The Summer Event Calendar Just Keeps Growing

Whether you're looking to network with industry leaders, discover new brands, or simply spend time with the cannabis community, summer is delivering. This week's highlights showcase the events, conversations, and opportunities shaping the season.

1. After5NewYork - Cannabis in 2026: What’s Proven, What’s Hype - New York, NY
   An interactive discussion exploring cannabis science, trends, and the difference between fact and hype.

2. Shifting Gears Course - Manchester, NH
   An interactive, youth-focused workshop breaking down the real effects of cannabis and impaired driving through education, discussion, and myth-busting.

3. Legacy Cannabis Genetics: Research Dissemination Event - Sacramento, CA

   Explore research findings on California's legacy cannabis genetics, cultivation history, and preservation efforts through presentations and community discussions.

4. Lucky Leaf Expo Dallas, Tx 2026 - Irving, TX

   A major cannabis business expo bringing together 100+ exhibitors, expert-led sessions, and serious networking across every corner of the industry.

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Thu, Jun 25 @ 5:30p - NYCRA MEETUP- BUFFALO CANNABIS RETAILER MEET & GREET - Buffalo, NY - FREE

Connect with cannabis retailers and decision-makers while learning more about New York’s retail cannabis community. Event details>

Mon, Jun 29 @ 6:30p - After5NewYork - Cannabis in 2026: What’s Proven, What’s Hype - New York, NY - $29.99

An interactive discussion exploring cannabis science, trends, and the difference between fact and hype. Event details>

Sat, Jul 4 @ 5:00p - New York City Cannabis Exchange 4th Of July CookOut - Queens, NY - $23.18

Celebrate Independence Day with food, community, networking, and cannabis culture in a relaxed outdoor setting. Event details>

Sun, Jul 5 @ 11:30a - Sunday School @ Ignyte: Cannabis Basics 101 - Queens, NY - FREE

A beginner-friendly session covering cannabis fundamentals, perfect for those looking to learn the basics in a relaxed setting. Event details>

Fri, Jul 10 @ 7:00a - High on the Fairway II: The Ultimate Cannabis Golf Outing - Carmel Hamlet, NY - $275

A cannabis-friendly golf tournament combining networking, competitions, activations, and community vibes. Event details>

Fri, Jul 10 @ 6:00p - The Canna Crew Presents: The Canna Cruise - Albany, NY - $44.52

Set sail for an evening of cannabis culture, community, and networking aboard this unique social cruise experience. Event details>

Fri, Jul 10 @ 7:00p - Queer Men's Cannabis-Assisted Breathwork Circle - New York, NY - FREE

A guided breathwork experience combining mindfulness practices, community, and cannabis-assisted self-exploration. Event details>

Wed, Jul 15 @ 2:00p - NYC LEASE JulyWorkshop - New York, NY - FREE

Learn about commercial real estate opportunities, leasing assistance, and resources available for provisionally approved cannabis licensees. Event details>

Thu, Jul 23 @ 7:30p - Cannabis Botany - Learn the science behind the smoke - Brooklyn, NY - $71.21

Discover the biology, growth cycles, and science behind cannabis in this educational workshop for curious enthusiasts. Event details>

Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00a - Copy of Kosher Natural and Holistic Health Expo - Brooklyn, NY - $18

A large holistic wellness expo featuring natural health experts, wellness products, lectures, and alternative healing experiences.  Event details>

Sun, Jun 28 @ 10:00a - Firebrand Cannabis - Movement Meditation & Sound Bath Healing - Boston, MA - $28.52

A restorative experience blending gentle movement, meditation, and sound healing. Event details>

Sun, Jun 28 @ 6:00p - Elevated with Ease (21+) - Haverhill, MA - $28.52

A slow-flow yoga class designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness, and connection in a welcoming canna-friendly environment. Event details>

Sun, Jul 26 @ 10:00a - Firebrand Cannabis - Soul Sound Bath Healing - Boston, MA - $28.52

A wellness event combining sound bath healing, relaxation, and community in a calming environment. Event details>

Wed, Aug 19 @ 7:00p - Peter Grinspoon with Jay Wexler: Aging Well with Cannabis - Brookline, MA - $35.96

An insightful discussion exploring cannabis, aging, wellness, and practical guidance for older adults. Event details>

Fri, Aug 28 @ 7:00p - Aging Well with Cannabis - Dr. Peter Grinspoon - North Andover, MA - $23.31

Join cannabis expert Dr. Peter Grinspoon for a discussion on healthy aging, medical marijuana, and responsible cannabis use. Event details>

Sat, Aug 29 @ 4:30p - Summer's Final Exhale: A Full Moon Sound Bath - Middleton, MA - $39.19

A restorative evening of sound healing, relaxation, reflection, and wellness under the final full moon of summer. Event details>

Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:30p - Witches & Zombie Halloween Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween-themed harbor cruise featuring DJs, costume contests, dancing, and spooky entertainment. Event details>

Sat, Oct 31 @ 6:30p - Sinners & Saints Haunted Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween party cruise with music, costumes, dancing, and themed entertainment on Boston Harbor. Event details>

Sun, Jun 28 @ 1:00p - A Highly Official Farewell - Newark, NJ - FREE

Join the community for a special farewell celebration featuring lounge sessions, product experiences, and good company. Event details>

Wed, Jul 8 @ 4:30p - Veteran Wellness Night: Exploring Cannabis as a Tool for Health - Beachwood, NJ - FREE

An educational event for veterans focused on cannabis wellness, product knowledge, safe use practices, and community resources. Event details>

Sat, Jul 11-12 @ 11:00a - POPPED: A Pop Culture Event - Atlantic City, NJ - $19.01

A high-energy pop culture expo featuring celebrity guests, gaming, collectibles, and interactive experiences. Event details>

Wed, Jul 15 @ 4:30p - Veteran Wellness Night: Exploring Cannabis as a Tool for Health - Buena, NJ - FREE

A free educational event helping veterans learn about cannabis products, wellness applications, and safe use practices. Event details>

Tue, Aug 4 @ 4:30p - Veteran Wellness Night: Exploring Cannabis as a Tool for Health - Franklin Township, NJ - FREE

Connect with industry professionals and fellow veterans while exploring cannabis education and wellness resources. Event details>

Fri, Jul 17 @ 12:00p - The 5th Annual Maine Womens Cannabiz Symposium - Charleston, ME - $50 - $200

A three-day camp-style gathering connecting women in Maine’s cannabis industry through networking, education, and community building. Event details>

Sat, Aug 8-9 @ 10:00a - Maine Medical Cannabis Expo - Summer Session - Augusta, ME - $23.18

Discover cannabis products, vendors, educational opportunities, games, raffles, and networking at Maine's summer medical cannabis expo. Event details>

Sun, Jul 5 @ 4:00p - River Rythmns Summer Concert Series at Juana's Garden - Montpelier, VT - FREE

Enjoy free live music, local food, community gatherings, and summer vibes at this outdoor concert series. Event details>

Sun, Jun 28 @ 4:00p - Puff & Pour: A Cannabis-Friendly Candle-Making Experience - Bridgeport, CT - $71.21

A creative social event where guests can make candles, enjoy music, and connect in a cannabis-friendly setting. Event details>

Sun, Aug 16 @ 8:00a - CARS COFFEE CANNABIZ - Bethel, CT - $12.51

Experience a unique mix of exotic cars, coffee, live entertainment, vendors, and cannabis industry networking at Connecticut's premier lifestyle event. Event details>

Sat, Jul 25-26 @ 10:00a - Pocono Canna Fair - Jul 25 & 26, 2026 - Gilbert, PA - $17.85

A large-scale outdoor cannabis festival featuring hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, education, and immersive experiences. Event details>

Sat, Sep 12-13 @ 10:00a - Steel City Cannabis Convention - Monroeville, PA - $12.51

Pennsylvania’s premier cannabis convention featuring exhibitors, expert speakers, education sessions, networking, and the latest industry innovations. Event details>

Fri, Jun 26 @ 10:00a - Shifting Gears Course - Manchester, NH - FREE

An interactive, youth-focused workshop breaking down the real effects of cannabis and impaired driving through education, discussion, and myth-busting. Event details>

Thu, Jul 16 @ 4:00p - LOVEWELL FARMS AFTER HOURS: 2026 SUMMER FARM TOUR - Hopkinton, RI - FREE

Tour Rhode Island's only USDA-organic hemp farm and enjoy educational talks, local beer, live music, and networking opportunities. Event details>

Thu, Jul 16 @ 5:00p - Lit Ladies Sesh - South Kingstown, RI - $44.52

A women-focused event featuring local vendors, hemp education, wellness experiences, and community networking. Event details>

Wed, Jun 24 @ 6:00p - Arizona Cannabis Business Networking Event - Chandler, AZ - $55.20

Connect with cannabis professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders while discussing trends, opportunities, and business growth in Arizona's cannabis market. Event details>

Wed, Jun 24 @ 7:00p - Cannabis Sound Bath - Berkeley, CA - $33

A guided cannabis-enhanced sound bath experience featuring cacao, meditation, healing vibrations, and relaxation practices. Event details>

Fri, Jun 26 @ 12:00p - Finish Line Fridays: Founder Reset Edition - Baltimore, MD - $23.18

A focused coworking and accountability session designed to help entrepreneurs and founders make meaningful progress on key projects. Event details>

Fri, Jun 26 @ 1:30p - Legacy Cannabis Genetics: Research Dissemination Event - Sacramento, CA - FREE

Explore research findings on California's legacy cannabis genetics, cultivation history, and preservation efforts through presentations and community discussions. Event details>

Sat, Jun 27 @ 11:00a - EMC Access Series: Show Up & Sell - Baltimore, MD - $7.18

A community learning event exploring vending, brand ambassadorship, and business visibility in cannabis. Event details>

Sat, Jun 27 @ 7:00p - Cannabis and Candles - Phoenix, AZ - $23.18

A chill cannabis-friendly kickback with candles, food, vendors, art, and laid-back vibes. Event details>

Sat, Jun 27 @ 10:00a - H.E.M.P - Healing with Energy, Movement, & Plants: Yoga & Green - Atlanta, GA - FREE

A cannabis-centered wellness gathering featuring yoga, breathwork, meditation, energy healing, and community connection. Event details>

Sun, Jul 5 @ 8:30p - Cannabis Lounge Music Night-Featuring "Jelz & Dezyner Band" - Houston, TX - $13.54

A live music event featuring Jelz & Dezyner Band, relaxed vibes, and a cannabis-friendly atmosphere. Event details>

Fri, Jul 10-Jul 11 @ 8:00p - PUBLIC PRESENTS: CANNABIS & COMEDY - Los Angeles, CA - $55.20

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy, cannabis-friendly vibes, and brand activations at this exclusive limited-seating event. Event details>

Sat, Jul 11 @ 11:00a - Tour a Cannabis Growing Operation - Cultivating Farm Experiences - Watsonville, CA - $44.52

Take a guided tour of a professional cannabis cultivation facility and learn about modern growing techniques from experienced cultivators. Event details>

Mon, Jul 13 @ 6:30p - After5Chicago - Weed and Psychedelics: The Neuroscience of Altered States - Chicago, IL - $29.99

Explore the neuroscience of cannabis and psychedelics through an engaging discussion with a leading researcher in the field. Event details>

Sat, Jul 18 @ 9:00a - People Over Profits: Cannabis Policy Crash Course - Fort Lauderdale, FL - $55.20

Join advocates, policymakers, and industry leaders for a day of cannabis policy education, leadership training, and networking focused on building a fair and equitable cannabis industry. Event details>

Sun, Jul 19 @ 5:00p - 3 Hour Smoke Meditation Sound Bath - Manhattan Beach, CA - $65.87

A three-hour wellness experience combining meditation, sound healing, reflection exercises, and cannabis-friendly relaxation. Event details>

Wed, Jul 22 @ 6:00p - Build the Bridge: A Lab for Founders, Creators, and Leaders - Baltimore, MD - $39.19

A hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and community leaders build strategic partnerships and collaborations. Event details>

Thu, Jul 23 @ 10:00a - IWC Budtender Education Summit - Chicago, IL - $15

A cannabis education summit focused on budtenders, featuring product training, brand connections, and industry conversations. Event details>

Fri, Sep 11 @ 2:00p - Garden Greenz- CANNABIZ CUP - Jersey City, NJ - $125

A laid-back cannabis celebration featuring vendors, treats, networking, and chill vibes in Jersey City. Event details>

Sat, Oct 3-4 - Pennsylvania Fall Cannfest - Kutztown, PA

The fall edition of PA’s premier cann-festival returns with curated vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activations all weekend long. Event details>

Sun, Oct 4 @ 4:00p - Cannafest DMV: A High-Vibe OktoberSesh Experience! - Temple Hills, MD - $17.85

A fall-inspired cannabis celebration with music, vendors, food, and elevated community vibes. Event details>

Sat, Nov 7-8 @ 10:00a - Morgantown Canna Fair - November 7-8, 2026 - Morgantown, PA - $17.85

A massive indoor canna festival with vendors, live music, wellness experiences, yoga, and educational workshops. Event details>

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 @ 10:00a - 2027 5th Annual South Carolina Cannabis Supporters Capitol Rally - Columbia, SC - FREE

An advocacy event bringing together cannabis supporters to promote policy reform and engage with lawmakers. Event details>

Thu, Jun 25 @ 5:00p - Cannabis Equity Workshop Series - Meet the Professionals - Whittier, CA - FREE

An interactive workshop connecting attendees with experts in cannabis business, compliance, marketing, finance, and operations. Event details>

Thu, Jun 26-27 @ 10:00a - Lucky Leaf Expo Dallas, Tx 2026 - Irving, TX - $39.28 – $499

A major cannabis business expo bringing together 100+ exhibitors, expert-led sessions, and serious networking across every corner of the industry. Event details>

Thu, Jul 9 @ 4:00p - INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank - Syracuse, NY - FREE

A fireside chat featuring Ayrloom CEO Eddie Brennan on entrepreneurship, innovation, brand building, and growing businesses across cannabis, agritourism, and hospitality. Event details>

Sat, Jul 18 @ 9:00a - People Over Profits: Cannabis Policy Crash Course - Fort Lauderdale, FL - $55.20

A cannabis policy and leadership training event focused on advocacy, fair markets, and industry equity. Event details>

Fri, Aug 7-8 - Lucky Leaf Expo Philadelphia, PA 2026 - Oaks, PA - $39.28 – $499

A two-day industry expo offering exhibitors, education, and networking, capped with an official after-party for the full Philadelphia cannabis experience. Event details>

Sat, Aug 8 @ 10:00a - 2nd Annual New York City Cannabis Festival & Resource Fair - New York, NY

Celebrate cannabis culture, education, and opportunity at this free outdoor festival in Harlem featuring expert panels, community resources, workforce development, and industry networking. Event details>

Tue, Aug 18-19 @ 9:30a - Women in Cannabis Expo "POWERHOUSES" 2026 - Reno, NV - $108.55

A two-day expo bringing together women across the cannabis space for high-impact networking, industry insights, and professional growth. Event details>

Wed, Sep 9 @ 9:00a - PBC Conference 2026 - Washington, DC - $963.38

A premier two-day conference uniting the cannabis banking ecosystem—regulators, financial institutions, and operators for deep dives into payments, compliance, investing, and the future of cannabis finance. Event details>

Fri, Sep 18-19 @ 10:00a - New Jersey Cannabis Convention and NECANN CUP Awards - Atlantic City, NJ 

A major cannabis convention featuring trade exhibits, educational panels, networking, awards, and after-parties. Event details>

Tue, Oct 13-15, 2026 - Kansas City, MO

MJU is coming to Kansas City! Join MJ Unpacked—the national event designed for licensed operators, researchers, and investors to discover fresh insights, make meaningful connections, and spark new opportunities to grow their businesses. Event details>

Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00a - 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference - San Diego, CA - $161.90

The most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research conference in the U.S., bringing together scientists, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cannabis science, policy, and innovation shaping the future. Event details>

Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA

A premier, all-day conference bringing together top operators, investors, and regulators for high-level insights, strategy, and networking Event details>

Fri, December 4-6 - Terp Basel

A three-night collision of cannabis, art, music, fashion, and culture featuring live performances, immersive art, brand activations, and a global crowd shaping what’s next. Event details>

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