Candy Cane Gala
All Aboard for Child Health
Ticket sales have now closed, please contact us at [email protected] or call 403.955.8818!
Join us as we embark on a journey to healthier, happier futures.
Innovative research conducted right here at home has attracted some of the best and brightest minds to our hospital, advancing and transforming life-saving, life-changing care. Together, we are putting the Alberta Children’s Hospital on the map as a world-renowned destination for the best health outcomes for kids and families.
Candy Cane Gala is an evening filled with activities, entertainment, and inspiration for every generation — from toddlers to grandparents. Explore dozens of fun and engaging activations for all ages in the renowned KidZone, browse and bid on exceptional silent auction items, and dance the night away with friends and family. Throughout the evening, there will be a variety of mouth-watering food stations with delicious selections to choose from, which you can enjoy on-the-go or gather to eat at your reserved table as you please.
Get your raffle ticket!
Skip the station and soar in style! One lucky winner and five guests will climb aboard a luxurious private jet for an unforgettable journey that blends railway nostalgia and aviation luxury. Your elevated experience for six includes round-trip travel from Calgary to Victoria, a two-night stay at the iconic Fairmont Empress, admission to the stunning Butchart Gardens and tickets to Miniature World.
Draw on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Candy Cane Gala, BMO Centre 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB.
Price: $100 | Number of tickets: 400 | Value: $30,000 | Donated by: Air Partners | Licence: 744730
Raffle ticket purchasers must be Alberta residents and 18 years or older. Travel dates to be mutually agreed upon and subject to availability. Read the raffle rules.
Check the highlights from last year!
A round of applause for our sponsors






You can be a Candy Cane Gala sponsor!
Sponsorships for this premiere event start at just $7,500 and offer a unique opportunity to profile your company’s commitment to child health. You’ll usher in the holiday season in style with an impressive audience of corporate and philanthropic leaders in our community. For sponsorship opportunities download our 2025 sponsorship package or contact Catherine Feenstra at [email protected].
You can be a Candy Cane Gala auction donor!
Donations and contributions to the popular silent auction are also gratefully accepted. The Candy Cane Gala auction raises more than $100,000 every year. Please contact Karrie Kreutz at [email protected] if you’re interested in donating.
Questions?
Check out the FAQ page, or contact us directly at [email protected].
Reserve your tickets today!
Circle of Care Table of 8: $14,000
With your year-end charitable gift of $10,000, it’s full steam ahead for research and care for kids and families in our community! This includes exclusive early access to all the fun, a table for eight guests, recognition in the program and at the event plus membership in The Woodmark Group’s esteemed Circle of Care.
Spirit of Giving Table of 8: $8,000
Climb aboard and be part of the exciting advancements in child health innovation. Includes a charitable gift of $4,000, plus exclusive early access and recognition in the program and at the event.
Festive Friends and Family Table of 8: $3,500
Enjoy the Candy Cane Gala magic and celebrate the season with your family, friends, and colleagues.
NOTE: You can purchase up to four (4) additional seats as an add-on when you reserve your table. If you are reserving more than one table and would like to purchase additional seats, please contact us at [email protected] or 403.955.8818 and we would be happy to help facilitate!