Summer arrives this month, and what better way for the Circle City to celebrate than with an outdoor festival? June brings some wonderful eats, such as luscious strawberries and sweet cannoli, along with a host of entertainment, ranging from puppet shows to brass ensembles.

Here's a peek at what's coming up:

Kids' Day on the Canal

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7th.

Where: North end of the canal (access from 11th or St. Clair streets).

Cost: Free.

Info: (317) 347-0180.

Magicians, jugglers and stilt walkers will highlight the Third Annual Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Kids' Day on the Canal.

Last year the event drew about 12,000 people. This year mascots from professional sports teams will join the fun, including the Indianapolis Colts' Blue and the Indianapolis Indians' Rowdie.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will host a "petting zoo" with instruments available to try, and Silly Safari will bring along live exotic animals. There will also be lots of food and entertainment.

Indy Pride

When: Saturday to June 15.

Where: Various locations.

Cost: Varies; some events, including June 14 parade and festival in University Park, are free.

Info: www.indyprideinc.com.

The weeklong Indy Pride celebration begins at an Indiana Fever game and ends with dance club sensation Kristine W.

The showy singer reached the top of Billboard's Dance Chart with "Feel What You Want," and brings six chart-topping singles to her University Park performance June 14. She will be joined by 10 other entertainers throughout the day on the main stage.

Other activities throughout the week include a free sing-along screening of "The Wizard of Oz," a Pride Skate with the Naptown Roller Girls, a Town Hall Meeting, and a Paint the Town Fashion Show and canned food drive.

The week wraps up with a parade through Downtown starting at 10 a.m. June 14. The route begins at Massachusetts Avenue and ends at University Park, site of the free, daylong festival. Food, entertainment and 140 vendors are part of the event, which drew about 30,000 people last year.

Italian Street Festival

When: 5-11 p.m. June 13 and June 14.

Where: Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St.

Cost: Free.

Info: (317) 636-4478.

Did someone say cannoli? Heads turn and mouths water at Rosemary Page's pastry stand on the east end of Stevens Street, site of the Italian Street Festival of Holy Rosary Church.

Celebrating its 25th year, the festival is known for its spicy meatball and sausage sandwiches, pasta dishes, antipasto salads, fresh breads and yes, cannoli.

Page's stand grew with her family -- five children and 18 grandchildren.

"This is such a way to carry on our Italian heritage. Everyone 12 and over helps with the festival in some way," said Page, whose husband, David, is festival co-chair. The two met at Holy Rosary in grade school, and live in the same neighborhood home where Rosemary was raised by her now-deceased father and mother, Gus and Rosa Spicuzza.

"Dad came from Sicily and Mother was always a baker, so I grew up with traditional cakes and cookies," said Page. "I love pastries and we handle so many cakes and cookies at the festival that you'd think I'd get tired of them, but I never do."

Talbot Street Art Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15.

Where: On Talbott Street, between 16th and 19th streets.

Cost: Free admission.

Info: www.talbotstreet.org.

Sue Christensen calls herself an "switch hitter." She started out as an oil painter, moved on to plaster and now works in paper. Cappi Phillips feels "liberated." She recently switched from clay to mosaics.

The two artists are among several at the 53rd Annual Talbot Street Art Fair who have changed their creative mediums.

"I get bored easily," said Christensen, 72. "I can't just sit in front of a canvas and wait for the mood to hit me."

Phillips, 55, earned a following with her whimsical shaggy clay figures called "Harries," depicting hobbies and professions.

Other artists to look for include Howard Scott, who has long been known for his fun flamingo watercolors and now adds a whimsical touch to well-known impressionist paintings; and Joan King Kisner, who showed acrylic collages for several years and now creates jewelry made from found objects, including rocks, rusted metal and sea glass.

Strawberry Festival

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, June 12th.

Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 55 Monument Circle.

Cost: $6.

Info: (317) 636-4577.

It takes six tons of strawberries (enough to fill a railroad car) for the workers at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral to serve up their mouth-watering desserts at the annual Strawberry Festival.

The festival started 43 years ago, and has grown from 500 strawberry shortcakes to 21,000. About 60 volunteers spend three days baking the shortcakes that are served up at the festival with 900 gallons of ice cream and 1,100 pounds of whipped topping.

The event includes entertainment by local jazz ensembles, the Christ Church Bell Ringers and the Murat Banjo Band. Proceeds from the festival benefit various non-profit organizations.

Several other fests fill June calendar Other festivals to visit:

Indiana Festival, 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. Saturday and 11.a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Arts, crafts, music, dance, kids' games. Admission: $7, adults; $3 youth. Info: www.connerprairie.org.

Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Fest, 11.a.m. to 7.p.m. Saturday. Military Park, 601 W. New York St. Food, arts booths, cheese and wine tasting. $20 for adults (advance sale; tickets available at Marsh Supermarkets); $23 at the gate; $10 for designated drivers (cannot sample drinks but receive unlimited soft drinks at the event); $6 for ages 6 to 20; free for children ages 5 and younger. Info: www.vintageindiana.com.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. June 14, The Children's Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. Commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves. Regular museum admission: Adults, $13.50; seniors, $12.50; 2-17, $8.50.

Indian Market, 10.a.m. to 5.p.m. June 21-22, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., More than 100 native artists from across the country showcase their crafts, including pottery and jewelry. Admission: $10. (Those 17 and younger are admitted free.) Info: www.eiteljorg.org.

PBS Kids in the Park, 10.a.m. to 4.p.m. June 21. American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St. Appearances by Grover and Abby Cadabby from "Sesame Street," Bob the Builder, Clifford, Maya & Miguel, and Super Why. Free. Info: (317) 715-2005.

Fun Fest for Kids, 11.a.m. to 4.p.m. June 28, in the 800 block of Massachusetts Avenue. Games, food, community information booths. Free. (317) 633-3610.

-- By T.J. Banes