Great Ideas for Outdoor Birthday Parties in Calgary
An outdoor party may be one of the greatest benefits of having a birthday that falls in the warmer months of the year. Whether you want to head out to one of Calgary’s fun outdoor destinations or prefer to bring the party to you, there are lots of great ways to celebrate with outdoor birthday parties in Calgary…
Ideas for Outdoor Birthday Parties in Calgary
If You Want to Hang Out at Home, Check Out…
Tubby’s Party Rentals | tubbys.ca
Cost, Ages, Length of Time, and Number of Guests is dependent on rental type
If you’ve got a yard with a bit of space and want to bring the party to you, Tubby’s Party Rentals has just about every activity you can think of to make your party the talk of the town. They’ve got classic party rentals like bounce houses, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, dunk tanks, and they have a range of other fun favourites like mini golf, human whack-a-mole, hot tubs, carnival and lawn games, and more! The options are almost endless when it comes to creating the perfect party theme and activities to go along with them!
Butterfield Acres Mobile Mini Farm or Pony Rides | butterfieldacres.com
Cost: $299 + GST (an additional $39.99 for the unicorn package)
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: 1 hour
Number of guests: 10-12
Butterfield Acres offers different party packages depending on the kind of cozy critter you’d like to spend your day snuggling with. Whether your guest of honour loves goats, lambs, bunnies, ponies, or even unicorns, Butterfield Acres has you covered. Parties can be booked year-round and set up anywhere from a garage to a deck or backyard – this is the perfect option if you want to bring the cuteness to you.
Allen The Alpaca (And Friends!) | allenthealpaca.com
Cost: Starting at $200 + GST (price is location dependent). There is an additional cost for extra animals.
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: 1 hour
Number of guests: small gatherings
Allen is a 5 year-old alpaca who loves to party, and can even come inside your house! Allen travels as far as Okotoks, Chestermere, Didsbury, and Cochrane, but location exceptions can be made at an additional cost. Party guests can pose for a selfie, pet his soft fur, and share snacks with Allen including bananas, raspberries, apples, carrots, lettuce, and watermelon. Allen also has some adorable friends who can be booked for your party for an additional fee, including a mini pony, a mini donkey, Nigerian dwarf goats, and bunnies. Allen’s people partner with YYC Princess and have the option to add on a Disney Princess to any party packages at a rate of $125 for 1 princess or $150 for 2!
For an Outdoor Party Destination, Try…
Granary Road | granaryroad.com
Cost: $229.95 + GST (depending on package)
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: Your party includes a 90 minute picnic table reservation, but you can stay and play as long as you’d like!
Number of guests: 10 (extra guests can be added for the price of general admission)
A popular spot for outdoor birthday parties in Calgary, Granary Road is the perfect place to enjoy a day filled with jumping, climbing, sliding, zip-lining, and more in 11 super fun themed exhibits. Each guest will receive a bag of animal feed to share with the goats, a park tour on the Granary Road Rover Wagon, and mini golf passes. Outside food, drinks and decorations are permitted to bring into the park.
Calgary Farmyard | calgaryfarmyard.com
Cost: $18.95 per person (Super Party Package, minimum 10 people); $229.50+ GST (Ultimate Party Package, up to 10 kids or adults); $329.50+ GST (Fully Loaded Party Package, up to 10 kids or adults). Additional guests can be added for a fee. Kids 2 and under are free.
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: As long as you’d like!
Number of guests: As many as you’d like!
Birthday parties at Calgary Farmyard are available for booking June 1 through September 11. There are three different party packages available, each with fantastic options for a fun-filled party on the farm! The Super Party Package includes access to all farm attractions and mazes, as well as a gift for the birthday kid. The Ultimate Party Package adds on 1 cup of animal feed, 25 shots at the paintball shooting gallery and a 2 oz gem stone mining bag for each child,. Finally, the Ultimate Party Package includes everything listed above, as well as a 3 hour tent rental and pizza and drinks for the kids!
Butterfield Acres | butterfieldacres.com
Cost: Regular admission for each guest. Special activities can be added for a fee. Admission is $15.99 + GST for kids able to walk to 17 years, $17.99 + GST for adults 18 and over and $16.99 + GST for seniors
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: As long as you’d like!
Number of guests: As many as you’d like!
Butterfield Acres is a great place to spend an afternoon, and extra special when you’re celebrating your birthday! Parties can be booked between April 15 and September 30th. Bring your own birthday snacks and treats to the picnic area and head around the farm to visit the adorable animals. Add on special birthday extras like a private birthday barn ($39.99 per hour), private pony/unicorn rides for $89.99, a private tractor ride for $39.99, or animal feed cones (3 for $1). It’s a special place to visit for any occasion but wonderful for outdoor birthday parties in Calgary.
Calgary Zoo | calgaryzoo.com
Cost: $30 per person for members (children and adults); $35 per person for non-members
Ages: All ages!
Length of time: 1.5 hours
Number of guests: For parties for kiddos between 3-5, one adult chaperone is required for every 3 children. For parties for kids 6+, one chaperone is required for every 4 children.
A birthday party at the Calgary Zoo is guaranteed to be a roaring good time! Each guest receives a full day admission, and a birthday meal for each guest (includes meal, side, juice box and a cookie. One of two indoor locations can be booked for your party. For an additional fee, add ons such as loot bags, a face painter, and carousel rides are available. Parties start at 11 am, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm.
Calaway Park | calawaypark.com
Cost: Starting at $342 + GST
Ages: All ages
Length of time: All day!
Number of guests: Minimum 10 for “Come As You Are” package
Calaway Park makes it easy to plan the perfect outdoor birthday party in Calgary. The Come As You Are Package covers admission for 9 guests over 3 years of age (kids under 3 are free), a birthday button and coupon book for the guest of honour and a birthday prize for all guests. In this package, guests are invited to enjoy their party at one of the first-come, first-served pic-nic areas at the park. An Ultimate Catered Party Package is available for an extra $75, and includes two large pizzas and 10 cans of pop to enjoy at the Birthday Clubhouse for one hour (in addition to everything listed in the Come As You Are Package). Add-ons including extra admission, food and drinks can be purchased at an extra charge.
Nature Parties at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary or Ralph Klein Park | calgary.ca
Cost: $250 on weekdays or weekends
Ages: 5+
Length of time: 2 hours
Number of guests: Maximum 20 children
If you’ve got a kiddo who’s curious about the world around them, check out the birthday experiences offered through the City of Calgary. Parties take place in a private area of either park and include self-led nature activities like discovering feathered friends, solving marsh mysteries, and identifying wetland wonders.
An Outdoor Splash Pad or Wading Pool | savvymom.ca
Calgarians are pretty fortunate to have an abundance of fantastic splash pads and wading pools spread across the city. For a lower-cost option for outdoor birthday parties in Calgary, grab some snacks, round up a cake, and set up a spot to celebrate at one of the best places to cool down on a hot summer day. Don’t forget your bathing suit!
What are your favorite places or ways to celebrate a birthday party outdoors in Calgary? Let us know in the comments!
