Checking back and looking ahead, this New Year’s Eve is bound to be bigger and brighter than ever! With family-friendly offerings from The City of Calgary, the Calgary Zoo, and TELUS Spark, to a chance to laugh in 2018 with FunnyFest, there’s something for everyone to check out.

UPDATE: Outdoor Events Cancelled Due to Extreme Weather

Outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations at Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE) have been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. The Countdown Ball and ENMAX fireworks will be broadcasted on local television stations.

Still need plans? Might we make a few suggestions?

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31, 2017, 11:45am
TELUS Spark (220 St Georges Dr. NE)
$12.95 – $19.95

This celebration is perfect for Calgarians with early bedtimes. With a special countdown beginning at 11:45am featuring hydrogen balloon explosions, the celebrations continue at the bubble wrap dance party.
sparkscience.ca

New Year’s Eve for Families

December 31, 2017, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Dr. SW) & Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56th St. NE)
Regular admission

Celebrate with the family at one of Calgary’s Leisure Centres and play, swim, jump, splash and slide into 2018. Look for arts and crafts, games, obstacle courses, bouncy house, and a pool party countdown taking place at the Southland and Village Square locations.
calgary.ca

Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo

December 31, 2017, 6:00pm
Calgary Zoo (210 St. George’s Drive NE)
$11.95 – $14.95

With over 15 fun activities to take part in this year at Zoolights, New Year’s Eve offers the perfect chance to check out this glow-tastic event.
calgaryzoo.com

New Year’s Eve Comedy, Dinner & Dance

December 31, 2017, 6:30pm
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (2120 16th Ave. NE)
$69 – $398

Want to ring in the new year by laughing the old one away? Well, FunnyFest has you covered with five headline comedians, live music, and much more.
eventbrite.ca

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

December 31, 2017, 7:00pm
Municipal Building (800 Macleod Tr. SE) & Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE)
Free

The City of Calgary caps off the year with an evening featuring a family-friendly dance party, activities for all ages, and, of course, fireworks. And although the cold weather has cancelled the outdoor activities, the countdown ball still drops with the fireworks to be broadcast on local television stations.
calgary.ca

A Luminous New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2017, 8:00pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$30 – $40   

Luminous Voices presents one of Calgary’s newest New Year’s traditions—a concert of diverse choral music alongside special treats. Featuring works by Monteverdi, Elgar, Erik Esenvalds, and more, the concert wraps at 10:30pm giving you plenty of time to see the ball drop.
luminousvoices.com