Calgary’s Calaway Park: The Most Affordable Theme Park – Ways to Get the Cheapest Passes & Tips for Visiting With the Kids

Calgary’s Calaway Park:

Calaway Park is the most affordable theme park for families. Did we find ways to make it even more affordable? Yes. Keep reading.

Location: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary, Alberta – approximately a 3 hour drive from Edmonton.

Hours:

• Summer hours – During July & August (and the first weekend of September) the park is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 7 pm
• September hours – Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays from 11 am to 6 pm
• October – open the first two weekends of the month; last day of the season is Sunday, October 14.

Always check the Calaway Park Calendar online before planning your visit to confirm the hours for the days of your trip. On special occasions the park stays open a bit later and there are select days on the weekends that they are open in the fall. September 7 to October 14 are Halloweekends!

Good to know:

• Admission into the grounds includes unlimited rides, attractions, stage shows, live entertainment and parking!
• Calaway is Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park
• 30 different rides to enjoy – with several rides dedicated to younger (and shorter) patrons
• Rentals on site – Hudstones has stroller for rent for $7, double strollers for $10 and wheel chairs for $5 (fcfs near the first aid office)
• Lockers for your belongings are available for $5, near guest services
• There is a huge gift shop on site, incase you forgot anything
• The parking lot is not far – you can always store extra things you might need for the day there and go get them as needed

Things to do there:

• Rides – 30 different rides to enjoy – including the famous Timber Falls water log ride, the new family ride Bumble Blast and lots of options for younger (and shorter) patrons.
• NEW – 3D Theatre | Playing now: Deepo – a fish story – see the show schedule online here
• Stage shows
• NEW – Spray N Play – 15 different water features – cool off and have fun in this spray park playground section beside the Twirl Maze

Cheapest ways to get passes ⇓

Kids 2 and under are always free!

One day admission deals:

• Visit a local Co-Op in Calgary before your Calaway visit to get a discounted rate on admission ($26)
• Group deal – 12 or more people visiting as a group will get in for $27+GST per person (kids under 3 are free) plus receive a complimentary ticket for every 12 purchased in your group. This deal needs to be booked ahead of time – Call: 403-685-6121
• Ask your friends with season passes – they sometimes get coupons for friends!

1. Save on admission by visiting the park after 2 pm any day Get 45% off admission Monday to Wednesday between 10am and 2pm until September 2, 2019 using this coupon

Season Pass deals:

• Watch for the annual Christmas Season Pass Sale – the sale typically starts in mid-November and is on until January 1. Season passes during this time are 63% off at only $43.95+GST per person – which pays for itself on your second visit! You can purchase online or at any Calgary Co-Op during the sale period.
• Spring Sale – Mid-March to Mid-May season passes go on sale once again for $49.95+GST per person

Tips for bringing the kids:

• Bring water bottles – hydrating is very important when you are walking around all day – especially when it’s hot
• Wear comfortable, closed toe shoes
• Younger kids that don’t meet the height requirement to go on rides on their own can sometimes ride anyway if a parent or older sibling accompanies them on 🙂 – each ride has signs to let you know the options before waiting in line
• Strollers (and better yet – wagons!) are amazing to have not only to push around the kids, but to hold jackets, prizes from games, purchases and more
• Bring snacks! Picnics are welcome at Calaway and there are several designated places on site with picnic benches for just that!
• Check the size chart at the front entrance or take a look at it here to find out which rides your kiddos can go on – they are all height dependant
• Sweaters/jackets – the weather cools down toward the end of the day. Keep them in your car to save on locker rentals or having to carry them around
• Game play attendants only accept cash (as does Dippin Dots) – ATMs are on site but they charge fees for use – best to bring cash just in case you need it
• Download the Calaway Park map to plan out your visit, find the washrooms and get to know where everything is! Find it here.

For more information on Calaway park, hours, calendar, show times, attractions and other FAQs, visit their website here. Looking for more things to do while you’re in Calgary? Check out Calgary Kids on Instagram for some current family friendly things to do and events in YYC.