Celebrate the Holiday Season in Ponoka

There are many ways you and your family can celebrate the holiday season in Ponoka.

This list is just the beginning. You can also find other events and activities on our Community Calendar.





Ponoka Festival of Trees will take place from November 21 to 23 in support of the Ponoka & District Health Foundation.

The Town of Ponoka is sponsoring the Family Day Christmas Celebration on Saturday, November 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

The event will feature a fun-filled family day with a visit from Santa, a magic show, a petting zoo, bouncy castles and much more! 

To learn more and for tickets, click here.


Lions Centennial Park Christmas LightsCentennial Lions Park will once again be the setting of one of Ponoka's most memorable holiday traditions - the Christmas Light Display.

This year's light display will be bigger and brighter than ever. Coming soon in early December.

Please stay tuned for more details.



This special holiday tradition is still in the planning stages, but we will be updating you very soon.

Embrace the holiday magic with Christmas Lights BINGO, a festive scavenger hunt running until December 31. Explore the twinkling holiday light displays throughout the town, complete your bingo card with festive finds, and enter to win a family pass to the Ponoka Aquaplex!

More details to be shared very soon. Stay tuned!

The Holiday Train rolls into Ponoka on December 11 starting at 4 p.m. There will be a live concert from 4 to 4:30 p.m. along the railway tracks at 50 Street and 47 Avenue in downtown Ponoka. The concert will feature Magic! and Sofia Camara.

Click here for the full Holiday Train schedule.


Join the Town of Ponoka for a Holly Jolly Public Skate on Saturday, December 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) for ice skating and festive fun! 

More details to follow.

Thank you to everyone who attended the ‘Kickoff to Christmas in Ponoka, Powered by FortisAlberta. The evening included:

  • The annual Santa Claus Parade through downtown Ponoka;
  • Tree lighting festivities and hot chocolate  at the Town Christmas tree located beside the new Ponoka Legion building at 48 Avenue and 51 Street;
  • Live music featuring the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra;
  • An animated, holiday-themed drone light show over the Battle River Valley; 
  • Moonlight Madness at businesses throughout Ponoka and the launch of the annual Passport to Christmas program by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce;
  • And more!