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Cultural Campfires, YEG BurgerFest, Dreamers Son, Ample Canada Day Festivities & much more

Thanks for reading! Please keep an eye out for the weekend edition, which is headed your way shortly = )

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Jonah Chabaniuk
July 01, 2025

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4, 2025.

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

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

If you’re enjoying this informative ad-free publication, please share it with your friends.

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Greetings, my friend. It’s wonderful to have you here.

This week is a little unusual; heavily stacked on Tuesday while the rest of the week is quieter.

If nothing here suits you but you’re still looking to get out, the river valley is beautiful right now & all National Parks are FREE to access this summer. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out Elk Island Park = )

Anyways, thanks for reading & I hope you have a fantastic week.

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, July 1: Canada Day

  • 8:30am - 11pm | Canada Day: Strathcona County | FREE_EVENT | Gather for entertainment from local performers, rec swims & more |

  • 8:30am - 11:15pm | Canada Day: Leduc | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a pancake breakfast, car show, petting zoo, carnival games, fireworks & much more |

  • 9am - Noon | St. Albert Run for Reconciliation | FREE_EVENT | Reflect on your own path to reconciliation as you walk/run |

  • 9am - 5pm | Galaxy Fest at Telus World of Science | Enjoy the FREE outdoor rocket launch, feature exhibit, space-themed activities & more | $20+/person |

  • 9am - 5pm | Canada Day at the Valley Zoo | Celebrate Canadian wildlife with activity tables, animal talks and live entertainment | $10+/person |

  • 10am - 4pm | Canada Day: Stony Plain | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Canada’s birthday with carnival games, live entertainment, a car show & more |

  • 10am - 5pm | Canada Day at Fort Edmonton Park | Learn about Inuit teachings & traditions, and enjoy live entertainment | $22.25+/person |

  • 10am - 11pm | Canada Day: Fort Saskatchewan | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a pancake breakfast, car show, parade, family activities, fireworks & more |

  • 10am - 11:30pm | Canada Day with the Edmonton Riverboat | Cruise through a morning brunch or dinner buffet & enjoy a FREE BBQ | $60+/person |

  • 11am - 4pm | Oh Canada! A Garden Celebration | Enjoy yoga in the gardens, make your own planter, or join a forest therapy session | $5+/person |

  • 11am - 4pm | St. Albert River Lots & Grain Elevators: Canada Day | FREE_ENTRY | Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, historic buildings & more |

  • 11am - 5pm | Canada Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta | FREE_EVENT | Explore the exhibitions and enjoy free art activities |

  • 11am - 11pm | Canada Day: Edmonton Garrison | Don’t miss out on axe throwing, face painting, hay rides, live music, fireworks & more | Cash donation |

  • Noon - 5pm | Canada Day at the Legislature | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate the nation’s birthday with live music & performers, tours, a kids zone & more |

  • Noon - 6 pm | Canada Day: Morinville | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy the day with various activities and entertainment |

  • Noon - 11pm | Canada Day: Spruce Grove | FREE_EVENT | Catch a BMX tricks show, waterdogs competition, skyhawks display, entertainment & much more |

  • Noon - 11:30pm | Canada Day: St. Albert | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy an outdoor movie, face painting, food trucks, live entertainment, fireworks & much more |

  • 12:30pm - 3pm | Canada Day: Devon | FREE_EVENT | Chow down on hotdogs & cake, plus enjoy entertainment, crafts, activities & more |

  • 2pm - 11pm | Canada Day: Mill Woods | FREE_EVENT | Browse a vendor market, hit up the kids zone, check out live entertainment, fireworks & more |

  • 2pm - 11pm | Canada Day: Beaumont | FREE_EVENT | Catch live music from a handful of local bands, check out games, entertainment & much more |

  • 4pm - 11:30pm | Canada Day: Vegreville | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy fun games, live musical entertainment & fireworks at this Canada Day Celebration |

  • 4pm start | Stingers vs Alliance | Celebrate Canada Day with some pro basketball & finish off the night with fireworks downtown | $20+/person |

  • 6pm - 10pm | Social Tuesdays: Latin Dance Night | Bring a partner or meet someone new while learning various latin dances | $5+/person |

  • 9pm - 11:55 pm | Tidal Wave Tuesdays | Feel the rhythm and enjoy the bass at this downtown venue | FREE before 10 pm/$20 after |

  • 11pm - 11:30pm | Edmonton Fireworks Show | FREE_EVENT | Arrive early & claim your spot for an epic grande finale |

Wednesday, July 2:

  • 5pm - 7pm | Music in the Park | FREE_EVENT | Catch some local talent and enjoy family friendly activities at Butler Memorial Park |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Weed Warriors: St. Albert | FREE_EVENT | Learn to protect & promote plant biodiversity by identifying & removing invasive weeds |

  • 6:30 start | Summer Sessions: Stony Plain | FREE_EVENT | Connect with community & enjoy Canadian musical talent | Food trucks onsite |

  • 7pm start | Daring Greatly & Jade Elephant | Enjoy a night of rock and soul as these talented performers come together | $15 presale, $20 door | 18+ |

  • 7pm - 8pm | Painted Journeys Visual Art Gallery | FREE_EVENT | Admire oil paintings created by adult students of Chloe Heeseok Oh |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Summer Garden Concert Series | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair and enjoy different music genres in the lovely outdoors |

  • 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: Short Kings and Tall Queens | Use height to your advantage & get maybe discounted tickets to a game of ball | $5+/person |

  • July 2 - 6 | Grindstone Comedy Festival | Laugh out loud to an epic lineup of both national headliners and rising local stars | $12+/person |

  • July 2 - 6 | YEG Burgerfest | Enjoy $10 burgers from the best in downtown YEG |

  • July 2 - August 31 | Green Shack Shows | FREE_EVENT | Catch Edmonton’s local street performers and entertainers at various green shacks in the city |

Thursday, July 3:

  • Noon - 3pm | Scoop into Summer | FREE_EVENT | Kick off summer with FREE ice cream samples, classic outdoor games & groovy beats |

  • 2pm - 3pm | River Walk Tour: St. Albert | Explore the river valley & learn of the tales connecting the past to the present day | $3/person |

  • 2pm - 6pm | Volunteer Drop-In | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy refreshments/cookies while learning about volunteer opportunities around Strathcona County |

  • 4pm - 8pm | 124 Grand Market | FREE_ENTRY | Grab a friend or fly solo & enjoy browsing an ever-changing array of local vendors |

  • 6pm - 8 pm | Rock The Park | FREE_EVENT | Grab a snack from the fundraiser (paid) BBQ and enjoy live music from local musician Ryu Yokoo |

  • 6pm - 8pm | St. Albert Gallery Walk | FREE_EVENT | Venture through a concourse of local guilds & celebrate the makers |

  • 6pm - 8:30pm | Wild Mushroom Walks | Get the low down on ‘shrooms with local expert Martin Orsis & simultaneously enjoy garden access | $47.25/person |

  • 7pm start | Cultural Campfires: Stony Plain | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair and learn about Inuit heritage around the campfire |

  • 7pm start | Swingin’ and Singin’ with The Polyjesters & The Jivin’ Belles: St. Albert | FREE_EVENT | Catch these local groups for a toe-tapping night |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Jazz Alley | Experience a jazzy night with Jerrold Dubyk and enjoy local eats & drinks from Blindman Brewing | $10/person |

  • 7pm - 10:30pm | Audreys: 50 Favourites | Discover music, literature & other surprises that Audreys staff favour | $15/person |

  • 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: In This Economy | Enjoy an affordable evening out & maybe even come home with more than you bargained for | $10+/person |

  • 8pm - 10pm | Modest Mouse | Float on with this long standing artist & enjoy great tunes for $105.50+/person |

Friday, July 4: