Dads are special guys who work hard, play hard, and do a lot of great things for their families. This Father’s Day (Sunday, June 18, 2023), make Dad feel really special with some family time. We’ve got a whole bunch of ideas for fun family events and activities you can all do together in Calgary, for the weekend in general or right on Father’s Day.
Aspen Crossing BBQ Train Excursion | June 18, 2023
This Father’s Day, get your tickets for the BBQ train — the perfect gift and activity for Dad! Is there a better way to spend the day with Dad than by going on an adventure through the beautiful Alberta landscape?!
The Hangar Flight Museum Wings and Wheels | June 17 – 18, 2023
Show your love to Dad with a visit to the annual Wings and Wheels event at The Hangar Flight Museum. Besides airplanes and hands-on activities, there will be local car clubs will be there highlighting vehicles for a show and shine, too. Tell him you’ll pay for yourself, and he gets in free with a paid admission!
Spruce Meadows: The National | June 14 – 18, 2023
Take the whole family to Spruce Meadows for Father’s Day! Tickets are only $5, and kids under 8 are free! On Saturday and Sunday, in addition to the show jumping, visit the first responders and stop by the Kids’ Zone, where your kids will love pony rides, face painting, bouncy castles and more, all included with admission.
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FEATURED EVENT: The Military Museums Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming soon, and what are you doing for your dad or father figure this year? Even better, what are you doing with your dad this year?! This is the year to do something fun together; it’s time to make memories and enjoy each other’s company! To help you out, The Military Museums invite you to bring Dad to a day of fun at the first annual Father’s Day celebration on June 19, 2022!
Read more about it here.
The Calgary Farmers Market is celebrating Fathers the best way they know how – with bikes, brews, and brats! Join them on the south patio from 11 am to 2 pm on June 19, 2022, to enjoy some quality time with Dad.
Bring Dad out to Granary Road Market for Father’s Day Mini Golf and BBQ fun on June 18 – 19, 2022!
Aspen Crossing invites you to come out and ride the rails with Dad! It’s the Father’s Day BBQ train and it would be an excellent splurge for Dad on July 19, 2022.
You don’t have to be into riding horses to enjoy watching some world-class show jumping at Spruce Meadows! This premier equestrian facility hosts show jumping tournaments throughout the year, including the National on Father’s Day weekend, accompanied by other events to entertain the whole family
On June 19, 2022, treat Dad to a delicious Father’s Day brunch on the Mezzanine at Heritage Park’s Gasoline Alley Museum! Tickets for the brunch must be purchased in advance.
Or, you can head to the Calgary Zoo to enjoy a special Father’s Day Brunch on June 19, 2022. The food will be delicious (as always!), and you can enjoy a day at the zoo, visiting all your favourite animals.
No matter the kind of Dad he is, or what you enjoy doing as a family, here’s hoping you have a very special Father’s Day – no matter how you spend it!
Want even more ideas for Father’s Day activities? Check out our Calendar of Events, we update it daily with the best family fun Calgary has to offer.
