Edmonton Jerk Festival, Horsepower for Hope, Amplify Illuminate, 2025 Historic Festival & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, July 5 through Monday, July 7, 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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Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Saturday, July 5:

• 9:30am - 5:30pm | Local Authors Book Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Meet local authors & support their work by purchasing their works |

• 10am - 2pm | Build a Birdhouse | FREE_EVENT | Children aged 5 - 12 can get their mitts on the tools & build something (backyard) life inspiring |

• 10am - 3pm | Introduction to Archery | Grab a bow and learn arrow-slinging techniques from qualifies instructors | $33.28/person |

• 10am - 4pm | Strathma Saturdays | BY_DONATION | Make a craft, play a game &/or discover the best & worst of local history |

• 11am - 4pm | Street Sparks | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Get all caught up on micromobility options with demos, workshops, a block party & more |

• 11am - 5pm | Foosh Live | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to mix up the beats & enjoy a showcase of YEG’s best hip hop talent |

• 11am - 6pm | Puppystock 2025 | FREE_EVENT | Meet local rescues, play pooch games (your pupper), enjoy some educational activities & more |

• Noon - 4pm | Steamroller Printing | FREE_EVENT | Have a little fun & print some pictures with a giant steamroller | Includes also music, activities & more |

• Noon - 4pm | Field & Wellness Day | FREE_EVENT | Check out a workshop, play some team-oriented games & much more |

• Noon - 8pm | Edmonton Jerk Festival | FREE_ENTRY (I think) | Crank up the heat & Jamaica your tastebuds crazy at this blazing event |

• 1pm - 4pm | Flower Power | Explore the garden surrounding the Rutherford House & plant an heirloom seed to take home | Regular admission applies |

• 1pm - 4pm | Read Between the Sweets | Bring both your love of sweets & bookish admiration & enjoy quality time with likeminded folks | $6.66/person |

• 3pm - 8pm | ArtSee | FREE_EVENT | Check out comic books, street performers, live music & more at this artistic event |

• 4pm - 10pm | Spruce Grove Night Market | FREE_ENTRY | Grab some pals & enjoy live music, fun activities & of course… the market itself |

• 4pm - 11:30pm | Brett Kissel w/ guests | Get ready for a hoedown in Pigeon Lake region featuring an Alberta favourite & friends | $108.22/person |

• 4:30pm - 11pm | Hastings Lake Hootenanny | Enjoy a night of roots, blues & troubadour tunes for $30/person |

• 5pm - 9pm | Amplify Illuminate | FREE_EVENT | Cheer on an epic art battle, hit up the photo booth, enjoy live artists & much more |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: K-Days Carnival | Hit up a mini midway & maybe win some K-Days tickets while also enjoying a ball game | $10+/person |

• All Day | Horsepower for Hope: Car-nival | FREE_EVENT | Check out a 200+ strong car show & support a truly great cause | Donations graciously accepted |

• All Day | Bluey Playtime Party | FREE_EVENT | Featuring story time, toy demos, temporary tattoos & more | 3+ |

• July 5 - 6 | Top of the City Soccer Festival | FREE_EVENT | Browse a local vendor market while your little one gives soccer a trial run |

• July 5 - August 3 | Legally Blonde | Enjoy this theatrical production based on the blockbuster hit for $40+/person |

• July 5 - August 23 | Jubilations Junior | Catch a hearty meal and a well-meaning theatrical production for $41.95-44.95/person |

Sunday, July 6:

• 1:05pm start | Riverhawks: Kids Takeover | Sit back & relax as kids take over running the show | Plus, meet & greet players, & dogs welcome | $10+/person |

• 1:30pm - 4pm | HULA Society | FREE_EVENT | Borrow or bring your ukulele & get ready for an entertaining afternoon of music with laughter |

• 3pm start | YEG Animation Meetup | FREE_EVENT | Join likeminded folks & discuss all things animation at this fun local meetup |

• 4pm start | Stingers vs Surge | Get your heart pumping & head in the game with an epic Battle of Alberta match up | $25+/person |

• 5pm start | Elks vs Redblacks | Bring your hard hat & get ready to cheer on your friendly Edmonton Elks! | $24.25+/person |

• July 6 - 13 | 2025 Historic Festival | MANY_FREE_EVENTS | Blast into the past & learn about many particulars that shaped the city we know today |

Monday, July 7:

• 1:30pm - 4pm | Recreational Swim | FREE_EVENT | Don your favourite pair of water wings & hit the pool for some much needed aqua time |

• 6pm - 8pm | Build, Test & Learn | FREE_EVENT (I think) | “Immerse yourself in the transformative power of design thinking” |

• July 7 - 13 | Take a Kid to a Course | Kids 16 & under golf FREE when accompanied by a paying adult at any one of many select courses |

Thanks for checking in. I hope you have an amazing week!