— Experience East Village in real life
East Village Live is where music, culture, and good vibes collide. This year-round event series is your invitation to experience the unexpected—live beats, outdoor flicks, epic markets, and cozy winter nights, all set against the backdrop of Calgary’s coolest urban playground. Grab your crew, make some memories, and feel the energy of East Village like never before.
LIGHT UP THE SQUARE
DECEMBER 6 | 2 - 6pm
5th Street Square, 5 St & 7 Ave SE
You're invited to celebrate, laugh and be jolly for our 11th annual community tree lighting. Enjoy festivities including firepits, carolers, a hot cider and beer garden from our friends at Cold Garden and a special visit from Santa.
Events and Activities:
Hot Cider and Beer Garden by Cold Garden
Letters to Santa writing station
Holiday Crafting with Carya
The Dogfather Food Truck
Complementary hot chocolate
Live caroling by Festive Voices: 3pm - 6pm
Reading with Royalty: 2:15 - 3pm
Visit from Santa: 3pm - 6pm
14’ Tree Lighting: 5:15pm
Alpha House clothing and food donation drive:
Please bring items to the event to donate to Alpha House. Accepted items include:
Non perishable food
Unused personal hygiene products
Warm clothing (long underwear, toques, mitts, scarves, socks etc.)
Warm outerwear & footwear
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From toe-tapping live music to adorable pups owning the runway, our East Village Live event series brings the energy all year long. Stay tuned for event dates and details on crowd-favourites like Movie on The Rise, Puptoberfest, and Light Up The Square. Don’t miss out—there’s always something happening in the heart of the village!