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FREE
May 14 - September 24
FIREWEED SUMMER MARKET
Every Thursday, 3–7 pm. More than 80
vendors from across the Yukon offering
locally made and grown products, food,
music, art, crafts, and more.
Location: Shipyards Park,
(867) 393-2255, fireweedmarket.ca
FREE
May 15
JOURNÉE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
(FRANCOPHONE DAY)
Join the vibrant Franco-Yukon community in
this celebration of Francophone culture.
(867) 668-2663, Ext. 225, afy.yk.ca
FREE
June 1 - July 10
ARTS IN THE PARK
Come to LePage Park between 12 noon and
1 PM on weekdays during the summer for
live music and performances by local and
visiting musicians, as well as art displays by
local artists.
Location: Wood St and 3rd Ave, (867) 456-8742,
www.musicyukon.com/artsinthepark/
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June 13
RIDE FOR DAD
Fund raiser to support prostate cancer
research and raise public awareness.
www.ridefordad.ca
June 17 - 20
YUKON RIVER QUEST
Annual Marathon Paddling Race – 715 km /
444 miles from Whitehorse to Dawson City,
Yukon. See the excitement unfold at Rotary
Peace Park in downtown Whitehorse.
www.yukonriverquest.com
FREE
Photo: Fritz Mueller
fritzmueller.com
June 21
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
DAY & SUMMER SOLSTICE
Canada’s National Aboriginal Day lands on
the same day as the summer solstice. Join
in as Whitehorse First Nations host a day of
cultural celebrations with food, music, and
entertainment for the whole family at the
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Everyone is
welcome!
(867) 456-5322, kdcc.ca/nipd