Farm Fun
Local farms produce our food, and many of them provide us with entertainment too. Visit a farm and pick up fresh food, enjoy a hayride, play with farm animals and more.
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
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Your Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes In and Around Calgary
**Please check with the venue before planning your day, as fall weather can be variable** When the mornings hold a chill, but the afternoons bring sunshine, we know fall is coming. The world is ablaze with colour, and it’s the best time to pull on those cozy sweaters and head
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Outdoor Exploration at the Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm, just outside of Okotoks, is a fun farm destination. Depending on the time of summer, you can come to pick your own saskatoons, sour cherries, and currants. But you’ll also find greenhouses, a gift shop and restaurant, and a seasonal farmers market! U-Pick | July & August
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The Bowden Sunflower Maze Will Bring You Smiles
Home to a sunflower maze – grown from thousands and thousands of sunflowers! – the Bowden SunMaze and Eagle Creek Farms also features u-pick flowers, veggies, and pumpkins. Wondering about the weather and the state of the various crops? Stay up to date with their Facebook page. Come get some
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Pumpkin-Lovin’ Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard
Fall weekends mean pumpkin time at the Calgary Farmyard! Visit the farm for Fall Days on weekends from September 11 – October 25, 2026, to enjoy seasonal activities, from exploring a corn maze to finding the perfect pumpkin. Visit the farm animals and have some outdoor farm fun! You can
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Have a Nighttime Adventure at the Calgary Farmyard During Harvest Lights
The Calgary Farmyard is inviting you back to Harvest Lights! The entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings, from September 11 – October 24, 2026 (weather permitting). The lights come on at sundown, and the only area left unlit will be the giant corn
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Your Guide to Farm Fun Around Calgary!
I grew up in the country, but have lived in cities my whole adult life. My kids, on the other hand, are born and bred city kids. The first time we went to a corn maze, one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I
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City Kids Can Have Fun on the Farm at the Calgary Farmyard
Get lost and eventually found as you navigate your way through the giant corn labyrinths, mingle with the friendly barnyard animals, bounce on the jumping pillows, ride the cow train, take aim with the corn cannons, and so much more! […]
Saskaberry Ranch
Saskaberry Ranch, about an hour north of Calgary on the Cowboy Trail, has a summer u-pick and a year-round farm store, with Calgary drop-off locations. Depending on the weather and crop conditions, your family can come u-pick saskatoons, sour cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers. You can also check the farm
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Granary Road — For Fun, Family, and Friends!
Only a short drive from south Calgary, through picturesque, rolling hills, is Granary Road: a family attraction that has something for everyone. With an Active Learning Park that encompasses 37 acres and a Yesteryear Mini Golf Course, families can make the short drive and enjoy this entertainment venue for the
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