Oh, June — your beautiful spring weather, rain showers, and incredible long evenings make me love you. But the chaotic, mad dash to finish up all the things, attend all the events, and head into summer can be a lot for parents! Whatever June holds for you, the tantalizing possibilities of summer are stretching out before us and we’re wishing you all good luck this month! Be sure to carve out some time for family fun with the help of our June Events Guide.

Kick off the month with the Royal Canadian International Circus, with incredible shows until June 2, 2024. With the smell of popcorn, the dazzling lights, and the high-energy music, the whole family will be entranced. Don’t forget to use the code familyfuncalgary’ to get TWO tickets for the price of ONE.

June means lilacs in Calgary – even if only for a very short window. Head down to the 4th Street Lilac Festival on June 2, 2024, for blocks of great vendors plus plenty of fantastic entertainment.

The first few weekends of June are busy for many Calgary communities as they host their Parade of Garage Sales. Find one near you to discover some new-to-you treasures.

FEATURED | Celebrate the grand opening of The Shops at Buffalo Run on June 7, 2024. Located at Tsuut’ina Nation, The Shops at Buffalo Run are part of Taza and this FREE afternoon event will pay tribute to the elders, artists, and community leaders and offer family fun.

Rosebud Dinner Theatre is only a short drive from Calgary and this summer they are presenting the family classic, Little Women. The show comes with a delicious meal and opens on June 7, 2024.

FEATURED | Get ready for a celebration of laughter and wonder at Heritage Park’s Children’s Festival! On June 15 – 16, 2024, your family can step into a world of simple pleasures and a day filled with endless fun for your little ones.

All Sport One Day is actually doing TWO days this year, and the first one is June 15, 2024. It’s an amazing opportunity for your kids to try a sport they have never tried before – for FREE! We’ve done it for years and it’s a great experience. (Read about it here.) Registration opens June 4, 2024, so mark your calendars.

Of course, Father’s Day is this month, and we have lots of great ideas to spend the day with your daddy. Check out all the great ideas that we found in our Father’s Day Guide! (We’ll keep adding to the guide as June progresses.)

Love LEGO and building? Check out Brick Fest Live, in Calgary from June 22 – 23, 2024.

We are ready for summer and it’s time to hit the beach! Sikome Lake is opening for the season on June 27, 2024.

FEATURED | The Calgary Stampeders Family Day Game is on June 29, 2024! Whether or not your family loves football, this Family Day Game is an exciting experience for everyone, with extra activities before and after the game.

Don your robes and check out the High River Medieval Faire and Tournament on June 29 – 30, 2024!


There are lots of other events happening during June. Calgary is a great place for families to enjoy activities together. Be sure to check out our calendar to find more family fun. You can also submit your family-friendly event to us; just fill out our event submission form. Don’t forget to check out the new contests we are running and if you are planning your summer, take a look at our Summer Camp Guide. Enjoy the month, Calgary!

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