Mill Creek Bike Ride, Flowers & Forests, Jia Jia Yong, FREE Family Paint and Popcorn Night & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, July 22 through Friday, July 25, 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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Hello, Community,

Exciting news this week. What’s up Edmonton has surpassed 2000 active subscribers!

And what a journey it’s been (and will continue to be).

To be brutally honest with you folks, this little project turned big has been quite the undertaking. Far more than I initially thought it would be. In fact, for the third time since inception, I nearly threw in the towel this time around. A couple busy work weeks with very long days combined with life & family obligations have made getting this thing out, well… rather challenging.

But when facing that familiar mounting pressure this past week, I thought long & hard about all the good that’s come to our city, perhaps in part because of this letter. I’ve met more folks recently who’d already subscribed & happily confessed to getting out way more than they used to; forging friendships & crafting actionable pacts, bringing vibrancy to this region I (and many others I’m sure) am proud to call home.

Perhaps, that was my cue to call and as a result, I present to you Issue No. 64.

As I’ve said many times before, there’s lots of good things happening this week. And truth be told (once again), that’s every week here in YEG. The beauty in all of this isn’t necessarily the things we do & places we go, but the people we meet along the way.

I hope you all enjoy amazing weeks & I’ll catch you again next Tuesday morning = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, July 22:

• 1pm - 3pm | St. Albert Bike Rodeo | FREE_EVENT | Bring your two wheeler along and hit an obstacle course, learn bike safety & more | For the kids |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | Mill Creek Bike Ride | FREE_EVENT (I believe) | Make new pals & hit the single track for 20kms of hoots & hollers |

• 6pm - 8pm | Twisting into Summer | Get your pedals in a row & learn top bouquet arranging tips for $5.25/person |

• 6:30pm start | Grove Gatherings: 0Stella | FREE_EVENT | Join this YEG based Irish Alt-Rock Fusion artist for a lively stage show |

• 7pm - 9pm | The Beauty of Vultures | FREE_EVENT | Grab a snack & meet the two authors behind this recently released poetic work |

• 7pm start | Sounds from the Valley | FREE_EVENT | Bring lawnchairs plus the kids & enjoy a live stage show from Beppie, plus three poetry readings & more |

• July 22 - 25 | Green Shack Shows | FREE_EVENT | Hit certain playgrounds near you to find fairies & practice a Métis Jig-a-long |

• July 22 - 27 | KDays | Hit the rides, see a live show, check out a bunch of attractions, eat mini donuts on the midway & more | $39.49+/person |

• July 22 - 27 | Taste of Edmonton | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a vendor market, see 3 dozen live performances, sample local cuisine for a fee & more |

• July 22 - 27 | Reeling: Dance on Screen Film Festival | Catch a live dance class, view a number of dance films & more | $10-80/person |

• July 22 - 27 | Disney’s: The Lion King | Feel the power of the drums & enjoy this childhood classic in broadway format | $59.25+/person |

Wednesday, July 23:

• 8:30am - 10:30am | Pancake Breakfast | FREE_EVENT | Load up on steaming hot flapjacks & catch live music, a silent auction & more |

• 2pm start | Tasty Trails | FREE_EVENT | Join a guided foraging walk & learn about edible & inedible snacks found out in the wilderness |

• 5pm - 7pm | Harwill | FREE_EVENT | See this local musician live on stage plus a chance at a small giveaway from a local business |

• 6pm - 8pm | Weed Warriors | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to identify & safely remove invasive weeds while still supporting the growth of native plants |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Flowers & Forests | FREE_EVENT | Learn about forest health & join a guided tree planting tour |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Men can bond with other men in an open & inviting setting |

• 6:30pm - 8:15pm | The Peasants | FREE_EVENT | Bring a friend or fly solo & enjoy this interesting flick released in 2023 |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Knit Lits | FREE_EVENT | Bring your current fibre craft project & make new like-minded friends |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Kids Run Wild: Fort Saskatchewan | Put your map skills to the test & give orienteering a shot for only $10/person | Bring water |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | The Great Southern Country | Enjoy a docu about a cyclist who rolled the 14 200km lap of Australia in just over 30 days | $12.06/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Jam Making Workshop | Learn how to make strawberry rhubarb jam using tried & true methods for $20/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Jim Findlay Quartet | FREE_EVENT | Catch a lively onstage set from this four member group |

• July 23 - 26 | Goodlife Showcase Days | FREE_EVENTS | From Yoga to HIIT, try out a bunch of instructor-led fitness classes at no monetary cost to you |

Thursday, July 24:

• Noon - 1pm | Solar Observing | FREE_EVENT | Scratch that planetary itch & see space via an enormous telescope | Out-of-this-world experience, no less |

• 1pm - 4pm | Bump Set Beach Volleyball | FREE_EVENT | Join Fort Sask’s local RCMP, fire & municipal forces for drop in v-ball & a BBQ | 13+ |

• 5pm - 7:30pm | Sheep & Goat Health Workshop | FREE_EVENT | A healthy goat is a happy goat, or so they say | See how you can keep yours happy today |

• 6pm - 7pm | St. Albert Walking Tour | Step into Alberta’s oldest freestanding building, constructed only a few years back in 1861 | $3/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Ram x Canoo: A Newcomer Welcome | Enjoy a live performance from Haidee & explore the RAM for FREE-$21/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Kim Gates | FREE_ENTRY | Bring a lawn chair & enjoy a live set from this treasured local artist | Cash concession on site also |

• 6:30pm - 8:15pm | Captain America: Brave New World | FREE_EVENT | Can Captain America save the day? | Bring the kids or a date & find out |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Community Pond Party | FREE_EVENT | Join friends & neighbour to learn about the ecological benefits of local storm water ponds |

• 6:30pm start | Family Paint & Popcorn Night | FREE_EVENT | Take strokes off your game (whoops, wrong pitch) & paint a masterpiece | DJ & more |

• 7pm - 8pm | Sherwood Heights Walking Tour by Strathma | BY_DONATION | Explore some of Sherwood Parks oldest homes in this guided tour |

• 7pm - 9pm | Cultural Campfires: Ukrainian | FREE_EVENT | Pull up your own lawn chair & explore the world of painted easter eggs, pirogies & kraut |

• 7pm start | Katy Perry | Catch this preppy pop star here on planet earth for $136.89+/person |

• 7pm start | Bel & Quinn w/ Morgan Hanna | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & catch an exciting set from these talented local ladies |

Friday, July 25:

• Noon - 5pm | Artist Market | BY_DONATION (entry) | Check out the ware of 14 local artists at this vendor market |

• 5pm start | JB’s Power Center Street Legal | Bring your souped up car & an appetite for speed or else earplugs and enjoy the show | $13-43/person |

• 5:30pm - 9pm | Westwood SummerFest & Car Show | FREE_EVENT | Bring your classic ride or come for the show | Plus live music, kids activities & more |

• 6pm - 10pm | OysterFest | Shell-ebrate all things oceanic & unleash your palate on a fine array of seafood | $55+/person |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Jia Jia Yong | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Catch a live Chinese Harp performance from this extremely talented Edmontonian |

• 7pm - 9pm | Hannah Goa | Catch this local Blue Grass & Appalachian fiddler live on stage for $5-10/person |

• 7pm - 11pm | Props & Hops | Grab a bevy & explore the Alberta Aviation Museum in this after hours extravaganza | $23-30/person |

• 9:30pm start | The Fast & The Furious | It’s not 2001 but race home anyway after watching this epic cult classic on the big screen | $11-14/person |

• 9:30pm start | BC/DC w/ Rattpoison | Catch a hard hitting rock show for only $9-18.86/person |

• July 25 - 26 | Fête Au Village | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Venture out to Legal, Alta for a soapbox derby, demo derby, fireworks & more | Up to $5-30/person |

• July 25 & 26 | Steve Earl w/ guests | With 50 years behind the axe & many more to go, catch this music legend live for $79.99+/person |

• July 25 - 27 | GhanaFest Alberta 2025 | FREE_EVENT | Featuring cultural performances, cuisine & vendors, experience traditional Ghana here in YEG |