Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026! Click here for full operating hours.
Hours Update: Heritage Park is open year-round! Visit Gasoline Alley Museum, the Heritage Plaza shops, dine in The Selkirk and the Railway Café, attend special Spring events or make event and private bookings. Historical Village reopens May 16, 2026! Click here for full operating hours.
Join us for a weekend of endless fun with tons of fun indoor and outdoor activities, including a book reading special guest children’s author Lisa Bowes, puppet making, rope making, live entertainment and more at our NEW daytime special event, the Children’s Festival.. Enjoy a play from Wagonstage Productions, community crafts, and treats from the Candy Pop-Up. Visit Gasoline Alley Museum for face painting and don’t miss the Sheep Dog Herding Demonstrations at the Ranch & Farm Life area! Plus, enjoy rides on the S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler and horse-drawn wagons. Explore, learn, and play at Heritage Park!
Dates: June 15 and 16, 2024
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Historical Village
Heritage Park Members: Free Admission
General (16 – 64): $34.95 plus GST
Child (3-15): $22.95 plus GST
Senior (65+): $26.95 plus GST
Kid’s Deal: Children’s Festival is all about celebrating the little ones. So, we have a special offer just for them! For every paid adult admission, get one free child ticket*. To redeem this offer: Select the ‘Kid’s Deal’ ticket type when buying your tickets on Showpass.
View Children’s Festival Activity Guide
*Valid for Children’s Festival only. Limited-time offer. This deal cannot be combined with other offers.
June 15 - 16, 2024
Heritage Park Members: Free Admission
General (16 – 64): $34.95 plus GST
Child (3-15): $22.95 plus GST
Senior (65+): $26.95 plus GST
Kid’s Deal: Children’s Festival is all about celebrating the little ones. So, we have a special offer just for them! For every paid adult admission, get one free child ticket*. To redeem this offer: Select the ‘Kid’s Deal’ ticket type when buying your tickets on Showpass.
View Children’s Festival Activity Guide
*Valid for Children’s Festival only. Limited-time offer. This deal cannot be combined with other offers.
Join legendary Canadian sports anchor and best-selling author Lisa Bowes as she reads the ‘Lucy Tries’ sports series! After the book reading, grab a photo with Lisa and take home a copy of the series!
Location: Celebration Tent
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Come watch an amazing demonstration of working dogs herding sheep in the rodeo arena.
Location: Ranch & Farm Life
Time: 11 am, 2 pm, 3 pm
In the event of rain: If there is substantial rainfall or lightning, the Sheep Dog Herding Demonstrations will be cancelled.
Join WP Puppet Theatre at their puppet pop up and make your very own puppet with provided supplies.
Location: Gasoline Alley Museum
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Let your little ones transform into amazing characters with our magical face painting courtesy of Terrrrrific Facepainters – it’s a splash of fun and color they won’t want to miss!
Location: Gasoline Alley Museum Classroom
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Check out a fun play by Wagonstage Productions! In “The Little Forest” by Clem Martini, four siblings in a treeless neighborhood embark on a mission to bring nature back to life. Join them on their journey of planting dreams, overcoming obstacles, and working together to transform the world.
Location: Celebration Field. In the event of rain, “The Little Forest” Play by Wagonstage Productions will be moved inside Celebration Tent.
Time: 11 am and 2 pm
Pick up your Children’s Festival Challenge Passport and complete 4 challenge activities for a chance to win exciting Heritage Park prize packs
Location: Midnapore Information Booth
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Enjoy some large-scale, community-based crafts, colouring and more.
Location: Celebration Field. In the event of rain, the Children’s crafts will be moved inside Celebration Tent.
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Our farm animals will be available in the ranch yard for visits.
Location: Ranch & Farm Life
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Let your little ones safely run, jump climb and play in a soft play area courtesy of Sprog and Socket!
Location: Celebration Tent
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Come enjoy Rattle and Strum, a high energy, family-friendly musical act!
Location: Celebration Tent
Time: 10:30 and 11:30 am, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 pm
Search Gasoline Alley Museum low and high on this fun scavenger hunt!
Location: Gasoline Alley Museum
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Come learn about and play some traditional Indigenous games!
Location: First Nations Encampment. In the event of rain, the Indigenous games will be moved indoors in the First Nations Encampment area.
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Try out some old-fashioned games and see if you have the 1910 flare for recreation.
Location: Prince House Lawn
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
In the event of rain: In the event of substantial rain or lightning, the Prince House Lawn Games will be cancelled
Learn how people use to make ropes back in the day, and have fun doing it!
Location: Ranch & Farm Life. In the event of rain, Rope Making will be moved inside Burns’ Barn
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Learn all about the old-fashioned text message: telegraphy!
Location: Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women
Time: 1 – 3 pm
We’re seeking vendors under the age of 18 for the Children’s Fest Market at the NEW Heritage Park Children’s Festival on June 15 and 16, 2024. We’re looking for a wide range of products, from candles to candy. Regardless of the product, our market is a perfect opportunity to get in front of 1,500 – 3,000 motivated guests who love shopping local! Our available spots fill up fast, so apply today!
Sign Up For the Children’s Fest Market
Location: Celebration Tent
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
After your done at the Children’s Fest Market, check out the stores in Heritage Plaza and the Historical Village. The Haskayne Mercantile Block is home to unique and local finds, as well as Mackay’s Ice Cream in Harvey’s Confectionery. In the Village, load up on candy at the Claresholm General Store, ice cream at the Vulcan Ice Cream Parlour, and other cool vintage products across the Park.
Enjoy cinnamon buns, butter tarts and lots of other tasty Alberta Bakery treats!
Location: Celebration Field
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
In the event of rain: In the event of rain, the Bakery Pop-Up will be closed.
Cool off with a refreshing, and tasty, snow cone!
Location: Celebration Field
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
In the event of rain: In the event of rain, the Snow Cones tent will be closed.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a wide variety of tasty treats at our candy pop up!
Location: Celebration Tent
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Other than our pop-ups, there’s tons of dining options at Heritage Park during your visit to the Children’s Festival! From grab and go snacks, concessions and confections to a delicious sit-down meal at the Selkirk restaurant, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3
Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500
There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!