12 Free things to do in Calgary this June
There is nothing better than something free. Calgary seems to have a pretty good grasp on that, especially considering the wicked lineup of free things to do this June. From concerts to festivals, to street parties and markets, Cowtown has your thrifty self covered. Here are 12 of the best free things to do in Calgary this June.
Free first Thursday’s at the Glenbow Museum
On the first Thursday of each month, Glenbow Museum has free admission. FREE ADMISSION. Get off your butt and go get cultured, people!
When: June 6
Where: Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
CHROMA at Southcentre Mall
A group of local and International artists have each put their spin on this huge art installation inside Southcentre Mall. Come by for a quick photo op and add that bad boy to the Insta grid.
When: Until June 16
Where: Southcentre Mall
4th Street Lilac Festival
It’s the biggest street party of the year in Calgary, so get ready for a hell of a day rain or shine. Vendors, food, drinks, music, it’s all a part of Lilac Fest.
When: Sunday, July 2nd
Where: 4th Street SW – from 13th Ave SW to Elbow Drive SW
YYC Craft Beer Week
Free and ticketed events. For an entire week, you can find events, parties, tastings, and deals all around town celebrating Calgary’s craft beer scene.
When: June 3 – June 9
Where: Various Locations around Calgary
Who’s in the Hall Wednesdays
The event runs from 5 pm – 8 pm, and with free admission, you aren’t gonna mind spending a few extra bucks at the cash bar to enjoy some spirits while accomplished athletes talk about how they became Hall of Famers.
When: June 5
Where: 169 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Inglewood Night Market
Ah, yes. We love Inglewood and we love night markets, so this is a mighty fine combination. Come through for live tunes, fantastic vendors, a beer garden, and some of the most artistic sights, sounds, and people that Calgary has to offer.
When: June 7
Where: 9 and 10 Ave SE
VegFest
Calgary’s premiere Vegan festival returns with great food and activities for everyone. You’ll even find some of your favourite food trucks serving up specialty vegan dishes. Friggen’ delightful!
When: June 15
Where: Millenium Park, 1220 9 Ave SE
Music in the Park
This weekly event will kick off mid-June. Featuring local musicians banging out some casual tunes during lunch hour, this is the perfect way to break up any workday.
When: June 16, June 23, June 30
Where: Various Downtown Locations
Calgary Night Market in Bridgeland
One of Calgary’s favourite night markets returns with tons of artisans, vendors, local musicians, and great people. Obviously.
When: June 21 & June 28
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
Sled Island Music Fest
Few things are more badass than a free music festival. Especially a free music festival that showcases hundreds of acts, tens of thousands of attendees in venues across the city. Okay, so it’s not entirely free, but there are more free events than we can count, so we’re sticking to our guns on this one.
When: June 19 – 23
Where: Various Locations
Spruce Meadows Pan AM
This esteemed horse-jumping contest at this world-class location is a pretty wicked week of events. Riders from across North America will be here to show what they got, so don’t be afraid to cheer loudly.
When: June 25 – June 30
Where: 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Shakespeare by the Bow
Theatre Calgary will be bringing back this popular outdoor series at the end of the month. It’s honestly one of our favourite ways to spend an afternoon along the river.
When: June 27
Where: Prince’s Island Park
There you have it Calgary, those are some of the best free things to do in town this June. Get out there and enjoy, you thrifty folks!
