Things to Do with Kids in Calgary, Alberta

  • TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Calgary, Alberta, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Airdrie.
  • From Spruce Meadows to Fish Creek Provincial Park, the Calgary area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Zoos and Horse Races.
  • With over a million residents, Calgary is one of the largest cities in Canada. A busy metropolitan area, the city provides lots of shopping and entertainment attractions including the Alberta Ballet Company, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, CORE Shopping Center and EPCOR Center for Performing Arts. Calgary's burgeoning downtown area has a true big-city flair with tall skyscrapers, upscale shopping and high-rise living.
  • TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Calgary, Alberta, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Airdrie.
  • From Spruce Meadows to Fish Creek Provincial Park, the Calgary area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Zoos and Horse Races.
  • With over a million residents, Calgary is one of the largest cities in Canada. A busy metropolitan area, the city provides lots of shopping and entertainment attractions including the Alberta Ballet Company, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, CORE Shopping Center and EPCOR Center for Performing Arts. Calgary's burgeoning downtown area has a true big-city flair with tall skyscrapers, upscale shopping and high-rise living.
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10.7 Miles
98% 624 votes
Horse Races 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Spruce Meadows offers guests the opportunity to witness various equestrian events. The location also features a Christmas market, a playground, and the opportunity to reserve the space for weddings and other events.
8.4 Miles
96% 451 votes
Parks 13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Fish Creek Provincial Park offers guests with the opportunity to go hiking, biking, bird watching, or swimming. Guests can also schedule youth group visits and grill out at the Sikome Aquatic Facility.
4.7 Miles
93% 1535 votes
Historic Sites 1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Heritage Park Historic Village features a series of attractions and exhibits from the 1860s to the 1950s. Young guests can also take advantage of the youth sleepover program and summer camp events.
0.9 Miles
93% 499 votes
Parks 1st Ave & 4th St SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Prince's Island Park features a playground, picnic areas, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, and a full service restaurant. The location also hosts the city's Canada Day celebration and the Calgary Folk Festival.
0.5 Miles
87% 1882 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Located at Stampede Park, the Calgary Stampede is a yearly outdoor event featuring a rodeo and derby race. The event also features a grandstand show, with music and pyrotechnics, and a parade.
1.2 Miles
88% 2259 votes
Zoos 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Calgary Zoo features a variety of animals, including giraffes, bears, kimodo dragons, and whooping cranes. The location also offers spring and summer camps, preschool programs, birthday parties, and sleepover events.
0.1 Miles
88% 446 votes
Art Museum 130 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Glenbow Museum features a variety of temporary exhibitions and museum collections, including an archival collection of unpublished documents. Parents can also enroll their children in the site's summer youth programs.
13.2 Miles
62% 443 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) Trans-Canada Hwy West, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Open from May to October, Calaway Park features a variety of thrill rides, family rides, 3D movies, and live entertainment performances. Guests may also camp at the location's RV park or campground.
1.5 Miles
51% 625 votes
Science Museums 220 St. Georges Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
The TELUS Spark location is a science center that features an HD digital dome theater and an outdoor park. On the second Thursday of each month, the location also offers an adults only night that features a disc jockey and a licensed bar.
0.2 Miles
76% 1423 votes
Observation Decks 101 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta MoreLess Info
Located 1,228 meters above sea level, the Calgary Tower offers guests a high view of the entire city and two fine dining options. Through the Tower, guests can schedule a guided tour of the city.
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