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A Folk Music Festival, A Caribbean Arts Festival, A Summer Dance Off, Cult Classic Movies & a heck of a lot more!

Thanks for reading. Have a nice weekend!

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Jonah Chabaniuk
August 06, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, August 6 through Monday, August 12, 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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Note: If you are hosting a public event, or know of one (that’s perhaps…lesser known), send it my way & I’ll see it into the letter. As a general guideline, we don’t cover anything overly religious, political or outright business advertising (such as sales or networking events). Almost anything else goes.

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

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, August 6:

  • 10am - 11:30am | Slumberkins | FREE EVENT | Embark on a cosmic quest & learn critical life skills! | For children aged 2 - 6 |

  • 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 |

  • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Ardrossan Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Discover the best of local eats & artisan wares | Weekly event |

  • 7pm start | The Little Red Ball Company | FREE EVENT | See this cirque performance from a professional troupe | Bring a Lawn Chair |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Writing Circle Meeting | FREE EVENT | Calling all aspiring writers | Share stories, discuss topics & network |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Sounds of the Valley | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live music by Tamarack Cunningham & other art | Bring a lawn chair |

  • August 6 - 9 | Green Shack Shows | FREE EVENT | This week, see Spandy Andy, Cirquetastic & Empire of Sand | Shows are across YEG |

  • August 6 - 9 | Nocturnal Animals of Big Lake | FREE EVENT | Learn about local wildlife through games & interactive fun |

Wednesday, August 7:

  • 2pm -4pm | Reconciliation Monument Discussion & Design | FREE EVENT | Indigenous residents are invited to give input on this project |

  • 3pm - 7pm | Sherwood Park Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Discover the best of local eats & artisan wares | Weekly event |

  • 4pm - 7:30pm | Baseline Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Discover the best of local eats & artisan wares | Weekly event |

  • 5pm - 7pm | Music in the Park | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live tunes, giveaways & more at this weekly west end event |

  • 6pm - 8:30pm | Fish Tales (Family Nature Night) | FREE EVENT | Get hands on with nature in Gold Bar Park |

  • 6:30pm - 7pm | Scare Actor Audition | FREE EVENT | Audition to be on the cast for this years Deadmonton! |

  • 7pm start | Movie at the Mile | FREE EVENT | Bring the kids for a movie on the jumbotron! (Trolls: Band Together) | Concession open |

  • August 7 - 11 | Vegreville County Fair | Head an hour east to the big easter egg for this 5 day extravaganza | Featuring a parade, midway (many rides), live entertainment, trade show & much more | Tickets are $5-$10/person/day |

Thursday, August 8:

  • 10 am – 12 pm | Play Day (Sherwood Park) | FREE EVENT | Bring your child to the park for a morning of fun! |

  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Baby & Me Yoga | Do the child’s pose…with your child for a 4-class series starting August 8th | Info at link |

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

  •  6 – 8 pm | Rock the Park | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a concert from a local band | Concession on site (I believe) |

  • 6:30pm – 8 pm | Straight Talk About Teens | FREE EVENT (online) | Join this parent and caregiver education event delivered via zoom |

  • 7 pm start | Cultural Campfires (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Learn about the traditions of Canadian newcomers | Bring a lawn chair! |

  • August 8 – 11 | Fragapalooza (Leduc) | 4-day gaming exhibition | Compete for top prizes and bragging rights | See link for more info |

  • August 8 – 11 | Edmonton Folk Music Festival | FREE EVENT (For children 11 & under) | Local event featuring a variety of folk artists and food vendors | Tickets range from $47 to $124/person/day |

Friday, August 9:

  • 5:30pm start | Top Talent Wrestling | Enjoy a night of professional wrestling | Tickets range from $32 to $54 |

  • 7pm - 10 pm | Summer Movie Nights in the Park | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy a night under the stars complete with food trucks and FREE popcorn | 

  • 7:30pm showtime | Back to the Future at The Capitol | Watch this cult classic at Fort Ed Park’s iconic theatre | $15/person |

  • 9:30pm – 11:30 pm | Drive-in Movie | FREE ADMISSION (for military & sturgeon county residents) | Otherwise, $20/vehicle | 

  • August 9 – 11 | Animethon 2024 | Edmonton’s Hottest Anime Event | Enjoy cosplay contests, dance shows, a music festival and much more! | Tickets range from $45-60/person/day (children 12 & under are free) |

  • August 9 – 11 | Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival | Immerse yourself in Caribbean culture at this 3-day festival in Churchill Square | Don’t miss out on Edmonton’s biggest summer parade! | May be free? |

Saturday, August 10:

  • 9am - noon | Cover Crops Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn about the importance of cover crops when gardening/growing your own food |

  • 10am - 4pm | Rise Against Racism | FREE EVENT | Learn how we can combat racism & make our world equitable for all |

  • 10am -4pm | Photo Scavenger Hunt | FREE EVENT | Join McBain Camera for the 75th Anniversary | See link for details |

  • 10am - 12:30pm | Grocery Bus | FREE RIDE | Need groceries but don’t have a ride? Well now you do | Operated by CFB Edmonton |

  • 11am - 4pm | Summer Sizzle Dance Off (Spruce Grove) | FREE EVENT | Check out up-and-coming live artists, enjoy line dancing, a vendor market, food trucks & more |

  • 11am - 12:30 | Urban Farm Kids Club | FREE EVENT | Bring the kids down to learn all about gardening | Weekly drop-in program |

  • 11am - noon | Pests & Problems Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn about 5 common garden pests & tips to see them off, sans chemicals |

  • 11am - 11:30pm | Youth Day | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a live DJ, Free Food, Inflatables, big prizes & more | Sponsored by 96.3 The Breeze |

  • Noon - 4pm | Fire Station Open House | FREE EVENT | Check out the firehall, sit in the trucks & learn about fire safety | Directions here |

  • Noon - 7pm | D&D Fundraiser for the Stollery | Part of Animethon | Conquer your foes whist raising funds for kids in need |

  • 1pm - 6pm | Antler Lake Country Fair | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live music & entertainment, inflatables, a petting zoo, games & more |

  • 2pm - 5pm | Skateboard Skillsfest | FREE EVENT | Compete for prizes & bragging rights! | Plus free lessons/demos, giveaways & more |

  • 6pm - 10pm | I am the Crocus (Art Show) | FREE ENTRY (Donations accepted) | Explore art from renowned local Metis mixed-media artist |

  • 8pm start | Outdoor Movie Night | FREE EVENT | Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 outside | Concession available | Bring a lawn chair |

  • 9pm - 1am | Burlesque Party on the Riverboat | Grab your dancing shoes & party like it’s 1920 | Tickets start @ $70/person | 18+ Event |

  • August 10 - 11 | Punk in Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival | Bid Farewell to NOFX while enjoying delicious local brews | Tickets start at $79.99/person |

  • August 10 - 11 | Elk Island Park Bus | FREE RIDE | Where else can you get a free ride? | Departs @ 8:45am | Park Fees will still apply |

  • August 10 - 11 | Pigeon Lake Medieval Madness | Featuring 40+ vendors, a medieval feast, entertainment & more | There is currently not much available info online for this event, so please do your due diligence before heading out |

Sunday, August 11:

  • 7am -2 pm | Great Canadian Gran Fondo | This weekend only, cycle to your hearts content | 15-50-95-135km routes | $40-$195/person |

  • 2pm - 6pm | Cruisin’ to the Casino | FREE EVENT | Check out a ton of hot rods & cool rides |

  • 5pm start | Elks vs Lions | Country Day @ Commonwealth | Enjoy line dancing, a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, a fan park & more |

  • August 11 - 12 | The Perseids Meteor Shower | FREE EVENT | Head 1.5 hours NE to view this incredible star gazing performance |

  • August 11 - 17 | Canadian Slo-Pitch Championships (Leduc) | FREE EVENT (as a viewer, I believe) | Alongside lot of baseball, there is a steak dinner (ticketed), discounted pizza, a hotdog eating competition & more |

Monday August 12:

Have a great week everyone!