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
Various Venues Scenic Acres, Calgary
June 6, 2026
Free
The Scenic Acres Parade of Garage Sales will be on Saturday, June 8! »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
June 10, 2026 To June 14, 2026
$5 to $10+fees
Best athletes from the world's top show jumping nations compete for top prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows National. The tournament attracts over horses ... »
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 ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
July 1, 2026 To July 5, 2026
403.974.4200
$5 & up
The ‘North American’, presented by Rolex, is a celebration of the close ties between the horse and the military. The pounding hooves of the competitors are amplified ... »
Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way Southeast, Calgary
July 2, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Regular Admission
Experience the best, live country music in the city at the original Stampede party tent—Nashville North! Get ready for ten days and ten nights of foot ... »
Sundre Rodeo Grounds, 2 Avenue Northwest, Sundre
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$42 & up
The Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival Will Celebrate Its 34th Year. The festival will remain the same family friendly event we have had for many years, with some ... »
Inglewood, Calgary
July 25, 2026
403.453.74224
Free
A feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. We’re here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight. Seize the Sunfest! At Sunfest, there is an activity ... »
Strathmore Stampede Grounds, 33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore
July 31, 2026 To August 3, 2026
$19.25 - $54 +fees
Join us for Running with the Bulls, Professional Rodeo, World Professional Chuckwagon Races & more! Chayce Beckham kicks off the weekend at the Friday Night Round-Up Concert »
Dinosaur Downs Speedway, 5 St SE, Drumheller
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Weekend: $190
LAH always works their hardest to deliver the best lineup in the West ready to melt your face off. Featuring bands from across Western Canada and beyond, ... »
Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary,
August 1, 2026 To August 2, 2026
Weekend: $225.00 & up+fees
The premiere outdoor dance music event in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its seventh anniversary…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever. 2026 ... »
Beltine, Calgary
August 1, 2026 To August 17, 2026
FREE
BUMP self-guided mural tours are a perfect way to explore the murals and experience new works of art as they are being created right before your eyes. ... »
Various Restaurants, Alberta
August 7, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Varies
Alberta on the Plate is a tribute to the farmers, ranchers, chefs, and food artisans who shape the province’s culinary identity, showcasing the best in locally ... »
Marda Loop, 33rd Ave SW, Calgary
August 9, 2026
(403) 685-5667
Free
Marda Gras Street Festival is a pedestrian-friendly event and enjoys discovering new sounds, tastes and wares during this New Orleans themed festival. Come and enjoy live music, ... »
Prince’s Island Park 1st Avenue And 4th Street SW, Calgary
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
You're invited to Western Canada's Largest Latin Festival! With music, dance, artisan markets, and amazing international food vendors and food trucks, you are sure to have a ... »
Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Calgary, get ready for another spectacular Caribbean celebration of music, costumes, tradition and culture! Are you ready for good vibes? Come enjoy some sweet steel pan and ... »
306097 192 St W Millarville,
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
(403)931-3411
Free
The Priddis & Millarville Fair is a full weekend of old fashioned, country-style family fun that draws our extended community together on the third weekend in August. The ... »
Various Farms, Alberta
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
