Inglewood: Historic Christmas Village
Welcome to a Historic Christmas Village experience nestled within a big city, that is quaint, cozy, and charming. Inglewood is truly a magical place at Christmas.
Inglewood is a place where traditions are made and memories are cherished, capturing the spirit of a timeless holiday season. With many nooks and crannies to explore, the streets are lined with small, independently owned shops and restaurants adorned with festive garlands and twinkling lights. It is a special place starting on 9th Avenue SE that is bustling with holiday activities to experience the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and the feeling of Christmas. We invite you to explore our ‘Christmas Village’ with family and friends, a place where traditions make memories.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:
Holiday Workshops at The Apothecary, for candles and lotions, handmade ceramics at 4 Cats Studio, cozy stockings at Stash Lounge, hand-thrown gifts with Workshop Studios, pizza and pasta making at Lina’s Market, ice cream making with Made by Marcus at Campland, and more!
Live Music at The Blues Can, Ironwood Stage, and Gravity Cafe with the Music Mile and Jazz YYC.
Holiday-Themed Events at Cold Garden, The Attic, including Candlelight Concerts at Lantern Church, Esker Foundation, YW Community Hub with the Wint-Her Market and Gulba Christmas Fest at Festival Hall. And so much more!
Inglewood Holiday Open House
Visit Inglewood starting on 9th Avenue SE on December 1st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a Holiday Open House event by exploring small independent shops, restaurants, and more! The day will be a ‘Magical Holiday Shopping Experience’ welcoming you with a festive atmosphere of carolers, Santa, the Grinch, holiday specials, letters to Santa, and holiday magic. A holiday guide and map will be available soon!
SANTA visits our business locations
THE GRINCH visits the streets and 9th Avenue SE
CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS will be roaming
LETTERS TO SANTA drop off station at 1417 9th Ave SE
WINTER WONDERLAND WINDOWS to stroll and vote for a prize
FREE HOT CHOCOLATE to sip and stroll
OVER 90 UNIQUE RETAIL SHOPS with holiday specials, treats, giveaways and activities
OVER 45 COZY RESTAURANTS, CAFES, and PUBS to relax, chill and enjoy the tastes of the season with family and friends
Winter Wonderland Window Contest
Stroll through busy sidewalks, city sidewalks, decked in holiday style throughout Inglewood. These whimsical, creative, and magical storefront windows are a tradition with main streets. Visit local businesses and vote for your favourite window to be entered into a draw by December 24th. Ballots and drop-offs are available at the Inglewood BIA Office on 1417 9th Ave SE.
Inglewood Cares: Shop for a Cause
Inglewood hosts many local businesses that care. Our local businesses are invested in the community because they are part of the community. They are your neighbour, friend, or family member. As part of the values and culture of Inglewood, visit an Inglewood business supporting a local cause:
Donations to Alpha House and Children’s Hospital
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Holiday Room Mist Drop-in workshops at The Apothecary on December 6th, 2 pm to 5 pm, participation by a minimum $5 donation towards The Alpha House.
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Aromatic Roll-on Drop-in workshops at The Apothecary on December 20, 2pm to 5pm, participation by a minimum $5 donation towards The Children’s Hospital.
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The Apothecary’s Holiday Sip & Shop. December 12 from 6 – 8:30 pm. Proceeds from the ticket sales go towards The Alpha House, and collecting physical donations to The Alpha House (including warm gently used clothing, mitts, coats, and toques) and new bottles of shampoo and body wash (which can also be purchased from the store).
Donations to Centre for Autism Services
Knifewear will be giving 50% of knife sharpening proceeds to charity this year. We support the Centre for Autism Services in Alberta, among a variety of other causes and have donated over $1.5M to date.
Donations to Woods Homes – Inglewood
Donations to the Alexandra Centre – Christmas Hampers
Donations to Project Warmth