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<\/p>\nOur favourite seasonal attractions are opening soon! Calgary comes to life in the spring, as outdoor venues open and we all get ready for the summer season. Opening dates vary, but the May long weekend is a big one, so forget camping, stay in town, and have some fun! Mark your calendars and make your plans for a fresh new start to family fun this spring.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s so much to do at Butterfield Acres, especially if your children love animals. Come for a visit with the goats, sheep, or bunnies. Take a pony ride and listen to what a donkey\u2019s hee-haw really sounds like. Many of the animals can be visited right in their pens or through the fence for the larger ones. Learning about the animals through the seasons can offer valuable lessons for kids, from love and respect to interesting facts. Make it easy and affordable to visit often by purchasing a season pass!<\/p>\n
The Bow Habitat Station\u2019s Trout Pond is open for the season from May 1 to September 30, 2026. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. The Trout Pond is free to use, and fishing equipment is available for rent starting on June 3. It\u2019s a fun and easy first fishing experience!<\/p>\n
Only a short drive from south Calgary, through picturesque, rolling hills, is Granary Road: a family attraction that has something for everyone. With an\u00a0Active Learning Park\u00a0that encompasses 37 acres\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0a\u00a0Yesteryear Mini Golf Course, families can make the short drive and enjoy this entertainment venue for the day. There\u2019s a new Indoor Discovery Centre,\u00a0The Fabulous and Fantastic Farm, a caf\u00e9, and a model train display. Plus, enjoy\u00a0pop-up exhibits and seasonal experiences! As Granary Road declares, this is where friends and family come together to enjoy the good things in life!<\/p>\n What can you do as a family that is amusing for everyone, keeps the kids active, and lets you enjoy the great outdoors? Head down to the Calgary Farmyard! The Calgary Farmyard is one of Alberta\u2019s favourite destinations for agri-fun. With many engaging activities, there\u2019s enough going on to keep the whole family interested, and perhaps more importantly, it offers enough space for kids to burn some of their remarkable energy.<\/p>\n Calaway Park is Western Canada\u2019s Largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park. The park opened in 1982 and has grown from a small amusement park to one of Calgary\u2019s best attractions. The park has a collection of 32 rides and 19 midway games, plus live entertainment, the Cinemagic 3D theatre, the Haunted Hotel, and the CP Spray n\u2019 Play splash pad. It\u2019s fun for the whole family with numerous attractions, top-notch entertainment, and rides for your wee ones right up through full-sized thrill-seekers.<\/p>\n Cobb\u2019s Adventure Park is farm fun for city kids! It\u2019s home to a variety of activities, like the Kangaroo Petting Zoo, pedal carts, outdoor games, a giant slide, tractor rides, blacklight mini-golf, and lots more. They are open all summer, beginning on the May long weekend.<\/p>\n This summer, it\u2019s time to take a break and make some memories. A destination like Heritage Park, right here in Calgary, makes it easy! Are you interested in \u2018time travel\u2019 or fascinated by vehicles? Perhaps your kids (or you!) love to go on rides. Maybe you want to find unique shopping, catch a concert, and enjoy dinner. With special events and everyday amusement, there\u2019s something for every family as Heritage Park has tons going on all summer long!<\/p>\n Do you have a child who loves trains? Then you need to know about Iron Horse Park in Airdrie! This park is all about miniature trains that represent the Canadian Pacific Railway in the west. You can ride a 1\/8th scale diesel or steam locomotive through tunnels and over bridges.<\/p>\n The Downhill Karting at WinSport\u2019s Canada Olympic Park is a fun day out for your whole family. Originating in New Zealand, it gives thrill-seekers the fun of riding a luge without the chill of winter!<\/p>\n When the weather gets hot, there\u2019s nothing nicer than taking a refreshing dip (or an extended frolic) in an outdoor pool. Calgary\u2019s outdoor pools usually open around Father\u2019s Day. Stay tuned, though, as we haven’t heard anything yet for 2025.<\/p>\n The Bar U Ranch is one of the most famous ranches in the area and a great destination for a day trip (or as a stop along the\u00a0Cowboy Trail). The site commemorates the history and importance of ranching in Canada and is open for visits during the summer months. Learn about old-style ranching and be a cowboy from yesterday.<\/p>\n Go for a drive, and on a beautiful day in the Red Deer area, check out Discovery Canyon, with wonderful, outdoor water play. With a lazy river and a beach area, there\u2019s something for everyone! This free area features natural river-fed bubbling pools of water, tubing, a wading pool, picnic tables, a concession, washrooms, and a nature-themed playground. Admission is FREE, and you can rent tubes for $6. It\u2019s a day filled with water play, summer sun, and family memories.<\/p>\n The Canyon Ski Resort gives you a reason to head to Red Deer this summer! There\u2019s a family adventure to enjoy, with the Canyon Roller Coaster, the Adventure Park, and Summer Tubing. The Canyon Coaster opens on May 16, 2026. The Adventure Park opens on May 31, 2026, and Summer Tubing opens on June 19, 2026. (Dates TBC)<\/p>\n Check out the Wibit inflatable obstacle park at Sylvan Lake, Alberta! The Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash is the biggest water fun at the lake, as Wild Rapids waterslides closed in 2016. An obstacle course on the lake is sure to provide excitement and laughter for everyone!<\/p>\nCalgary Farmyard<\/a> | Opens May 15, 2026<\/h3>\n
Calaway Park<\/a> | Opens May 16, 2026<\/h3>\n
Cobb’s Adventure Park<\/a> | Opens May 16, 2026<\/h3>\n
Heritage Park<\/a> | Opens May 16, 2026<\/h3>\n
Iron Horse Park<\/a> | May 17, 2026<\/h3>\n
WinSport Downhill Karting<\/a> | Opens May 16, 2026<\/h3>\n
Outdoor Pools<\/a> | Normally Opens Father’s Day Weekend (TBC)<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nBar U Ranch<\/a> | Opens May 15, 2026<\/h3>\n
Discovery Canyon<\/a> | Opens June 1, 2026<\/h3>\n
Canyon Ski Resort<\/a> | Opens May 16, 2026<\/h3>\n
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash<\/a> | Opens June 20, 2026<\/h3>\n