Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast, Reptile Expo, Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair, Heavy Metal Place Grand Opening & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, May 10 through Monday, May 12, 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, May 10:

• 8am - 5pm | Tree Seedling Pickup | FREE_EVENT | Order & pay for a variety of tree/plant varieties online & pick them up on this day |

• 9am - 12:30pm | Communities of the Medicine Wheel | FREE_EVENT | Learn traditional Indigenous teachings, eat soup & bannock, meet neighbours & more |

• 9:30am - 4:30pm | Book Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Get yourself some affordable books from the Strathcona County Library, just in time for hammock season |

• 10am - noon | Sibshop | FREE_EVENT | A peer support group “for siblings of children with disabilities or chronic illness” |

• 10am - 1pm | Métis Beading Workshop | Learn the basics of Métis Flower Beadwork & masterfully craft a Prairie Rose | $35/person |

• 10am - 3pm | Whiskers & Wheels | FREE_ENTRY | Meet a bunch of adoptable critters, hit the bouncy castles, meet the Fire Department & more |

• 10am - 3pm | Get Ready in the Park | FREE_EVENT | Bring the little ones to see up close big, awesome Emergency Vehicles from 50 exhibitors |

• 11am - noon | Beginner Yoga | FREE_EVENT | Get a handle on your centered sense in this instructor led, nonjudgemental class |

• 11am - noon | Mar Talks: The Only Asian in the Room | FREE_EVENT | Join Jen Sookfong Lee for a keynote on finding her voice as a racialized woman |

• 11am - 2pm | Fire - Indigenous Spotlight Series | FREE_EVENT | Honour the work of three Coronation Medal recipients in revitalizing traditions & culture |

• 11am - 3pm | Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair | FREE_EVENT | Test your two wheelin’ skills on the track, visit safety booths, enjoy snacks & much more |

• 11am - 3pm | Energy Adventure | Empower your mini you to get innovative on energy with over 90 U of A Volunteers | Price, may be $26.95+/person, unsure |

• 11am start | Saturday Morning Tunes | BY_DONATION | Share your love of music & bring a friend to a mid morning concert featuring four choirs |

• 11am start | E-Sports Tournament | Showcase your Smash Bros talent & Mario Kart 8 finesse in this competitive gaming event | FREE-$10/person |

• 11:30am start | Walk, Potluck & Outdoor Games | FREE_EVENT | Bring something to share & make new friends at this casual community event |

• Noon - 4pm | Ripples of Reality | FREE_EVENT | Feel the water this weekend as local artist Vanessa Corrigall unveils her latest collection |

• Noon - 6pm | Play Rangers | FREE_EVENT | Drop the kids off for an afternoon of CoE Staff supervised learning & fun, featuring slacklining, games & snacks |

• 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Mill Creek Cleanup | FREE_EVENT | Grab some gloves plus a few trash bags & help take on the litter in YEG’s venerable Mill Creek |

• 1pm - 3pm | Call of the Forest | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a screening of this educational film |

• 1pm - 4pm | Make it at Milner | Get a feel for the Cricut & learn how to make your very own custom stickers | $7.50/person |

• 1pm - 4pm | Conversations For Change | FREE_EVENT | Join a workshop focused on the experiences of newcomers & how they make this place home |

• 1pm - 5pm | Bike-A-Thon | FREE_EVENT | Mount your trusty pedal-powered steed & ride a set route, plus enjoy snacks, community engagement & prizes |

• 1pm start | Lego Make & Take | FREE_EVENT | Make a Lego Botanicals Garden & take it home just in time for Mothers Day |

• 1pm - 9pm | Ben Robe Calf Traditional Pow Wow | FREE_EVENT | Experience the power of a Pow Wow, featuring drumming, dancing, ceremonies & more |

• 2pm - 7pm | Heavy Metal Place Grand Opening | FREE_EVENT | Skate at Spruce Grove’s brand spankin’ new rec center, plus games, cake & more |

• 3pm - 4:30pm | Book Launch: Four Of Our Finest | FREE_EVENT | Join author Roger Gunn to discuss his latest novel about the great war pilots |

• 4pm - 10pm | Dope Caeaser | See this rising DJ in the flesh & blood while still making it into bed before 11pm… say what?! | $43.93+/person |

• 5pm start | Mother Knows Best | Checkout this pop-up 50’s diner featuring typical faire, 50’s music & trivia contests, game shows & more | $25/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Scissors & Social | FREE_EVENT | Bring your sewing patterns &/or a current fibrecraft project & enjoy making new likeminded friends |

• 7pm start | Kyle McKearney | Catch this Canadian Folk Country singer live at the Starlite for $31.08/person |

• 7:30pm start | Blending of Sounds | Enjoy an epic Ukrainian choral & classical orchestral concert in the hallowed halls of the mighty Winspear | $45+/person |

• 7:30pm start | A Path Forward | Join Festival City Winds as they take to the stage & exchange oxygen for beautiful, classical pieces | $5-20/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Stephanie Chou | Blending her Chinese Heritage with Western Jazz & Pop, Stephanie puts on one genre-bending show | $31/person |

• 8pm start | Teen Takeover at LRC | FREE_EVENT | Get off the chore duties and hang with your pals over sport, swimming & live music | RSVP required |

• 8:30pm - midnight | The Grand Dueling Piano Show | Enjoy a high octane all request show featuring three talented ivory slayers | $27.96+/person |

• 10pm - 2am | The Battle of VA | In a land where Timbaland meets The Neptunes, get ready to lose your voice & dance your feet off | $22.63+/person |

• May 10 & 11 | The Mom Market | FREE_ENTRY | Celebrate Mothers Day with a vendor market themed all things Mom |

• May 10 & 11 | Reptile Expo | Scratch your herpetology itch & meet an array of scaly, lovable creatures, plus hold them, get education & more | $5-10/person |

• May 10 & 11 | Empty the Tanks | FREE_EVENT | Join likeminded folks & advocate in the ongoing fight to release dolphins and whales in captivity |

Sunday, May 11: Mothers Day

• 10am - noon | Mothers Day Walk | FREE_EVENT | Reflect on the teachings of the river valley & share a walk with Mum |

• 10am - 5pm | Classic Gardens | FREE_EVENT | Treat Mom to a day in the garden with mystery seed starting, pot decorating, a riddle hunt & more |

• 1-:30am - 12:30am | Food For Thought: A Culinary Book Club | Meet friends & enjoy themed snacks at this active, lively book club | $5/person |

• 10:30am start | The Secret Life of Pets | FREE_EVENT | Grab the kids & enjoy a family friendly movie in the heart of Fort Saskatchewan |

• 11am - 1pm | Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast | BY_DONATION | Spoil Mom with baked batter & syrup plus crafts, activities & more |

• 11am - 2pm | Mother’s Day Tea | Celebrate Moms everywhere with tea, treats, finger sandwiches & friends |

• 11am - 4pm | U of A Botanical Gardens | Surprise Mom with Yoga, brunch, mushroom picking & more | FREE-$19.75+/person |

• 11am start | Blooming Surprise | FREE_EVENT | Kids can plant a flower & decorate it’s pot before gifting to their favourite Mother |

• 1pm - 3pm | Digital Photography 101 | FREE_EVENT | Bring your camera from any digital era & get basic tips for shooting incredible shots |

• 1pm - 6pm | The Banned Book Fair | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a plethora of lesser known books with a focus on liberation & freedom of expression |

• 2pm - 4pm | High Tea | BY_DONATION | The Queen (I mean, your Mother) is in town & you best treat her | Enjoy local tea, treats, entertainment & more |

• 2:30pm - 7:30pm | Big Valley Coach Car | Explore the scenic Alta prairies by train & enjoy a buffet, entertainment, adventure & more | FREE-$150/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | Alberta Baroque Ensemble | Catch “Early Classics”, featuring a program of Mozart, Stamitz, Dittersdorf & others | $15-30/person |

• 3pm start | Rock Stars on Ice | This classic show makes a striking return, but this time with a twist | Catch the best dancers on ice for $38.10+/person |

• 4pm start | Stingers vs Surge | Stingers B-Ball is back, baby(!) & you can cheer them on in their home opener vs Calgary for $25.10+/person |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | Titilope Sonuga - Sis | Celebrate the sacred bond of sisterhood with a performance of poetry & song | $54.58/person |

• 6pm - 9pm | The Secret Kacy Miller Tour | Three artists, one stage & a metric tonne of music with many unexpected collaborations | $32-40/person |

• 7pm start | Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | See this Americana rocker live at the Winspear for $103.50+/person |

• All Day | Telus World of Science | FREE_EVENT | Mom’s, enjoy access to TWOS & other one-day perks with the purchase of another general pass |

Monday, May 12:

• 9am - 11am | Light Vehicles | FREE_EVENT | Join AMTA for an interesting keynote on the unique challenges & opportunities facing this motor class |

• 10am - 6pm | Knifewear Garage Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Check out the coolest blades sourced directly from Japan & maybe take one home for yourself |

• 4pm - 9pm | Board Game Night | FREE_EVENT | Grab your pack of pals &/or gals and head out for several hours of board gaming action |

• 6pm - 8pm | Chickens 101 (Lacombe) | FREE_EVENT | Take a quick road trip 1.5 hours from YEG & enjoy an informative info session on keeping fowl |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Introduction to the Cricut | FREE_EVENT | Get some hands on experience in the basic of crafting your own designs |

• 7pm - 9pm | Green Drinks | Meet friends & enjoy keynotes from two local entrepreneurs with sustainability fore-fronting their actions | FREE-$10/person |

• 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Rough Cut Comedy | FREE_EVENT | Bust a gut to some of the best local comedic talent around |

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

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