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Summer Fun & Getaway Directory
Sunsational summer fun – activities here, there & everywhere!
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*Inclusivity and accessibility icons are based on each business’s self-reported availability of services for disabled, special needs & mobility-impaired children. Please check with each business to make sure they can meet your child’s specific needs.
CITY OF CALGARY PARK BOOKINGS Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/bookings/park-bookings.html Parks has over 45 picnic sites in nine different parks available for booking. View the picnic site information to see which site works best for you!
CITY OF CALGARY OUTDOOR POOLS Website: calgaryoutdoorpools.ca Bowview: 1910 6 Avenue NW Forest Lawn: 1706 39 Street SE Highwood: 25 Holmwood Avenue NW Millican-Ogden: 69 Avenue & 20A Street SE Mount Pleasant: 2310 6 Street NW Silver Springs: Silverridge Close & Silverridge Drive NW South Calgary: 3130 16 Street SW Stanley Park: 4011 1A Street SW
CITY OF CALGARY SPRAY PARKS Canmore Park: 2020 Chicoutimi Drive NW Century Gardens: 826 8 Avenue SW Prairie Winds Park: 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE Rotary Park: 617 1 Street NE Somerset Park: 999 Somerset Drive SW South Glenmore Park (Variety Park): 90 Avenue & 24 Street SW Valleyview Park: 28 Street & 30 Avenue SE
CITY OF CALGARY WADING POOLS Bowness Park: 8900 48 Avenue NW Prairie Winds Park: 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE Riley Park: 800 12 Street NW
SPRAY PARKS IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Airdrie - Chinook Winds Spray Park at 2853 Chinook
Winds Drive Southwest Carstairs - The Carstairs Splash Park: Memorial Park Strathmore - Lions Spray Park: Kinsmen Park Okotoks - Water Spray Park at Okotoks Recreation
Centre, 99 Okotoks Drive Cochrane - Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre Spray Park, 800 Griffin Road E Crossfield - Splash Park at Banta Park at 1026
Chisholm Avenue Olds - Splash Park at Centennial Park at Milligan Drive
SEASONAL FARMERS MARKETS Airdrie Farmers Market: Wednesdays at 320 Centre Avenue Bearspaw Lions Farmers Market: Sundays at 25240
Nagway Road NW Cochrane Farmers Market by the Bow: Saturdays at
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre Crossfield Farmers Market: Thursdays at the Crossfield
Community Centre Farmers & Makers Market at cSpace: Saturdays at 1721 29 Avenue SW High River Agricultural Society Farmers Market: Fridays at the High River Rodeo Grounds Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers Market: Saturdays at 1320 5 Avenue NW Millarville Farmers Market: Saturdays at 306097 192 Street W Okotoks Farmers Market: Fridays at 322041 15 Street E Souto Farms: Thursday to Sunday at 275170
Dickson Stevenson Trail Strathmore Farmers Market: Fridays at Kinsmen
Park Pavilion Triwood Farmers Market: Tuesdays at Triwood Community Association Hall
SUMMER EVENTS & FESTIVALS June 18; Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival -
Downtown Okotoks - Elizabeth Street June 22 to 26; Sled Island 2022 - Various Locations June 24 to 26; The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Prince’s Island Park June 25; Okotoks BuskersFest - Downtown Okotoks June 25; Parkland Summerfest - 14660 Parkland
Boulevard SE July 1; Canada Day Celebrations - The City Of Calgary July 1; Canada Day/Dominion Day - Heritage Park July 1; Canada Day/Dominion Day - Bar U Ranch July 1; Canada Day - East Village Street Fair July 8 to 17; Calgary Stampede July 13; Roundup Musicfest - Shaw Millennium Park July 15; Oxford Stomp - Shaw Millennium Park July 15 to 17; 2022 Shady Grove Bluegrass Music
Festival - Sundre July 16; Creekfest: Get To Know Nature - Bow Valley
Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park July 21 to 24; Calgary Folk Music Festival -
Prince's Island Park July 22 to 24; Fiestaval Latin Festival - Olympic Plaza Jul 23 to 24; Pet-A-Palooza Calgary - Eau Claire Market July 23; Wings Over Springbank Airport - Calgary/
Springbank Airport July 23; Afro-Caribbean Food Festival - St. Patrick’s Island July 25 to 31; Calgary International Blues Festival -
Shaw Millennium Park July 29 to August 6; Calgary Fringe Festival - Various Locations July 30 to August 1; Canmore Folk Music Festival Centennial Park July 30; Inglewood Sunfest - 9 Avenue SE Between 11
Street and 14 Street August 4 to 7; Taste of Calgary - 311 8 Street SW August 5 to 7; Calgary Dragon Boat Festival - North
Glenmore Park August 12 to 13; Carifest 2022 - Shaw Millennium Park August 12 to 21; Alberta on the Plate - Various Locations August 13 to 14; Alberta Open Farm Days - Various Farms August 13; Chestermere Music Fest - John Peake Park August 18 to 27; Globalfest: International Fireworks
Festival - Elliston Park August 14; Marda Gras Street Festival - Marda Loop August 19 to 21; Country Thunder Alberta - Fort Calgary
Looking for an awesome birthday party idea for your child?
Look no further than the Calgary Zoo! Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! Please contact us for more information on our Birthday Party Packages!
August 20 to 21; Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair - 306097, 192 Street W August 20 to 21; Summer Skirmish - The Military Museums
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
BOW HABITAT STATION Website: bowhabitat.alberta.ca
CALAWAY PARK 10km West of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway Phone: 403-240-3822 Website: calawaypark.com It’s all about family fun at Calaway Park, western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park! Enjoy 32 rides, 20 games, live entertainment, a 3D theatre, CP Spray n’ Play, and tons of fun food! Unlimited rides, shows, attractions, and parking are included for one easy daily admission price. For more information, visit calawaypark. com. Celebrating 40+1 years of family fun in 2022!
CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE Website: culturalcentre.ca
CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY Website: calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/ ultimate-summer-challenge Find your reading superpower with Ultimate Summer Challenge! Open to all ages, everyone can log reading time, put their powers to the test in fun challenges, and be entered to win cool prizes. Use your laser vision to be on the lookout for free activities and programs throughout the summer – no capes required. To sign up, visit the website.
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Phone: 403-571-0849 Email: info@calgaryphil.com Website: calgaryphil.com Tickets are on sale now for our 2022/2023 Season. We have something for the whole family – from blockbuster movies to favorite classics and concerts just for kids. Save 25 percent when you buy our Symphony Sundays for Kids four-concert series – it’s like getting one concert free!
Summer Camp
Every summer has a story.
Registering Now for Summer & Fall 2022 www.juvenescence.ca
REPTILE SUMMER CAMPS 12th Incredible Year!
CALGARY TOWER Website: calgarytower.com
CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME Website: sportshall.ca
CITY OF CALGARY RECREATION Various Locations Website: calgary.ca/register Phone: 403-268-3800 It’s time to get out and have fun! With a variety of affordable programs available, you’re sure to find a fit for every family member. Explore our day camps and new activities, make friends, and develop new skills and interests in a safe, noncompetitive environment. Choose from sailing, sports, swimming, fitness and strength, visual arts, golf, and more! Register at calgary.ca/register.
CREATIVE KIDS MUSEUM Website: sparkscience.ca/creative-kids-museum
GASOLINE ALLEY MUSEUM Website: heritagepark.ca
THE HANGAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Website: thehangarmuseum.ca
HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE Phone: 403-268-8500 Email: info@heritagepark.ca Website: heritagepark.ca Take a step back in time at Heritage Park. Ride the authentic steam train, enjoy the antique midway, set sail on Calgary’s only paddle wheeler and more! With over 180 exhibits situated on 127 acres of pristine land in the heart of Calgary, Heritage Park is the perfect place to create your own historic memories.
KIRK ALPACA FARM Phone: 1-403-412-9166 Email: joseekirk78@gmail.com Website: kirksalpacafarm.ca Want to come feed and pet alpacas in our pasture? Kids can enjoy the playgrounds, plasma cars or even play
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Disney in Concert: Frozen
7 October / 7:30PM 8 October / 2:30PM + 7:30PM Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
This Thanksgiving, experience Disney’s Frozen like never before! See the film on the big screen as the Orchestra performs Christophe Beck’s catchy score live. Tickets available from 21 June at ticketmaster.ca.
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some basketball! Feel free to bring a picnic! You can check out our alpaca and local products in our farm store! There is an $8 booking/feed fee at time of booking. Admission is by donation (paid by cash or card when you arrive at our farm). Book your visit at kirksalpacafarm.ca.
MNP COMMUNITY & SPORT CENTRE (FORMERLY REPSOL SPORTS CENTRE) Phone: 403-233-8393 Email: info@mnpcentre.com Website: mnpcentre.com Make this an active and unforgettable summer at MNP Community & Sport Centre. There is no shortage of fun and sport discovery on land and in the water for the whole family.
THE MILITARY MUSEUMS Website: themilitarymuseums.ca
SPRAY LAKE SAWMILLS FAMILY SPORTS CENTRE 800 Griffin Road E, Cochrane Phone: 403-932-1635 Website: slsfamilysportscentre.com With 350,000 square feet of space and over 15,000 weekly users, the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) is a tremendous facility for all members of the community and surrounding area. SLSFSC includes three NHL-size ice surfaces, Jayman BUILT aquatic centre, and many spray features that will give your children hours of entertainment! Fireside of Cochrane fitness centre, curling centre, full indoor soccer turf, indoor running/walking track, full gymnasium, multi-purpose space, child minding centre, University of Calgary gymnastics facility, martial arts centre, SLS skate sharpening and gear cleaning, Cochrane Sport Physiotherapy/Massage, and Seniors on the Bow.
STORYBOOK THEATRE Phone: 403-216-0808, Ext. 2 Email: theatreschool@storybooktheatre.org Website: storybooktheatre.org For over 42 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows.
STUDIO BELL, HOME OF THE NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE Website: studiobell.ca
TELUS SPARK Website: sparkscience.ca
WILDER INSTITUTE / CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Drive NE Phone: 403-232-9300 Email: guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com Website: calgaryzoo.com The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is proud to offer a safe, inclusive space for visitors of all abilities from across the world to learn about wildlife conservation. In addition to the nearly 1000 creatures you’ll find at the zoo, visitors can explore a nature-inspired interactive play space, with accessible and inclusive play features, located in the Canadian Wilds.
WINSPORT Website: winsport.ca/explore-winsport/current-activities WinSport is your destination for summer family fun! Hit the links at our outdoor mini golf course, spend the day mountain biking, face your fears on the Monster Zipline and more.
YMCA CALGARY Website: ymcacalgary.org YMCA Calgary is committed to helping our city’s children be healthier and more connected so they can reach their full potential. We operate six health and wellness facilities, six licensed child care centres, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community-based locations serving all quadrants of the city. We deliver programs, services, and opportunities to help the Calgary community connect with others, build lifelong skills, and keep active and healthy. Spaces and programs vary by location and available amenities. Users are encouraged to visit their local branch or reach out to a member of our team to discuss their specific needs, including accessibility and inclusion requirements.
OUTDOOR FUN
BUTTERFIELD ACRES FARM Website: butterfieldacres.com
CALGARY FARMYARD Website: calgaryfarmyard.com
COBB'S ADVENTURE PARK Website: cobbsadventurepark.com
GRANARY ROAD – FARMER’S MARKET & ACTIVE LEARNING PARK 226066, 112 Street W, Foothills County Phone: 403-453-7623 Email: info@granaryroad.com Website: granaryroad.com Since its opening in 2017, Granary Road has quickly become a favorite dining, shopping and entertainment destination in the greater Calgary Area. We have a carefully curated farmer’s market featuring all local vendors, an aquaponics centre that supplies the community with the freshest produce, and an Active Learning Park filled with educational and fun exhibits for the whole family! While you’re here, don’t forget to play a round of YesterYear Mini Golf and meet our farm friends! Granary Road truly is a place where friends and family come together to enjoy the good things in life.
DAYTRIPS OUTSIDE OF CALGARY
ALBERTA BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE Website: burrowingowl.com/visit
BANFF LAKE LOUISE TOURISM Website: banfflakelouise.com
BANFF MOUNT NORQUAY Website: banffnorquay.com
BRAGG CREEK, ALBERTA Website: visitbraggcreek.com
FORT MUSEUM OF THE NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE AND FIRST NATIONS INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Website: nwmpmuseum.com
HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP WORLD HERITAGE SITE Website: headsmashedin.ca
NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN Website: nikkayuko.com
PARKS CANADA - BANFF NATIONAL PARK Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/banff
TOWN OF FORT MACLEOD Website: fortmacleod.com
TRAVEL ALBERTA Website: travelalberta.com
TSUUT'INA NATION CULTURE/MUSEUM Website: tsuutinamuseum.com
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton
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Summer fun AT GRANARY ROAD!
There is so much for everyone to do!
Active Learning Park Birthday Parties Family Events
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Farmer's Market
Aquaponics Centre Goat Yoga Mini Golf
Festival Weekends
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