56 St. NE
WHEN: 5 – 8 p.m.
COST: Family Admission is $25.15. Additional family members will have to pay a separate admission fee.
WEBSITE: City of Calgary
Family Dance Party at City Hall
Ring in 2015 with a family-friendly party featuring games, crafts, and living statues. Wear neon, white or anything that glows.
WHERE: Municipal Building – 800 Macleod Trail SE
WHEN: 7 – 9 p.m., Kid’s countdown at 9 p.m.
COST: Free
WEBSITE: City of Calgary
New Year’s Eve at Heritage Park
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Heritage Park Historical Village. The event features music and food by award winning chef Jan Hansen.
WHERE: The Selkirk Grille at 1900 Heritage Dr SW
WHEN: 5 p.m. & 10 p.m.
COST: $90 per person
WEBSITE: Heritage Park
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