The Magic of Christmas
at Deerfoot City
Experience the timeless traditions of Christmas, all in one magical destination. Celebrate the season with festive lights, Santa photos, magical sleigh rides, and family-friendly holiday programming. From November 20 to December 24, Deerfoot City is your destination for joyful Christmas memories.
Santa photos
Tuesday to Sunday, Nov 20 - Dec 24
Tuesday to Sunday, Nov 20th – Dec 24th
Experience the magic of Santa’s Village at The City Centre. From Tuesday to Sunday, receive a professionally taken photo with Santa. Advance online booking is required to secure your visit. Santa is waiting to make your holiday magical.
Before your Santa Photo Experience, children can write letters to Santa in our interactive “Letters to Santa” zone. Letters mailed by December 10 will receive a personalized reply from Santa himself. *Pick up your blank letter upon check in”
Santa Space is open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00am to 7:00pm
Sleigh Rides
Fridays & Saturdays, Nov 21 – Dec 20
It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together at Deerfoot City! Hop on a cozy Clydesdale-drawn sleigh and glide along The Boulevard under the sparkle of Deerfoot City’s all new holiday light display. Sleigh rides run Friday and Saturday evenings, and spots fill quickly reserve yours online today to make sure you don’t miss out!
Events & Programming
SELECT DATES NOV - DEC
Deerfoot City is filled with holiday experiences beyond photos and sleigh rides. Cozy up for holiday movie nights on Fridays and Saturdays, enjoy delicious treat decorating with DFC favourites like COBS Bread, Tim Hortons, and Lina’s Italian Market, or gather around the fireplace for Storytime with Mrs. Claus on select Sundays. All events are bookable online, and schedules are available on our website.
*Click the links below to book online or read on for more details.
Click the event tab for full event details and to view a list available of dates and times.
Schedules are subject to change and availability. All events except Movie nights must be pre-booked online.
Enjoy a favourite Christmas movie inside The City Centre aka the Santa Space every Friday and Saturday beginning at 6:00pm.
Please see below for a list of movie titles by date.
- Nov 21st – Elf
- Nov 22nd – The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Nov 28th – Muppets a Christmas Carol
- Nov 29th – Beauty & The Beast an Enchanted Christmas
- Dec 5th – The Santa Claus
- Dec 6th – Prep and Landing
- Dec 12th – Arthur Christmas
- Dec 13th – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Dec 19th – Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
- Dec 20th – The Grinch
Movie nights are free to attend but are subject to space and availability.
Join us for a magical Story Time with Mrs. Claus select Sundays at Deerfoot City! Little ones can gather around for festive tales, holiday cheer, and a heartwarming visit with Santa’s favourite storyteller.
🎟️ Ticket Includes: 1 child admission to Storytime with Mrs. Claus + 1 Christmas colouring book. Cost: $10
📍Location: The City Centre aka our Santa space (located across from Lina’s and next to La Vie en Rose)
📆 Storytime Dates:
- November 23rd
- December 7th
- December 14th
- December 21st
Tickets are subject to avilability. Recommended for ages 12 and under.
Join us for a Treat Decorating event, sponsored by one of our wonderful Deerfoot City retailers. Kids can get creative with fun toppings and take home their delicious holiday masterpiece. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Kids Up Front, supporting memorable experiences for children in our community. Check out the schedule below for event dates and details.
Location: The Food Lodge (next to Viet Lounge).
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Event Schedule
Nov 26th – Decorate Sugar Cookies Sponsored by Lina’s
Dec 2nd – Decorate Donuts Sponsored by Tim Hortons
Dec 10th – Decorate Cookies Sponsored by McDonald’s
Dec 17th – Decorate Scones Sponsored by Cobs
Dec 24th – Decorate Cookies Sponsored by Crumbl
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FAQ's
Santa’s Village is located at The City Centre, Unit 2164. Across from Lina's and beside La Vie en Rose.
Beginning November 20th, Santa photos are available Tuesday through Sunday.
Closed Mondays.
Sleigh rides run on Friday and Saturday evenings from November 21 to December 20.
Each sleigh ride lasts 8–10 minutes.
You can check in for your sleigh ride inside Santa’s Village, located at The City Centre, Unit 2164. (*Across from Lina's and beside La Vie en Rose). A Deerfoot City team member will escort you to your sleigh ride. Please arrive 10-15 mins early.
Yes. All events require an online booking.
Yes! Letters mailed through the North Pole Express by December 10 will receive a personalized reply from Santa.