Markets, concerts, movies, and more!
Find local artists and creators this Holiday season, catch a film in Canada's oldest, surviving, purpose-built movie theatre, enjoy a Christmas concert, and take in the Holiday spirit in Medicine Hat with the events below.
Cloth, Colour & Clay Christmas Sale
November 14 from 3-7p.m.
Saturday, November 15 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
The Medicine Hat Potters' Association, Medicine Hat Art Club, and Medicine Hat Fibre Arts Club are hosting their annual Christmas Sale, featuring handmade crafts and gifts by local artists.
Cultural Centre (399 College Dr. SE)
November 15 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Police Point Park is hosting their Holiday craft market with a focus on sustainability, and a small carbon footprint. Crafters are local and reuse, repurpose, upcycle or recycle materials to make their items.
Police Point Park Nature Centre, 1001 Police Point Dr NE
2025 Winter Market @ First Assembly
November 14 from 6-9p.m.
November 15 from 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Shop 35 local vendors that span creative and culinary worlds in Medicine Hat.
395 9 St SE
November 14 to December 12
Starting November 14, visit Casa Amigos, Grit City Distillery, note, Travois, Hometown, Station Coffee, Kookie Bites & MT Nest to try their Eggnog creations, from beverages, to lattes, cookies, and more.
November 14-16, various times
Visit Historic Downtown Medicine Hat to catch a film in Canada’s oldest, purpose built cinema! Friday is playing Mighty Ducks, Saturday is playing How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Sunday is playing Disney’s Cool Runnings.
609 2 St SE
November 15, from 3-5p.m.
Santa Claus is coming to town to La Belle Photography, to raise money for the Santa Claus Fund. There is a minimum of a $20 donation, and registration is required.
664 Kingsway Ave SE
A Little Holiday Shopping at Elliot
November 16, from 1-4p.m.
Sip, snack, and find some small batch, thoughtfully-made gifts for your loved ones. Elliot's shelves are full of new goodies and they'll have some fun giveaways.
462 4 Street SE
Christmas On The Air - A Christmas Musical Theatre Experience
November 6-16,various times
This festive musical variety show blends beloved carols, heartwarming stories, and delightful vintage flair. With romance in the air, a snowstorm on the horizon, and sound effects happening in real time, this feel-good play is a joyful celebration of family, forgiveness, and the timeless spirit of the season.
November 21, from 4:30p.m.-12a.m.
Shop downtown and support local businesses this holiday season. The night also brings local markets, photos with Santa, live entertainment, giveaways, retail sales & specials, food and beverage offerings, a tree lighting and so much more.
Downtown Medicine Hat
The Beveridge Building, Midnight Madness
November 21, from 5p.m.-11a.m.
During Midnight Madness, visit the historic Beveridge Building on second street and find a market full of local businesses.
620 2 St SE
Something for Everyone Christmas Market
Saturday, November 22, from 10-4
Find crafters, artists, home businesses, and bakers attending the Something for Everyone Market at the Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition grounds.
2055 21 Ave SE
November 27
Find a market with over 60 Alberta vendors, from creative and culinary worlds. On November 27, the market will stay open later to serve hot drinks and delicious food, while guests are encouraged to shop locally this Christmas.
1750 Gershaw Dr SW
Heritage Christmas Market @ Medalta
Friday, November 28 from 4-8p.m.
Saturday, November 29 from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Visit Medalta in the Historic Clay District and find over 50 local artists and creators, kids creation stations, local food vendors, photos with Santa, and live music.
713 Medalta Ave SE
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with some favoured locally owned small businesses at Botanicals on one of Medicine Hat's most historic streets.
505A N Railway St SE
Good Lovelies at The Monarch Theatre
December 4 at 5:30p.m.
Enjoy a live Holiday concert by Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore (Juno Award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists) with all the festive classics at this Municipal Historic Site. The much-loved Christmas tour is bringing holiday tunes with a sprinkle of their original songs.
609 2 St SE
Snowflakes & Socials Christmas Party
December 5 at 5:30p.m.
December 6 at 5:30p.m.
Celebrate the Christmas season this year with friends, family or coworkers with dinner and a duelling piano performance in a winter wonderland. 5:30pm Cocktail Reception | 7:00pm Dinner Begins | 8:30pm Dueling Pianos. Call 403-502-8193 or email admin@medhatlodge.com to book your reservation.
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE
Botanicals Christmas Extravaganza
Botanicals is hosting shopping, prizes, cookies, and a Mini Grinch Make + Take ($20pp). Every purchase made at the Christmas Extravaganza will get the chance to win discounts and prizes.
505A North Railway Street
Paint Night at d’Carlo Pasta House
December 9, at 5:00p.m.
Paint a winter gingerbread house and enjoy delicious pasta at d’Carlo Pasta House this December.
501A 4 Ave SE
Comedy Night with Scott Belford
December 12 at 8p.m.
Visit Elements Restaurant & Lounge for another night of laughs with their monthly Comedy show with Calgary-based comedian, Scott Belford! Reservations are highly recommended, call 403-502-8184.
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE
Three local bakers, The Sweetness Bake Shop, "Sour"dough Bread Co., and Cake Popped by Taylor will bring sweet and savoury treats for the first ever Bake Sale at Botanicals, with a special appearance by Pink Paper Boutique.
505A North Railway Street
December 27 from 7p.m.
Christmas break event for the family at Eagle Butte Observatory. Be sure to reserve your seat today!
December 22-23
Bring your pup for a festive photo with Swift Current Santa in our cozy Grinchmas setup, where snow will be falling. This event is in support of the Medicine Hat SPCA at ReBark by True North.
#4-1355 Brier Park Cres NW
December 15
Create a personalized coir doormat for the Christmas season. Choose from a variety of stencils to make a design, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while crafting at ReBark by True North.
#4-1355 Brier Park Cres NW
December 4
Find this year-round market with over 60 Alberta vendors, from creative and culinary worlds. On December 4, the market will stay open later to serve hot drinks and delicious food, while guests are encouraged to shop locally this Christmas.
1750 Gershaw Dr SW
December 9
Sip and start your Holiday shopping with this Festive Flavours Café & Market Tour. Try seasonal beverages at each stop, and then shop at the culinary and artisanal markets.
Meet at 330 Gehring Road SW
Holly Jolly Twinkle Trolley Tour
Various dates & times
Tour Medicine Hat’s brightest Christmas lights on the Sunshine Trolley this December, with time to hop off, capture photos, and take in all the beautiful bright lights.
Meet at 330 Gehring Road SW
Old Tyme Christmas Fair & Market
December 4, from 4-9p.m.
Medicine Hat’s favourite free festive gathering returns to Co-op Poneer Village, with free photos with Santa Claus, hot chocolate, s’mores, hot dogs, and wagon rides. The Christmas Market will be open from 4-9 next door in the Cypress Centre.
2055 21 Ave SE
December 21, from 3:15-3:45p.m.
Cozy up four days before Christmas on one of Medicine Hat’s oldest streets and take in the outdoor Holiday concert with family and friends. Performers Lanco and Tiera Kennedy will be playing Christmas tunes live for the community at Queen & North Railway St. East of the CPKC Station.
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