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Die Hard Pinball League, Trivecta, Skate The Iceways, The Santa Circuit & Much More

Thanks for reading! I hope you have a fantastic holiday season = )

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Jonah Chabaniuk
December 24, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, December 24 through Monday, December 30, 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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My friend, welcome to What’s Up Edmonton’s Special Christmas Edition! It’s so great to have you back = )

Though this episode is a fair bit sparser than usual… it definitely won’t bring you down. I’ve made sure of it! Within these (figurative) pages, you’ll find fun activities, date night ideas, kiddo-friendly events, opportunities to connect with friends & neighbours, things that can be enjoyed solo & so much more!

Though you & I have one more edition to go before we close out 2024, I want to take the time to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your consistent readership of my publication, and action further taken from it. Over the past eight months, many friends have come aboard and plenty of small event organizers have reached out expressing gratitude for your attendance of their shindigs. As messengers, it warms us to know that folks are getting out once again and engaging in the community, helping to remake our friendly city that was (and hopefully will be again).

From the two of us here at What’s up Edmonton, we wish a very happy holidays to you, your family & friends, and look forward to spending more time together in 2025!

All the best!

Jonah = )

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, December 24:

  • 10am - 10:50am | The Santa Circuit | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a FREE fitness workout, just in time before the holidays |

  • 12:45pm start | It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) | BY DONATION | Check out this holiday classic & donate to a great cause (The Edmonton Food Bank) |

  • 3:45pm start | National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | Watch as Clark Griswold does his very best to host the perfect family Christmas | $8/person |

  • December 24 - January 1 | Crossfit Classes | FREE EVENT | Try Crossfit this season, for FREE | Certain days & times |

  • December 24 - January 7 | Enchanted Forest | FREE EVENT | Take a walk through the beautifully decorated trees in Fort Saskatchewan |

Wednesday, December 25:

  • 10am - Noon | Organized River Valley Walk | FREE EVENT | Make new friends & enjoy a lovely stroll in our beautiful river valley |

  • 11am - 5pm | 40th Anniversary Christmas Dinner | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a delicious Christmas Dinner amongst friends | Food Bank Donations appreciated |

  • 2:30pm - 4pm | Christmas Dinner (no link) | FREE EVENT | Celebrate Christmas with a delicious turkey dinner | 3006 - 119 Ave (Abbotsfield Rec Center) |

  • 4pm - 7pm | Christmas Day Dinner | FREE EVENT | Celebrate this cheery, snowy season with a scrumptious meal at Leefield Community Hall |

Thursday, December 26:

Friday, December 27:

  • 11am - 12:45pm | Frozen | FREE EVENT | Cheer on Anna, Kristoff & Sven as they find a cure to eternal winter |

  • 2pm - 4:45pm | Civil War | FREE EVENT | Grip your seats edge as militarized photojournalists race to save the White House in dystopian future America |

  • 5pm - 9pm | Foam Fighters Shop & Play | Featuring Nerf Wars, Video Games & a vendor market | Market entry is FREE, play passes are $20/person |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Games Night | FREE EVENT/BY DONATION | Grab some friends for an evening of epic board games | Raised funds donated to VAD |

  • 8:45pm start | Futsul | Make new friends and try something fun for $12/person | RSVP required | 18+ |

  • 9pm start | Uptown Funk | Catch all the action with none of that (astronomical) pricing at this Bruno Mars Tribute event | $35/person | 18+ |

  • 9pm start | Trivecta | He’s played sets for massive crowds and now he’s coming here to get up close & person | See the show for $51.15/person |

  • 10pm - 2am | Bijou | Epic Bass House set coming your way | Catch this guy live for $28-33/person |

  • 10pm - 2:15am | Niche EDM Show | Catch a number of rising Canadian EDM acts all night long for $16.72/person | 18+ |

  • December 27 - 29 | Luminaria | Find some peace & quiet this holiday season at the U of A Botanical Gardens | FREE-$25/person |

  • December 27 - 30 | River Cree Holiday Cup | FREE EVENT (to view) | Cheer on your favourite teams as the battle on ice for thirty grand in prizes |

Saturday, December 28:

  • 10:45am - 10pm | Die Hard Pinball League | Entrants get 20 rounds each to score the highest total | $12+/person to participate & likely FREE to watch |

  • 12:30pm start | The Great Muppet Caper (1981) | Remember that time when Kermit fell for Miss Piggy? | Relive the memory for FREE-$14/person |

  • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Play Rangers | FREE EVENT | Drop the kids off for an afternoon of geocaching & Orienteering | CoE run program |

  • 2pm - 4:30pm | Wandering Woolies Craft & Chat | FREE EVENT | Bring your current fibre craft project & make new friends | Virtual at -20 or colder |

  • 2:30pm start | Salute to Vienna with ESO | Partake in this 25 years strong holiday tradition & welcome in the New Year for $78+/person |

  • 5pm - 11pm | Candy Cane Lane Open Street Night | FREE EVENT | Take in the lights, the sounds & smells of Candy Cane Lane, without vehicular traffic |

  • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Pub Night @ Ritchie Hall | Celebrate the holidays with friends, enjoy the music & partake in the gift exchange | $5/person | 18+ |

  • 6:30pm start | Leisurely Hike to Candy Cane Lane | FREE EVENT | Make new friends & enjoy a 6.5km walk to this popular YEG attraction |

  • 8pm - 12:30am | Salsachata | Get an intro dance lesson & enjoy an evening of epic dancing for $21/person | Singles & couples welcome | All abilities welcome |

  • 8:30pm start | YEG Tango | Try out Argentine Tango in this instructor-led class, featuring traditional and contemporary music | $15/person |

Sunday, December 29:

  • 1pm - 3pm | Recreational Skate | Grab your finest arena attire & hit the ice for some easy cardio |

  • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Stick & Skate | FREE EVENT | Enjoy some stick and puck on the indoor rink |

  • 1:30pm - 4pm | The Chronicles of Narnia | FREE EVENT | Move en masse to the library to see one of C.S. Lewis’ best works adapted to the big screen |

  • 2pm - 3:45pm | Happy Feet | FREE EVENT | Unable to sing, one Emperor Penguin must use what he’s got to find true love |

  • 2pm - 4pm | Recreational Skate | FREE EVENT | Lace up those skates and hit the ice for some fun indoor laps |

  • 4pm start | Oil Kings vs Rebels | Cheer the Oil Jr on to victory as they take on our provincial rivals |

  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Brewsters Trivia Night | FREE EVENT (With a Purchase) | Test your knowledge to win top prizes & bragging rights |

  • December 29 - 30 | Hollywood for the Holidays | A fun performance featuring notable movie scores by our venerable ESO | $36.50+/person |

Monday, December 30:

  • 3pm - 4:45pm | Ice Age | FREE EVENT | Hang out with Manny, Sid & Diego as they embark on a quest to reunite a child & with his father |

  • 4pm - 9pm | Board Game Night | FREE EVENT | Bring a date, friends or fly solo & enjoy an evening of games at Brewsters Meadowlark location |

  • 4pm start | Johnny Cash Tribute | Too young to have seen the original Man in Black? | Good News: A similar concert experience awaits | $40/person | 18+ |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Magic Monday @ Sea Change | Bring your cards & pals, and enjoy an evening of battle | $11/person |

  • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Rough Cut Comedy | FREE EVENT | Cackle at this showcase featuring local & sometimes touring comics |

Thanks again for checking this out. Have a great week, everyone!