Butterfield Acres Spring Babies Festival

Butterfield Acres Spring Babies Festival: The Sweetest Family Fun in Calgary

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than a visit to the Butterfield Acres Spring Babies Festival — a beloved Calgary tradition that has welcomed families to the farm for more than 40 years.

Each spring, Butterfield Acres welcomes families to share the joy of newborn farm animals. Visitors can snuggle with baby goats and woolly little lambs, peep at the fluffiest chicks, and delight in watching playful piglets with their mama. It’s a heartwarming experience that creates lasting memories for children and adults alike.

Meet Baby Animals at Calgary’s Favourite Spring Farm Festival

Along with meeting adorable newborn farm animals, your Spring Babies Festival experience includes:

Hands-on visits with baby farm animals
Lambs, goats, chicks, piglets, and more
Tractor-pulled wagon rides
Pony rides (Riders must be under 60 lb / 27 kg)
Special visits from the Easter Bunny (Available April 3, 4 & 5; farrier visits – trimming horse feet! – and shearing on other weekends)
Cozy fire pits for warm-ups or doing s’mores and hot dogs/smokies
S’mores, warm drinks, and seasonal treats
Festive music to set the springtime mood
Plenty of spring photo opportunities – perfect for family memories

Butterfield Acres is conveniently located on the NW edge of the city, making it quick and easy for city kids to visit the farm.

Festival Dates and Details

The Spring Babies Festival runs on the first three weekends of April, starting with Good Friday, April 3, 2026. This is one of Butterfield Acres’ most popular events of the year, and tickets often sell out in advance. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, visits are scheduled in specific 2-hour time windows, and advance ticket purchase is required.

It’s time for the sweetest spring fun on the farm this April! Make some memories with your little family as you visit your favourite farm families at Butterfield Acres’ Spring Babies Festival. A day spent outside on the farm is good for the soul.