Top Things To Do in Calgary This Weekend- June 06 - 08, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025
- 12 min read
Hey Wanderers!
Calgary is bursting with excitement this weekend, and there's something incredible around every corner.
From world-class sports to unforgettable concerts and unique cultural experiences, the city’s summer energy is in full swing. Saddle up for the Spruce Meadows 'EPIC Weekend' Continental Tournament, or raise a glass at the Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew—a perfect night out at the Calgary Zoo with craft drinks and wild vibes. Ballet lovers won’t want to miss Jeunesse Classique Ballet’s timeless performance of Giselle, and families can hop aboard the fun at Heritage Park’s Day Out With Thomas. Cap it all off with an unforgettable evening of music at the Spruce Meadows ‘Live & Intimate’ concert featuring Dean Brody, one of Canada’s country music greats.
And that’s just the beginning—Calgary’s calendar is packed with even more to discover. Make it a weekend to remember!
Friday, June 06, 2025
FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival
Where:
Various Venues
When:
May 29 - June 08, 2025
Cost:
$15+
Details:
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival.
FunnyFest Comedy does it all — from high – brow to low – brow and everything in-between!
Catch the big laughs with 6 Stand Up Comedians per show!
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.
Spruce Meadows EPIC Weekend Continental Tournament
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$5+
Details:
This tournament offers guests the perfect opportunity to watch world-class show jumping competition in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Experience all the excitement of the ‘Continental’ tournament!
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
Where:
The Rooftop YYC (414 3rd St SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
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.
Paranormal Cirque
Where:
Crossiron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rocky View, AB)
When:
June 06 - 16, 2025
Cost:
$35+
Details:
Slow down so you can take it all in…but if you scare easily, you might want to run….as we welcome you into this new world of Paranormal Cirque! Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a “normal” Circus but that of normal has very little!
A new show with breathtaking implications always poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities.
A crazy yet fun fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream … and when we had nightmares and fantasies.
Scare, encompass, amuse and surprise are the ingredients for a mixture of emotions impossible to forget.This is truly a Paranormal experience like no other.
No-one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work
Where:
Devonian Gardens - Core Mall (324 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 20, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Lunchbox Theatre has been dedicated to the creation, development and production of new Canadian one-act plays, many of which have gone on to great acclaim after their premiere on our stage. Come by and be a part of the process and creation! Attend the FREE workshop readings and help us shape the new plays that will grace the Lunchbox stage in years to come.
Art Party
Where:
Centre Court (225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Meet the local artists and creatives who bring inspiration, share stories, and thought-provoking ideas to the walls and public spaces of Arts Commons at our next Art Party!
Celebrate artists and go on an interactive art tour of the Arts Commons Galleries, shop at an Art Market with local artist vendors, check out the open studios and vibe with our DJ Subliminal Rabbit holding court in Centre Court. Learn the art of sticker making and character development where you’ll design and takeaway your own unique stickers with artists Rawry & Pohly !
This upcoming Arts Commons Galleries artist reception showcases the current exhibitions on display with the RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program, including the Ledge Gallery, Lightbox Studio, Window Galleries, and +15 Galleries. It will also celebrate the media artists in the Micro Cinema, +15 Soundscape and our friends at One Yellow Rabbit, Downstage, and IndigeSTEAM!!
Free Soccer Fridays
Where:
Various locations
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a FREE, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver.
Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew (18+)
Where:
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St George's Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$90+
Details:
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
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$5+
Details:
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
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 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.
THIRD ACTion Film Festival
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$39+
Details:
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
Where:
Arts Commons – Martha Cohen Theatre (215 8 Avenue SE Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$35+
Details:
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.
Pineridge Community Bubblegum Dance
Where:
Pineridge Community Centre (6024 Rundlehorn Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$2 (kids under 5 are free)
Details:
Join Pineridge Community for the Family Bubblegum Dance! On June 6, 2025, families with young children can get ready to groove and glow! There is a $2 entry, and kids under 5 are free. Glow sticks will be offered for free, while supplies last, and there will be a concession available to purchase food.
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Heritage Park Day Out With Thomas
Where:
Heritage Park Historical Village (1900 Heritage DR SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$30
Details:
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.
Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX
Where:
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre (19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Nothing says Community Spirit like coming together at the Calgary Stampede Community Round Up presented by ENMAX! Join us in kicking off this year’s Stampede celebrations with a FREE Pancake Breakfast, FREE Parking and FREE Family Fun on Saturday, June 7th at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre.
We’ll bring the pancakes and entertainment, you bring your family, friends and smiles! See you there!
(Pancakes available while supplies last)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Pancakes | Animals | Wagon Rides | Entertainment | Crafts | Live Music | Barrel Races | Interactive Displays | And More!
Spruce Meadows ‘Live & Intimate’ Concerts - Dean Brody
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
$89+
Details:
Don’t miss Canadian country legend Dean Brody live on June 7! Grab your boots, call your crew, and get ready for a night of unforgettable music. Let’s make it a night to remember!
50 Years of Fish Creek Provincial Park
Where:
Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Area (15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
50 years of Fish Creek Provincial Park! Come down to celebrate with us – we’ve got food trucks, 25+ conservation partner booths, FREE walking tours, kid-friendly activities, native seed giveaways and grasslands planting, and way more!
AärdCON -- RPG / Fantasy Gathering
Where:
Renfrew Community Association (811 Radford Rd NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
$12+
Details:
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
Where:
McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
$30+
Details:
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
Where:
Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$0 - $5
Details:
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
Where:
Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
$65+
Details:
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!
MaKami College Calgary Spring Open House
Where:
MaKami College Calgary (1600 – 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
This will be a great opportunity for anyone looking for a change or considering going back to school. Enjoy a FREE BBQ, check out our campuses, meet our instructors and learn about our programs first-hand.
You can also enter to win one of these great prizes:
– Brand new iPad
– $100 mall shopping spree
– $500 tuition credit
– And more!
The Story of Tonight: Music of Stage & Screen
Where:
Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
Let New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble take you on a journey as they perform The Story of Tonight: Music of Stage & Screen. Proudly presented by New West Music & Arts Society, concert guests will enjoy unique renditions of songs that will undoubtedly bring you back in time, be it a year or more than fifty (and a whole lot in between)!
Remember the first time you watched your now-favourite movie or musical? Whether it was a Disney animation, a Sci-Fi thriller or a drama that told tales of love or loss, it’s the music of those films or shows that can transport you right back into the stories that captured your imagination.
403 Market
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
From June to August, the summer scene in Calgary is about to get a whole lot brighter with the 403Market! Hosted at The Confluence, this vibrant market showcases well-known and emerging artisans and vendors, including unique local crafts such as exquisite pottery, woodwork, textiles and so much more.
In addition to the market itself, 403Market will include a variety of family-friendly activities, including inflatable bouncy castles and interactive play zones designed especially for children. Located between Inglewood and East Village, this is the perfect outing that is sure to be fun for the whole family!
10 am – 6 pm
Family Puppet Festival Day
Where:
North Haven Community Association (5003 N Haven Dr. NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 07, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Our annual Family Puppet Festival Day is back! Join us for a wonderful opportunity where families come together and enjoy a day filled with interactive activities, puppet creation stations, and performances, while celebrating the art of puppetry.
Live Performance: Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Kiki the Eco Elf! Through wildly imaginative storytelling, mesmerizing multi-instrumental music, and high-energy interactive games, Kiki brings the stage to life with a powerful, earth-conscious message. Her dynamic performances blend music education, environmental awareness, and healthy living into an explosion of creativity, laughter, and thought-provoking fun!
With an ecological twist, Kiki ignites the imaginations of audiences young and old, inspiring them to take action while embracing their inner child. Step inside the belly of a giant inflatable salmon* and embark on a thrilling journey through the salmon’s life cycle. Dive into multicultural tales, sing along with ocean songs, and discover essential lessons on water conservation and protecting our planet.
Sunday, June 08, 2025
Calvary FC vs York United FC
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 08, 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!
Calgary Surge vs. Ottawa BlackJacks
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 08, 2025
Cost:
$28+
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.
Mushroom House Clay Lantern
Where:
Color Cafe (1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 08, 2025
Cost:
$49
Details:
Join us for our whimsical Clay Mushroom Lantern Workshop at Color Cafe in Kensington, Calgary where you will craft a Mushroom House from Scratch using Clay. We will walk you through it A to Z, no experience necessary.
Session includes a baseball size firing clay, instruction, firing your creation to bisque.
So much fun awaits.
Family Fun Hour: Flowers in Bloom
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 08, 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 flowers!
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 6th - 8th.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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