Butterfield Acres is a petting zoo or hands-on farm for kids and families but entertaining for all ages. It is a unique and fun farm experience. […]

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! […]

Cobb’s Adventure Park is opening for its 2021 season, with some activities closed for health and safety. It is home to over 40 different activities, including Bouncy World (11 Bouncy Houses), Euro Bungy, Zorbz (giant hamster balls), Pedal Carts, Tractor Ride, a Rope Maze, giant puzzles and games, Bouncy Balls, Archery Tag, Bazooka Balls, Ropes Course, a 28’ Climbing Wall,
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**Please check with the venue before planning your day, as fall weather can be variable** Fall is so short in Calgary, you have to make the most of the season! Two of the season’s most iconic symbols are a nice big pumpkin and a juicy cob of corn, so here are the
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The Saskatoon Farm, just outside of Okotoks, is a farm fun destination. Depending on the time of summer, you can come 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 Saskatoon berry picking is opening
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Home to a sunflower maze – grown from 100,000 sunflowers! – the Bowden SunMaze also features u-pick flowers, veggies, and pumpkins. Concerned about the weather and the state of the various crops? These folks are really great about keeping their fans up to date on their Facebook page. Come get
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Saskatoon berries, representative of the prairie provinces, are delicious in baking or as a snack. Pack up the family and make the short drive to Solstice Berry Farm, and pick your own this year! Usually, berries are ready around August 1, but check the website before you make plans (this is
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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. One time, we went to a corn maze and one of my children (who will remain nameless to protect the ridiculous) exclaimed, “I
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Warm weather, blue skies, and an August long weekend. It was the perfect recipe for saskatoon picking at Solstice Berry Farm. I love those delicious Western berries, either to snack on or to make into pies, so it was time to pick our own! Solstice Berry Farm is only about
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On the holiday Monday of August long weekend, in the middle of the busy summer of 2018 (aren’t they all?!), we decided it was the perfect time to head to the Calgary Farmyard (Formerly Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm). We’d been planning on checking it out, as we heard there
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