Picnics in Fish Creek - Pack a blanket,
some sandwiches and snacks and head
down to Fish Creek Park. This great
provincial park inside our city limits offers
and an abundance of fun. Children can
run free, bike and play. The park also hosts
many programs; visit the Alberta Parks
Website for more information.
albertaparks.ca
Websites for Information
Calgary Street Festivals - Maybe you
are from somewhere else in the world or love
Mardi Gras. There is a street festival in Calgary
for everyone. These free events are family
friendly and offer a great day out. To make
them more affordable bring a picnic lunch
and lots of drinks as water and food can be
expensive at festivals.
For Information about Day out
With Thomas and other Heritage
Park Activities
www.heritagepark.ca
Scavenger Hunts in City Parks - Our
city is busting with parks, green space and
open areas. We are so lucky to live in a city
where we can enjoy the outdoors. Children
love scavenger hunts and there are many
ways to do them. You can sign up for free at
geocaching.com and use that to scavenger
hunt or you can print of an outdoors scavenger
hunt list. This is sure to help your children
learn about the outdoors while having fun.
Skating - Many communities in the city
have skating rinks in the winter for public use.
These rinks are free to use and usually have
a fire pit close by. Family skating is another
great way to enjoy the long winter months.
Fishing - This is a great sport to partake in
during winter and summer. Children will learn
patience and have a great time. Just remember
that if you are fishing visit the mywildalberta.com
website to make sure you have any licensing
required and you are allowed to fish where
you intended to go.
Library - Children can get library cards
for free! That is right, the world of books
and wonder all f