Nothing says summer quite like a tasty meal eaten outdoors. When your own back deck gets repetitive, a picnic in a nearby park is a perfect choice! Parents can relax, and kids can run around in the fresh air and enjoy amenities like wading pools, playgrounds, spray parks, and wide-open
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Are you a classic vanilla or a decadent chocolate peanut butter? Maybe you’re an exotic rosemary rhubarb sorbet. Whatever you choose, who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone on a hot day? Sweet and creamy, cool and refreshing, going for ice cream can be the crowning touch on a family
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This summer, it’s time to get out and play. Calgary Recreation has FREE programs for all ages. Birding Breaks Birding Breaks offers bird lovers of all ages a chance to drop into Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for a guided walk. You will learn all about birds and other wildlife in Calgary.
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Shamrock Lanes in Airdrie offers 12 lanes of 5-pin bowling, special events, and glow bowling. They also offer bumpers for the little ones, plus, they have a snack bar and an arcade and a billiards area. Shamrock Lanes: Address: 805 East Lake Blvd NE #3, Airdrie, AB Phone: 403-948-3404 Website: www.shamrocklanes.ca

Make a trip out to Aspen Crossing (near Mossleigh) for a memorable train excursion adventure. There is just something magical about riding a train; it captures the imagination of people of all ages and at Aspen Crossing, the nostalgia of riding the rails comes to life. Throughout the summer, Aspen
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Did you know that the Apple Store in Market Mall frequently has workshops for kids and families? Keep an eye on their calendar, and your kids can learn photography, videography, and coding. These are recommended for kids ages 10 and up, and you can see what’s coming up here. Times
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From the lively music to colourful costumes and ingenious floats, and maybe even the chance of flying candy … what’s not to love about a parade? Find a parade for your family to enjoy with the help of our Parade Guide! **click title for more information** High River Little Britches
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Save some money while you explore museums and interpretive sites throughout Alberta! The Experience Alberta’s History Pass provides unlimited regular admission to provincially operated historic sites, museums and interpretive centres. The pass is good for one year from the date of purchase and is an excellent, affordable way to learn,
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The Calgary Farmers’ Market has been open in the south since 2004 and opened a west location in 2022. They provide a venue where Calgarians can get the best local food and products available. But the Calgary Farmers’ Market is so much more than that. It is an experience, a
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The City of Calgary has a mobile adventure playground that travels through a variety of parks, all year long. This is a free program. Whenever the playground is open, there will be on-site program staff to serve as play ambassadors. These staff will supervise but are not there to direct
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