Calgary 
As Alberta is slowly reopening, we can now enjoy various attractions and parks in and around Calgary.
Here is a list of activities to enjoy in and around Calgary.
For online & drive-in/in-person and virtual events, see things to do this weekend in Calgary.
Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Calgary for Kids & Adults
1. Visit Calgary Area Museums & Art Galleries
Calgary Indoor Attractions: Museums, Art Galleries, Amusement Centres
- Visit the Hangar Flight Museum to see displays of over 24 aircrafts including Avro Lancaster.
- Explore Heritage Park.
- Visit Gasoline Alley Museum – a vintage car museum which houses extensive antique car and memorabilia collection is part of the Heritage Village historical park.
- Explore one of the best military museums in the country and see exhibits detailing the life at the helm in a Second World War wheelhouse, and during peacekeeping in today’s world. The Military Museums will reopen from June 15th.
- Enjoy some of the best views from the top of Calgary Tower. Scenic Lookouts in Calgary
- Enjoy mini-golf at Winsport – Canada Olympic Park.
- Enjoy the thrill of the amusement rides and have carefree fun at Calaway Park.
2. Explore Zoos & Gardens
- Butterfield acres will bring ponies and goats to your home for birthday parties.
- Visit Pearce Estate Park to explore the wetlands.
- Calgary Farmyard (Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm)
- Visit the Calgary zoo.
- Visit Chinook Honey Company & Chinook Arch Meadery in Okotoks to learn about bees.
- Bring friends and family with you to enjoy the GOOD things in life including an over the top Active Learning Park with a 4 storey Ant Farm full of slides and climbers, a Petting Zoo with kissing Alpaca, crazy fun Ziplines and more at Granary Road
3. Enjoy Nature Parks
- Visit Banff National Park Outdoor areas and trails. Banff Gondola is open and Mt Norquay Via Ferrata
- All Calgary Area Parks & Conservation areas are open.
- Enjoy a nature walk at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. This 36-hectare wildlife reserve is visited by more than 270 species of birds, 21 species of mammals (including deer), 2 amphibians, 2 reptiles, 7 species of fish and 27 species of butterflies.
- Enjoy the Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs. There are over fourteen individual gardens each displaying unique features. Best visited from late June.
- Reader Rock Garden: This historic site offers beautiful trees, plants, and shrubs that you may not find elsewhere in Calgary. The original tenant used the area to test different plants in order to find out what would grow in Calgary’s sometimes hostile land.
- Stroll through the formal Beaulieu Gardens, situated on the 2.8 acre Lougheed estate. It is free and open to the public.
4. Go Downhill Karting
Go downhill karting at Canada Olympic Park! Climb aboard your Luge cart that features brakes and steering system and have a unique experience as gravity takes you down to the bottom of the hill over an 1800 metres purpose-built track.
5. Visit an Indoor Amusement Centre
Calgary has lots of indoor attractions. Many of them are open. Enjoy indoor Go Karting at SPEEDERS Indoor Prokarts or play glow in the dark mini golf at Monster Mini Golf.
6. Go Fishing
Looking for a great fishing spot to call your own? Alberta Conservation Association and Alberta Environment and Parks have stocked waterbodies across the province to create over 260 different fishing opportunities.
7. Float on Bow River
Enjoy canoeing & kayaking in Calgary region ponds, lakes & rivers. Water Safety Advisory/Bow River Advisory
Floating in and around Calgary
Places to Go Guided Whitewater Rafting in Alberta
- Take a trip down the Bow River or Elbow River. If you own a raft (or rent), you may make your way down the river and finish your journey at St. Patricks Island or Princes Island Park.
- Harvie Passage – Enjoy Whitewater Paddling in Calgary’s Bow River (for experienced users only)
- Go paddling at Glenbow Reservoir. The Glenmore Reservoir will re-open for recreational use on June 15.
8. Play Sports
- Go play golf. Golf Courses are open.
- Playgrounds, skateparks, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, outdoor parks and athletic tracks are all open.
- All indoor recreation facilities are closed.
9. Watch a Movie at the Theatre
Canyon Meadows Theatre and Plaza Theatre are open.
10. Eat Out
11. Enjoy Drive-in/in Person Events
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
June 26, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$25.97 to $29.95
Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the ... »
Toys R Us Lot, 10450 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Nighttime fun shopping with friends and family. We will be hosting a 3-day Night Market for you to support your local vendors and taste local foods from ... »
The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room, 2003 11 Street Southeast, Calgary
August 22, 2026
$49.40 &up
Dandyfest is a festival of all things Dandy: Beer. Food. Music. and Art! Featuring 10+ exciting bands, 10 exclusive guest breweries, work from amazing artists, and lots of other ... »
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, Calgary
August 22, 2026 To September 19, 2026
Free
Calgary’s hippest night market located in the heart of Beltline. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends. ... »
Across Alberta, CA
September 1, 2026 To September 30, 2026
Free
Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it ... »
Eau Claire Park, Calgary
September 4, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free
Fiesta Filipino celebrates 12 years of showcasing the vibrant Filipino culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community spirit. What to Expect? Over 300 Local Artists: Experience the talents of more ... »
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary
September 4, 2026
Free
Come for an evening stroll with your friends and family or make it a date night . Chow down on local foods and shop local all night long. »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 5, 2026 To September 6, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
The Calgary Pride Festival and Parade take place each Labour Day long weekend, with thousands gathering in celebration of gender and sexual diversity. Join us for 2 days ... »
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Calgary
September 11, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$25.95 to $29.95
Picking the perfect pumpkin at the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins ... »
Calgary Farmyard / Calgary Corn Maze, 284022 Township Rd 224, Rocky View County
September 11, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$25.95 to $29.95
Enjoy all the fun of the Farmyard as the whole farm remains open while becoming colourfully lit with thousands of lights under the evening sky. All attractions ... »
A Stones Throw RV Campground 212031, Township 192, Milo
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$25 to $40
The annual Alberta Star Party. Get together with other astronomers at a camping event where you can enjoy speakers during the day and the sky during the ... »
Chestermere Recreation Centre, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere
September 12, 2026
Free and ticketed events
The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in Chestermere, held every year in September. The Kids Zone includes games, ninja obstacle courses, a petting ... »
Various Galleries, Alberta's Foothills
September 18, 2026 To September 19, 2026
403-931-3633
free admission
In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, dotted along Highway 22 (the Cowboy Trail) and Highway 2A, there is a community of artists, craftspeople and galleries who celebrate ... »
Macleod Trail SW & Deibert Close SW High river
September 23, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the 8th year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
January 29, 2027 To February 16, 2027
Free & Ticketed Events
Experience open, outdoor winter fun at Chinook Blast–Calgary’s midwinter round up. Calgary – come outside, bring your small cohort and enjoy the vibrancy of our city ... »
