guide to birthdays in Calgary

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STORYBOOK THEATRE Phone: 403-216-0808, Ext. 2 Email: theatreschool@storybooktheatre.org Website: storybooktheatre.org For over 42 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows.

TRICKSTER THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS Phone: 403-288-9393 Email: info@trickstertheatre.com Website: trickstertheatre.com The company that has created more than 1000 shows with children in schools throughout Alberta in the past 40 years is now doing summer camps in Calgary.

WINSPORT Phone: 403-247-5452 Email: info@winsport.ca Website: winsport.ca WinSport’s purpose is to inspire human potential through the spirit of sport and it’s something that is woven into all of our year-round, award-winning programming.

YMCA CALGARY Multiple Locations Email: answers@ymcacalgary.org Website: ymcacalgary.org/camps YMCA Calgary is committed to helping our city’s children be healthier and more connected so they can reach their full potential.

YMCA OF CALGARY - CLIMBING Phone: 403-237-2393 Email: steve.elliot@calgary.ymca.ca Website: ymcacalgary.org/climbing We’ve missed you! YMCA Calgary is pleased to announce that we have reopened our indoor climbing walls at the Shane Homes, Shawnessy and Saddletowne YMCAs.

YYC NATURE & EDUCATION CENTRE Bay 2 1381 Hastings Crescent SE Phone: 403-457-2202 Email: yycnaturecentre@gmail.com Website: yycnaturecentre.com Welcome to Calgary's newest animal education experience! The YYC Nature & Education Centre offers curated private experiences, classes, day camps and more.

Celebrations & Birthdays

Put the 'happy' in your child's birthday with Calgary's definitive party directory – venues, entertainers, and more!

ENTERTAINMENT

BUTTERFIELD ACRES FARM Website: butterfieldacres.com Come to the farm or our Birthday Pony (unicorn, even!) and Mini Farm can come for a special party at your home!

CALGARY REPTILE PARTIES Website: calgaryreptileparties.com Dinosaur walks, virtual reptile shows, reptile show-and-tell birthday parties, and more! Reptile Parties are structured to appeal to different age groups and sizes. Kids meet up close with cold-blooded animals, such as friendly bearded dragons, amazing frilled dragons, colorful geckos, incredible snakes, and even tarantulas and scorpions! They may even come face-to-face with Faith, the eight-foot plus suriname red tailed boa constrictor!

CLAY FOR KIDS Website: clayforkids.com Bring the mobile studio to your next event and enjoy a fun and creative way to celebrate with your friends!

DEANO THE MAGIC MAN Website: deanothemagicman.com Kids absolutely love magic! Why not host a magical birthday party for your child with Calgary’s No. 1 past Parents’ Choice Award Winner for “Best Children’s Entertainer”.

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS OF CALGARY Website: engineeringforkids.com We can entertain your guests with fun, hands-on activities that are sure to be a hit!

FAIRY TALE PRINCESS PARTY Phone: 403-730-6345 Email: contact@fairytaleprincessparty.com Website: fairytaleprincessparty.com Fairy Tale Princess Party strives to provide fairy tales and happily-ever-afters. Our goal is to make dreams come true, spread love, happiness, and the magic of fairy tales to princesses and princes of all ages. We are dedicated to offering character experiences that are not only entertaining, but provide good role models for children while encouraging imagination and self-esteem. We would love to make your child’s birthday party magical!

FEEL FABULOUS MOBILE SPA Website: feelfabulous.ca Our mobile spa birthday parties offer a one-of-a-kind inhome spa experience.

GAMERS FUN TRUCK Website: gamersfuntruck.com Gamers Fun Truck has everything you need to make your video game party a ton of fun!

LET’S ROAM Website: letsroam.com Party-going children can solve challenges, take silly pictures, and earn points as they laugh their way through.

MAD SCIENCE Website: calgary.madscience.org Our parties entertain children with high energy, interactive shows that come to you.

MR RAYZ AND THE CUDDLEBUDDIES Website: mrrayz.com Great way to celebrate and have fun with your preschoolers and school-aged kids!

RICHARD RONDEAU MAGICIAN Phone: 403-254-8718 Email: magic@rrmagician.com Website: rrmagician.com Specializing in children’s performances for over 30 years. Richard’s shows are specifically tailored to the age of your group. A large portion of his act allows the children to participate in the show. Age-appropriate comedy throughout and magic that will astound the spectators! Suitable for ages three and up.

RICHARD YOUNG THE MAGICIAN Website: ifoolu.com Experience extraordinary entertainment as your group is fooled (in a fun way) with baffling, hey-do-thatagain magic!

THRILLZ ON WHEELZ Website: thrillzonwheelz.ca The Thrillz On Wheelz mobile game theatre provides the ultimate no mess/no stress birthday party experience!

TOMLIN TRICK DOGS Website: tomlintrickdogs.com We offer unique and fun entertainment for the whole family.

YYC PRINCESS Website: yycprincess.com A magical experience sure to leave a lasting impression on all that attend!

SUPPLIES, RENTALS, SERVICES & GIFT IDEAS

A LITTLE CAMPOUT Website: alittlecampout.ca With unique handmade tents, A Little Campout is sure to make your child's party one to remember.

BOUNCY TOWN PARTY RENTALS Website: bouncytown.ca We provide high quality equipment – kids love our bouncers and parents love our prices!

CAKEIFY STUDIO Website: cakeifystudio.com From quick and easy 'pick-up and go' cookie decorating kits, a step-by-step 'how to' with instruction, or a crazy free-for-all competition, we can put it together for you.

CARNIVALS FOR KIDS AT HEART Website: carnivalsatheart.com Nowhere else can you get the party rentals with the service all wrapped up into your best event ever.

MENAGERIE PARTIES & CAKES Website: menagerieyyc.ca Menagerie Parties & Cakes can create event themes, customized, handmade décor, interactive games, playlists, photo booths, goodie bags, meals, and more!

REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE Various Locations Website: realcanadiansuperstore.ca Planning a birthday party could mean a lot of running around – especially if it means a lot of kids running around. That’s one of the reasons why we offer everything you need under one roof. At the Real Canadian Superstore, you can pick up the cake, the cake platter, the party platter, the party decorations, the party favors, and maybe even a party outfit for yourself because at these prices, it doesn’t need to be your birthday to treat yourself! Not just a store. Superstore.

SPROG & SPROCKET Website: sprogandsprocket.ca Canada’s best soft play rentals. Keeping kids entertained for hours (so the grown-ups can enjoy the party, too.)!

REPTILE SUMMER CAMPS 12th Incredible Year!

BLACK DOG BAKERY Website: blackdogbakery.ca

B-LINE INDOOR BIKE PARK Website: blinebikepark.com If you love riding bikes, why not have your birthday party at B-Line?

BOW HABITAT STATION Website: bowhabitat.alberta.ca Take a walk on the wild side or channel your inner fish as your party gets caught up in a frenzy of activities!

BOWLING DEPOT Website: bowlingdepot.ca We specialize in youth birthday party events. We offer birthday party bowling plans for groups of four or more children.

BREATHE PARKOUR Website: breathepk.com Let us handle everything, while giving the birthday child an experience they (and you) can brag about!

BUTTERFIELD ACRES FARM Website: butterfieldacres.com Come to the farm or our Birthday Pony (unicorn, even!) and Mini Farm can come for a special party at your home!

CAKEIFY STUDIO Website: cakeifystudio.com From quick and easy 'pick-up and go' cookie decorating kits, a step-by-step 'how to' with instruction, or a crazy free-for-all competition, we can put it together for you.

CALAWAY PARK Website: calawaypark.com Plan the best birthday party ever at Calaway Park!

CALGARY CLIMBING CENTRE Website: calgaryclimbing.com ClimbPark Party sessions are great for birthday parties; slide, drop, jump and race on our unique and challenging walls.

CALGARY FARMYARD Website: calgaryfarmyard.com Birthday Parties are available for booking June 1 through September 11.

VENUES

4CATS ARTS STUDIO Website: 4cats.com/pages/find-your-studio We like to party! Let's celebrate, whatever the occasion, together!

ABSOLUTE BASEBALL ACADEMY Website: absolutebaseballacademy.com Make sure your child’s birthday is a hit this year by celebrating it in our indoor baseball facility!

ABSOLUTE DANCE Website: absolutedanceinc.com Your dancer will be a superstar for the day with a danceinspired birthday party.

ALIKI'S ART HOUSE Website: alikisarthouse.com

ALTADORE GYMNASTIC CLUB Website: altadoregymclub.com There will be gymnastics and games, and of course time in the foam pit!

AMBITION PERFORMING ARTS (AIRDRIE) Website: ambitionarts.com We provide a party venue, a complimentary dance class, and take-home goodies.

THE BEACH YYC Website: thebeachyyc.ca The most fun (and easiest!) birthday party you will ever throw!

THE BIG BOX Website: thebigbox.ca With great party bundles to choose from, The Big Box is the ultimate party space for your kids!

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CALGARY GYMNASTICS CENTRE Website: calgarygymcentre.com Parties at the Calgary Gymnastics Centre are designed and developed to be a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages!

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY Website: calgaryhumane.ca Party your paws off at Calgary Humane Society!

CANYON MEADOWS CINEMA Website: canyonmeadowscinemas.ca Birthday pirates, special events and so much more! Experience it at the movies!

CHINOOK BOWLADROME Website: chinookbowl.com Roll on over to Chinook Bowladrome.

CHUCK E CHEESE Website: chuckecheese.com As the Birthday Capital of the Universe™, we love to make birthdays a big deal.

CINEPLEX POPCORN PARTIES Website: cineplex.com Lights. Camera. Party! FIRE ESCAPE POTTERY PAINTING AND CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO Website: fireescape.com Fire Escape Studio is proud to be the place where people make their special memories.

FLIP FACTORY Website: flip-factory.com Flip Factory is one of Calgary's premiere venues for birthday parties!

FLYING SQUIRREL Website: flyingsquirrelsports.ca Flying Squirrel is true fun for the whole family where the rules of gravity no longer apply!

GRANARY ROAD Website: granaryroad.com Your guests can spend the entire day roaming, climbing, sliding, jumping, zip-lining, and much more in 11 overthe-top fun exhibits!

GYMTASTICS GYM CLUB Website: gymtastics.ca It's the gymnastics birthday party your child will never forget.

CITY OF CALGARY Website: calgary.ca/birthdays We offer a wide variety of action-packed birthday parties for all ages.

CITY OF CALGARY FIRE STATION TOURS Website: calgary.ca/csps/fire/fire-stations/fire-stationtours.html Book a tour of one of Calgary’s fire stations to meet your local firefighters and learn about fire prevention and fire safety.

COBB’S ADVENTURE PARK Website: cobbsadventurepark.com With our wide variety of attractions, Cobb’s Adventure Park is a great place to have your next party!

CODE NINJAS Website: codeninjas.com Celebrate your child’s birthday ninja-style.

COLOUR ON FIRE ART STUDIO Website: colouronfireartstudio.com COF birthday party packages offer creative fun and colorful paint to create activities for all ages. CROCK A DOODLE Website: crockadoodle.com Crock A Doodle birthday parties offer colorful, creative fun for girls and boys of every age.

DANCE WITH FRANCE Website: dancewithfrance.ca You choose the style of dance, and we provide the dance instruction, party games, the fantastic facility and loads of fun!

THE HANGAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Website: thehangarmuseum.ca

HERITAGE PARK Website: heritagepark.ca Host a party that will go down in history at Heritage Park!

HIDE ‘N’ SEEK INDOOR PLAYGROUND Website: hidenseekcalgary.com

HORSIN’ AROUND Website: horsinaround.ca JELLY MODERN DONUTS Website: jellymoderndoughnuts.com Jelly Modern Doughnuts offers customized parties in our one-of-a-kind venue, Canada’s first exclusive gourmet doughnut bakery cafe.

KIDZGO Website: kidzgoplay.ca Intriguing, unforgettable and versatile events.

KYLE SHEWFELT GYMNASTICS Website: kyleshewfeltgymnastics.com Our gym is the perfect place to celebrate your birthday in Calgary!

LANDMARK CINEMAS Website: birthdays.landmarkcinemas.com Get ready to party! Birthdays made fun and easy.

LASER CITY Phone (North): 403-744-4121 Phone (South): 403-640-1245 Email (North): calgarynorth@lasercity.ca Email (South): calgarysouth@lasercity.ca Website: lasercity.ca For stress-free, active, and fun birthday parties, Laser City is the best! Starting at $169.99, our party packages include two action-packed games of Laser Tag in our massive two level arena. After your games, retreat to your reserved party tables for cake, pizza and gift opening. For something a little different, host a Mini Paintball party (ages eight to 12 only)! Use promo code: CCBDAY2022 for 10 percent off!

LET’S BOWL Website: letsbowl.ca Your birthday celebration and family fun headquarters.

THE LITTLE GYM OF AIRDRIE Website: thelittlegym.com The perfect mix of free-flowing fun and planned activities to celebrate your child’s big day.

LOL CALGARY Website: lolcalgary.ca Celebrate your special day with us and add a refreshing fun twist to your birthday party!

MASTER RIM’S TAEKWONDO Phone: 587-410-2330 Email: masterrimtkd@gmail.com Website: masterrim.com At Master Rim’s Taekwondo in Calgary and Airdrie, each

birthday party is designed not only to be fun, but also to be educational. You’ll never see kids running around wild or standing around bored. Trained instructors will supervise and coordinate everything from beginning to end.

MONSTER MINI GOLF Website: monsterminigolf.com/calgary We offer more than a party; we deliver a memorable and fun experience for all ages.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BOWL Website: mountainviewbowling.com Looking for something special to do for your next birthday party? Then you have come to the right place.

MY GYM SOUTH CALGARY Website: mygym.com/southcalgary A celebration perfectly choreographed and customized for your child.

PARADISE LANES Website: paradiselanes.ca Celebrate your next birthday with Paradise Lanes!

PASSION FOR GLASS Website: passionforglass.ca Give your child an experience they’ll love – creating fused glass art with their best friends.

PINNOVATE DIY STUDIO Website: pinnovate.ca Come celebrate at Calgary’s only DIY and Art studio! A unique celebration for any crafty kid, with options for all ages!

POPARTS STUDIO Website: popartsstudio.com Our parties are so much fun and all your guests will have their own artistic creation to take home with them.

MNP COMMUNITY & SPORT CENTRE (FORMERLY REPSOL SPORTS CENTRE) Website: mnpcentre.com Test your limits and discover your inner ninja with our signature obstacle elements!

SOUL CONNEXION Website: soulconnexion.ca Enjoy private studio space and parent lead private studio use.

SPRAY LAKE SAWMILLS FAMILY SPORTS CENTRE Website: slsfamilysportscentre.com Parties at SLS Family Sports Centre are so much fun – pool, climbing centre, gymnasium, turf or ice arena packages available.

TELUS SPARK SCIENCE CENTRE Website: sparkscience.ca Nothing says a birthday party, like a science birthday party.

TOPPLER BOWL Website: topplerbowl.com Kids love our parties! Glow bowling with awesome music and great food.

TREE HOUSE INDOOR PLAYGROUND & CAFE Website: treehouseplay.com Choose from a variety of pool, gym, or room rentals for a memorable way to celebrate.

VIN GOGH PAINT SIP STUDIO 7160 Fisher Street SE Phone: 403-475-4644 Email: info@vingogh.ca Website: vingogh.ca Vin Gogh Paint Sip Studio is the place for painting parties! We host parties for both kids and adults. You will get a step-by-step painting session with an experienced artist. You can choose your favorite painting from our painting gallery. Our painting sessions are generally two hours long. We offer a variety of beverages, and snacks that you can eat with one hand. Families are welcome to bring in cake and or pizza. Participants get to take home their original artwork! Let us put the art in your next pARTy!

WILDER INSTITUTE / CALGARY ZOO 210 St. George’s Drive NE Phone: 403-232-9300 Email: salesinfo@calgaryzoo.com Website: calgaryzoo.com The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is the perfect venue for your child’s next birthday bash! What better way to celebrate their big day than with their closest friends and favorite animals too? Best of all, you just need to book and show up! All of our birthday packages have been created to save you both time and money.

YMCA OF CALGARY Website: ymcacalgary.org Boost the fun factor… and the activity level at your child’s next birthday party! Birthday party packages include supervised or instructed activities and use of a party room.

YYC BOWLING & ENTERTAINMENT Website: yycbowling.ca In the mood for bowling, foosball, arcade games or minigolf? How about all of them!

YYC NATURE & EDUCATION CENTRE Phone: 403-457-2202 Email: yycnaturecentre@gmail.com Website: yycnaturecentre.com Connect with animals for the ultimate nature party! Visit our party room at the YYC Nature Centre and meet reptiles, birds, mammals and more. Limited spots available.

This listing is for your reference only. Please research carefully and choose the company that meets your family’s needs best. CCM