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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

Explore Spruce Meadows this June and July!​ Tickets start at just $5 and include Friday Night Movies, live music on the Scotiabank Stage, the Kids’ Zone featuring Pony Rides and the Mini-Animal Petting Zoo, shopping, delicious food experiences, and of course world-class show jumping in our general admission seating areas.​Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during our summer tournaments for a full day of family fun — plus parking and admission for kids under 3 are free! 

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

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.

Bowview: 1910 6 Avenue NW

Forest Lawn: 1706 39 Street SE

Highwood: 25 Holmwood Avenue NW

Millican-Ogden: 2094 69 Avenue & 20A Street SE

Mount Pleasant: 2310 6 Street NW

Silver Springs: 5720 Silver Ridge Drive NW

South Calgary: 3130 16 Street SW

Stanley Park: 4011 1A Street SW

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!

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

West Confederation Park: 2020 Chicoutimi Drive NW

Bowness Park: 8900 48 Avenue NW

Prairie Winds Park: 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE

Riley Park: 800 12 Street NW

Baker Park: 9333 Scenic Bow Road NW

Bonavista Downs Disc Golf: Lake Huron Crescent SE 

Currie Reservoir: 2539 33 Avenue SW 

David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park: Royal Vista Drive & Royal Vista Link NW 

Edgemont Disc Golf Course: 1237 John Laurie Boulevard NW 

Forest Lawn: 1425 52 Street SE 

Thorncliffe Disc Golf Course: 5600 Centre Street N 

The following courses are in partnership with the Calgary Disc Golf Club:

Big Marlborough Park: 6033 Madigan Drive NE 

Lindsay Park: 2225 Macleod Trail SE 

Stanley Park: 4011 1A Street SW 

Fairview Bike Pump Track: 7800 Flint Road SE

Inglewood Bike Pump Track: Located at the northeast end of the greenspace near 7 Avenue & 20 Street SE

Silver Springs Pump Track: 209 Silver Ridge Close NW

South Glenmore Park Bike Pump Track: 3520 90 Avenue SW

West Confederation Bike Pump Track: 2836 Canmore Road NW

Bowness Skatepark: 4324 77 Street NW

Carrington Skatespot: Carrington Boulevard & 140 Avenue NW

Cowboys Park (formerly Millennium Skatepark): 1220 9 Avenue SW

CKE Skatespot: 1015 73 Avenue SW

Deer Run Skatespot: 2223 146 Avenue SE

Huntington Hills Skatespot: Centre Street & 64 Avenue NW

Mid Sun Skatepark: 50 Midpark Rise SE

NE Community Skatepark: 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE

New Brighton Skatepark: 5801 130 Avenue SE

Southwood Skatepark: 11 Sackville Drive SW

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

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Reptile Parties has been the ultimate animal experience camp since 2011! Join us for our 18th 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!

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!

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. 

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.

Try a sport with Sport Hub. Free or low-cost lessons for kids and teens aged six to 17, led by sport organization coaches with equipment provided. Explore soccer, lacrosse, tennis, cricket and more. Lessons are $100 or less for six to eight sessions and free for teens aged 12 to 17 in select communities. Fee assistance available through Fair Entry. Register at calgary.ca/SportHubLessons.

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.

Pinnovate’s award-winning summer art camps are back! Each week is packed with an exciting variety of art and crafting projects, fostering creativity in a fun and engaging environment. With two dedicated rooms, groups are divided by age to ensure age appropriate learning and the best experience for all campers. Small camp sizes and five or more completed projects each week guarantee a busy, hands-on, inspiring, and unforgettable experience. Check out our website for details of each week's projects. Spots are limited – so book now! 

Explore the World Through Language and Play! Polyglots Language Camps run at various locations across Calgary. Designed for children aged five to 11, our camps offer an immersive and engaging environment where kids can learn French or Spanish while having fun. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already speaks some of the target language, they’ll enjoy activities that make learning feel natural and exciting. Every activity, from making art and playing interactive games to reading stories and engaging in STEM challenges, is thoughtfully designed to be both educational and entertaining. Our goal is to make language learning fun and accessible for everyone.

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, basketball, and so much more. Come out and play with us!

Creative writing camps for young writers ages ten to 14 and 15 to 19. Learn from professionals in all fields of the writing profession: playwrights, novelists, poets, filmmakers, animators, improvisors, bloggers, singer-songwriters, comics creators, illustrators, and so much more! Join us at YouthWrite to tell your story! YouthWrite®, camps for kids who love to write… just about anything!© Alberta’s premier writing camps – over 29 years of the ‘write’ stuff!

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.