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The ultimate backyard bbq to send off summer in style

Keep summer going a little longer with a fun-filled backyard BBQ, tasty local eats, and outdoor games everyone will love

It’s so hard to say goodbye to summer, but we must; so let's celebrate all of those wonderful summer memories with a Farewell to Summer Backyard BBQ Bash! Let’s play all of those fun outdoor summer games, eat all of our favorite outdoor summer foods, and end summer on a high note with family and friends. The below are your essentials to ensure a great backyard party:

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How locals say goodbye to summer

Backyard campouts, ice cream runs, and other end-of-summer musts

As summer starts to wind down and school routines creep back in, Calgary families find special ways to hold on to those last golden days. We asked our readers to share their favorite end-of-summer traditions and their responses were full of meaningful moments, local adventures, and simple joys that make saying goodbye to summer just a little bit sweeter.

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The lost art of playing outside: 15 things to do in your backyard

Trade screen time for sprinkler runs, bug hunts, and neighborhood games your kids will remember forever

Summer is the best time to be a kid. School is out, the weather is great and each day promises a new adventure – at least, that’s how it used to be. Today, summer’s biggest rival is a digital display. It’s time to ditch the electronic devices, gather up the neighborhood kids and show them how to have some old-fashioned summer fun. 

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Add a little drama to their lives

Encouraging the love of performance

The world of drama, in all its different forms, is a great tool for families who want their children to make their own fun. While we often think of drama taking place in theatres with a cast of tens or more, there are lots and lots of ways to incorporate creative drama games and activities in your own home. And it’s a ton of fun! 

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