20 of the best things to do at home and around Calgary this June
Well how in the heck did we get here, Calgary?! May practically flew right by us, and with that, we’ve got a new month and a new list of exciting and safe events for you guys. We know that this time around, it’ll look a little different than years prior, but we should still make the most of it! Here are 20 things to do in Calgary or at home this June!
Safely visit a national park or historic site
June 1st is the day, guys! Canada’s national parks and historical sites have been given the go-ahead to let the public back in, at a limited capacity.
See what’s new on DISNEY+
Disney + is bringing the goods this June. In addition to premiering their new original Artemis Fowl with Colin Farrell, they’ll also be dropping movies like Avengers: Infinity War, and 1999’s 101 Dalmations the TV show.
Check out the distance friendly Farmers Market in Hillhurst
Get some fresh air while browsing local vendors at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmer’s Market! Don’t worry guys, they’ve taken the necessary precautions to keep you all as safe as possible. They’ve even exclusively given the 60+ crowd their own hours!
When: Every Wednesday
Where: 1320 5 Avenue NW, Calgary
Time: 2:30 pm- 7 pm
Freshen up your spring-summer wardrobe
Tis the season for spring-summer sales! Aritzia, Kate Spade and Michael Kors, among others are throwing huge sales until mid-June, anywhere from 50% to 75% off right now. Treat yo self.
Flex your ‘Office’ Knowledge and win
You’ve watched and rewatched every cold open, quoted every iconic one-liner, and have almost run out of Jim pranks to pull on your own co-workers, but are you a superfan? You better firm upon your Dunder and Mifflin knowledge because The Office virtual quiz is coming to a couch nearest you.
When: Friday, June 12th
Time: 7:30 pm (Eastern time click here, Western time click here)
Cost: $10
Check out Calgary’s new city hall
Take an afternoon walk downtown Calgary, and see Calgary’s historic city hall, which has undergone a 3 year, $34 million dollar reno.
Go for a FREE leisurely scoot
Roll e-scooters currently operate in Kelowna and Edmonton, and now to celebrate their big launch in Calgary, they’re offering you guys one free ride! Use code ROLLINCOWTOWN or CURIOCITY to claim yours. Just remember to wash and sanitize your hands, guys.
Or a bike ride
You’ve got the need. The need for speed! Hop on a bike and get some fresh air this long weekend! No bike? No problem! We’ve put together a list of the best distance friendly shops where you can buy a new whip!
Have a patio beer
As of May 25th, Calgary’s bars and salons have been given the green light to reopen, at a 50% capacity. We know you’ve been jonesing for a good ol’ patio booze cruise and the weather is looking fine. If you’re not comfortable with heading out and about yet, order take away from one of your favourite YYC spots, and hit the balcony at home!
Feel like a cocktail wiz with these DIY kits
Play bartender with one of these DIY cocktail kits from one of Calgary’s restos. Proof, Anejo, and Ricardo’s Hideaway are among the few that are giving you the keys to a tasty Friday, and.. a miserable Saturday if you don’t feel like sharing.
Document your COVID experience for the Glenbow
Do you have a story to tell? The Glenbow Museum wants to hear from you! Dear Glenbow is a project encouraging Calgarians to write a letter to them detailing your experience during the COVID pandemic in the hopes of inspiring future artists and exhibits at the museum.
When: Until Friday, July 31st
Where: See recipient address and email here
Celebrate Fathers Day!
Fathers day is June 21st, folks! Don’t forget it. Whether its a virtual visit, a drive-by, or a SAFE in-person dinner, make sure you tell your pops that he’s the man.
When: June 21st
Catch the Floor is Lava on Netflix and feel nostalgic AF
Netflix announced mid-May that they’ll be releasing a show inspired by the destructive game millennials know all too well as “The Floor is Lava!” This game was as fun as it got when we had to play inside and despite all the trouble we got into playing a mean game of FIL with our friends, it still has a special place in our hearts. Check it out on June 19th!
Visit the Calgary Zoo
Unfortunately, Calgarians will be returning to a zoo without their giant pandas, but the springtime staple is finally accessible again with several safety measures in place. Honestly, they could put us in a plastic bubble and we wouldn’t fight them on it. As long as they’re letting us in, we’re happy!
Get a freaking Haircut!
If you didn’t just shave it all off after week 3 in isolation… It might be time, guys. We’ve seen your Instaposts, Snapchat’s and Tik Tok videos.. and some of your quarantine cuts need to meet a fresh pair of scissors.. preferably ones that you didn’t pull from the kitchen drawer.
Take on a DIY garden project
Check out one of Glow Garden’s wholesale pop-up garden centres located in every quadrant in Calgary! You’ve got three days to get that Pinterest project you promised yourself you’d do off the ground!
Put in work during Betty’s Run for ALS
Betty’s Run is an annual event, inspiring community and hope for those affected by ALS. Right now more than ever, we need togetherness, which is why in response to the Coronavirus Outbreak, the event will now take place virtually! If you’d like to participate or donate, you can check out the official Betty’s Run website here for more information on how to do so!
When: Sunday, June 21st
Visit Calgary’s newest brewery
Good beer has gotten us through the good times, bad times, and boring times we’ve had while in quarantine, but we’re not even kind of sick of it yet. Delta Brewery, a local company is opening its first brick and mortar in Calgary’s NE this June!
Catch a flick (online) at Calgary’s underground film festival
Calgary Underground film festival is going digital! Catch the best of 2020’s independent cinema this June right from your couch at home.
When: Monday, June 22nd – Sunday, June 28th
Time: 10 pm
There you have it folks, 20 things to do around the house, or around the city this June! We told you it could be done! Have an amazing month, friends! Be safe, be smart and stay busy!
