55 FUN Events in Calgary This June YOU Can't Miss!
- Allison Fitkowski
- 4 hours ago
- 17 min read
Hey Wanderers!
June has arrived, and with it comes a spectacular lineup of events to kick off your summer in style! From the vibrant buzz of the Lilac Festival, where music, food, and community spirit fill the streets, to the heart-pounding action of Spruce Meadows’ Epic Weekends, there’s no shortage of excitement this month. Football fans can rally behind the Calgary Stampeders as the regular season officially gets underway, while adults can experience the wilder side of the zoo at Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew — an evening of cocktails, wildlife, and more. June also brings sun-soaked festivals, outdoor markets, live concerts, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly fun across the city.
We’ve curated a list of 55 must-do events to help you make the most of every sunny moment. Whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for your next favourite bite, an arts lover seeking inspiration, or just ready to explore Calgary in full bloom, June offers endless ways to dive into the season. Get ready for a month bursting with music, adventure, and unforgettable experiences!
So grab your calendar, mark down your favourites, and get ready to dive into all the amazing events happening this month. With so much to see and do, there's no reason to stay home—let’s make this May one to remember!
Week of June 01 - 08, 2025
Lilac Festival
📍 4th Street SW from 12th Ave to Elbow Drive
📆 June 01, 2025
💰 Free to attend
Kick off Calgary’s spring and summer festival season on June 1, 2025, at the annual Lilac Festival on 4th St SW! This festival features blocks of great vendors plus plenty of fantastic entertainment. Depending on the year, this could mean you find a bouncy castle for the kids, a new band to love, and food trucks, among other great attractions!
Spring at Calgary Farmyard
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, AB)
📆 May 16 - June 29, 2025
💰$24+
Spring is the perfect time to meet our newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the Farmyard. We have the cutest Barnyard Animals in Calgary (YES you can pet, play with and feed almost all of them!) Most of the animals on our farm are born here, and remain here so you can visit them each year!
We have the cutest barnyard animals, plus hours of great attractions to keep you entertained for hours.
Michaels MakeBreak: Dad’s Greatest Catch Canvas
📍 Michaels Stores
📆 June 01, 2025
💰 $10
Give Dad some love with a Father's Day gift using your handprint!! $10 each. All supplies are included to walk away with a finished project.
Royal Canadian International Circus
📍 CrossIron Mills (261055 CrossIron Blvd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 23 - June 01, 2025
💰 $39+
This year’s circus is jam-packed with explosive live entertainment featuring acts that will mesmerize, amaze, and astound you! The showcase of global artists includes ringmaster and Daredevil extraordinaire, Joseph Dominik Bauer of Switzerland on the heart-stopping Double Wheel of Destiny. Gasp at the high-flying Trapeze and the extreme Motorcycle Globe of Death. Watch the 20-foot Rola Bola and the Mongolian Teeter Board that soars above the crowd. There’s Acrobatic Skipping Rope tomfoolery, TZ Aerialists, Juggling, zany Trampoline, and laugh-out-loud Comedy!
Want to see the circus AND save some money? Family Fun Calgary readers can get 2 tickets for the price of one, using the code FamilyFunCalgary. The circus is even more entertaining when you save money on admission!
Kensington Sinfonia: Quiet, Slow, Boring
📍 St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 – 14 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 01, 2025
💰 $35 (Free for students up to 18 years old)
Exposing your children to the world of classical music is much easier when you get FREE admission for students up to 18 years! Calgary’s professional string ensemble Kensington Sinfonia is presenting Quiet, Slow, Boring on June 1, 2025.
Staples Kids' Event: Kinetic Sand
📍 Staples Stores
📆 June 04, 2025
💰 FREE
Let your imagination run wild as you mold, shape, and play with magical Kinetic Sand! It’s soft, squishy, and oh-so-satisfying—just like beach day fun, minus the mess!
Play with the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand, featuring our top Kinetic Sand playsets.
In this session, you will:
Get creative and play with the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand, featuring our top Kinetic Sand playsets:
Squishmotion
Soft Serve Station
Folding Sandbox
Sandbox Set
Take home a Kinetic Sand sample
Ages: 3+
Calgary Wild FC vs. Halifax Tide FC
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05, 2025
💰 $25+
Get ready, Calgary Wild FC is taking the pitch, and the energy is electric! Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or just looking for a thrilling night out, there's nothing like the roar of the crowd and the rush of live soccer action.
Indigenous Allyship Professional Development Workshop
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05, 2025
💰 $85
Join a day long workshop focused on reconciliation and Indigenous perspectives. Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper Paula Smith will lead the session, which includes guidance on land acknowledgments, a walking tour exploring Indigenous and colonial histories, and storytelling with an Indigenous Elder. Bring your own lunch and be ready to engage with meaningful conversation and learning.
Spruce Meadows EPIC Weekend Continental Tournament
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05 - 08, 2025
💰 $5+
The bigger tournaments are ticketed and accompanied by other events to entertain the whole family. It’s an EPIC Weekend every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the tournaments in June and July. From Movies at the Meadows every Friday night to live entertainment on the Scotiabank Stage and in the Deloitte Ring , something is happening around every corner. Families can explore our Kid’s Zone, featuring bouncy castles, miniature animals, pony rides, crafts, miniature train rides, games, and more—perfect for keeping little ones entertained. Enjoy shopping opportunities , delicious food experiences, and our Live and Intimate Concerts*, all designed to add even more excitement to your day!
NBA House Calgary
📍 The Rooftop YYC (414 3rd St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05 - 08, 2025
💰 $0+
Experience the excitement of the 2025 NBA Finals at NBA House Calgary. Enjoy interactive basketball games, photo ops with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, exclusive merchandise, contests, and meet-and-greets with NBA legends Danny Green and Metta World Peace. Don't miss the 18+ viewing parties for Games 1 and 2.
Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew (18+)
📍 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St George's Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06, 2025
💰 $99+
Raise your glass to a wildly hoppy evening at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! Sip on local craft brews, indulge in delicious eats, and enjoy a stroll through the zoo at this adults-only event. Whether you’re planning a night out with your pals or a romantic evening for two, this is an evening you’ll never forget.
With over 30 beverage vendors on display, spread throughout the entire zoo, you’ll immerse yourself in a celebration of local flavours.
Movies at the Meadows: Encanto & Gladiator 2
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06, 2025
💰 $5+
Nothing says summer like watching a movie under the open skies! This summer, Spruce Meadows is hosting EPIC Weekends during their tournaments in June and July. Every Friday of EPIC Weekends, your family can enjoy a double-feature movie night, included with your ticket to Spruce Meadows. Come early and enjoy other entertainment and shopping.
5 PM: Encanto
7 PM: Gladiator 2
Calgary Surge vs Saskatchewan Rattlers
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06, 2025
💰 $29+
Catch the city’s newest basketball obsession — the Calgary Surge are lighting up the court with fast-paced action, electric dunks, and a crowd that brings the heat! Whether you're courtside or in the stands, every game is an experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement.
THIRD ACTion Film Festival
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06 - 08, 2025
💰 $39+
Celebrate aging with films and talks that spotlight older adults in leading roles. THIRD ACTion Film Festival aims to shift perceptions and inspire audiences to envision their best third act.
Jeunesse Classique Ballet: Giselle
📍 Arts Commons – Martha Cohen Theatre (215 8 Avenue SE Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06 - 08, 2025
💰 $35+
Jeunesse Classique Ballet is presenting Giselle from June 6 – 8, 2025. This classical, romantic ballet brings the redemptive power of love to life. Get your tickets for a magical night out.
Heritage Park Day Out With Thomas
📍 Heritage Park Historical Village (1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 07 - 08, 2025
💰 $30
Peep peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging his way back to Heritage Park this spring for a train ride adventure your kids will never forget! Don’t miss your chance to meet everyone’s favourite tank engine with Day Out With Thomas. It’s Party Time at Heritage Park!
This event usually sells out, so get your tickets well in advance to ensure you don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets are required for everyone 12 months and up, and include a train ride and all activities for $29.95 (plus GST and fees). Your ticket is booked for a specific departure time from Midnapore Station (the first train station you see as you make your way from the entrance gates into the Historical Village). Please arrive at Midnapore Station at least 30 minutes before your train ride and keep in mind that it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the front gates of the Historical Village to Midnapore Station. This event runs rain or shine.
AärdCON -- RPG / Fantasy Gathering
📍 Renfrew Community Association (811 Radford Rd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 07, 2025
💰 $12+
AärdCON is an RPG / fantasy conference open to adventurers of all ages, races, classes, shapes, and sizes. Anyone interested in Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Fantasy Art and Media, Tabletop Terrain, Mini Painting, and more will find something at this legendary celebration of all things fantasy and roleplaying.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 07, 2025
💰 $30+
There’s nothing like game day with the Calgary Stampeders! Join the sea of red at McMahon Stadium for hard-hitting CFL action, big plays, and unbeatable vibes. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the game, it’s more than football — it’s a Calgary tradition. Grab your friends, wear your red, and be part of the roar!
Calgary Ukrainian Festival
📍 Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 07 - 08, 2025
💰 $0 - $5
Don’t miss the 15th Annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival. Take a journey through Calgary’s rich Ukrainian culture with plenty of dancing and delicious food the whole family can enjoy!
ABBA Revisited
📍 Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 07, 2025
💰 $65+
Get ready to dance, jive, and have the time of your life as ABBA Revisited, North America's #1 tribute to ABBA, brings the magic to Calgary! Experience the iconic hits, dazzling costumes, and spot-on harmonies that will transport you straight to the '70s. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and nostalgia!
Calvary FC vs York United FC
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 08, 2025
💰 $25+
Feel the passion, hear the drums, and join the charge with Cavalry FC! From edge-of-your-seat goals to the electric energy of the Foot Soldiers, every match is a battle worth watching. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or just looking for an epic day out, come rep your city and be part of the beautiful game!
Week of June 09 - 15, 2025
Week of June 16 - 22, 2025
Week of June 23 - 30, 2025
Summer is kicking off in Calgary, and June is packed with fun for everyone! Whether you’re browsing fresh finds at local markets, catching an outdoor flick at Movies at the Meadows, or planning a special Father’s Day outing, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the sunshine. Treat dad to a day of adventure, hang with friends under the stars, or just explore everything the city has to offer — from live music and food trucks to pop-up events and family-friendly festivals. June is all about good vibes, great weather, and making the most of every moment.
Be sure to check back with us at WanderinginYYC for updates on all the best events, and don’t forget to share your favourite June adventures with us.
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