A Canadian Derby, A Vintage Tractor Pull & Show, Two Ag Fairs, Three Festivals, A Community ESO concert & so much more!

What’s Up Edmonton! (And surrounding areas)…

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, August 20 through Monday, August 26, 2024.

I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.

Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.

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Thanks again for reading. Enjoy your weekends, all of you!

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, August 20:

• 10am - 11:30am | Slumberkins | FREE EVENT (for ages 2 - 6) | Embark on a cosmic quest! | Learn life skills in a fun & friendly manner |

• 1 pm - 2pm | Baby & Me (as in… you) | FREE EVENT | Connect with other parents while your little ones play | For kids aged 0 - 18 months |

• 4pm - 7pm | Trashfest | FREE EVENT | See a garbage truck up close, enjoy interactive games, information booths & more |

• 4pm - 7pm | Leduc County Days | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live music, a family fun zone, a local art display, vendor market, BBQ & more |

• 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Ardrossan Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Find the best of local produce & artisan wares |

• 6:30pm - 11pm | Latin Dance Social | FREE EVENT (before 6:15pm) | Lesson & social | Bring a partner or come alone | Beginners welcome |

• 7pm start | Dancing Cree | FREE EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & enjoy a performance consisting of Indigenous Hand Drumming & Dance |

• 7pm - 9pm | Naloxone Training & Info Night | FREE EVENT | Learn when & how to administer Naloxone |

• Everyday | Green Shack Shows | FREE EVENTS | See Seeka Sings & Kaybridge Puppets at various venues around YEG |

Wednesday, August 21:

• 10am - noon | Play Day | FREE EVENT | For the kids! | Arts & crafts, outdoor games, sensory play & more |

• Noon - 12:30pm | Pranayama Breathing Class | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a free guided online (Zoom) class as you learn this technique |

• 2pm - 4pm | Drop-in Field Sports | FREE EVENT | Drop your 10-15 year old off for an afternoon of field sports | Waiver to sign… see link |

• 3pm - 7pm | Sherwood Park Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Visit 80+ vendors to find the best of local produce & artisan wares |

• 4pm - 7:30pm | Baseline Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Find the best of local produce & artisan wares |

• 5pm - 7pm | Music in the Park | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a set from two local artists, plus prize giveaways & more |

• 6pm - 11:30pm | Together for Jasper Fundraiser | Enjoy 10 local bands while all ticket fees go towards a residents fund | $28/person |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Family Nature Nights | FREE EVENT | Learn (hands-on) about Delta Defenders & Louis Hole Provincial Park | All ages |

• 7pm start | Symphony Under the Sky @ Snow Valley | Enjoy an ESO performance featuring popular hits | Free for youth 17 & under |

Thursday, August 22:

• 4pm - 7:30pm | Salisbury Farmer’s Market | FREE ENTRY | Find vendors serving up the best of local foods, artisan crafts & more |

• 6pm - 8pm | Rock the Park | FREE EVENT | Experience a live performance from a local band | BBQ concession on site |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Festival in the Garden | 18+ | Enjoy an evening at the U of A Botanic Garden | $130/ticket | Bring a picnic blanket or chair |

• 7pm start | Cultural Campfires (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Bring a lawn chair and learn about Francophone cultures and traditions |

• August 22 - 24 | Edmonton Pride Festival | FREE EVENT | Experience Edmonton’s biggest pride event at Churchill Square |

Friday, August 23:

• 12pm - 8pm | Midsummer Night Market | FREE ENTRY | Find local music & artisan wares |

• 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & More | FREE EVENT | Enjoy an afternoon of classic games at the St. Albert public library |

• 6pm - 9pm | Back to School Bash | FREE EVENT | Grades 6 & up | Enjoy an evening of snacks and a movie with your friends |

• 7pm start | Back2Backyard | Get ready to experience an epic lineup of DJ’s in downtown Edmonton | $29.96/ticket | Adults only |

• 7pm - 10pm | Summer Movie Nights in the Park | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy an outdoor movie complete with food trucks & FREE popcorn |

• 7:30pm showtime | The Princess Bride at The Capitol | Don’t miss out on this cult classic at Fort Ed’s iconic theatre | $15/person |

• August 23 & 24 | Millet Harvest Fair | Head 30 min south of YEG for a FREE outdoor movie, fireworks, parade, food trucks & so much more |

• August 23 - 25 | Western Canada Rib Fest Tour (Leduc) | FREE ENTRY | Try out finger lickin’ good BBQ | Live music & more |

Saturday, August 24:

• 10am - 3pm | St. Albert Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Search 275+ vendors for the best of local produce & artisan wares |

• 10am - 4pm | Peach Fest | FREE ENTRY | Head 10 mins SE of Edmonton for grilled peaches, live music, food trucks, vendors & more |

• 10am - 7pm | Rural Roots Fair (Beaumont) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live entertainment, a well-equipped kids zone, a tool show, market & more |

• 10am - Noon | Water Test Demo | FREE EVENT | Test our river’s water quality & learn about the NSR during this informative session |

• 11am - 3pm | The Garden Festival | FREE EVENT | Enjoy door prizes, gardening-related vendors & speakers, enter the bench show & more |

• 11am - 12:30pm | Urban Farm Kids Club | FREE EVENT | Bring the kids for a hands-on learning experience on gardening & growing food |

• 11am start | Family Favourites Movie | Take the kids to see a cult classic @ a Cineplex near you | Tickets are a little under $6/person |

• Noon - 4pm | Fire Station Open House | FREE EVENT | Tour the hall, sit in the trucks & meet the folks who run the show | Directions here |

• Noon - 1:30pm | Latin Dance Class | FREE EVENT | Learn to dance in several style, including Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia & Merengue |

• 1pm - 9pm | Iri Ji (New Yam) Festival | FREE EVENT | Experience traditional cuisine & cultural performances at this African Festival |

• 2pm - 4pm | Hydrotherapy Info Session | Learn all about hydrotherapy & it’s healing effects on the body |

• 3:45pm start | 95th Canadian Derby | Check out the finest of thoroughbred racing | Tickets start at $29/adult, 18 & under are FREE |

• 6:30pm start | Rangtalli 2024 | Experience Aishwarya Majmudar live at the Expo! | $25-$35/some people, FREE for 10 & under, 60 & older |

• 7pm - 9pm | Nandini Debnath Fundraiser for Jasper | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy an evening of live music & donate (if able) to a great cause |

• August 24 & 25 | Do North Triathlon | FREE TO WATCH | Cheer on the athletes as they bike, run & swim to win | Or, compete yourself! |

• August 24 & 25 | Spruce Grove AGRA Fair | FREE EVENT (mostly, some paid things) | Enjoy pancake breakfasts, pony rides/petting zoo, live music & entertainment, food trucks & quite a bit more |

• August 24 & 25 | Vintage Tractor Pull & Show | Watch vintage tractor pulls, enjoy horse drawn wagon rides, a silent auction, garage sale, kids zone, vintage farming demos, a sawmill demo & more! | “Cash Admission at the Gate” (Pricing not listed) | Bring a lawn chair |

Sunday, August 25:

• 10am - 1pm | River Valley Horseback Ride | Experience YEG by horseback (on-lead) | $45/person | Pre-registration required |

• 10am - 4pm | Black Pride | FREE EVENT | Bring a picnic lunch & support Black Pride with fellow like-minded folks |

• 10am - 5pm | Ukrainian Day | Celebrate history, culture & traditions @ the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village | Regular admission applies |

• 11am - 2pm | Helen Lavender Park (Grand Opening) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy FREE food & sweets (while supplies last), a ceremony & more |

• Noon - 5pm | Pop-up Market @ the Fringe | Find the best of local makers, bakers & growers | Plus music & art! |

• 1:30pm - 3pm | Beverly Hills Chihuahua | FREE EVENT (I’m 99.9% sure) | Enjoy a family friendly film with whomever you bring along |

• 2pm start | ESO Community Concert | FREE EVENT (By Donation) | Enjoy a concert from Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians |

• 3pm - 4pm | Indigenous Hand Drumming Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn about this traditional practice while enjoying a coffee & cookie |

• 6:30pm start | Trolls Band Together | FREE EVENT | Bring the kids down for a free outdoor movie | You may need a lawn chair… unsure |

• All Day | Lemonade Stand Day | Sip some sweet, sweet nectar & support the Stollery, all in one swish! | Map of stands at the link |

Monday August 26:

• 10am - 11:30am | Story Time in the Park | FREE EVENT | For the final time this season, gather to sing songs, dance, rhyme & hear stories! |

Have a great week, everyone!