The Magic of Christmas

Costume Try On - Elves & Santas
2023-12-17 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
ELVES AND SANTAS
If you’ve received a confirmation for a bus, hospital or Santa party shift, you can come to figure out your costume!
Did you join our growing family of elves and Santas this year? The following costume fittings are for registered and confirmed bus and hospital route volunteers only. Costume fittings take place at our workshop.
Important: You must receive an email notification from us letting you know that you’ve been scheduled for a bus or hospital shift before attending one of the following.
Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Costume fitting Dates

View all the costume fitting dates we currently have available.

Costume Try On - Elves - #5
2023-12-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
ELVES ONLY
If you’ve received a confirmation for a bus, hospital or Santa party shift, you can come to figure out your costume!
Did you join our growing family of elves and Santas this year? The following costume fittings are for registered and confirmed bus and hospital route volunteers only. Costume fittings take place at our workshop.
Important: You must receive an email notification from us letting you know that you’ve been scheduled for a bus or hospital shift before attending one of the following.
Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Costume fitting Dates

View all the costume fitting dates we currently have available.

Costume Try On - Santas - #3
2023-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
SANTAS ONLY
If you’ve received a confirmation for a bus, hospital or Santa party shift, you can come to figure out your costume!
Did you join our growing family of elves and Santas this year? The following costume fittings are for registered and confirmed bus and hospital route volunteers only. Costume fittings take place at our workshop.
Important: You must receive an email notification from us letting you know that you’ve been scheduled for a bus or hospital shift before attending one of the following.
Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Costume fitting Dates

View all the costume fitting dates we currently have available.

2023 Global Morning of Giving
2023-12-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Core Shopping Centre, 324 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Details to come

Costume Try On - Elves - #4
2023-12-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

2023 Referrals Close
2023-12-10 | Alberta
This is the deadline for referral organizations to submit referrals for families for the 2023 Christmas season.
More details here on the Referrals page.

Costume Try On - Santas - #2
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

Costume Try Ons - Elves - #3
2023-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

Costume Try On - Santa's - #1
2023-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

Costume Try On - Elves - #2
2023-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

Costume Try On - Elves - #1
2023-12-02 15:30 - 19:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

2023 Elf Rally Powered by Sinopec Canada
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where magic and entertainment collide!
Dive into the thrill of a silent auction, where curated gift baskets and experiences donated by our community partners await your winning bid. Feel the rhythm of the afternoon with our sensational live music, delivering heart-pumping beats and melodies. Prepare for side-splitting laughter as our talented emcee takes the stage, weaving humor and wit into an important presentation.
Quench your thirst and relive nostalgic moments at our charming soda fountain station donated by Suds & Soda, new this year, serving up classic and inventive soda concoctions. The excitement doesn’t end there! Be in the running to win fabulous door prizes, where you get a ballot when you donate a gift card $25 or up. And don’t forget the raffle – with Christmas crocheted blankets so enticing, everyone will be hoping for luck to be on their side.
Whether you’re bidding, dancing, laughing, dining, or winning, you will be learning a lot:

Background history into the Magic of Christmas Charity
Important information you need to know in order to carry out your elfing duties on Christmas Eve

You will also get a sense of the vast contribution you will make to deliver Christmas spirit into the homes and hearts of those who need it most and invite everyone to believe (again!) in the true spirit and The Magic of Christmas.
We’ve prepared a parking map for you, check it out HERE.

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Elfin' Challenge
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-23 | Alberta
Are you up for the Elfin’ Challenge?
Open to all Magic of Christmas volunteers. We challenge your team to raise the most money and be an even bigger part of making the magic happen.
You can help raise $10,000 for the 40th anniversary!
How it works in two easy steps!

Step 1: Figure out what bus you or your team will be helping with on Christmas Eve.
Step 2: Everyone on the bus or team spreads the word – share this link on social and by email with everyone you know to ask them to donate to your bus/team from the drop-down list to help you win the Elfin’ Challenge.

Winning the Elfin’ Challenge
The top three teams/busses who raise the most by December 22 will get a prize!

First Prize – The top fundraising team wins a boxed lunch/dinner for the bus/team on Christmas Eve
Second Prize – The second-highest fundraising team wins a $50 gift card to buy lunch for their team/bus
Third Prize – The third-highest fundraising team wins a $25 gift card to buy snacks for their team/bus

NOTE: The bus teams are not separated into am and pm, so if ‘Bus – Rudolph’ is the top fundraising team then BOTH am and pm busses get the boxed lunch!

2023 Global Cookie Sale
2023-11-30 07:00 - 09:00 | ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, 5302 Forand St SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4, Canada
Come get your Christmas started with cookies baked by Calgary’s best chefs!
Join us for Global’s 2023 Cookie Sale in support of The Magic of Christmas

Global New Story
‘A morning of good feelings and smells’: Global News Calgary holiday cookie sale returns – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
How does it work?
Buy a punch card for $25 and get 13 cookies from 50+ Calgary chefs situated around the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen.
All the proceeds go to The Magic of Christmas
Some pics from the 2022 event

2023 Paws & Claus for the Magic
2023-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
Calling All Paws! ‘Tis the Season for photos with Santa.

There is a seat for every pet in Santa’s sleigh. Cuteness overload alert! Santa and his elves are excited to pose with your sweet bundle of fur.

All proceeds raised from this event will support The Magic of Christmas.

Donation box info session
2023-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
The donation pick-up crew led by Steve is truly a team of unsung heroes who go around the cities during November and December dropping off and picking up donations from over 220+ amazing and generous hosts. Their efforts ensure a healthy donation inventory flow that is pivotal to our warehouse logistics. Want to give them a hand? We have an info session happening at the Magic of Christmas new warehouse on November 12th at 1pm.
We invite Calgary’s working force to donate gifts from the comfort of their workspaces. Simply request one or more donation boxes for your organization anytime between November and Christmas Eve. Besides knowing that your gifts will go toward a family in need, this can make for a fun and meaningful initiative for you and your colleagues. Request a donation box today!

Santa party info session
2023-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
Did you know that organizations can “rent” a Santa and Elves to come to their Christmas Party? For years, this has been a great fundraising opportunity for us. We are looking for elves and Santa’s who can volunteer from the beginning of November to mid-December to attend cooperate and community Christmas parties to spread some magic!
If this sounds like something you are interested in, please contact Courtney at volunteer@themagicofchristmas.org!

Costume Team Info Session
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
We all look elfabulous and Santastic thanks to the Costume Team!
Great news!!! We are bringing back in-person costume try-on. We’ve heard you and are hosting multiple try-on sessions to accommodate different scheduling needs. Therefore, we are looking for many volunteers to be in the costume room. Duties include helping coordinate try-on days, ensuring every elf and Santa has a fitting costume assigned to them, and last but not least, adding the magic touch to the costumes. Guess what? Sewing experience is not necessary! If you are into making magic happen in a busy environment, please contact Courtney at volunteer@themagicofchristmas.org

Costume Info Session - Volunteers
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
Interested in coming to help out as a volunteer in the costume room?
Join us for an information session and we’ll share how we get everyone ready for the big day. We have a lot of Santas and elves we have to get ready on Christmas Eve and we can really use the help of some great volunteers to make everyone look good.

Virtual Referral Team orientation
2023-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Have you ever wondered how our families get selected?
Families get referred to us by vetted organizations including social and government agencies, teachers, social workers, police officers, AHS, and more. After requests are received, a small but mighty team of very dedicated and patient volunteers calls each of the families to briefly learn about their stories, understand their needs and validate their eligibility. If you are a good listener, detail-oriented and interested, this orientation is for you! Please contact Shani at ssheppard@themagicofchristmas.org.
This orientation is going to be virtual. You will receive a Teams link via email once you register with Shani.

Warehouse lead orientation/info session
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Lead!
Every year, we arrange group volunteering at the Santa Workshop. This often involves employees from a company, members of a community group, students from a school or a sport group with a shared interest in making a difference in Calgary. We are looking for volunteers to help lead these volunteer groups and to create a well-functioning and welcoming warehouse environment. Your role is crucial to leaving a lasting impression on these community members who may eventually become our donors and corporate sponsors. If this position interests you, don’t be shy, we need you! Give Courtney at volunteer@themagicofchristmas.org a shout!

2023 Volunteer Registration Open
2023-10-15 - 2023-12-15 | Alberta
All volunteers can register here:
Volunteer Registration
Details about Volunteering with the Magic of Christmas

2023 Referrals Open
2023-10-01 - 2023-12-10 | Alberta
Referral Organizations are able to submit referrals for families between October 1, 2023 and December 10, 2023.
More details available here on our Referrals page.

2023 Calgary Motorcycle Toy Run
2023-09-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Way, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
Click to visit Calgary Motorcycle Toy Run Site
The Calgary Motorcycle Toy Run has chosen to support The Magic of Christmas as the main charity to benefit from the funds raised and toys donated for 2023!
Everyone is welcome. Sept 17 @ Century Downs Casino parking lot, breakfast will be put on by the Lions Club between 9-11am, the show and
shine is 9-11 am. Kickstands are up @ noon sharp!! We head to Cremona to the Red Barn where there will be LIVE entertainment, we will also have some dinner with a live and silent auction, can’t forget our awesome door prizes and 50/50!.
Starting Venue:
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Way, Balzac Alberta (Google Map)

Ending Venue:
The Heritage Centre by Mountain View Events
4148 – AB Highway 580 Mountain View County, AB T0M 0R0 (Google Map)

Cost is a NEW UN-WRAPPED toy for a child age newborn to 18yrs or a minimum $20.00 donation. Cash donations are always welcome.
Live music at both locations/Breakfast/Dinner/50-50/Live and silent auctions/and BIKES!
All for the low cost of a new unwrapped toy, or minimum $20.00 donation.
For more information please call Cheryl @ (403) 870-3024

2023 AGM & Election
2023-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Magic of Christmas Annual General Meeting for 2023
Join us for our review of Christmas 2022 and election of the executive team. Voting for the Executive is open to all who volunteered during the 2022 Christmas season.
Here are the names of those standing for election:

President – Scott Perley (incumbent)
Vice President – Jeff Mackenzie
Treasurer – Mardie D’Andrea (incumbent)
Secretary – Shani Sheppard (incumbent)
Volunteer Coordinator – Courtney Kane (incumbent), Rhonda Clarke, Jae Cripps

Please RSVP to let us know if you’re able to join. If you would like to put your name forward to run for any positions, please let us know in the RSVP.
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Costume Try-Ons Day 5
2022-12-19 13:00 - 19:30 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada
If you’ve received a confirmation for a bus, hospital or santa party shift, you can come to figure out your costume!
Did you join our growing family of elves and Santas this year? The following costume fittings are for registered and confirmed bus and hospital route volunteers only. Costume fittings take place at our workshop.
Important: You must receive an email notification from us letting you know that you’ve been scheduled for a bus or hospital shift before attending one of the following.
Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Costume fitting Dates

View the costume fitting dates we currently have available.
Do you have your own costume? Please let us know!
Go back to the events page.

Order Magic of Christmas Merchandise
2022-12-18 | Alberta
Are you looking to get your hands on some Magic of Christmas swag? Do you know that we have our own merch line? Profits from every purchase will be going directly to The Magic of Christmas. The last day to have items shipped to Santa’s Workshop is December 13th . The last day to order for pickup at Ink Engine is December 18th! Check out the merch store here: MoC Merchandise Store

Costume Try-Ons - Day 4
2022-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Magic of Christmas Warehouse, Bay #32, 4216 54 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 2E3, Canada

2022 Global Calgary Morning of Giving
2022-12-07 06:00 - 09:00 | Global Calgary Studio, 222 23 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7N2, Canada
After a two-year break (and two years of a Month of Giving), Global Calgary hosts its fifth Morning of Giving on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 – 9 a.m. in support of The Magic of Christmas.
Join Leslie Horton and our donation drive-thru at our Global Calgary studios (222 23 St. NE) and drop off a new, unwrapped gift for any age (household items, clothing, toys, electronics, etc.) to help Calgary families in need.

Costume Try-Ons - Day 3
2022-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
