Summer Fun & Getaway Guide

Art for all and all for art! Learn to draw, paint and sculpt from professional artists in a friendly environment. 

Family fun, fresh air, farm animals... our little family farm welcomes visitors April through September. Fantastic day camps for four to 14 year olds, birthday parties! Our Birthday Pony (unicorn, even!) and Mini Farm can come for a special party at your home! Follow us on social media for animal-lover updates, contests, and great farm fun!

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.

Check out the Calgary Folk Music Festival, July 24 to 27, 2025 for a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza with over 70 artists, food vendors, an arts market, and a family zone on the scenic Prince’s Island Park. Featuring headlining performances by CAKE, Los Lobos, Patrick Watson, Sierra Ferrell, Steve Earle and many more.

There’s something for the whole family – from blockbuster movies, to favorite classics and concerts just for kids. With actors, storytellers, and more, our one-hour Symphony Sundays for Kids concerts are a perfect way to introduce little ones to the orchestra. 

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family. Students can access free online tutoring with Brainfuse, prepare for tests and final exams with SOLARO, and receive personalized, librarian-endorsed book recommendations from Beanstack. Head to a Library location near you to explore Early Learning Centres and Questionariums and for free drop-in programs including Math Quest, where students build math skills with fun, hands-on activities. 

Airdrie loves a celebration! All through the year our residents and business community support and take part in special events and cultural experiences such as street festivals like airdrieFEST, parades, fireworks, and a wide range of theatre and musical entertainment opportunities.

It’s time to get out and have fun this summer! The City has lots of free activities, so you can stay active and get your play on! From Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play,  to Mobile Adventure Playgrounds and fitness in the park. There are hundreds of free, fun activities offered for all ages in communities across the city. Don’t let the family get bored this winter. Drop in to one of our recreation facilities and enjoy affordable family fun! Splash in a wave pool, take turns on a waterslide, swim some laps, or work out in a weight room. With many locations to choose from, there’s always something fun to do! Drop in to an activity near you. For a full list of activities, visit Calgary.ca/free.

Flying Squirrel is true fun for the whole family where the rules of gravity no longer apply! Form your own extreme dodgeball team, slam dunk like a pro, practice your best aerial acrobatics, and much more! We are Canada’s premier destination for Birthday Parties! Our parties include setup, cleanup, and everything in between, with two locations in Calgary!

Return to the golden age of the automobile at Gasoline Alley Museum. Boasting one of the world’s largest public collections of antique vehicles and oil and gas-related artifacts, this expansive three-storey museum brings auto history from the turn of the 20th century to the 1950s to modern-day life. Immerse yourself in a bustling street scene, enjoy a blast from the past with a display of a vintage drive-in movie, and enjoy some family fun and crafts in the Family Gallery.

Since its opening in 2017, Granary Road has quickly become a favorite dining, shopping, and entertainment destination in the greater Calgary Area. 

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.

When you attend a Celebrations Junior Show, you get all the excitement of live theatre and a delicious three-course lunch, but in a kid-friendly environment.

Want to enjoy a fun, unique experience that is for the entire family? Come feed, pet and spend time among our 90 alpacas. 

The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country.

Make this an active and unforgettable year at MNP Community & Sport Centre. There is no shortage of fun and sport discovery on land and in the water for the whole family.

Get ready for a family-friendly afternoon of Tay Tay magic at the Ranchman's All Ages Taylor Swift Tribute! Starring Calgary’s own incredible Seraphina Ellen, this high-energy show brings all the hits! Face Painting, Mechanical Bull Ride, Free Line Dance Lessons, Best Dressed Contest and more! Dress up, sing loud, and dance your heart out in the Ranchmans Stampede Tent! July 8; doors at 12pm. Show at 2pm. All ages welcome -- fun for Swifties big and small!

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during our June and July tournaments. Buy your General Admission ticket starting at just $5 for kids and seniors, and $15 for adults and enjoy unlimited access to Movie Nights at the Meadows, live music at the Scotiabank Stage, and the Kids' Zone. You can also explore vibrant shopping and food experiences, and take in world-class show jumping (general admission seating areas), all included with your entrance fee... and parking is free!

Trico Centre for Family Wellness wants your family to be #tricotough and active!

Vin Gogh Paint Sip Studio is for creating and connecting. We offer birthday parties for all ages, date night, girls night out, fundraisers, team building, and more. This is fun art for all ages and stages. You keep the art, we clean up the mess.

Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance, and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca to discover something new today!

WinSport, the owner and operator of Canada Olympic Park, is a favourite destination for Calgarians and visitors alike to pursue active summer adventures. Areas of interest include its very own chairlift-accessible Bike Park, professional mini golf course, and Downhill Karting by Skyline Luge. With thousands of participants in youth summer camps spanning sport, wilderness, and mountain biking, WinSport is a world-class facility providing exceptional experiences through physical activity and community spirit.

YMCA Calgary has seven health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city. 

CALGARY OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS ASSOCIATION

Website: calgaryoutdoorpools.ca

Bowview: 1910 6 Avenue NW
Highwood: 25 Holmwood Avenue NW
Mount Pleasant: 2310 6 Street NW
Silver Springs: 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW
Forest Lawn: 1706 39 Street SE
Millican-Ogden: 2094 69 Avenue & 20A Street SE
South Calgary: 3130 16 Street SW
Stanley Park: 4011 1A Street SW

CITY OF CALGARY PARK BOOKINGS}
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/bookings/park-bookings
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 SPRAY PARKS
Website: calgary.ca/parks/activities/outdoor-pools-spray-parks
Prairie Winds Park: 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE
Rotary Park: 617 1 Street NE
West Confederation Park: 2020 Chicoutimi Drive NW
Valleyview Park: 28 Street & 30 Avenue SE
Century Gardens: 826 8 Avenue SW
Somerset Park: 999 Somerset Drive SW
South Glenmore Park (Variety Park): 90 Avenue & 24 Street SW

CITY OF CALGARY WADING POOLS
Prairie Winds Park: 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE
Bowness Park: 8900 48 Avenue NW
Riley Park: 800 12 Street NW

SPRAY PARKS IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Airdrie - Chinook Winds Spray Park: 2853 Chinook Winds Drive SW
Crossfield - Splash Park at Banta Park: 1026 Chisholm Avenue
Cochrane - Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre Spray Park: 800 Griffin Road E
Okotoks - Water Spray Park at Okotoks Recreation Centre: 99 Okotoks Drive
Strathmore - Lions Spray Park: Kinsmen Park: Lakeside Boulevard

PUMP TRACKS
Website: calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/pump-tracks
Silver Springs Pump Track: 209 Silver Ridge Close NW
West Confederation Bike Pump Track: 2836 Canmore Road NW
Fairview Bike Pump Track: 7800 Flint Road SE
Inglewood Bike Pump Track: Located at the northeast end of the greenspace near 7 Avenue and 20 Street SE
South Glenmore Park Bike Pump Track: 3520 90 Avenue SW

SKATEPARKS
NE Community Skatepark: 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE
Bowness Skatepark: 4324 77 Street NW
Carrington Skatespot: Carrington Blvd. & 140 Avenue NW
Huntington Hills Skatespot: Centre Street & 64 Avenue NW
Deer Run Skatespot: 2223 146 Avenue SE
Mid Sun Skatepark: 50 Midpark Rise SE
New Brighton Skatepark: 5801 130 Avenue SE
CKE Skatespot: 1015 73 Avenue SW
Cowboys Park (formerly Millennium Skatepark): 1220 9 Avenue SW
Southwood Skatepark: 11 Sackville Drive SW

The sun’s out and markets are popping! Whether you’re hunting for farm-fresh goodies, funky crafts, or that perfect locally made treat, this round-up of indoor and outdoor markets has you covered. Shop local, snack often, and bring home a little something special!

Bearspaw Lions Farmers’ Market
Lions Club of Bearspaw - 25240 Nagway Road
Sundays, June to October
bearspawlions.com/farmersmarket

Bridgeland Riverside Farmers’ Market
Bridgeland Riverside Community Hall, 917 Centre Avenue NE
Thursdays, June to October
bridgelandfm.ca

Dalhousie Farmer’s Market
5432 Dalhart Road NW
Thursdays, June to September
dalhousiecalgary.ca/farmers-market

DJ Market
4645 12 Street SE
Seven days a week, spring, summer, and fall
djmarket.ca

Farmers & Makers Market Sunalta
1627 10 Avenue SW
TBC
farmersmakersmarket.ca

The Market at cSPACE Marda Loop
1721 29 Avenue SW
Select dates end of May to beginning of October
cspacemardaloop.com

The Market on Stephen Avenue
Stephen Avenue 1st SE to Centre Avenue 1st SW
Tuesdays end of June to end of September
thedowntownmarkets.ca

Triwood Farmers’ Market
Triwood Community Association Hall - 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW
Select dates June to September
triwoodcommunity.com/farmers-market

4th Street Night Market
4 Street at Elbow Drive SW
Select dates from May to September
4thstreetnightmarket.ca

Calgary Night Market
917 Centre Avenue NE
Select dates June to September
calgarynightmkt.com

Heritage Park Night Market
Heritage Park
Saturdays from June 28 to September 13
heritagepark.ca

Inglewood Night Market
1235 26 Ave SE
Select dates May to middle of September
inglewoodnightmarket.ca

Kensington Night Market
1209 Kensington Road NW Parking Lot
Select dates from June to mid September
thedowntownmarkets.ca

Marda Loop Night Market
34 Avenue SW between 18 Street and 19 Street
Select Fridays in June, July and September
mardaloopnightmarket.ca

University District (U/D) Night Market
Central Commons Park - 4019 University Avenue NW
Last Wednesday of every month, May to September
myuniversitydistrict.ca/nightmarket

Airdrie’s Farmers’ Market
Jensen Park - 320 Centre Avenue East
Wednesday, June to October
airdriefarmersmarket.com

Banff Farmers’ Market
110 Bear Street
Wednesdays, end of May to October
banff.ca/1034/Farmers-Market

Canmore Mountain Market
Elevation Place - 100, 700 Railway Avenue
Thursdays, end of May to October
canmore.ca/your-community/arts-culture-and-heritage/farmers-market

Cochrane Farmers’ Market
SLS Family Sports Centre - 800 Griffin Road East
Saturdays, June to beginning of October
cochranefarmersmarket.ca/market-by-the-bow

Crossfield Farmers’ Market
Crossfield Community Center - 900 Mountain Avenue
Thursdays, July to September
facebook.com/crossfieldfarmersmarket

Drumheller Farmers’ Market
Centre Street in downtown Drumheller
Saturdays, July to end September
albertafarmersmarket.com/farmers-market/drumheller-farmers-market

Granary Farmers Market
226066 112 Street W, Foothills County
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May to October
granaryroad.com/farmers-market

High River Farmers’ Market
4 Avenue and 1 Street SW
Thursdays, June to September
inclusionfoothills.org/get-involved/markets

Innisfail Market on Main
Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion Branch #104 - 1, 5108 49 Avenue
Tuesdays, end of May to mid September
innisfail.ca/events/market-on-main

Millarville Farmers’ Market
306097 192 Street West
Saturdays, end of June to mid October
millarvilleracetrack.com

Okotoks Farmer’s Market
Centennial Arenas Northwest Lot - 204 Community Way
Fridays, mid June to mid September
okotoksfarmersmarket.com

Olds Farmers’ Market
Cow Palace Event Centre
Thursdays, June to end of September
olds.ca

Souto Farms Local Market
275170 Dickson Stevenson Trail, Rocky View County
Thursdays to Sundays April to end of October
soutofarms.com

Strathmore Farmers’ Market
Strathmore Kinsmen Park
Fridays, June to September
strathmorefarmersmarket.ca

The Saskatoon Farm
#20 80181 338 Avenue E, Foothills County, AB
Early July to October
saskatoonfarm.com/farmers-market

Calgary’s Farmers Market
South - 510 77 Avenue SE
West - 25 Greenbriar Drive NW
calgaryfarmersmarket.ca

Crossroads Market
1235 26 Avenue SE
crossroadsmarket.ca

Fresh & Local
Fresh & Local Market + Kitchens - 426, 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE
Fresh & Local Farm Store - D441, 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE
freshandlocal.ca

Granary Road Farmers’ Market
226066 112 Street West, Foothills
granaryroad.com

Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320 5 Avenue NW
farmersmarket.hsca.ca

Creating confident young women in your community. Bethel 23 Job’s Daughters is a youth leadership group for girls ages ten to 20 years. We help girls grow and learn life skills, such as leadership, teamwork, community service, public speaking, and self-confidence in a supportive environment and become leaders of tomorrow. We encourage fun, friendship, leadership, love of family and country, community service, scholarship opportunities, and self-confidence. 

Join us for an unforgettable summer packed with sports, outdoor adventures, rock painting, and more! Designed for active and curious kids, our camps offer a supportive and fun environment to explore and make new friends. Each sport activity focuses on building fundamental, age-appropriate movement skills to boost confidence and ability. Our Sport Conditioning Camp in August is for teens looking to enhance strength, endurance, teamwork, and communication.

Reptile Parties has been the ultimate animal experience camp since 2011! Join us for our 17th year meeting snakes, amphibians, lizards, scorpions and more!  Campers learn about conservation, interacting with wildlife, and responsible pet ownership. We offer convenient locations in both northwest and southeast Calgary and are open for kids entering Grade 1 through completing Grade 6. Give your kids a week they will never forget with Reptile Camp!

CYPT is pleased to announce that our popular Summer Drama Camps live are back in-person, and as dramatically wacky as ever! This summer we are offering half-day camps, full-day camps, two-week camps and teen intensives in stage combat, stage make-up, improv, and musical theatre. We have locations in north, south, and west Calgary with affordable prices. Visit our website today!

Register your child for a variety of fun, creative and adventurous day camps this summer. We offer summer day camps for children ages 3 to 12 and sailing day camps for teens ages 12 to 17. Choose from single-day or weeklong camps, with optional pre-care and post-care available. Register early for day camps to guarantee a fun and active summer.  

Just Keep Swimming teaches children and adolescents with mild to moderate neurological and developmental disabilities to swim confidently, play safely, and enjoy the water. Our trained instructors provide 1:1 or 1:2 support, using fun, adaptable techniques tailored to each child’s needs. Seasonal swimming lessons and summer day camps focus on building skills, confidence, and friendships celebrating every swimmer’s unique abilities and leaving them wanting to just keep swimming.

No school? No problem! This summer keep your kids active with amazing sport camps at MNP Community & Sport Centre. Your kids will make new friends & memories that last a lifetime. We’re offering more options, including basketball, biking, pool floatables, track & field, & even ninja chamber! There is something for everyone under the tent.

Have an artist, adventurer, or astronaut-in-training at home? We have a camp for that! Let them dream big in our unique design camps or let them take to the skies in our Young Aviators camp. From creative arts to sports and outdoor education to STEM, we have many engaging and active camps for year-round fun on PD days, during spring break and over summer holidays. We are conveniently located on MRU’s campus with complimentary before and after camp care and access to university-level labs, studios and sports facilities. Our programs fill fast, so register now at mrucamps.ca.

We offer kids’ PD day art camps and week-long spring and summer camps. Kids’ summer art camps have a full curriculum of art education at Glendale Community Hall, with even more indoor and outdoor space. Many different mediums and activities. Drop-off is 8:15am and pick-up is at 5pm, Monday to Friday, with nine different weeks to choose from. $375, plus GST, per week. PD days are $95 per day, plus GST.

For over 47 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows. We also provide a year-round theatre school for children ages six to 17, which is designed to develop acting skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and stagecraft abilities. Our summer theatre school programs include week-long summer theatre camps and our popular Summer Spotlight program.

Take the first step into the spotlight at Theatre Calgary Drama Camps! Theatre Calgary provides programs that introduce, nurture, and train young artists in the magical world of theatre. Our team of professional artists support the growth, advancement, and joy of each participant. Choose from a variety of camps for all ages, from musical theatre, to drama games, to playmaking. Spring break and summer camps are both available. More information at theatrecalgary.com.

Get out and roar! Register today for the highly popular UCalgary Summer Camps. With so many different camps to choose from, including business, design, STEM, arts, aquatics, sports, outdoor camps and more, there's something for everyone from ages four to 17.

WinSport’s purpose is to inspire human potential through the spirit of sport and it’s something that is woven into all of our year-round, award-winning programming. Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it, and develop a lifelong love for being active. We have summer camps and programs in mountain biking, hockey, ringette, figure skating, and in specialized sport training. Come out and play with us!

Camp Kasota West, located on the shores of Sylvan Lake, is an overnight camp for children and youth. Trained counselors provide programming including archery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, crafts, campfires, and discovery hour. Specialty programs: Sailing and Counselors-in-Training. Transportation from Calgary provided. The camp is accredited by the Alberta Camping Association and the United Church. For more information and to register online, visit the website.

Camp Amicus is a unique summer camp program designed specifically for children and youth ages eight to 18 with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Our camp goals are to increase the camper's confidence, self-esteem, and social skills in a fun and safe environment. With our three-to-one ratio of campers to counselors, participants are able to get the individualized attention that they deserve and need. Financial assistance is available, and most camps qualify for FSCD Funding. 

Come to the farm or our Birthday Pony (unicorn, even!) and Mini Farm can come for a special party at your home! 

Plan the best birthday party ever at Calaway Park!

Calgary’s #1 animal education company since 2008! Offering reptile shows for birthdays, schools, youth groups, events, and more! Reptile Parties are structured to appeal to different age groups and sizes. Kids meet up close with cold-blooded animals, such as dragons, boas, tarantulas and more! Find out why Calgary Reptile Parties has been one of the best party entertainers in the Calgary’s Child Parent’s choice awards since 2010!

We are Canada’s premier destination for birthday parties! Our parties include setup, cleanup, and everything in between, with two locations in Calgary!

Host a party that will go down in history at Heritage Park!

Celebrate your birthday at Jubilations Junior and enjoy the excitement of an interactive musical and a meal designed with kids in mind!

Providing award-winning parties for over 27 years - we have been making birthday parties fun down to a science! Our parties entertain children ages four to 12 with high-energy, interactive shows full of "edu-tainment" which come to you and have everything you need to make your child's party a total success. 

Let us whisk you away with our custom pies, packaging and anything else you need to sweeten your special day. Whether you are celebrating the birth of a baby, a birthday or anniversary, and you are in need of a custom pie we are here for you! Our pies are baked daily and our flavours change with the seasons. We can offer both sweet and savoury for your celebration.

Planning a birthday party could mean a lot of running around – especially if it means a lot of kids running around. That’s one of the reasons why we offer everything you need under one roof. At the Real Canadian Superstore, you can pick up the cake, the cake platter, the party platter, the party decorations, the party favors, and maybe even a party outfit for yourself because at these prices, it doesn’t need to be your birthday to treat yourself! Not just a store. Superstore.

Specializing in children’s performances for over 30 years. Richard’s shows are specifically tailored to the age of your group. A large portion of his act allows the children to participate in the show. Age-appropriate comedy throughout and magic that will astound the spectators! Suitable for ages three and up.