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SEP
2020

safe and clean indoor playground set up right in your garage

We’re back to bringing you the safest and cleanest play experiences in town!

ball pit rentals, Cleaning & Hygiene, Covid-19 Safe Entertainment, Kids Entertainment, Kids' Parties, Soft Play Packages

calgary entertainment, covid-19 birthdays, hygiene, in-home parties, Indoor Playground, safe play options, winter play days

Good gracious, is it fall already? We’ve been laying low in the top-secret Sprog & Sprocket bunker since spring, and have only just resurfaced – so, did we miss anything?! Now that the family has bathed, stretched and had a good meal, we’re back to giving you the very...

AUG
2019

Lil Rollers Soft Play Party Rental. Pick Up Package. 6 Soft Play Obstacles.

Lil Rollers: Our Soft Play Party Rental For Small Budgets, Small Parties & Small Folk

1st Birthdays, Kids Entertainment, Kids' Parties, Soft Play Packages, under $200

Our Lil’ Rollers Package is the perfect package if you’re looking for a budget friendly soft play party rental. Thats right! You don’t have to be a high roller to take home the Lil’ Rollers! Soft play parties! Outside of family, it’s pretty much our life. We’ve been...

APR
2019

3 Toddlers Playing In a Sprog & Sprocket Ball Pit

Ball Pit Rental in Calgary Is Now Easier Than Ever!

ball pit rentals, birthday party planning, Kids Entertainment, Kids' Parties

birthday party activities, Calgary Event Planning, Children's Birthday Party

It’s certain! you guys love a ball pit rental! So we thought it was about time to tell you about our new re-designed ball pits & what that means for your ball pit rental options! Since we launched into the Calgary children’s event rental scene at the end of...

APR
2018

Lewis & his cake at his first birthday party

I’m Planning My Kid’s Birthday Party – HELP! (Part 2 of our birthday party planning tips)

birthday party planning, Event Planning, Kids' Parties

Birthday Party, birthday party activities, Birthday party food, birthday party music, Calgary Event Planning, Calgary Kids Party

I’m Planning My Kid’s Birthday Party – HELP! (Part 2 of our birthday party planning tips) There are some fantastic birthday party options for kids in Calgary (including one of our awesome soft play parties, of course!). But no matter what you choose for your child’s birthday, this two...

APR
2018

Planning Your Kid’s Party Without Losing Your Mind – Part 1

Event Planning, Kids' Parties

Calgary Event Planning, Calgary Kids Party, Children's Birthday Party, Indoor Playground

Planning Your Kid’s Party Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful Parties are meant to be happy – so why stress yourself out when planning your child’s next birthday bash. These few tips will have you planning your kid’s party like a pro! Staying stress-free during the party planning process starts...

APR
2018

Sprog & Sprocket vs Bounce House & Inflatable Rentals

Event Planning, Kids' Parties

Birthday Party, Bounce House, Bouncy Castle, Calgary Events, Calgary Kids Party, Children's Entertainment, Corporate Party, Inflatable

So… it’s like a bounce house, right? Did you know bounce houses have been around nearly 60 years?! That’s quite a long time to not have a real alternative to choose from! One question we get asked a lot when people haven’t seen any pictures of our Soft Play...

APR
2018

You’re Mental If You Don’t Read Our Blog Series On Community Hall Rentals! (Scenic Acres)

Event Planning, Kids' Parties

Calgary Community Halls, Calgary Event Planning, Calgary Kids Party, Children's Entertainment, Indoor Playground, Kids Birthday

So you’ve decided to host Calgary’s most awesome kid’s party and don’t fancy holding it at your house – Now what!? Choosing a Calgary Community Hall that fits your needs! As if you don’t already wear enough hats through the week (cleaner, driver, bum wiper, negotiator, etc..!) – you’ve now...

MAY
2017

A Dad’s Guide To Surviving A Child’s Birthday Party

Kids' Parties

Child's Party Event Planning, Children's Birthday Party, Children's Party

Picture the scene…you wake up on a glorious Saturday morning. Plans are forming in your mind for how the first day off in a month is going to go down. It’s been a stinker of a week and you finally get the chance to chill, have a lazy breakfast,...

Mustafa K.

20:20 22 Apr 24

Agatha S.

21:23 17 Mar 24

Amazing on so many levels. Delivery and pick up were seamless, and the combination of ball pit, mats and toys were a hit with the kids. Highly recommend and we'll also be back!

Tsering S.

03:25 30 Jan 24

Fantastic experience! Simon was incredible and extremely accommodating for our schedule. The babies had a great time in the junior ball pit and it was a great conversation starter at the party. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to make their lives easier on an already hectic day.

Dave B.

22:49 10 Nov 23

If you want to rent any party equipment I’d recommend these guys mainly because the customer service is amazing. I had rented a ball pit from them and ended up leaving a valuable possession in the bundle when I returned it. Simon made sure it was delivered back to me, and he didn’t even charge me. These guys go above and beyond for their customers. Total pleasure working with them.

Meg B.

23:40 01 Nov 23

This was 100% money well spent!! The communication from the Sprog and Sprocket team was amazing. They worked with me to figure out logistics and need. We ended up renting the indoor playground for 24 hours with set up in our garage for my 6 year olds birthday.The set up and take down team was prompt, kind and thorough. I mean he even helped sweep out the garage!! The rental was perfect. It was in good repair and so clean! The ball pit is nice and full and the slide is very fast haha. They had fencing to keep the kids away from the tools and seemed genuinely excited to see our kids reaction.We certainly got our moneys worth. The structure is very sturdy even the grownups got in there.First time renter but I had been to other events where they were set up and honestly just so so impressed. Get the rental. It’s more bang for your buck than an indoor playground and you don’t have to eat the party pizza haha.Thanks again - this is a birthday my kids will always remember - sorry I don’t have better photos.

C M

20:40 17 Oct 23

Amazing customer service and product. We loved the indoor playground! We rented it for the weekend for our daughters 1st birthday party! We heard about the company from a cousins birthday party with the fullsize ball pit! Everyone had a blast and Simon is absolutely amazing and organized!

Ardalan S.

19:16 16 Oct 23

We rented a ball pit with some rollers for our daughters birthday and could not be happier with their service. They were flexible on delivery time, pickup time and also the type of package. We have a small space and they created a custom package for us. Everything was done professionally and best money spent for the birthday. Highly recommend this company.

Nikko M

03:31 05 Oct 23

Simon and team were great to deal with and the rollers soft play package was a great hit with all the kids (ages: 1 - 6). We will definitely be back again next year

Judy Q

03:47 12 Sep 23

This was a hit at our sons’ birthday party! It kept the kids entertained allllllll day from the minute it was set up to the minute Simon drove away. Simon was so kind and I appreciated the flexibility in schedule after having to rescheduling the first party due to illness. Simon made the whole rental experience easy.

Rachel E.

20:41 11 Sep 23

We rented from Sprog & Sprocket for my daughters birthday & it was such a hit with all the kids. The team communicated with us clearly before set up and take down, everything was clean & beautifully set up when it arrived. The team was super friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of renting from here.

Janer H.

21:55 06 Sep 23

J. B.

00:46 31 Jul 23

Simon answered all my questions and Tory was great to deal with when he loaded and unloaded the playground. Kids loved it, overall great experience. Would recommend to anyone and I would use them again in a heartbeat.

Maggie L.

18:10 06 Mar 23

We rented the 3+ ball pit and the soft play for my 3yr olds birthday with about 20 kids aged 6mo to 7 yrs. I recommend this service 100%! Simon was very communicative and answered emails promptly. Delivery went smoothly and set up was a breeze. Considering we kept everything from Friday night to Monday morning the price was very reasonable. My daughter was obsessed with the ball pit and she and my 9mo played on the soft play all weekend. The kids LOVED the ball pit and kept the kids entertained for hours with minimal intervention from us. I got the soft play mostly for the under 3 crowd but the older kids even liked playing on it. The take down took less than an hour and was quite seamless. Will for sure use this company again when the opportunity presents itself.

Christopher H.

20:32 21 Jan 23

Fantastic fun for all the kids! Super helpful and I would recommend them every time.

AndrewandAlex L.

01:54 04 Dec 22

Had a soft play area at our company Christmas party and the kids loved it! We had kids age 6 month to 8 years old and they all played great together. Would definitely recommend to anyone doing any kind of party.

Laura O.

01:22 08 Nov 22

Lee C.

19:31 12 Sep 22

Simon has been fantastic from start to finish. He is so considerate as I was pretty stressed out planning. The price is unbeatable for what you get set up in the comfort of your own home. The entire playground was sanitized. Simon and his team are prompt, efficient, friendly and I would definitely recommend to family and friends! Will be renting again for sure! Book it for your Next event! It will be a hot topic and great memories for the kids. I’m royalty on my street now :)Thanks Sprog & Socket!

Avriil L.

17:56 25 Jun 22

We had a great time with the kids at this birthday party. Thank you

John T

04:20 12 Jun 22

Best kids birthday party rental services in town!Responsive and great communication with Simon. We had a wide age range of kids 2-10 and Simon helped with a custom configuration that ensured everyone’s fun.Quick clean and organized setup and tear down.Setup was staged nicely and had shoe racks signage.Very impressed with how clean and in great condition everything was. You can tell a lot of work was put in to keep everything clean especially during these covid times.Will be renting for all events, highly recommend.

Mary B.

17:03 28 Mar 22

We rented with Sprog and Sprocket for our son’s birthday party and Simon was amazing to work with! He delivered everything on time and did an amazing set-up in our basement. We had about 10 toddlers come to play and they absolutely loved the experience. The equipment was clean and safe and so much fun! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to entertain a rowdy group of kiddos!

Annethe R.

15:09 23 Mar 22

We are very happy we decided to go with Sprog and Sprocket for our son’s first birthday party! The kids had a blast and there was somebody playing at the soft play zone the entire time! Simon was very easy to work with, polite and flexible not only with the date change (we had to postpone the party once due to illness) but also with the pick up time. We have nothing but good things to say about Sprog and Sprocket, and how much they contributed to a stress free and fun party!

JK L.

22:34 01 Mar 22

Simon was absolutely wonderful to deal with. We originally booked two years ago and had to cancel because of Covid and he still honoured the deposit when we recently looked to rebook. He was upfront and honest about the spacing required in the vehicle that was required for the takeaway foam pieces. Although it didn’t work out for us as our kids are now too old for the foam pieces, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services to friends looking to host a fun party with toddlers!!!

Taylor K.

21:03 18 Jan 22

We rented the blocks, slide and ball pit for our 3 and 1 year old and they absolutely LOVED it. Simon was wonderful to work with - polite and extremely timely in our communications. Set up and take down was seamless. The soft blocks, floor panels and balls were all clean and in excellent condition. Overall every part of the rental experience was awesome - we will certainly rent through Sprog & Sproket again!

Megan G.

20:05 09 Nov 21

The playground in our garage was the perfect set up for our 4 year olds birthday party! The kids had an absolute blast and Simon was amazing to work with. The booking and set up / take down was seamless and made party planning super easy. Would highly recommend!

angie M.

19:00 21 Sep 21

The Lil’ rollers package was the perfect addition to our toddlers second birthday. The kids loved it and kept them entertained the whole time. Very much recommended.

Ritika S.

18:46 09 Sep 21

We got the Sprockets package delivered and set up by Simon for my son's 2nd Birthday. The kids absolutely loved it and the ball pit was a huge hit with all the kids..The set up was quick and very convenient. Everything was clean and the set up was done with a lot of care specially for the younger ones.We are so glad we decided to go with Sprog and Sprockets for our special day. Recommend it a 100%! Keeps the kids busy and is a safe play space for all age groups.

Alan J.

00:14 03 Aug 21

Easy to deal with, great fun clean product and very nice people.Fully recommended!

Carnivals for kids at H.

23:26 20 Jul 21

These guys know what kids want! Kids love the soft play * The staff at Sprogs & Sprockets are fanastic! 5*

Kristen G.

14:34 09 Jun 21

We booked Sprog and Sprocket for my daughters 4th birthday and were all just blown away with the entire process. We weren’t sure what setup would fit into our garage so Simon worked with us to find the best package to suit our space and our needs.The setup/take down was so efficient and we had no concerns with the cleanliness or sanitization of the materials, everything was spotless!Its been a few days and my daughter is still talking about how much fun she had and is already begging us to book again for her younger sisters birthday!

danielle C.

23:04 07 Jun 21

Such a great idea for kids of all ages. My littles had so much fun. Simon is super accommodating and great to respond with special requests. Pick up was super easy and they picked up from our house and it took no time to at all. We’re getting our second rental in June. Can’t recommend them enough!

Erin D.

17:37 18 May 21

What a life saver! I have a 4 and 1 year old and we absolutely loved the ball bit and slide, along with a few soft pieces, for the week long rental. Simon's customer service was amazing, the delivery was on time and efficient, the equipment clean and in great shape. Simon was very accommodating and we will definitely rent again. Without hesitation, I would recommend to family, friends and strangers!

Stephanie N.

15:57 16 May 21

We ordered the Rollers package with a ball pit to celebrate my sons birthday over Mother’s Day weekend and it ended up being such a treat for all of us. My kids had a blast playing all weekend and as a bonus didn’t make any other messes to clean up and went to bed easily at the end of the day. Simon was fantastic to work with and excellent at communicating about the delivery and pick up. We will absolutely be doing this again!

almeda R.

05:21 12 May 21

My kids had so much fun! They absolutely loved it. Great professionalism, quick to set up and take down. He was on time and most of all the everyone had fun.

Jessica C.

03:35 13 Apr 21

Every single part of this was amazing! Great communication and was easy to set up and take down ourselves. Our 3 year old had the best birthday long weekend and has already asked for it for her 4th birthday. Simon was great to deal with, delivery and pick up were both on schedule and easy. I don't think my kid had more than 10 mins of screen time all weekend, she was hooked. We were sold with the ball pit for the kids but the adults seemed to really enjoy building towers with the blocks too.... Worth the extra for sure! 100% will book again.

Ashley F.

15:27 12 Apr 21

We had such an amazing experience with Sprog and Sprocket, and the kids (ages 2, 4 and 7) LOVED the soft play equipment. Even the big kids were super engaged with this rental! Simon is friendly, flexible and easy to communicate with. The equipment was extremely clean and in excellent condition. I would highly recommend these rentals for special occasions or even just a rainy day! So much fun!

Lindsay N.

00:32 10 Apr 21

Absolutely loved it! We rented this for our sons 3rd COVID style birthday and it was a huge hit!! Hours and hours of endless creative fun! Our son loved changing up all the obstacles and especially loved the ball pit! We were so sad to see it go but will definitely be renting again!! Simon was super easy and responsive which made the process so easy. Thanks again!!

Stacey C.

15:02 06 Apr 21

I rented a Monday to Friday package from Sprog & Sprocket over my sons Spring Break from school. It was the BEST IDEA and the kids had so much fun playing in the ball pit and with the blocks every day. Simon was awesome to deal with and was so helpful with the set up. High high high recommend!

Haley W.

15:30 30 Mar 21

We had a great experience with Sprog and Sprocket from start to finish! It was so easy to book and communicate with them. Pick-up/return was simple and well organized.We rented the Lil Rollers for my daughters 1st birthday! She loved all of the equipment and got more brave as the weekend went on. She also went from taking 4-5 steps at a time to taking about 20, changing directions and bending down/standing back up!Despite current restrictions, this still made her 1st birthday totally special. We will definitely rent from them again 🥳

Sarah D.

21:55 15 Mar 21

I would highly recommend renting Sprog & Sprocket for any event! We rented from them for our daughters 3rd Birthday and we couldn’t peal her away. She played all morning right until bedtime and in the morning was right back at it. It was truly fun for the entire family and worth every penny. The owners were lovely to work with and we can’t wait to rent from them again!!!

Kimberley R.

02:47 15 Mar 21

We rented the Lil’ Rollers soft play set for my son’s third birthday and it was the BIGGEST hit. We rented for the weekend and I more than got my money. He played morning until night - non stop. He absolutely loved it!Pickup was easy! We backed in and Simon was waiting to help! All communication was clear and easy. Set up was easy peasy and took only a few minutes!Definitely recommend booking from Sprog and Sproket! I’m confident we will be booking again in the future.

Steph Q

07:03 12 Mar 21

We have rented play equipment from Sprog & Sprocket pretty much every year since 2018 for our daughter's birthday! The quality of the equipment is outstanding and the customer service is exceptional, but the most important part is approval from the kids! They absolutely love the ball pit and play equipment and they will stay occupied forever while burning so much energy!! I love supporting this local small business run by Simon and his family, he is lovely and always accommodating to any specific requirements for space, timing, etc. I can feel confident everything is sanitized and safe. We've had the most memorable birthdays! Kids are ecstatic, parents are happy and it's the best $$ you could spend for your event if kids are attending! Thank you Simon!

Blair R.

19:55 19 Feb 21

We rented the Sprog & Sprocket play structure for a week when our kids were off school. Communication was quick and simple. Drop off/set up was amazing fast and professional. The equipment was clean, sanitized and in amazing shape. My sons (9 & 6) loved racing through the structure and my daughter (18 mon) really enjoyed the ball pit. It was a great way to get some energy out, and have a ton of fun during Covid. I would rent again in a heartbeat!

Marianne C.

17:20 08 Feb 21

We rented a ball pit and some other pieces for my 5 year old grandson's birthday a few weeks ago. We ordered it with just a couple of days notice and Sprog and Sprocket was quick to respond, arrived on time with clean and excellent quality equipment. Simon set it up and was in and out within a half hour!Simon was great to work with and returned our deposit promptly when all was said and done.The kids loved the ball pit and want us to rent it again!! Thanks Sprog & Sprocket for your excellent service!!

Carolina B

01:28 24 Jan 21

We had to celebrate my daughters birthday Covid style this year and I wasn’t sure what to do! This was the second time we used Sprog and sprocket play systems provided. The ball pit was fun and then we got a ball pit with a play area and animal bouncer and all oh my, she had a blast and as did i! Playing non stop. I recommend this to anyone parties or just a ball pit for the kids! You won’t be disappointed, I can’t express it enough thank you so much for my daughters birthday this year and we hope to see y’all again next year! 😀 the best service as well!!!

Maricris I.

18:01 06 Jan 21

I rented their soft play package for my kids (age 1 and 3) covid birthday home party. They have an option for 1 week rental and it worked perfectly for what I wanted for my kids. My kids very much enjoyed playing with it for the whole week.The owner, Simon, was very accommodating to all my questions and the rental process was very good.I will recommend their business to anyone.If you're looking for something for kids to use up their energy with, this is perfect.👌

Caitlyn T.

16:08 02 Jan 21

We rented a set for our 20 month old daughter and she had a blast! The equipment was clean and fantastic quality and the delivery and scheduling was simple and on time. Can't say enough good things about this company!

Chris D.

00:15 29 Dec 20

Great customer service and plenty of options to choose from for renting. We have rented gear for a couple of our family events, with drop off setup and pickup included. We highly recommend renting gear if you hosting an event with kids. We will be back!

Brittany C.

21:31 24 Nov 20

Absolutely AMAZING equipment, customer service and experience! We have ordered the full playcenter for our daughters birthday 2 years in a row and will order again soon! Amazing value, and leaves the kids happy and tired all in one haha Why would you go to a playcenter, when you can bring one to your own house? Simon and his company Sprog and Sprocket are the best and I would highly recommend to all my friends :)

Millies Little C.

05:18 23 Nov 20

This is seriously the most brilliant & AFFORDABLE Calgary small shop and I can’t wait to book them for our next party. We rented the ball pit and 3 of their soft play add one for our sons one year old covid birthday this weekend and it made his ‘party’! Our 2.5 year old wouldn’t get out, and our 6 year old niece played all afternoon too!Simon went above and beyond and delivered the set up to us because he was in the area and promptly returned our deposit! Everything was SO clean (seriously not a single hair on a ball), and in amazing condition. It fit perfect to return in our truck + canopy, set up was under 20 minutes and fit great in our living room. We can’t wait for the next birthday to book again!

Kathleen T.

22:40 18 Nov 20