Fireworks, drone show and balloon drops: NYE 2025 fun for all ages in Calgary

Fireworks, a skating party and stilt-walkers at Prince's Island Park are all part of a city party that will celebrate the arrival of 2025 in Calgary.

Another great spot to watch the fireworks will be just north of the park in Lot 59, which will be filled with food trucks, fire pits and inflatable curling starting at 8 p.m..

All the activities means vehicles will not be allowed in the lot, instead the south side of eastbound Memorial Drive between 10th Street and 4A Street will be closed off for parking until 1 a.m. January 1.

The city event is free for all to enjoy in person. Fireworks can also be watched live online.

The eight-minute-long sky show will be coordinated to Canadian music on CJSW.

Telus Spark

Families get the midnight experience twelve hours early at Telus Spark.

The Noon Year’s Eve party has been a tradition for several years, with a balloon drop at 12 p.m., followed by a dance party and science experiment showcase every hour on the hour until the science centre closes at 2pm.

Kids can celebrate earlier on the 31st, with Noon Year's Eve at TELUS Spark in Calgary. (Photo courtesy TELUS Spark)

Southcentre Mall is celebrating 2025 with free carnival-themed entertainment inside the mall between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. followed by a 200 drone finale lighting up the night sky at 5:15 p.m.

Elsewhere on New Year's Eve, there's also a Flames game at the Saddledome against Vancouver, Zoolights at the Calgary Zoo, an afternoon dance party at the Calgary Library, a Wicked-themed party at Twisted Element and other things you can find out about here.

Weather outlook

According to CTV Calgary's Jodi Hughes, Tuesday night will be a little chilly.

"A low-riding jet stream will enhance a cooler pattern and suppress temperatures across much of the country on New Year’s Eve and for the start of 2025,"  Hughes said.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the forecast for Tuesday night calls for light snow, with a low of around -13 C, with a breeze that drops the wind chill to -16.