Experience the Magic of a Small Town Christmas!
A traditional Christmas in High River is an unforgettable family experience! Join residents and visitors from near and far to enjoy family activities, outdoor fun and our famous Christmas Parade.
High River transforms into a magical community filled with holiday delight at this time of year!
High River’s community spirit shines through as everyone works together to spread joy during the holiday season. We invite you to come back or experience our special events this year, with a full slate of activities returning for Christmas 2022!
The Town is proud to support the only nighttime Santa parade in our region on the first Friday in December. It’s an unforgettable family experience organized by the High River Little Britches and Santa Parade Committee with support by all who enter and amazing volunteers!
Why not plan to stay for a few days and experience all of the enchanting holiday stops in High River.
Check out the Towns holiday hours for the 2022/2023 holiday season here: Holiday Hours
2022 Holiday Season Information
Town of High River Amenities for Visitors
Welcome to High River!
Take a stroll through brightly decorated streets and find that one of a kind gift at our unique specialty stores or local craft markets. Enjoy a steaming mug of hot chocolate or a meal at a café or restaurant.
Enjoy an eggnog latte at one of our notable cafés, celebrate your perfect stocking stuffer finds over mulled cider and a plate of comfort food at one of our many reputable restaurants and diners or graze and snack as you explore our charming and lively Town.
Want to stay a little longer? Make yourself comfortable in a luxury room or a quaint Bed & Breakfast and enjoy High River as a destination or as a highlight along the way. See our accommodation and dining options here.
Check out our Winter Ways to Play to see different ways to enjoy the winter season!
Holiday Event Information - Santa Parade, Lights, Markets, Nativity
High River Little Britches and Santa Parade – times, maps, parade entries
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/highriverparades
- Website -https://highriverchristmas.ca/
Other Festivities – please visit https://highriverchristmas.ca/ for information about volunteering, registering, attending or to add your event to the website
- Light Up George Lane Park
- Christmas Markets
- Santa Visits
- Nativity
- Santa Skate & Movie Night
Town of High River activities, ice rink, facility and road closure information
Santa Skate & Movie Night
- Saturday, December 3rd
- Santa Skate: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Movie: 7:00 PM
- At the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex
- For more information, CLICK HERE!
More holiday events can be found on our events calendar.
Winter Ways to Play!
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing
- Happy Trails
- Sunshine Lake – 9 Ave SE
- Montrose – Monteith Dr SE
- Emerson lake – 9 Ave SE
- Highwood Lake Village
- River Valley – access off of north end of 7 St SW
Tobogganing Hills
- Emerson Lake (NW Corner)
- Emerson Road Playground
- Charles Clark Park
Walking/Bird watching /Photography
- Frank Lake – located 12km east of High River
- Happy Trails – View the Happy Trails Map
- Nature enjoyment and photography