CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON// See you this weekend for Christmas in Kensington! Come down and snap a selfie with Santa on Saturday.
Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 22, noon to 3 p.m.
On Saturdays:
Snap a photo with Santa
Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
Write a letter to Santa
Play a game of bean bag toss
On Sundays:
Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
Meet our “Green Mean Friend” (you know who!)
Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
Enjoy live music
Write letters to Santa
Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire
Join the fun with bean bag toss
Visit the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road for festive fun as you shop local for the holiday season!
#holidays #calgaryevents #calgaryisbeautiful #yycevents #lifeincalgary #whattodothisweekend
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28❤️💚💙
#yycevents #yycdeals #calgary #holidays #deals
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28❤️💚💙
#yycevents #yycdeals #calgaryshopping
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Thank you to all of the participating businesses, we have over 40 businesses offering special discounts and promotions for one night only. Scroll through to check out the awesome offerings on November 28 ❤️💚💙
#yycevents #calgaryholidays #supportlocal #yycdeals
CHRISTMAS IN KENSINGTON //🎄✨Get into the holiday spirit with festive fun in Kensington every Saturday and Sunday from November 30 to December 22, noon to 3 p.m.
On Saturdays:
Snap a photo with Santa
Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
Write a letter to Santa
Play a game of bean bag toss
On Sundays:
Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
Meet our “Green Mean Friend” (you know who!)
Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
Enjoy live music
Write letters to Santa
Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire
Join the fun with bean bag toss
Mark your calendars and make your holidays magical in Kensington!
Visit the outdoor plaza area along Kensington Road.
KENSINGTON CHRISTMAS // It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶 The Kensington businesses are getting dazzled up for the holidays, making our neighborhood feel like a hallmark movie. Come experience the magic of the season ❄️🎄💙
#holidayfeels #calgarychristmas #yycshoplocal #calgary
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING // Late Night Shopping in Kensington is one week away and we are so excited! There are over 30 businesses offering special promotions throughout the evening (stay tuned for a map coming soon!) As you shop around Kensington, pop by the outdoor plaza along Kensington Road to warm up with a hot chocolate by the fire, snap a selfie with Santa, rock out to the duelling pianos and catch Love Actually at the Plaza! Please see a schedule of events for November 28 below:
🛍️5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - shop special promotions at participating businesses (stay tuned for a map coming soon)
🎅🏼 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - snap a selfie with Santa
🎄6:00 p.m. - Tree Lighting
🎹6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Duelling Pianos
🍿9 p.m. - Love Actually at the Plaza (limited spots available, reserve your spot through the link in our bio)
#yycevents #christmas #shoplocal #calgaryevents #holidayshopping #santa #livemusic
DUELLING PIANOS // This year we are excited to have duelling pianos as part of Late Night Shopping in Kensington on November 28. As you check out the special promotions at participating businesses, stop by the outdoor plaza along Kensington Road to see the Rowdy Pianos perform! We can’t wait to see you there 🎄🛍️🎹 The music will kick off at 6:45, following the Tree Lighting.
#duellingpianos #yycevent #christmas #holiday #calgary #shoplocal #christmasshopping
JOYCE’S CLOSET BOUTIQUE // Kensington is thrilled to celebrate the community opening today, tomorrow- and all of next week @joycescloset.yyc 🥳 Enjoy your weekend shopping in Kensington and make sure to pop by and welcome Joyce’s Closet Boutique to the hood!
Joyce’s has an amazing collection of high quality inexpensive brands like Zara, Veronica Beard, Ba&sh and new and pre loved luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Celine - and more.
#luxurybrands #preloved #fashion #shop #kensington #kensingtonlove #shoplocal
LOVE ACTUALLY IN KENSINGTON // As part of Late Night Shopping in Kensington on November 28, we are excited to present the iconic holiday film, Love Actually at @theplazayyc 🎬 After you finish your shopping, head to The Plaza at 9 p.m. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio. All proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Foodbank!
#christmasincalgary #yycchrsitmas #yycevents
FABUTAN // Just because the sun sets before the work day ends doesn’t mean you have to miss out on sunshine! Fabutan’s goal is to provide smart tanning experiences and this month they are offering a special on their Sunshine tanning minutes! Visit their website to learn more and book your spot!
#suntan #fabutan #yyctanning #calgarytanning
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING IN KENSINGTON // Get a head start on your holiday shopping with Late Night Shopping in Kensington! On November 28, enjoy exclusive deals, festive vibes and extended store hours at participating businesses as you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones (and maybe something for yourself!) Join us as we light our Christmas Tree with Santa, jam to duelling pianos and support local! We will wrap up the festivities with a Christmas movie at the Plaza. Stay tuned for more details coming soon 🎅🏼🎄🛍️
#yycevents #christmasshopping #shoplocal #holidayseason #calgaryliving
Welcome to Kensington
With over 250 businesses, Kensington is one of Calgary’s most vibrant communities.
Whether you want to bike along the river, stroll the neighbourhood while sipping some of Calgary’s finest coffee or spend the night listening to live music – Kensington has it all! Considered Calgary’s Urban Village, Kensington offers a unique, inner-city experience. Located just off the Sunnyside LRT Station and walking distance from downtown, it’s possible to spend an entire day exploring the shops and restaurants, or an entire weekend by staying at one of the beautiful boutique hotels.
Over 250 businesses offering
dining, shopping & services
Surrounding population of
10,000+ residents
3,000 people employed
by our member businesses
4th Annual Pup Crawl
was a howling success!
The 4th annual Pup Crawl in Kensington Sunday, October 27th gave people and their pets the opportunity to showcase their unique Halloween costumes!