6 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at artsPlace

Experience the magic of the season with these holiday events, classes, and celebrations.

1. Enjoy a holiday-themed live music concert

Enter an enchanted world of snow-swept landscapes, twinkling lights, and the magic of the holiday season with a special performance from award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Laila Biali on Dec. 6, or witness the season's festive spirit at a show full of good cheer from the Canadian quintet Buzz Brass on Dec. 10.

2. Have some family fun watching classic holiday movies

No holiday season can be complete without a family movie marathon. Join us at artsPlace on December 20 for a free screening of the holiday classic Home Alone, followed by French movie La guerre des tuques. It's an undisputed holiday family tradition!

3. Celebrate music, love, and the festive sparkle at a live screening of André Rieu’s Christmas Concert

Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, bringing joy and warmth to the big screen on December 14. Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

4. Experience the holidays from a Stoney perspective

Join the multi-generational Smalleyes Family as they return to artsPlace to share their reimagined Christmas tale, A Stoney Christmas, on Dec. 21 & 22. Featuring traditional Indigenous dance, song and storytelling, this special event is an annual holiday tradition at artsPlace that is perfect for the whole family.

5. Create something special for yourself or a loved one

Whether you'd like make a DIY gift for someone you care about, or add a festive spark to your home for the holidays, the upcoming workshops at artsPlace are here to help. Make a pair of adorable & warm felt mittens in a fun Mitten Making workshop on Dec. 18 & 19, or create a beautiful outdoor Seasonal Greenery Planter on Dec. 12. Don't hesitate and jump into the creative process!

6. Gift the art lover in your life what they really want: more art!

If you have a person in your life who dreams of taking on a new hobby like making pottery or learning to draw, make their dreams come true with an artsPlace membership or gift card. Or perhaps you and your significant other are looking for ways to spend time together in the new year? How about a gift of experiencing the arts together!