Events Roundup
June 11, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends the ScaleUP Breakfast Social where Mitsoh is the featured company.
ScaleUP Breakfast Social
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Friday, June 12 9:00 AM
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Connect over coffee with the Edmonton ScaleUP community
Here's what Colin had to say:
"Two things I love to cover are food and business success, so I'm excited to hear what Mitsoh's Ian Gladue has to say. Mitsoh just won Inclusive ScaleUP of the Year at the ScaleUP Awards, having sold more than three million units of its pemmican snacks. Plus, there will be coffee and bagels."
Edmonton Pride events
Celebrate diversity, community, and expression with this lineup of events:
- June 12: Spill the Tea: Readings from the 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library starting at 6:30pm at Robertson-Wesley United Church
- June 13: Mill Woods' Pride in the Parking Lot starting at 11am at Mill Woods Town Centre Professional Building
- June 13: Pride Dance Party starting at 8pm at Starlite Room
- June 14: Fyrefly's Annual Mayor's Pride Brunch starting at 10am at Fort Edmonton Park
- June 18-21: Rainbow Visions Film Festival
Inclusive fun all summer long!
AdaptAbilities' Hearts in Action Summer Camps offer a supportive space to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful friendships through structured activities. Each day is designed to encourage participation, independence, and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Camps run across various locations in Edmonton, Leduc, and St. Albert.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- June 12: Eco Dance Party starting at 7pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
- June 13: Housing Is A Human Right: Celebrating 40 years of ECOHH starting at 10am at Alberta Avenue Community Centre
- June 13: Men's Shed for Father's Day starting at 12pm at Ritchie Community Hall
- June 13: Indigenous Artist in Residence Final Showcase by Arsene Arcand starting at 5pm at ArtsHub Ortona
- June 13: Moonlight Annual Fundraiser starting at 6pm at Santa Maria Goretti Centre
- June 13-14: Edmonton Eco-Solar Home Tour
- June 14: Pathways: Mêskanâs - Celebrating Indigenous Culture starting at 10am at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
- June 14: Grow Together Community Gathering starting at 10:30am at Victoria Park
- June 17: Human Trafficking Prevention & Disruption Training starting at 6pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
Pride Dance Party
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Saturday, June 13 8:00 PM
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Join us at the historic Starlite Room as we celebrate Pride with Edmonton's best dance party in support of Rainbow Refuge!
Upcoming
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- June 20: Indigenous Peoples Festival at Borden Park
- June 20-21: Public Art Walking Tours at Tawatinâ Bridge
- June 25: Nerd Nite #94: We're Making it Gay at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
Tycoon Events is an award-winning, full-service event planning firm with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in managing corporate events, conferences, and fundraisersâdelivered in live, hybrid, or virtual formats.