Things to do in June: Father's Day, fan fusion, folk festival and more
🦸 Phoenix Fan Fusion
Geek out with your favorite comic book characters and pop culture figures, with celebrity appearances including Hayden Christensen, Elijah Wood and Sean Astin.
June 6-8, 10am-7pm on June 6-7 and 10am-5pm on June 8, Phoenix Convention Center; Daily passes starting at $44, kids ages 12 and under free
🤼 TNA Wrestling: Against All Odds
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes to the Valley for a two-day event.
This family-friendly event showcases artists from various disciplines, including dance, music, poetry, painting and sculpture.
June 7, noon-5pm at Black Theatre Troupe, Free.
Celebrate anime with cosplay, a gaming contest, live performances and more.
June 7, 7pm, Arizona Center; Free!
👔 Father's Day
Show Dad how much he means to you with something special.
There are too many events around the Valley to list, so take a look and find something you know Dad will love!
👕 Vintage For The Gents
It's a special Father's Day event, but there's plenty of shopping for everyone from Melrose Vintage Market.
June 15, 10am-3pm, The Duce; Free!
🪕 Flagstaff Folk Festival
It's a drive, but spread across five stages, this longtime music bonanza draws in music lovers across ages and interests, with over 100 folk and acoustic acts.
June 14-15, 9:30am-4pm; Coconino Center for the Arts and the Pioneer Museum
Juneteenth
Celebrate freedom with Juneteenth events across the Valley.
There are plenty of events in the Phoenix area, so find one near you!
🎵 Summer Solstice Celebration
Take in some music with youth-inspired performances, interactive experiences and family-friendly fun as part of the library's summer reading program.
June 21, 2-5pm, Burton Barr Central Library; Free!
🍹 Pride Bar Crawl
Enjoy Pride in Old Town Scottsdale with drinks, dancing, music and more.
June 21, 4pm-midnight, starting at Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale; Tickets starting at $18.41
🏳️🌈 Pride in the Pines
It's too hot for a parade — or just about anything else outdoors — in the Valley, so head north for Flagstaff's parade and festival.
June 21, starting 10am, Thorpe Park Sports and Recreation Complex; General admission $25, kids 10 and under free
⚽ 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
Watch the quarterfinals of this tournament featuring the premier men's soccer national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Feel the heat with a dozen salsas, from mild to spicy, and help choose which one is the best.
June 22, 6:30-9pm, Spaces of Opportunity/Farmers' Market; Tickets are $17.85 for a full taste test
🥊 Phoenix Fury
Fists will be flying as Team Combat League boxing comes to town, with Phoenix squaring off against the Las Vegas Hustle and the Atlanta Attack facing the Los Angeles Elite.
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