Candy Cane Lane, Chickens 101, Wreck the Halls, Future Engineer Day & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, December 9 through Friday, December 12, 2025.

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

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

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Greetings, friend. Thanks for stopping by.

I have to admit. With the recent revelation of winter climes setting in, I set my sights on finding only indoor events this week.

With that being said, I failed miserably.

As a result, enjoy the vast array of indoor & outdoor activities happening this coming week.

Some exciting ones are:

• Wreck the Halls: Chemistry Experiments at the U of A

• The Royal Canadian Artillery Band (FREE Concert at the Winspear!)

• The UN’s 80th Anniversary (Local branch)

• Team Canada Women’s Hockey vs USA

• ETS Holiday Lights Tour

• Candy Cane Lane

• Plus a whole bunch of FREE, family friendly activities on Saturday!

• And more

Hey, this weeks looking to be chilly so stay warm & I’ll catch ya out there = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, December 9:

• 3pm - 4:30pm | Lyrico Youth Choir Auditions | FREE_EVENT | Here’s an awesome opportunity for your child to make new friends & sing together |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wreck The Halls | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Enjoy two hours of chemistry explosions & reactions from four local science communicators |

• 7pm start | Oilers vs Sabres | Cheer on your local Edmonton Oilers as they duke it out on ice for as little as $43.92+/person |

• 7pm start | The Royal Canadian Artillery Band | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate another Christmas season with a orchestral performance from this troupe |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Die Hard vs Christmas Vacation Trivia | FREE_EVENT | How well do your know your fav x-mas movie? Show up & show down here |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: Zane Baker | When he’s not busy growing his epic ‘stache, Zane can be found smashing drum kits for $5-10/person |

• December 9 & 10 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | This week, local youth can festively decorate cookies & also play a variety of exciting games |

• December 9 - 14 | Millet’s Festival of Lights | Take a drive out of the city for balloon art & bonfires plus visits from Santa & friends | FREE-$5/person |

• December 9 - 20 | Putt for a Cause | BY_DONATION | Get competitive with friends & support a great cause with a round of mini golf |

• December 9 - 31 | Leduc County Lights | Warm up around bon fires & check out a massive array of Christmas light ups | $3/person |

Wednesday, December 10:

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Seniors Book Club Holiday Party | FREE_EVENT | Socialize & bring a wrapped, gently used book to exchange |

• 2pm - 4pm | Christmas Tea | FREE_EVENT | Head over to Leduc Library for a cup of tea & an equally festive atmosphere |

• 4pm - 8pm | Alberta Craft Shopping Party | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a store-wide discount on all products, plus live music & cider |

• 5:30pm - 7pm | UN 80th Anniversary | FREE_EVENT | Catch keynotes from Douglas Roches, Guy Blood & Shani Gwin on disarmament & human rights |

• 6pm & 9pm | Ms. Lauren Hill | Catch this long standing rapper & original member of the Fugee’s live in YEG for $129.85+/person |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Men of all ages & backgrounds can bring a food item for potluck & bond over shared interests |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | I’m Still Hungry | Get an insiders look at YEG’s mouth watering eats & tantalizing treats in this local doc | $23.76/person on the IMAX |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Poetry Night | FREE_EVENT | Share your favourite rhyme schemes or enjoy the works of others at this inclusive open mic |

• 7pm - 9pm | Portraits of the North | Treat your ears to the sublime sounds of Saint City Big Band at their annual seasonal performance | $14.40+/person |

• December 10 - 12 | A Night of Strictly Business | Strictly Business Theatre is back for another round of Christmas Laughs | Get in for $38.61+/person |

• December 10 - 13 | Rivalry Series | Cheer on the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team as they take to the ice against rival nations | $50.40+/person |

Thursday, December 11:

• 9am - 5pm | Future Engineer Day | FREE_EVENT | Hit Telus World of Science for a day of engaging activities tailored towards children & young adults |

• Noon - 1pm | Book Launch: Reading and Writing Bush Cree | FREE_EVENT | Learn to speak Sakâw Nîhiyawîwin with this easily digestible guide |

• 3pm - 6pm | Volunteer Open House | FREE_EVENT | Got spare time? Enjoy refreshments & learn how you can intentionally help others |

• 5pm - 8pm | Chickens 101 | FREE_EVENT | An informative workshop on small flock fundamentals including coop design, feeding, breeds, nuances & more |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | Kindred Knits & Crochet Club | FREE_EVENT | Bring your current fibre craft project a join a round table of like minded & inclusive friends |

• 6pm - 8pm | Writers Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Practice your penmanship & meet a group of fellow supportive writers | 18+ |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Crossword Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Discover a new level of relaxing challenge after solving a crossword puzzle that you create! |

• 7pm - 8pm | Yoga | Take a scenic drive out to Hastings Hall for a masterclass in full body relaxation | $10/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Atomic Improv Show | Comedic improv theatre pros Donovan Workun & Chris Borger are hitting up YEG | Bust your gut for $27.43/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Offbeat Book Club Winter Party | FREE_EVENT | Bring a potluck item, socialize & enjoy a used book exchange (bring a book to participate) |

• 7pm - 9pm | Sturgeon Comp High School Band Concert | Fill a seat at the Arden & support Edmonton’s young musicians for $6/person |

• 7pm start | Oilers vs Red Wings | Cheer on the Oil Boys as they wrestle & wrangle against Detroit’s finest | $107.75+/person |

• December 11 - 21 | Girl Brain, Actually | Catch this hilarious theatrical about three local girlfriends & their mission to watch Love Actually | $25-35/person |

Friday, December 12:

• Noon start | Christmas Carol Sing-Along Concert | BY_DONATION | Sing your heart out to all your favourite Christmas tunes alongside a local choir |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | PJ Movie Night | BY_DONATION | Bring a non-perishable food donation & enjoy a showing of The Grinch (2018), just in time for X-mas |

• 7pm - 9pm | Susan Issac | Now living in YEG, enjoy an intimate acoustic set with this local member of The Night Warblers for $5-10/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash | And you guessed it… this is a tribute show! | Hear all their greatest tunes for $17.31/person |

• 7pm - 11:30pm | Counterfeit Limp Bizkit w/ guests | Catch a few local rock & metal bands for one awesome show | $17.40+/person |

• 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Chess Meet Up | FREE_EVENT | Hone in on your Chess Mastery & meet fellow likeminded locals at this casual hang out | Bring a board |

• 7:30pm start | Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert | Catch a favourite cult classic live on the big screen, with a live score (band) for $70.36+/person |

• 7:30pm start | A Very Celeigh Cardinal Christmas | Enjoy an evening of Christmas tunes from this Juno Award winning artist for $40/person |

• 7:30pm start | Hermitess w/ Aaron Parker & Brenna Lowrie | Support local artists & enjoy live music for $15/person |

• 8pm - 9:30pm | Major Love | Remember when Scenic Route to Alaska joined forces with Colleen Brown? | Catch them live, an epic show for $37.94/person |

• 9:30pm - 1:30am | The Misery Mountain Boys w/ Peter & The Wolves | Have a miserable Christmas with these sappy rock/blues boys for $9+/person |

• December 12 & 13 | Handel’s Messiah | Brought to you by Chorus Inspira w/ five soloists, enjoy this 1731 composed hit classic for $37+/person |

• December 12 & 13 | Secondhand Dream Car | See one of Edmonton’s fastest climbing supergroups, live on stage for $57.31/person |

• December 12 & 13 | Emily Woods | Known for her silly confessional story telling & crowd work, laugh along with this Canadian standup for $22+/person |

• December 12 - 14 | Chris Padgett | Catch this talented & celebrated comedic singing guitarist for $35/person |

• December 12 & 14 | ETS Holiday Lights Tours | All aboard an ETS chariot before heading off in search of epic vista’s around YEG | $5/person |

• December 12 - 20 | Celebrate the Season | FREE_EVENT | Swing around the Legislature for a seasonal musical showcase featuring top local talent |

• December 12 - January 2 | Candy Cane Lane | FREE_EVENT | Explore 57 years of community magic feat. lights, events & sleigh rides ($25+/person) |