Jack's 65th Anniversary Party, Akisan Culture Days, Diva Dynamics, Leduc Protective Services Showcase & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, September 6 through Monday, September 8, 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, September 6:

• 8am - 3pm | Round Hill Show ‘n Shine | FREE_EVENT (to view) | Road trip an hour SE of YEG for classic cars, homemade pie, rope making & more |

• 9am - 5pm | Gibbons Town Wide Garage Sale | FREE_ENTRY | One man’s trash is another’s future trash | Make memories & find cool things here |

• 10am & 2pm | Make a Corn Broom | Get in the autumn spirit & learn how to make corn brooms for $95/person |

• 10am - 6pm | Camrose Big Block Party | Venture an hour SE of Edmonton for games, live music, artisans, inflatables & more | Pricing (if any) unknown |

• 10am start | West Country Hearth Attack | Run your heart out through a 6km obstacle course & help raise funds for a great cause | $87.96+/person |

• 11am - 12:15pm | Etown Open House | FREE_EVENT | Bring your dancing shoes & learn Latin dance styles under the watchful eye of expert instructors |

• 11am - 4pm | Millhurst Apple Cider Celebration | FREE_EVENT | Mash apples & press cider at this fun community event | Apple donations appreciated |

• Noon - 3pm | Garden Club Plant Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Green up your space with some lovely plants from this annual sale |

• Noon - 10pm | PGX Range Day | Line up your ball & swing for the fences… but this time with a club | Mini golf, driving range & more for $39.94+/person |

• Noon - 4pm | Leduc Protective Services Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Meet local first responders, explore their vehicles, enjoy hotdogs, games & more |

• 1pm - 4pm | Cross Stitch Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Grab an included snack & learn how to cross stitch in this beginner-friendly session | RSVP required |

• 1pm - 4pm | Woodbend Country Fair | FREE_EVENT | Support a (future) new playground build with games, inflatables & more | Donations appreciated |

• 1pm - 4pm | Big Backyard Bash | FREE_EVENT | Tour a show home & enjoy games & crafts for kids, a photo booth, prizes, alpacas & more |

• 1pm - 5pm & 9pm | Jacks 65th Anniversary | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate 65 years of tasty shakes with live music, a car show, Elvis, outdoor movie & more! |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Neutral Ground | FREE_EVENT | Create, play & connect over games, cards, puzzles, 3D printing & so much more |

• 2pm - 8pm | Kinsmen Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival | Enjoy live tunes, games & samples of local brews for $27.96+/person |

• 5pm start | Elks vs Stampeders | Bring the kids & enjoy a night of football for only $24.25+/person | Kids get in FREE with a paid adult |

• 5pm start | Movie Night in the Park | FREE_ENTRY | Bring a lawn chair & browse a vendor market before settling in for “Wild Robot” |

• 7pm - 10pm | Ann Vriend | Catch this singer live on stage & support a refugee family for $35/person |

• 7pm start | Singo Music Bingo | FREE_EVENT | Think you know your popular discography? | Prove it & join in the fun here |

• 7:30pm start | Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons | A 35 piece orchestra takes you through a game soundtrack | Be there for $114.99+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Diva Dynamics | Nine talented musicians take to the stage for a show you won’t want to miss | Be there for $39/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Iron Maiden Tribute Band | Hear all your favourite IM tracks for one low price of $20/person |

• 8pm - 11pm | Multi Genre Hip Hop Showcase | Catch performances from 5 different hip hop artists for $22.73/person |

• 8pm - 2am | Salsa Night | Rumba Caliente & El Combo X are bringing the live tunes so bring a dance partner or fly solo for only $17.31+/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Ntwali & Saint Kay w/ guests | Enjoy a night of epic performances in celebration of an album release for $17.56/person |

• 11:30am - 2:30pm | Element Park Meet the Artists | FREE_EVENT | Meet the folks behind an art installation on a play structure in St. Albert |

• September 6 & 7 | Akisan Culture Days | FREE_ENTRY | Learn Ibibio language & folklore, try traditional cuisine, enjoy cultural performances & more |

• September 6 & 7 | LWAS Harvest Show | Discover farming of the past with vintage equipment demos, a tractor pull, tours & more | FREE-$10/person |

• September 6 & 7 | Dogs of Art Collective | FREE_ENTRY | Enjoy a pop-up art show featuring four prominent local artists, including Spyder Yardley-Jones |

Sunday, September 7:

• 8am - 5pm | Alberta Bike Swap | FREE_ENTRY | Find/sell a quality used bike that’s been pre-inspected for deficiencies & is legally unencumbered |

• 10am - 11:30am | Table of Stories | FREE_EVENT | A physical place & time for story tellers & lovers to meet, connect & bond |

• Noon - 3pm | Edmonton Musical Theatre Open House | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy outdoor games & live performances from the present troupe |

• Noon - 4pm | Cone Sweet Home Leduc | FREE_EVENT | Tour a show home before grabbing sweet treats & playing fun games for epic prizes |

• Noon - 6pm | African Festival | FREE_EVENT | A first of it’s kind for Strathcona County, enjoy cultural performances, dance, fashion, cuisine & more |

• Noon start | W.R.E.V.S. | FREE_EVENT | Walk, run, eat, vibe & socialize at this regular community gathering | Potluck lunch so, bring something to participate |

• 1pm - 4pm | Leduc Volunteer Fest | FREE_EVENT | All are welcome to celebrate community heroes with rides, inflatables & an epic silent auction |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Uke It Up at the Library | FREE_EVENT | Break out your musical side & live it up on laughter & song |

• 3pm - 7pm | Savour Strathcona County | FREE_ENTRY | Get a taste of local cuisine, enjoy music from local musicians, art from local artists & more |

Monday, September 8:

• 10am - 5pm | Explore a Career in EMS | FREE_EVENT | Meet local medics, try the gear, talk to training schools & more |

• 10:30am - 2:30pm | Community Sweat Lodge Ceremony | FREE_EVENT | Scratch the itch & discover/join this cultural commemoration here |

• Noon - 2pm | Art Hive | FREE_EVENT | Drop in & make art with the help (if desired) of artistic facilitators | All supplies included |

• 12:30pm - 3pm | Singers of Note Choir | Looking for a choir to spend time with this winter? | Be heard, harmonically & melodically for $60/person/year |

• 1pm - 2:15pm | Seniors Skate | FREE_EVENT | Older adults, break out your skates, wipe off that seasonal dust & enjoy easy laps on quiet ice |

• 6pm - 8pm | Messed Up Monday’s w/ guest Cherie Sawaryn | FREE_EVENT | Don’t fail alone | Join other entrepreneurs & hear all the gut punch stories |

• 6pm - 8pm | Book Launch for Public Law | FREE_EVENT | Three highly qualified folks give pause for thought on cases, commentary & analysis |

• 6pm - 8pm | Men’s Shed Morinville | FREE_EVENT | Men 18+ can bond over shared hobbies & interactive experiences | Find other Sheds here |

Thanks for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!