Candy Cane Gala FAQs

You’ll be welcomed by our staff and volunteers at check-in and then you’ll set off to enjoy all that Candy Cane Gala has to offer.

NEW THIS YEAR! We’ll be featuring a variety of food stations rather than the traditional plated dinner. You can look forward to everything from one-bite treats to hearty selections and we’ll be sure to have lots on offer for everyone regardless of preferences, allergies or restrictions. You’ll be able to graze your way through the evening or gather at your reserved table to enjoy as it suits you and your guests.

Our magical KidZone is for everyone to explore and includes face painting, balloon animals, games, crafts, animal friends, food and fun galore! Silent auction items will be on display and ready for bidding, raffle tickets will be on sale, cash bars will be open, family photo stations will be open to capture your memories, and everyone will have a chance to enjoy each other’s company!

Yes. All food items served at Candy Cane Gala are nut-free. We will have a variety of selections available to accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan/vegetarian diets as well as other preferences and restrictions. If you have particular requirements, please contact us at events@achf.com to discuss.

Candy Cane Gala will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Halls E&F at the BMO Centre on Stampede Park.

Parking is available for a fee on the Stampede Grounds. Visit calgarystampede.com for the latest updates to available lots.

Tickets are sold as tables of eight (8). You can purchase up to four (4) additional seats as an add-on when you reserve your table.

NOTE: If you are reserving more than one table and would like to purchase additional seats, please contact us at events@achf.com or 403.955.8818 and we would be happy to help facilitate!

To share the purchase of a table with another family, please contact the events team!

Sponsors, Circle of Care and Spirit of Giving guests will have early access at Halls E & F beginning at 5:00 pm.

Our Festive Family & Friends guests will be welcomed into Halls E & F at 6:00 pm. Activities and treats for grown-ups and kids alike will be yours to enjoy!

Tickets are not required. When you arrive, please check in with our event ambassadors outside of Halls E&F where we’ll direct you and answer any questions you might have.

Portions of both Circle of Care and Spirit of Giving table purchase are considered donations and are eligible for charitable tax receipts, which will be issued from the Foundation office and mailed to you via Canada Post.

Festive Friends & Family tables, raffle tickets and silent auction purchases are not eligible for tax receipts.

Yes, we are happy to provide highchairs and boosters as needed. In October, we’ll be collecting guest information so we can be sure to have everything ready for your comfort when you arrive on November 29.

Candy Cane Gala is a black-tie event, so now is your chance to dress up in your favourite seasonal finery and join us at our Renaissance-inspired evening.

We have a very exciting raffle this year!

You and 5 friends could win a dream trip to the Emerald City – Seattle, Washington.

Travel in style by private jet to a city known for its art, culture, technology, and amazing food!

You can visit the Space Needle, stroll through beautiful parks, take in an exhibition, go to the theatre and enjoy the local coffee, food markets and restaurants.

The prize includes a two-night stay at the Renaissance Hotel (3 rooms), which is mere steps from the Central Library and the Seattle Art Museum.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase online soon as well as in person at Candy Cane Gala on November 29!

The Candy Cane Gala auction site will open online at 6:00 pm on November 17, 2024. The auction is open to everyone so feel free to invite family, friends, and colleagues who may not be attending the gala to get in on the friendly competition and support the kids at the hospital!

Donations are gratefully accepted on the same site, or you can visit our donation page anytime.

Please contact us if your plans change and, if possible, we will do our best to accommodate.