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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by Tanya Koob August 2013 (Updated 2025) Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest-growing sport around the world right now for good reason. It’s easy, there’s a low learning curve, and most people can jump on a board their first time out with no previous experience or lessons. It’s also
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Kirk’s Alpaca Farm, about an hour’s drive from Airdrie, is a unique day trip idea for families. Of course, they have alpacas to visit and feed, and you can even pet baby alpacas! Their gift shop is filled with products made from alpaca fibres, from socks to teddy bears, and
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Birthday parties are a highlight for kids, but they can be a lot of work for the parents! Between sorting out food and presents, it can be a challenge to come up with fun ideas your kids will love for a memorable birthday party. But you also want something that won’t
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When I was a mom of littles, playgrounds may have been the only thing that saved me. I certainly wasn’t getting any sleep and playgrounds saved my sanity. There were days I would be at the park three times: morning, afternoon, and evening. When winter came, we had to get
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Address: Located 13 km south of Longview, on the corner of Highways 22 and 540, just 1 and 1/2 hours southwest of Calgary.
Telephone: 1-800-568-4996
Website: Bar U Ranch Website

This seasonal skate park is an outdoor feature of the Westside Rec Centre […]

Those impossibly tiny toes and perfect rosebud lips. The softest skin, with that intoxicating baby scent, as they snuggle close. Those mischievous smiles and baby giggles! Life with a baby is magical, captivating, and on some days, oh, so challenging. Calgary is a wonderful place for families, with many events
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Take the family Nerf battles to a new level! Nerf City brings you the latest Nerf Blasters and loads of space to run around for an adrenaline-fueled adventure. A trained referee leads every game, and all equipment is provided. All ages are welcome, so come burn some energy while you
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