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Date
June 15, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location
Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens
Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Price
$15 per person
Event Details
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Garden!
Sunday, June 15 | Gates Open at 10:00 AM
Location: Bunka Centre Garden
Treat Dad to a day he won’t forget—filled with fun, food, and family time in a beautiful Japanese garden setting!
Festival Admission: $15/person – includes a drink, cookie and event access! Children under 5: Free
Event Highlights
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Artist in the Garden – Watch live painting in a peaceful setting.
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Father’s Day Card Making – A heartfelt handmade gift for Dad inside the pavilion!
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Pet Adoption Event – Meet a variety of adoptable pets from Archie’s Exotic Pet Rescue!
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Sake & Beer Bar – Sip and relax in the garden.
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Origami Workshop with Lev and Laurie – Try your hand at creating origami samurai helmets, sailboats and stars.
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Iaido Sword Demonstration – A powerful showcase of Japanese martial arts with Jonathan Hung
- 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Outdoor Tea Ceremony – A peaceful, cultural experience inside the Garden.
Coolest Dad Photo Contest
Snap a photo with Dad (or someone who has been like a Dad to you!) and tag us at @nikkayuko
The winner will receive a gift basket from Silla Designs Lethbridge and two annual passes from Nikka Yuko.
Winner Announced on June 22!
Bonus Features:
Yukata Dressing Rentals – 2-for-1 Deal!
Don’t miss this unforgettable Father’s Day celebration at the Garden. We’ll see you there!
Organizer
- Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
Established in 1967 to commemorate Canada’s Centennial, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden stands as a tribute to the contributions of Japanese Canadians to Lethbridge, Alberta, and as a lasting symbol of international friendship. The name “Nikka Yuko” blends elements of both Japanese and English: Ni (from Nihon, meaning Japan), Ka (from Canada), and Yuko (meaning friendship), representing the deep connection between the two nations.
Opening Day and Hours
Opening day for 2025 is Thursday, May 8th.
The garden is open five (5) days a week:
- Monday: 10-6pm
- Tuesday/Wednesday CLOSED
- Thursday: 10-6 pm
- Fridays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Saturdays: 10-8 pm (Last Entry 7:30 pm)
- Sunday: 10-6 pm
Daily Programming
- Daily Garden Tours at 11, 1 & 3 pm
- Thursday: Tea: 2 pm & 4 pm Pavilion/Ceremony (Program)
- Friday: Food Truck Fridays/Sumo/Anime/Wild Nights; Ceremonies 2pm & 4pm
- Saturday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Sunday: Nodate Tea Service 2 pm & 4 pm (Experience/Program)
- Monday: Meiso (Relaxation) Mondays
Performances and Presentations: 3:00 pm
Yukata Dressing:
Guests can wear Yukata around the Garden and community 5 days per week.