19 Best Things to Do in Calgary This June
See incredible sculptures made from beach debris at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: May 31 to September 14
This summer, see debris from Pacific Ocean beaches turned into incredible pieces of art at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Washed Ashore is a new exhibit featuring 15 marine wildlife-themed sculptures peppered around the zoo facilities, and they’re all made out of beach debris. There’s even a handy map to help you find all 15 sculptures.
210 St. George’s Dr. N.E., calgaryzoo.com
Check out a virtual reality experience about the planet’s evolution
When: Opens June 3
If you loved the Horizon of Khufu virtual reality experience at CF Chinook Centre this past winter, then don’t miss the new Life Chronicles show launching on June 3. This new 45-minute virtual reality experience explores the planet’s evolution over geological periods, featuring dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and more.
CF Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Tr., lifechronicles-experience.com
Grab a drink and a bite on a sunny rooftop patio
It’s officially patio season, and the only thing better than basking on a lovely patio with a drink in your hand is basking on a lovely patio with a drink in your hand and a great view. Thankfully, there are tons of great rooftop patios around the city that deliver exactly that.
Read more: 21 Great Rooftop Patios in Calgary
Order a box of doughnuts from Calgary’s new Krispy Kreme store
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(@krispykremecan)When: Opens June 3
Calling all doughnut fans! Iconic doughnut brand Krispy Kreme is officially opening a storefront in Calgary this month. Pop in to grab a box filled with flavours like strawberry iced, cinnamon apple filled, chocolate iced custard filled and, of course, original glazed.
9629 Macleod Tr. S.W., krispykreme.ca
Spruce up your outdoor space by visiting a local garden centre
Whether you have a small balcony garden or a giant backyard, a visit to a local garden centre can help make sure your outdoor space is looking its best. Here’s a look at some of the garden centres in Calgary where you can get plants, gardening materials and more.
Read more: Garden Centres in Calgary
Dig into some paella at Bodega by Sabor
When: Opens June 3
Bodega, a popular Spanish tapas bar with seven locations in and around Edmonton, has expanded to Calgary with a new restaurant in Mission. Order a handful of tapas for your table to share, like Serrano croquettes, bacon-wrapped dates, boar cheeks, garlic prawns, piri piri calamari and more. And don’t miss the paella, available in vegetable, seafood, chicken and mixed variations.
2204 4 St. S.W., bodegabysabor.ca
Celebrate emerging artists at the Ignite! festival
When: June 4 to 7
Sage Theatre casts a spotlight on emerging artists during its four-day Ignite! festival at Pumphouse Theatre. Featuring everything from a satirical show about religion and fandom to a play about fast food and friendship, the festival promises to be an exciting celebration of the arts.
Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W., sagetheatre.com
Attend an outdoor movie, a concert or a show-jumping tournament at Spruce Meadows
When: Multiple dates
There’s plenty of fun to be had at Spruce Meadows this summer. The 2025 show-jumping tournament season kicks off this month and is your chance to see some of the top equestrian show jumpers in the world. In June, there are three tournaments: The Continental from June 5 to 8, the National from June 11 to 15 and the Pan American from June 26 to 29. During those weekends, you can also catch outdoor movie screenings on select nights and exciting concerts featuring artists like Dean Brody, City and Colour and Metric. Can’t go in June? There will also be screenings and concerts during the North American tournament from July 2 to 6.
18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W., sprucemeadows.com
Check out the 15th Calgary Ukrainian Festival
When: June 7 and 8
The Calgary Ukrainian Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, offering a great opportunity to celebrate and learn more about Ukrainian culture. Guests can expect plenty of Ukrainian food and drinks, dance performances, arts and crafts and more.
Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E., calgaryukrainianfestival.com
Watch a movie at the Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival
When: June 12 to 15
Back for its 27th year, the Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival, Alberta’s longest-running queer film festival, returns with nearly two dozen short and feature films. This year’s festival will also feature a market and art exhibition.
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St. S.W., queerfilmfest.ca
Check out one of the upcoming summer night markets in Calgary
Take advantage of the brighter and longer summer evenings by attending one of the upcoming night markets going on around the city. With options in Inglewood, University District, Heritage Park and more, you’re sure to find some great local products.
Read more: Summer Night Markets in Calgary
Go to the new Kípaitápiiyssinnooni exhibit at The Confluence
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For the first time in more than two decades, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland has launched a new major exhibit. Kípaitápiiyssinnooni was curated by Niitsitapi artist Star Crop Eared Wolf and is “an immersive cultural experience rooted in Blackfoot ways of knowing, being, and belonging.” Blackfoot knowledge keepers and artists made the items featured in the exhibit, which just opened in May.
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave. S.E., 587-288-1406, theconfluence.ca
Pick up some fresh produce and local products at a farmers’ market
Now that warm weather is here to stay, farmers’ markets are popping up all over the city. Visit one in the coming weeks to pick up fresh produce, locally made products and more.
Read more: Farmers’ Markets In and Around Calgary
Go to concerts, comedy shows, art events and more at Sled Island
When: June 18 to 22
Sled Island, one of Calgary’s most popular festivals, returns with an impressive lineup this month. Along with tons of musical artists and bands, the lineup also includes a poster show, a drag brunch, a wrap-up pig roast and more. Get your tickets or passes to see acts like Hailstones, Amy Nelson, Chic Chameleon, Family Man and more.
Multiple locations, sledisland.com
Honour National Indigenous History Month at a local event
June marks both National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and several Calgary organizations are hosting events to mark the occasion. A few of the upcoming events include Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary running from June 14 to 21, Calgary Public Library programming throughout the month, Authentically Indigenous’ Rez in the City 2.0 event at Southcentre Mall and more.
Enjoy brunch and live music at The Sharp
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The Sharp, a new brunch spot and café, takes its dining experience to the next level with daily live music from Monday to Saturday. As you dine on dishes like the Matcha Cream Cloud pancakes and bacon eggs Benedict, you may be treated to the beautiful sounds of live violin and piano music.
1102, 288 St. Moritz Dr. S.W., 403-475-5888, thesharp.ca
Grab your clubs and spend a day golfing
It’s officially golf season, and whether you want to visit the driving range, take a lesson or spend a day on one of the city’s golf courses, there are plenty of ways to get outside with your clubs.
Go shopping for collectibles at a comic and toy expo
When: June 22
If you love comics and collectibles, don’t miss the Red & White Calgary Comic and Toy Expo. This event has been running since 1988 and will feature more than 100 vendor tables and an all-ages costume contest. Early-bird admission is $10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and $5 during regular hours (free for kids ages 12 and under).
Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E., comicandtoy.ca
Enjoy a book outdoors at a read-a-thon
When: June 24
If you love to read, head to Memorial Park on June 24 for the return of Wordfest’s Read-a-Thon event. The outdoor event will take place in the park by the oldest library in Alberta (Memorial Park Library) and is free to attend. Expect live music, a pop-up café cart, free Village ice cream (if you’re among the first 200 guests) and other activities.
Memorial Park, 1221 2 St. S.W., wordfest.com
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