Olds Fashioned Christmas

Since 1993, Olds Fashioned Christmas has been a beloved community tradition, celebrating our culture and offering festive activities throughout November and December. Entirely run by a dedicated team of volunteers, it has blossomed into a huge array of events, craft shows, and family activities. You can find all the festive details in the annual Olds Fashioned Christmas Calendar of Events. This magical season truly comes to life thanks to the incredible involvement of our volunteers, local businesses, schools, and service groups.

Check every November for the Olds Fashioned Christmas Calendar of Events here or visit the Olds Fashioned Christmas Facebook page.

2026 Olds Fashioned Kick Off to Christmas, November 27 - 28

Friday, November 27, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Free Skate with Buddy the Elf and Friends Olds Sportsplex,
5133 52 Street
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Free Kick Off Christmas Fireworks Rotary Athletic Park,
3701 70 Avenue

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Breakfast with the Grinch - Come and kick off the Christmas season at Breakfast with the Grinch!

Enjoy green pancakes and (not green) sausage along with all of the pancake fixings, tea, juice and coffee on Saturday, November 28 at Holy Trinity School

The Grinch will be on site to hassle the guests and take photos! Spin the wheel for "who" knows what!

Times

  • 8:30 AM (1st seating)
  • 10:30 AM  (2nd seating)
Tickets Purchase Tickets Here
$10.00 Adults and Teens
$5.00 Seniors
$5.00 Children (4-12)
Free 3 and Under
1:00 PM *See Below Tree Decorating Throwdown Future Ag Event Centre,
5166 52 Street
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Touch of Christmas
Market presented by BGC of Olds and Area
Future Ag Event Centre,
5166 52 Street
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Public Swim Rates Grinchmas Swim MVP Aquatic Centre,
5303 - 46 Avenue
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Free Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus Future Ag Event Centre,
5166 52 Street
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Free Caroling Truck Rides Future Ag Event Centre,
5166 52 Street
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Free Light Up the Park
Wander the park and enjoy the Kiwanis Heritage Village, Hot Dogs, and Hot Chocolate.
Centennial Park,
5037 53 Street
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Free Santa Claus Parade of Lights Parade Route Map

Christmas Calendar of Events

Each year the Olds Fashioned Christmas Committee puts together an events calendar. With 12,000 flyers going out to Olds and Mountain View County, the events calendar is a great way to advertise your November and December Christmas events & activities. 

2026 Calendar of Events (printable PDF)

View the Events in our Community Calendar.

Ready, Set, Tinsel! The 2nd Annual Tree Decorating Throwdown is Back! 

Dust off your holiday spirit, rally your crew, and get ready for a fast-paced, festive showdown of creativity and giving! Whether you're a local business, a community group, or a squad of holiday-loving friends, this is your chance to claim bragging rights as the ultimate decorating champions.

Can You Dethrone the Champs?

Think your team has what it takes to steal the crown? Last year’s reigning champions from Coldwell Banker Vision Realty set a mighty high bar—so bring your absolute A-game if you want to take home the title this year!

The Details

  • Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 AM (teams can arrive as early as 9:30 AM to check in and strategize)
  • Where: Touch of Christmas Market – Future Ag Event Centre, 5116-54 Street
  • Team Size: Up to 6 people per team
  • Registration Fee: $50 per team. Register here.

How It Works

  1. The Game Plan: Kick things off with a sneak peek to view the provided decorations and plot your strategy.
  2. The 30-Minute Dash: When the timer starts, you’ve got up to 30 minutes to transform your tree into a masterpiece!
  3. The Finale: As soon as the clock runs out, load up your tree with your donated gifts and let our panel of judges work their magic.

Bonus Points & Giving Back ("Be an Angel!")

The holiday season is all about community! Launch a toy drive with your team or donors to collect gifts for the Olds Christmas Angels Society.

Earn Extra Points: The more gifts you place under your tree, the higher your score! (Note: All gifts must be on-site during the challenge to count).

Costumes Encouraged! Not mandatory, but dressing up in your holiday best (or wildest) will earn your team valuable bonus points from the judges!

What’s in it for the Winners?

  • A Magical Visit: A special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus at your business or family Christmas party (based on availability).
  • Feast on Us: A $150 team gift card to enjoy at one of our amazing local restaurants.
  • Sweet Treats: A gingerbread house for every member of the winning team!
  • The Real Prize: Win or lose, you get an afternoon packed with laughter, community spirit, and the joy of spreading Christmas cheer for those in need.

Secure Your Spot!

Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Use the registration form to lock in your team today.

Challenge a Rival: Call out a fellow business, department, or group of friends for some friendly holiday competition.

The Santa Claus Parade of Lights has been a long running tradition as part of Olds Fashioned Christmas, providing local organizations and businesses an opportunity to be in front of approximately 1500 spectators along the streets of Olds.

Parade Registration Entry

Parade Barricade Volunteer Sign Up

BGC Olds & Area are looking to add vendors to the annual Touch of Christmas Market on Saturday, November 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you’d like to be part of this exciting community event and showcase your business, we encourage you to apply.

This is one of the busiest markets of the year, held in partnership with Olds Fashioned Christmas and alongside all the festive activities happening throughout Olds that weekend. 

Touch of Christmas Market Application

Contact Us

Town of Olds
3501 70 Avenue
Olds, Alberta, Canada
T4H 1L7

Phone: 403-556-6981
Email: admin@olds.ca

Sign up to receive News & Notices

Stay up to date on the city's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.