Leduc Art Walk, General Chakacha, Edmonton Reggae Festival, National Ice Cream Day & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, July 19 through Monday, July 21, 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 19:

• 9am start | Carrot Bday & Chalk it Up | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate the 18th birthday of a local OG art hub with treats, live music, chalk art & more |

• 9:30am - 11:30am | GF Pancake Breakfast | Stack a plate with gluten-free flapjacks & celebrate a hearty meal with friends | FREE-$10/person |

• 10am - noon | Safari Saturdays: Animal Masks | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids to decorate their very own animal mask before testing it out |

• 10am - 2pm | Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet | BY_DONATION | Meet your favourite children’s show characters in real life! |

• 10am - 3pm | Stars & Cars | FREE_EVENT | Brush shoulders with some everyday heroes & check out a show ‘n shine while you’re at it |

• 10am - 3pm | Movies & Music Swap | FREE_EVENT | Trade out some of your old CD’s & DVD’s in exchange for exciting new-to-you copies |

• 10am - 4pm | Tack Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Adorn your single horsepower machine after visiting this fun country-themed vendor market |

• 11am - 4pm | Street Sparks | FREE_EVENT | Get the lowdown on available electric transportation (bikes) and see how you can change your life today |

• 11am - 5pm | Leduc Art Walk | FREE_ENTRY | Cruise historic main street on your own two feet & check out a host of incredible art from local artists |

• Noon - 4pm | Firehall Tours | FREE_EVENT | Bring your kids to meet everyday heroes, explore the halls, climb all over the trucks & more | Directions |

• Noon - 6pm | Pure Octane | FREE_EVENT | Catch this high energy band live on stage |

• 1pm - 3pm | Firetruck Spray Park | FREE_EVENT | Beat the heat with a jet of cool water straight from the hydrant | Freezies included |

• 1pm - 3pm | Build a Wooden Airplane | A perfect activity for kids & parents or caregivers, learn hand-tool basics & craft a wooden biplane | $45/person |

• 3pm - 8pm | Block Party: Keep Edmonton Weird | FREE_ENTRY | Grab a few friends and pound pavement in search of YEG’s more irregular performances |

• 3:45pm - 6:30pm | A River Runs Through Us | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a feature film about Edmonton’s favourite river, the mighty NSR |

• 4pm - 10pm | Summer Night Market | FREE_ENTRY | Grab a few friends and capture fading rays before browsing a bustling vendor market |

• 5pm - 8pm | Zoobrew Vol. 2 | What do you get when you cross a craft beer festival with the Edmonton Valley Zoo? | Correct! A great time | $33.50/person |

• 6pm - 11pm | Chinatown After Dark | Grab a patio seat & enjoy live music while ordering authentic dishes from small, locally owned businesses. |

• 7pm - 8pm | General Chakacha | Grab a date or fly solo & enjoy an instructor led tutorial on this traditional East African dance | FREE-$22.63/person |

• 7pm start | The Weeknd | Catch this Toronto based singer live on stage for $99.75+/person |

• 7:05pm | Riverhawks Country Night | Two step on over for an epic evening of tractors, baby pigs, live country music & baseball! | $10+/person |

• 8pm start | Hard Rock Show | See four live bands for one low price | $17-22/person |

• 9:30pm start | Festival Dance Party | Mile Zero Dance Co. is cranking up the heat | DJ’s will face off while attendees dance the night away | $20-25/person |

• July 19 - 20 | Leduc West Annual Exposition | Check out vintage tractor pulls & fam equipment demos, tour the museum & more | FREE-$10/person |

• July 19 - 20 | Sherwood Park Highland Gathering | Don your kilt & attend for dance & strength competitions, pipe bands & more | $8-30/person |

• July 19 - 20 | Edmonton Reggae Festival | Dress brightly & get your ska on for only $50+/person |

• July 19 - 20 | Sunny Summer Fun | Sip freshly squeezed lemonade while trying your hand err… mallet at croquet | FREE-$7/person |

• July 19 - 20 | Timothy Noel & The Rearviews | Don’t look in your own rearview’s as your race down to catch this amazing blues/soul performance | $9+/person |

Sunday, July 20:

• 10am - 11:30am | Beauty and the Beast | Seat up in a vintage theatre & enjoy a true classic | Includes admission to Fort Edmonton Park | FREE-$35/person |

• 11am - 7pm | L’oca Block Party | FREE_ENTRY (I believe) | Grab a concession burger before enjoying street performances, a kids zone & more |

• 11:05 am start | Riverhawks: Baseball & Brunch | Grab some tasty breakfast grub & hang with pirates before the game | Pooches welcome | $10+/person |

• Noon - 2pm | National Ice Cream Day | FREE_EVENT | Hit up Made by Marcus & recieve a FREE kids scoop of tasty ‘scream |

• 3pm - 6pm | Margam by Menooha | FREE_EVENT | Experience a journey through classical music & culturally traditional dance |

Monday, July 21:

• 12:15pm - 1pm | Jivin’Belles | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a quick lunchtime concert from this locally harmonized trio |

• 1:30pm - 4pm | Recreational Swim | FREE_EVENT | Beat the heat with a dip in the pool; or embrace it with a stop at the hot tub |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Author Talk: Robert Proudfoot | FREE_EVENT | Meet the man behind this great book, about his grandparents lives fro P.E.I. to Edmonton, Alta |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Summer Big Band | Catch a coordinated jazz effort from a handful of local jazz musicians | $27/person |

Thanks for checking in. I hope you have a stellar week = )