What’s On Now
Learn more about what's new at Heritage Park. Check this page weekly for new and upcoming activities, featured exhibitions, family-friendly events, fundraisers and more! History fun for everyone.
Hop Into Springtime Family Fun!
From an interactive Murder Mystery dinner to a rare showcase of vintage engines at Hood’s Up!, there’s an experience for everyone this spring. Hop on down for an egg-straordinary Easter Brunch and Tea, kickstart your spring break with an exclusive horse-drawn carriage ride, take a spine-tingling ghost tour and more.
Quick Links
Choose from one of the quick links below or scroll down to discover what’s on at the Park this spring!
Events and Things to Do at the Park
Murder at the Park: On Track for Treachery ©
March 8, 14, 15, 22 and 23
April 5 and 6
We’re ‘dying’ for you to join us at Murder at the Park: On Track for Treachery ©! Come enjoy a delicious three-course meal and solve an interactive murder mystery. Your luxury train ride veers On Track for Treachery © when a self-made millionaire and train magnate takes what he wants at the expense of others. Take notes, question the suspects and crack the case to win an amazing prize! It’s the perfect date night this Valentine’s Day – reserve your seats today!
Day Out With Thomas
May 4-5 and 10-12, 2024
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station on May 4 – 5 and 10 – 12, 2024, with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
March 27-29
Get ready to hitch a ride through history! Grab your family and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Park before it opens, as our horses lead you down winding pathways and streets. Whether it’s the quaint charm of Main Street or the serene natural beauty of the Park, soak in the sights and sounds of bygone eras and create cherished memories with every turn. After your ride, enjoy limited-time activities in Gasoline Alley Museum (admission is included!) Spots are limited and disappearing faster than a tumbleweed in the wind, so book this exclusive adventure today!
Hood’s Up!
Tuesday to Sunday from Jan. 30 – April 25
For the first time ever and for a limited time only, we’re pulling back the hoods to reveal the engines of our vintage vehicles in Gasoline Alley Museum!
Different cars will be featured each week – explore the museum and talk with costumed interpreters to discover the stories behind the engines. And, you won’t want to miss the Spring Thaw Car Show in April when nearly all of the hoods are up at once! You won’t get a chance to see Gasoline Alley Museum like this again – get tickets today!
Dinner and a Movie
March 5 and 19, April 9 and 23, May 14, 2024
Join us for one of Calgary’s most unique dining experiences as you enjoy a themed, gourmet and delicious three-course meal cooked to perfection by Heritage Park’s expert chefs, all while you’re surrounded by one of the world’s largest public collections of antique vehicles! Then, settle in with a bag of popcorn and a refreshing drink to watch a movie on an HD projector with speakers designed for optimal hearing wherever you sit! Check out what movies we’re showing and book your seats today.
Spring Ghost Tours
Wednesdays March 27, April 3, 10, 17 and 24
The normally live and bustling Historical Village becomes eerily quiet and deserted after dark. Enter the gates, if you dare, for a ghost tour through the Park’s darkened streets to discover the ghostly stories that lie within the rich history of its century-old buildings.
Spring Thaw Car Show
Sunday, April 21
Race over to Heritage Park and join us for the Nifty Fifty Spring Thaw Car Show! Come explore the over 400 vehicles expected to be in show, including hot rods, classics, custom builds, antiques and more! After your done, head into Gasoline Alley Museum and discover one of the world’s largest collections of vintage vehicles – for the first time ever, almost all the cars in the museum will have their Hood’s Up! Rev up your engines and join us for Spring Thaw!
Alberta Bakery Goodies in the Railway Café
You don’t need to wait for the Historical Village to be open to get your fix of your favourite sweets and treats from the Alberta Bakery. Cinnamon Buns, Cheese buns and everyone’s favourite Butter Tarts are available at the Railway Café year-round. Pop by daily from 10-4, grab a coffee and a snack in our cozy atmosphere.
Spring Break and Easter at Heritage Park
Easter Brunch
Sunday, March 31
Here comes Peter Cottontail! He’s hopping his way to Heritage Park for the Easter Weekend and Sunday buffet-style brunch! Fill up your plate with a wide array of delicious options, from good old-fashioned Belgian waffles to a gourmet charcuterie and cheese spread and so much more. And, if your little peeps get restless, send them upstairs to decorate Easter Eggs! Our brunch fills up fast, so reserve your table today!
Easter Tea
Friday, March 29, Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
Easter Weekend is a perfect time for tea! Enjoy petit finger sandwiches, your favourite treats from the Alberta Bakery and buttermilk scones with your freshly brewed cup of tea. Afterwards, explore one of the world’s largest collections of vintage vehicles in Gasoline Alley Museum (admission is included). Reserve your seats today!
Private Carriage Rides
March 27-29
Get ready to hitch a ride through history! Grab your family and enjoy a private, horse-drawn carriage ride through the Historical Village before the Park opens. Let our horses lead you down winding pathways and streets, all lined with picturesque historical buildings. Whether it’s the quaint charm of Main Street or the serene natural beauty of the Park, soak in the sights and sounds of bygone eras and create cherished memories with every turn. Spots are limited and disappearing faster than a tumbleweed in the wind, so book this exclusive adventure today!
Spring Break Fun in Gasoline Alley Museum
March 22 – April 1
Rev up your engines and cruise into spring break fun at Gasoline Alley Museum! Round up your family and race down to experience limited-time activities and explore one of the world’s largest public collections of vintage vehicles!
Alberta Bakery Goodies in the Railway Café
Your spring break visit won’t be complete without a visit to Railway Café to get your fix of your favourite sweets and treats from the Alberta Bakery. Cinnamon Buns, Cheese buns and everyone’s favourite Butter Tarts are available at the Railway Café year-round.
Summer and Spring Day Camps
Spring Break Day Camp
Friday, March 22
When your kids are out of school for this year’s spring break, send them off to our Day Camps! Join us on a day of springtime adventure as we prepare for the season in 1910. Meet our ranch animals, take a wagon ride to town, and go on a hunt to find and decorate eggs. This will be a fun day filled with spring-themed activities to warm up from winter’s chill!
Summer Camps
Registration Open Now
The snow might be on the ground, but we know you’re thinking about fun things to do with the kiddos this summer. We have a wide range of summer camps available for children aged 6-15. These camps sell out fast – book your spot today!
Homeschooler Days
Friday, April 5, 2024
Join us from January – April to experience a variety of curriculum-based school programs that allow children to explore history as close to first hand as possible! Using a variety of activities, our interpreters will lead children through a thoughtful, fun and exciting day they won’t soon forget!
Mother's Day at Heritage Park
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12
Get ready to spoil the most amazing woman in your life with brunch that’s going to make her feel oh-so-loved. Join us for a delicious spread of traditional buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, crispy double smoked maple bacon and so much more!
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Get Ready For Our New 60th Anniversary Exhibit!
Tuesday, March 26 – Aug. 25, 2024
Heritage Park invites you to step into a time capsule of community history. Delve into a new temporary exhibit in Gasoline Alley Museum, and a nostalgic tribute spanning the 60 years of the Park’s existence. The exhibit was curated here at the Park, using the memories from our community of employees and volunteers, artifacts from our collection, visuals of the Park through the years and one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else. Join us in commemorating this milestone and embracing our shared heritage.
Hood’s Up!
Tuesday to Sunday from Jan. 30 – April 25
For the first time ever and for a limited time only, we’re pulling back the hoods to reveal the engines of our vintage vehicles in Gasoline Alley Museum!
Different cars will be featured each week – explore the museum and talk with costumed interpreters to discover the stories behind the engines. And, you won’t want to miss the Spring Thaw Car Show in April when nearly all of the hoods are up at once! You won’t get a chance to see Gasoline Alley Museum like this again – get tickets today!
Journey Through Lightbulb History
Staying for an extended time!
Come see Heritage Park “shine a light” on the history of the Lightbulb with our temporary exhibit, “For Those Who Have Seen the Invention Pronounce it Wonderful: A Modernist View of the History of Light”. Created by Peter Tertzakian, this exhibit tells visitors about the history of the lightbulb, the various styles, its evolution and the beginning of electricity. With 14 different types of lightbulbs on display, we know this will be an illuminating experience!
Have you Heard?
Stay on Time for Your Train, Boat and Wagon Rides!
From May long weekend to Thanksgiving, you can take a Wagon ride, hop aboard our iconic steam train or go for a cruise on the S.S. Moyie. Plan your ride by viewing the schedules for these attractions.
Season Two of Our Podcast is Now Playing
Heritage Park offers great storytelling in its podcast. Featuring timely topics about the history of Western Canada, these Stories from The Park should be on your must-listen list.
Heritage Park has a New Interactive Map
Our new App will help in not only wayfinding, but itinerary planning and interpretation for our park’s visitors. We’re also planning to share quests and tours on the app, so stay tuned as we continue to enhance this interactive tool.
Event Calendar
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