Family Friendly Activities to Check Out in Calgary in June

In addition to warmer temperatures, June in Calgary marks the beginning of the city’s exciting festival season! There are so many exciting events and activities for everyone in your family to participate in this month, from rich cultural festivals to fun-filled children’s celebrations, thrilling concerts, action-packed sports events, unique shopping experiences, and more. Get your calendars out! Calgary in June is a busy one!

Fun Family Events & Activities in Calgary in June

Calgary Ukrainian Festival | calgaryukrainianfestival.com

When: Saturday June 1 – Sunday June 2
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex
Cost: $10 (Ages 13-64); $5 (Ages 6 – 12 and 65+) ; Free for children 5 and under as well as Newcomers with CUAET

Gather your family and celebrate Ukrainian arts, heritage and culture at the 14th Annual Calgary Ukrainian Festival. Experience family-friendly dancing, authentic Ukrainian cuisine, arts and crafts, top-quality Ukrainian beer and vodka, and captivating shows. Enjoy live demonstrations, activities for kids, and a fun-filled atmosphere perfect for the entire family.

4th Street Lilac Festival | lilacfestival.net

When: Sunday June 2
Where: 4th St between 13th Ave & Elbow Dr SW
Cost: Free admission

Head down to 4th street to take part in Calgary’s largest outdoor festival, and a Calgary in June staple for over 30 years! This free one-day event invites folks from across the city to say goodbye to the winter blahs and welcome in our city’s vibrant festival season. Lilac Festival is a pedestrian-friendly event which typically welcomes over 100,000 Calgarians to enjoy a mix of musical talent, artisan vendors, top-notch entertainment, and prime people-watching. Kids can enjoy jumping in bounce houses, getting their faces painted, and munching on tasty treats, and grownups are sure to love discovering new bands on one of the six stages, lounging on a nearby patio, or browsing and buying at over 500 vendor kiosks.

Calgary Stampeders Home Opener | stampeders.com

When: Friday June 7
Where: McMahon Stadium
Cost: Tickets start at $21

Football fans, prepare for another action packed CFL season! The Calgary Stampeders open the season on Friday June 7 as they take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Don’t miss the kick-off at 7:00 p.m.!

Inglewood Night Market | inglewoodnightmarket.ca

When: Friday June 7
Where: 10th Ave and 10th St SE
Cost: Free Admission

The Inglewood Night Market is a popular modern market that welcomes everyone in your family to have a great time – including your pups! Browse handmade crafts, vintage clothing, antiques, and collectibles from over 100 local vendors, and enjoy local food, live music and more. If all that browsing and fun has made you thirst, stop and sip a cold beverage in the licensed beer garden (kids and dogs are welcome to come with you!)

“National” Presented By Rolex at Spruce Meadows | sprucemeadows.com

When: Wednesday June 12 -Sunday June 16
Where: Spruce Meadows
Cost: Tickets start at $5.40 for all ages. Seniors Day is on June 13 – Seniors 65+ get in free without a general admission ticket.

If an afternoon surrounded by majestic horses and their talented riders, along with family-friendly activities and live music sounds like fun, be sure to grab your tickets to Spruce Meadows’ National tournament, presented by Rolex. This Calgary in June tradition features top athletes from around the world as they compete on the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows! In addition to the live action in the ring, shopping, food, drinks, music, activities like face painting, exotic animal rescues and sports await.

Children’s Festival | heritagepark.ca

When: Saturday June 15 – Monday June 17 from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum
Cost: $34.95 plus GST (Ages 16 – 64);  $22.95 plus GST (Ages 3 – 15); $26.95 plus GST (Ages 65+)

Step into a world of wonder at Heritage Park’s Children’s Festival, a day filled with endless fun for the little ones! Let their imaginations run wild with a kids-only market, face painting, live music, scavenger hunts, candy and bakery pop ups, puppet theatre, play areas, sheep dog herding demonstrations, crafts, family games and much more. Don’t miss this magical event where kids can explore, learn and play in the wide-open spaces of Heritage Park!

Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival | okotokstourism.ca

When: Saturday June 15 from 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Ethel Tucker Park at the Arts & Learning Plaza (7 Riverside Drive)
Cost: Admission is free

If you’re up for a bit of a drive, head out to Okotoks to check out the Children’s Festival bringing all kinds of fun including a parade, live entertainment and activities like face painting, crafts, and food trucks, as well as stage performers including The Suitcase Circus with Chris Gamble, The Magic of Tristan Court, and a stilt walker. Don’t miss the pancake breakfast at the Okotoks Lions Club from 8 am to 10 am!

Sled Island | sledisland.com

When: Wednesday June 19 -Sunday June 23
Where: Various Venues
Cost: Limited Single Day Passes $60-$85; Festival Passes start at $233.19; All Ages Pass (Available for Minors Only) $40

Since 2007, Sled Island’s energizing and varied acts have created a unique festival experience that music lovers flock to Calgary to experience. Each June, this five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of over 30,000 music, comedy, film, and art lovers to venues around the city. Attendees of all ages are welcome to a variety of shows, comedy acts, films and special events. The All-Ages Pass ($40) is the perfect way for folks under the age of 18 to get access to all events open to minors, and also gives pass holders discounts at various Calgary establishments during the festival.

Aboriginal Awareness Week Family Festival and Powwow | aawc.ca

When: Sunday June 16 – Saturday June 22
Where: Enmax Park, Elbow River Camp, Calgary Stampede Grounds
Cost: Free Admission

AAWC and their partners have. planned a week-long celebration promoting pride, understanding, and awareness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, traditions, contributions, and achievements to Canadian society. Since 2011, the week leading up to National Aboriginal Day on June 21st has been known locally as Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary (AAWC). Be sure to head down to the Stampede Grounds to join in the celebrations with events like a pancake breakfast, Traditional Powwow and Grand Entry, Indigenous Idol, a Hand Games Tournament, an Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market, Children’s Corner and more.

TD JazzYYC Summer Festival | jazzyyc.com

When: Tuesday June 25 – Sunday June 30
Where: Various locations
Cost: Passes start at $125

TD’s JazzYYC Summer Festival  brings jazz music to main stage venues with late-night concerts, jams, and more! This summer’s festival features an incredible lineup of international and local musicians from various jazz genres and styles, including Grammy winners and nominees.

Which events is your family excited to check out in Calgary in June? Are there any great ones we missed? Fill us in in the comments section!