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Ideas for Fun Things To Do

Planning a birthday? Bachelorette?  Date Night? Just want some ideas to mix up your routine? I guarantee you haven't been to all these local places. Which will you pick? Have fun!

Tracks VR

Vertigo Theatre

Snap Photo

Virtual reality meets race car! This super cool facility has 12 cockpits that create a true-to-life race car experience. Hit a bump on the road and trust me, you'll feel it! Perfect for bachelor parties, friend groups, or corporate fun!

tracks vr

Snap Photo

Vertigo Theatre

Snap Photo

All of the backgrounds you ever wanted and so many more can be found at Snap Foto on Stephen Ave.  You can go here for an hourly rate or rent out the whole space at an affordable rate for private parties. 

snap photo

Vertigo Theatre

Vertigo Theatre

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

The movies are fun and all, but when's the last time you've experienced live theatre?! You don't know what you're missing out on.  

vertigo

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

There are only occasional public events held at the observatory so they are a special treat.  

observatory

Granary Road

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Granary Road

Granary Road is a market and "active learning park' that holds events for adults and kids. (Note they close each year Jan-April)

granary road

Pinnovate

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Granary Road

Get crafty at Pinnovate with fun crafts for adults and kids. It's a guided experience so even those of us who are less crafty are set up for success!

pinnovate

Rage Room

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

Monster Mini Golf

Ever wanted to have a smash moment similar to the infamous Office Space printer scene? Well now  you can release your rage in a  sanctioned setting!  Best used after a break-up or firing.

rage zone

Monster Mini Golf

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

Monster Mini Golf

Glow in the dark mini golf! Okay, this might be geared towards children, but adults can do it too! 

monster mini golf

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

At Speeders you race around an indoor track in electric powered go karts. Great for birthdays or corporate events.

speeders

Escape Room

Flight Simulation

Go Kart Racing (Indoors)

Multiple escape rooms plus there's a bar! Haven't tried this one, but it look's awesome.

escape room

Laser Tag

Flight Simulation

Flight Simulation

I haven't done laser tag in FOREVER. Here are two options for you. Laser City and Tactical Laser. I haven't been to either but Classified has mission and looks like it's tailored to a more mature audience.

Laser Tag

Flight Simulation

Flight Simulation

Flight Simulation

Feel what it's like to fly a plane! No experience necessary. Complete with observation area so the whole group can watch.

flight simulation

Comedy

National Music Centre

Cakeify Studio

Laughter is the best medicine and I believe it!  A night out at the comedy club always makes me so happy. I've seen comedians that made me laugh until tears streamed down my face. Great for a fun cheap night out.

comedy

Cakeify Studio

National Music Centre

Cakeify Studio

Cakeify is a really cute bakery studio where us regular folks with no baking experience can bake delicious treats! Make a cake, cookies or cupcakes. You can do it as a night out with the girls or as a fun family activity (there are events for both!).

Cakeify

National Music Centre

National Music Centre

Telus Spark Science Centre

The National Music Centre is not only educational but it also has beautiful architecture. Many of the exhibits in the museum are interactive and fun. This place is great for kids and adults.

studio bell

Telus Spark Science Centre

Telus Spark Science Centre

Telus Spark Science Centre

I'm sure you've been to Telus Spark Science Centre before but have you been lately? They are always changing it up and adding new fun interactive elements. Most recently they added a Digital Immersion Gallery and a VR play area. I recommend going on one of their monthly Adults Only Nights as a fun date night.

escape room

Simtopia

Telus Spark Science Centre

Batl Axe Throwing

I haven't been to Simtopia but it looks really unique!  They have indoor ski and golf simulators and serve food and drinks.

simtopia

Batl Axe Throwing

Telus Spark Science Centre

Batl Axe Throwing

Have you tried axe throwing before?   It's a unique way to spend an afternoon. It's exactly like it sounds, you throw various sized axes at a target board and see how well you can do. They also serve alcohol.

axe throwing

The Locked Room

The Locked Room

The Locked Room

Calgary has multiple escape rooms. I've only tried a few but I've always enjoyed them as something challenging and interactive.

escape room

Flying Squirrel

The Locked Room

The Locked Room

The Flying Squirrel is an indoor trampoline park which I'm dying to try! It looks so fun! Okay, so this is mostly for kids, but adults can do it too. 

flying squirrel

Ghost Tours

The Locked Room

The Rec Room

Heritage Park holds ghost tours in the fall and spring. Must be 16 or older to attend. Dress warm!

heritage park

The Rec Room

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

The Rec Room

Games, games and more games. Did I mention there are games?

rec room

Indoor Skydiving

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

Want the rush of sky diving minus the airplane experience? Try it from the ground at iFly's indoor sky diving experience. 

ifly calgary

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

Aussie Rules Piano Bar

This dueling piano bar can apparently get pretty wild. 

piano bar

Pottery Paint Night

Pottery Paint Night

Pottery Paint Night

Paint some pottery and take home your beautiful creation! Great for groups.  Try Crock a Doodle or the Color Cafe.

crock a doodle

Canvas Paint Night

Pottery Paint Night

Pottery Paint Night

Have you done one of these before?! They're fun. Try Raw Canvas, Paint it! Mobile Painting Parties, or Vin Gogh.

Paint Night

Pottery on a Wheel

Pottery Paint Night

Pottery on a Wheel

Remake that scene in Ghost, just kidding, probably don't do that. But this would be cool to try!

Color cafe

Murder Mystery

Strip for Fitness

Pottery on a Wheel

Schedule your own murder mystery! Interactive mysteries with a  professional improv theatre company

Interactive Murder Mystery

Strip for Fitness

Strip for Fitness

Strip for Fitness

Pole Junkies provides 1 hour strip classes for groups. Perfect for a bachelorette or wild birthday!

Pole Junkies

Afternoon Tea

Strip for Fitness

Strip for Fitness

Have an exquisite tea experience at Cafe du Centre. Includes sandwiches, sweets and unlimited tea.  You can also book a private high tea at the Reader's Garden Cafe.

Cafe du Centre

Shakespeare on the Bow

Shakespeare on the Bow

Shakespeare on the Bow

Sit back and relax and enjoy a free show put on by Theatre Calgary.  Make sure you show up early as these get packed! Note, these shows are outdoors so they don't run on bad weather days.

shakesbow

Pedal Pub

Shakespeare on the Bow

Shakespeare on the Bow

 I was skeptical about the Pedal Pub because it is pricy and what's so great about drinking on a giant bicycle? Well, I was wrong, it is SO fun. I love the pedal pub, I've been twice, and both times I power-drank a LOT of beer.  This is not for the faint of heart!

pedal pub

Stampeders Game

Shakespeare on the Bow

Downhill Go Karts (Outdoors)

Confession, I barely understand football, but even I think Stamps games are fun. Drink beer, eat a hot dog, enjoy the sun and the hype from the crowd! If you can get 20 people together you get a group discount.

stampeders

Downhill Go Karts (Outdoors)

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

Downhill Go Karts (Outdoors)

Try downhill go karting at skyline luge. Good for adults and kids!

go karts

Glow in the Dark Kayaking

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

Illuminated Escapes is Calgary's first transparent, hybrid kayak-canoes with LED light and Bluetooth.

kayaking

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

Old Timey Gun Fight at Heritage Park

So this isn't cheap, but did know if you book a catered event at Heritage Park you can add on an old fashioned gun fight? You don't participate, but you watch this outdoor show go down!

gun fight

Tubing at Winsport

Bowling at National

Tubing at Winsport

I did this with my friends last year and it was so fun! I think it was around $12-$15 for a ticket.  You take a giant treadmill (there's probably a name for it) up the hill and plunk yourself down on a lane and a staff member gives you a shove. It's exhilarating but not scary, this is probably fine for kids.

winsport tubing

Roughnecks Game

Bowling at National

Tubing at Winsport

Ah yes, lacrosse, the party sport! If you like non-stop hyped up music, lots of party people and shouting chants then this is the sport for you my friend. Highly recommend! Group discounts are available too.

roughnecks

Bowling at National

Bowling at National

Skating at Olympic Plaza

Classic fun at National on 10th! Bowl and have some tasty beers. Make sure you reserve in advance as they get busy. 

bowling at national

Skating at Olympic Plaza

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Skating at Olympic Plaza

If not Olympic Plaza one of the many other skating rinks around Calgary. Cute picture opportunity!

skating downtown

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Okay, I haven't been to this but I stumbled upon it and thought it looked fascinating. 

wolfdogs

The Calgary Zoo

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

You can check out the zoo on a regular day or you can go on one of their special events nights. Every month or so they have an adults night!

zoo

Alpine Coaster

Cobb's Adventure Park

Cobb's Adventure Park

I'm not going to recommend skiing, that would be silly, but I do think their summer alpine coaster is worth a mention!.

Canyon Coaster

Cobb's Adventure Park

Cobb's Adventure Park

Cobb's Adventure Park

This is more for the kids, but they do hold Adult's-Only night often! Check their website for details

Adventure park

Calaway Park

Cobb's Adventure Park

Launch Pad Golf

I'm going to be honest, I haven't been here since I was 12, but if you're wanting the amusement park experience, this is the place to go!

Calaway Park

Launch Pad Golf

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Launch Pad Golf

It's a driving range but also has pub vibes.

Launch PAd Golf

Go Berry Picking

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Pick fresh berries or vegetables at a close by farm. CUTE!

berry picking

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Hexagon Board Game Cafe

Puzzles and board games fill this café giving you lots of fun options to occupy your time. 

board games

Sunflower Maze

Sunflower Maze

Sunflower Maze

Visit the Bowden Sunmaze! Sunflowers are high enough around August and the field stays open until Mid-October.

sunflower

Corn Maze

Sunflower Maze

Sunflower Maze

Calgary Farmyard has a huge corn maze each year starting in late July and going until the end of October.  They even have some spooky maze activities close to Halloween.

Corn Maze

River Float

Sunflower Maze

River Float

Float the Bow River or the Elbow River. You can do this on your own or rent a tube. Some places even offer shuttle services!

float

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