Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest

The Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest Brings the Magic of Fall

It’s time to pull on your coziest sweater and head to the farm! For over 40 years, Butterfield Acres has been part of Calgary family memories, and Harvest Pumpkin Fest brings that real farm magic to life each weekend in October. You’ll find friendly animals, pumpkins, autumn photo opportunities, and so much more. It’s time to add fall wonder and the Harvest Pumpkin Fest to your family’s October tradition!

Butterfield Acres, on the NW edge of the city, makes it easy to give your city kids a taste of the real farm experience from spring to fall. Visiting the farm through the seasons can offer valuable lessons, from learning fascinating animal facts to respecting all living creatures. It’s the perfect place for a sweet family fun day. As your kids run off their energy, you’ll enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons.

Celebrate Fall at Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest

There’s something special about fall on the farm. This October, Butterfield Acres is welcoming families back for its annual Harvest Pumpkin Fest, a cozy, memory-making farm experience happening on weekends throughout the month.

Harvest Pumpkin Fest is more than a quick pumpkin stop. It’s a full farm visit where families can slow down, explore, and enjoy the magic of the season together. Plus, you asked, and Butterfield heard you — pumpkin Hunts are back! This popular tradition is great for families with littles!

Visit with your favourite farm animals
Purchase a pumpkin to take home
Enjoy autumn photo opportunities throughout the farm
Head on a tractor-pulled wagon ride through Scarecrow Alley
Warm up by a crackling fire
Indulge in warm drinks, seasonal treats, s’more kits, and fall goodies (extra fee)
Book a pony ride for children under 60 lb/27 kg (extra fee)
It’s fresh-air farm fun for children, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between!

Of course, kids will love the day even more when they get to dress up! Costumes are encouraged, so plan out your favourite, family-friendly Halloween costumes.

More Information

The Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest runs every Saturday and Sunday in October. The farm is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, and tickets are for a specific 2-hour window. Keep in mind that there is an adult-to-child ratio of one adult for three children. Tickets to the Harvest Pumpkin Fest sell out quickly, so reserve yours today! (There is also a Harvest Pumpkin Fest Date Night for adults who want to enjoy the magic of the farm after hours. This 18+ evening experience invites guests to swap the city lights for the cozy glow of the farm.)

Fall creeps up on us, and it’s gone before we know it. Freeze the moment and enjoy a special fall outing with your little ones! From the wagon ride through Scarecrow Alley to pumpkins, pony rides, and cozy fire pits, every part of the visit is designed to feel like a festive fall farm memory. Get your tickets today and make Harvest Pumpkin Fest part of your family’s fall tradition.