Top Things To Do in Calgary This Weekend- June 20 - 22, 2025
- Allison Fitkowski
- Jun 18
- 12 min read
Hey Wanderers!
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Calgary, where summer vibes and community spirit come together in full force!
Celebrate the season at the Summer Solstice Night Market, where local vendors, live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks light up the night. Sports fans can cheer on the home team as the Calgary Stampeders take on the Ottawa Redblacks for an unforgettable Family Day game—perfect for fans of all ages. For those who love local culture, don’t miss the 4th Street Night Market, filled with artisan goods, delicious eats, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures the heart of the city.
Whether you're catching fireworks, cheering in the stands, or exploring local treasures, Calgary is the place to be this weekend—and there's still so much more to discover!
Friday, June 20, 2025
Life in Warm Colors
Where:
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 03 - 30, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Join us for Life in Warm Colors, a vibrant art exhibit exploring the urgency of global warming through bold, warm-toned works by Olamide Adedipe.
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
Where:
Various locations
When:
June 18 - 22, 2025
Cost:
$65+
Details:
The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival returns with over 200 musicians performing at diverse venues across Calgary. Confirmed acts include: Otoboke Beaver, Zola Jesus, Yaya Bey, TOPS, Horse Jumper of Love, and many more!
ABBAMANIA: Back to the Disco Dimension
Where:
Jubilations Dinner Theatre (1002 37th St SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07 - August 09, 2025
Cost:
$57+
Details:
Dinner theatre at Jubilations brings you an evening of laughter and entertainment. The all-Canadian, three-act musical comedy is paired with a delicious multi-course dinner served right at your table by interactive character servers. You’ll have your choice of beef, chicken, seafood or pork, and vegetarian selections, and the menu is carefully selected and themed to the show. Enjoy your meal and the lively servers, as the show plays out between courses.
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along with ‘ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension’ at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head. This show blends beloved ABBA classics with side-splitting humour and outrageous twists. It’s a high-energy celebration of ABBA’s timeless music with a hilariously absurd spin that guarantees a night of unforgettable fun!
Are you celebrating a special occasion or just a random Friday with friends or family? Maybe you just want to find something to do with your teenagers, without any complaining or eye rolling. (No guarantees on the eye rolling, but you’ll all have a great time, anyway!)
(Wednesdays to Sundays, June 7 – August 9, 2025)
Much Ado About Nothing
Where:
West Village Theatre (2007 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 19 - 28, 2025
Cost:
$25+
Details:
From the team that brought you Riverona, Full Circle Theatre returns to its classical roots with Shakespeare’s most beloved battle of wits. Much Ado About Nothing follows quick-tongued exes Beatrice and Benedick as they get caught in a hilarious – and occasionally heartbreaking – game of gossip, romance, and revenge.
With an intimate staging, a dynamic cast, and our signature Full Circle flair, this production puts trust, relationships, and razor-sharp dialogue center stage.
This production is presented in partnership with The Shakespeare Company, Calgary’s lean and mean classical theatre company, committed to bringing the Bard to life through bold performances and innovative direction.
Summer Solstice Night Market (Fireworks)
Where:
The Saskatoon Farm (80181 338 Ave E, Foothills County, AB)
When:
June 20, 2025
Cost:
$6
Details:
Celebrate the official start of summer at Saskatoon Farm’s Summer Solstice Night Market! For one night only, experience a magical evening under the stars, surrounded by carnival lights, local vendors in the greenhouse, and live music.
🔥 Indulge in:
✔ Fire-roasted pizzas & food trucks
✔ Craft cocktails, wine, cider & local beer
✔ Shopping & artisan finds
✔ Dancing & live entertainment
End the night with a breathtaking fireworks display at the cliff!
Join us for a night of shopping, sipping, dancing, and pure summer magic!
School’s Out Party Capitol Hill
Where:
Capitol Hill Community Association (1531 21 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 20, 2025
Cost:
Free with a food pantry non-perishable donation
Details:
The Capitol Hill School’s Out Party. The only place to kick off Neighbour Day weekend in YYC. So, grab your friends, family, and neighbours and head on over to Capitol Hill Community Association for rockin’ good times for the petting zoo, bouncy castle mania, beer garden, food trucks, interactive KidStrong demonstrations, live music, half-time show, kids’ activities and much, much more!
Art Exhibition: Golden Reveries, Celebrating our Pollinators
Where:
nvrlnd. arts foundation (1048 21 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 20 - 22, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
The upcoming art exhibition celebrates the incredible role of pollinators, with a special focus on bees, through a vibrant collection of paintings, drawings, and textiles. Artists have captured the beauty and importance of these tiny creatures, illustrating their delicate yet essential role in our ecosystem. The exhibit will also feature hand-crafted ceramics inspired by nature and locally-produced honey, allowing visitors to taste the sweetness these pollinators help create. With an emphasis on the intersection of art and science, the exhibition highlights the artistry and the ecological significance of bees, sparking a deeper understanding and appreciation for these fascinating creatures and their crucial contributions to our world.
Black Excellence Film Series: Fences
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 20, 2025
Cost:
$15
Details:
Celebrate the power of storytelling with the Black Excellence Film Series, a dynamic collaboration between Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. and The Confluence. More than just a screening, this year-long film series creates space for meaningful conversations, deeper connections, and a shared appreciation of the richness of Black culture, history, and creativity. Throughout 2025, enjoy incredible films meant to expand horizons and inspire discussion.
This June, join us for a screening of Fences, an award-winning film starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, whose performance earned Davis the title of Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2017 Academy Awards.
Before the film, Wunmi Idowu, the Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. and curator of the Black Excellence Film Series will host a panel discussion with local filmmakers Sarah Uwadiae and Omatta Udalor. Come early to enjoy culturally inspired snacks and beverages, browse custom clothing from Black-owned local businesses, and reserve your seats!
Mainstreet Bowness Night Market
Where:
Mainstreet Bowness (6404 Bowness Rd. NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 20, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Join us at the MainStreet Bowness Night Market for a night of fun, food, and shopping. Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique crafts, delicious treats, and so much more.
Enjoy live music, entertainment, and giveaways! Fun for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event in the heart of Bowness!
Attendees will receive promos and discounts at participating businesses on Mainstreet.
NMC Presents: Derina Harvey Band
Where:
Studio Bell (850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 20, 2025
Cost:
$49
Details:
Join us at Studio Bell for an electrifying night of Canadian East Coast Celtic-rock as National Music Centre presents the high-energy, award-winning Derina Harvey Band on June 20.
Enjoy authentic East Coast storytelling through two dynamic sets of music, encompassing everything from upbeat sea shanties to heartfelt ballads. The performance features the band’s arrangements of Celtic and Canadian folk classics, along with a number of their own original songs. Derina’s compelling and humorous storytelling weaves one song to the next, offering a candid glimpse into select moments in Canadian history and her own experiences growing up on Canada’s East Coast.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
West Hillhurst Kick-Off to Summer
Where:
West Hillhurst Community Association (1940 6 Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
Everyone is invited to celebrate the sunshine with friends and neighbours! West Hillhurst is hosting a Kick-Off to Summer event on June 21, 2025, and you don’t need to be a resident. This year’s event features YYC Food Trucks, a DIY tie dye station, face painting, bouncy castles, a visit from reptilian friends, and more!
Sparq Productions: One World Goes Bollywood
Where:
Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$69+
Details:
SPARQ PRODUCTIONS presents One World Goes Bollywood on June 21, 2025, and it’s bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever! Experience an electrifying evening of spectacular Bollywood and other dance genres, vibrant costumes, high-energy performances, and pure magic on stage.
Parkland Summerfest
Where:
Parkland Community Centre (14660 Parkland Blvd. SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$52+
Details:
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. Saturday morning the park will be a buzz with plenty of activities for all including a fun run, tennis, disc golf, car show and tons of free activities for the kids. The music starts up early Saturday evening and if you get hungry you can enjoy delicious food from an array of excellent local vendors.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Ottawa Redblacks (FAMILY DAY)
Where:
McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$30+
Details:
Make memories that matter at this year’s Family Day Game on June 21! Kick things off with our FREE pre-game tailgate party at Gridirons Gardens, packed with inflatables, face painting, games, music, and tasty snacks – all designed for fans of every age. Cheer on the Stamps as they take the field for a high-energy afternoon of football, and don’t miss arguably the cutest halftime of the season as the Junior Outriders take centre field.
It’s the ultimate way to spend a summer day together with the ones you love most.
Cavalry FC vs. Pacific FC
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$25+
Details:
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!
Okotoks BuskersFest
Where:
Elizabeth Street, Okotoks, AB
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Musicians, actors, magicians, jugglers, street performers, dancers, b-boys, singers & entertainers of all ages and acts are spread throughout the streets of downtown Okotoks for this fun street festival. It’s all free – if you like what you hear, show your appreciation for the performances with a loonie, toonie, fiver, or whatever you can afford! Plus, shop at the local downtown stores, as well as at the artisan street market, which will feature vendors spread throughout downtown.
4th Street Night Market
Where:
Central Memorial Park (1221 2 St SW, Calgary)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Calgary’s hippest night market located in the heart of Beltline.
Visit the lively main street neighbourhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends.
Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the organizers of the beloved @inglewoodnightmarketyyc, come ready to shop, eat, and play? Bring your pets and your friends!! Check out the best and brightest local talent and support live music!
Rhubarbfest 2025!
Where:
Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Be a part of Rhubarbfest!Enter rhubarb-themed competitions in the categories of best drink, best pie, and longest stalk.Join us in Southwood for the event of the summer!
☀️ Live music
☀️ Vendor market!
☀️ Kids’ activities
☀️ Food and drinks
☀️Rhubarb-themed contests: who will have the “longest stalk”, best baking, or best drink?
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Where:
Heritage Park (1900, Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$28+
Details:
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park with a full day of community-led programming, rooted in tradition and open to all. The centrepiece of the day is a vibrant Pow Wow — a powerful gathering that brings together dancers, drummers, and community in celebration of culture, identity and connection.
Traditional Pow Wow Celebration: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Experience the energy and tradition of an Indigenous Pow Wow — a cultural gathering that includes competitive and intertribal dancing, traditional music and deep-rooted community ties.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, folding chairs, and non-alcoholic drinks or snacks. Seating is festival-style and first-come.
Cowboy Town Concert
Where:
Strathmore Grandstand (33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$59+
Details:
Join us June 21st for the 2025 Cowboy Town Concert with Cooper Alan and special guest Riley Taylor!
Summer Solstice Kick-Off
Where:
The Prairie Emporium (334 53 Avenue Southeast #Bay 300, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$45
Details:
Welcome to the Summer Solstice Kick-Off Concert!Come join us for a night of music, fun, and celebration as we kick off the summer season in style at The Prairie Emporium. Get ready to groove to some awesome tunes and enjoy the longest day of the year with friends and family.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic event to start your summer off right!
Your ticket includes a free drink and an entry to win a door prize!
Your ticket and funds raised this evening will help support the Bursary of Hope in partnership with SAIT. This bursary goes towards assisting a student at SAIT in their second semester of the Legal Assisting program.
There will be lots of great raffle prizes to win!
Don Burnstick
Where:
Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 21, 2025
Cost:
$50+
Details:
Named one of Canadas Best Comedians, Don Burnstick has achieved high success and praise for his comedy show You Might be a Redskin. With a comedy career stretching back over 25 years, Don Burnstick, a Cree from Alexander first nation, is recognized internationally. Known for his jam-packed touring schedule, he brings edgy comedy and satire to thousands of people from all over the world. He also provides Keynote and Motivational Speaking, as well as workshops on a variety of relevant issues and topics. And now returning to the River Cree with his stand-up comedy and hilarious stories, Dons message speaks to a proud heritage with a guaranteed evening of laughter.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Calgary Surge vs. Vancouver Bandits
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
$29+
Details:
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.
The Barn Artisan Market
Where:
Shawnessy Barn (224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Shop local, support local! The Barn Artisan Market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products. Enjoy an afternoon of supporting local businesses in the historic Shawnessy Barn in SW Calgary. Admission is free and there is on-site parking.
Rodney’s Oyster Festival
Where:
Rodney's Oyster House (355 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
Rodney’s Oyster House is back at it again with their 7th Annual Oyster Festival, with proceeds going towards The Mustard Seed.
Doors open at 1:00pm and this family friendly day will have a live DJ, food and drink booths, silent auction and shucking competitions starting at 2:00pm. The winner of the main competition will win a trip to the Tyne Valley Oyster Festival in Prince Edward Island to compete in the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship!
Not an advanced shucker but still want a chance to compete? No problem! We will also be offering a fun amateur competition – its all about having fun and learning the ropes of a shucking competition!
By The Bridge Pop-Up Market
Where:
Worn Studio (915 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Come shop By the Bridge in Inglewood! We will have 10+ vendors including vintage clothing, jewelry, pottery, home decor, handmade goods, and more! We are pet friendly, free to attend, and an all ages event!
Family Fun Hour: T is for Tree
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
$0 - $15
Details:
Get ready to play, create, and explore together! Each week brings a new theme packed with hands-on activities for kids ages toddler to 11. There’s always something exciting to discover—come join the fun! June’s theme is gardens, and each week we will explore something new!
This week, come learn about trees!
New Blood Calgary Civic Symphony
Where:
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
$95+
Details:
NEW BLOOD Productions and the Calgary Civic Symphony join forces once again!
NEW BLOOD is a widely acclaimed theatre production that blends traditional Blackfoot music and dance with contemporary music by Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel to tell the life story of Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman, a residential school survivor who overcame significant adversity to become Chief of the Siksika Nation in Alberta.
The story, as told through the poem “The Indian in the Child”, blends young Spirit Dancers with First Nations dance and drumming and the music of Peter Gabriel performed by the Calgary Civic Symphony. New Blood is a powerful and unforgettable piece of theatre; one that you will be talking about for years to come. Please join us at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a life changing experience!
Shaan
Where:
Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 22, 2025
Cost:
$55+
Details:
As one of India’s most admired playback singers, Shantanu Mukherjee, better known as Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, live performer, composer, actor, and television host. He has recorded numerous songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and has established himself as one of the best and highest-paid playback singers in Indian Cinema.
We can’t wait to see where you wander this week!
Be sure to tag @WanderingInYYC / #WanderingInYYC in your stories and posts—we love following along with your adventures around the city and seeing how you make the most of June 20th - 22nd.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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