New Standards Jazz Orchestra Debut, Swing at Fringe, ETS Holiday Train, Holidays at the Hub & more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, December 16 through Monday, December 22, 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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Greetings, friend,

Thanks for stopping in.

Due to a highly volatile exam season, this week & this week only features a much shortened version of my regular letter.

But don’t be discouraged. There is still a multitude of epic things to check out:

You can:

• Learn how to make premium ice cream

• Join neighbours for street hockey

• Make noise in a park (with others, for fun)

• Tour a new community resource

• Sip hot chocolate from a cacao bar

• Dance often

And much more!

This week I will not likely be catching you out there, but please get some action on my behalf & I’ll instead catch you all right back here in a week’s time = )

Jonah

A Handful of Things To Do This Week & Weekend:

Tuesday, December 16:

• 3pm - 6:30pm | Okimaw Peyesew Kamik Open House | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate a new community resource with tours, drumming demos & more |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Hellos & Hot Cacaos | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a cup of the good stuff while meeting other local artists from around town |

• 6pm - 10:30pm | New Standards Jazz Orchestra Debut | FREE_EVENT | Join 18 local artists as they take to the stage for a live performance of epic proportion |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Swing at Fringe | FREE_EVENT | Bring your dance moves & indoor shoes before to enjoy a rad night of swing dancing |

• December 16 & 17 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | This week, local youth can enjoy a holiday movie with snacks, and also play a variety of games |

Wednesday, December 17:

• 5pm - 10pm | Retro Arcade Games Night | Think you know pinball & pac-man? | Strut your stuff & enjoy a great time for $15/person | 6+ |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Games Night, Gift Exchange & Potluck | Bring a snack & play games with friends | $5 gift/person for the exchange |

Thursday, December 18:

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Play Day | FREE_EVENT | Bring the family out for a fun evening of sleigh rides, skating, a hot chocolate bar & more |

• 7pm start | Unsilent Night | FREE_EVENT | Bust out your favourite boombox & join up with other local peace disturbers for a short reign of noisy mayhem |

• December 18 - 21 | Bear Grease | Take your favourite 70’s cinema hit on “an Indigenous joyride” as this hilarious theatrical makes its return | $107+/person |

• December 18 - 23 | Miracle on 34 St | Kris Kringle is in the right place at the right time, and you could be too, to catch this holiday special | $42.81+/person |

Friday, December 19:

• 1pm - 8pm | Jingle Jammin’ | BY_DONATION | Discover the power of community spirit with carolling, street hockey, wagon rides & so much more |

• 6pm - 10pm | Galaxyland Afterdark | Best your top Galaxy Land experience with a DJ, neon lights & roaming seasonal characters | $45/person |

• 6pm start | Top Talent Wrestling | Kick the festivities off right with a night of real life rock’em sock’em | $31.75+/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Martin Kerr | Catch a live set with this renowned local musician for FREE-$33.28/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Mantra Movements Winter Show | Support a local dance troupe by checking out their latest work | $30/person |

• December 19 & 20 | A Nutty Ellington Christmas | Join Don Berner’s Big Band for a superb season showcase of Nutcracker Suite | $40-47/person |

Saturday, December 20:

• 10am - 1pm | Santa Swim | Enjoy photos with Santa & pool games for only $2/person |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Swingin’ Christmas Concert | FREE_EVENT | Jump out of your seat for a lively live performance from this six piece swing band |

• 5:15pm - 8:55pm | ETS Holiday Train | FREE_EVENT | See the finest 1946 ‘motive in ETS’s vast fleet, decked out in all the holly jolly imaginable |

• 7pm start | Air Supply | Embarked on their 50th anniversary tour, catch this legendary band live on stage for $114.30+/person |

• 7pm start | Nitro Circus | Travis Pastrana & his merry crew of adrenaline-fuel stunts men are coming to YEG | Get in on all the action for $102+/person |

Sunday, December 21:

• Noon - 1pm | Ice Cream 101 | Learn how to make the smoothest, richest, creamiest ice cream on your block & take a little home | $115+/person |

• Noon - 6pm | Ice Skating & Holiday Movies | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a little time on a local ODR before heading into the community hall for a triple header |

• 1:30pm - 4pm | Hula Society | FREE_EVENT | Borrow or bring a ukulele & enjoy an afternoon of hilarious music amidst likeminded folks |

• 1:45pm - 3:15pm | Santa Skate (St. Albert) | FREE_EVENT | Dress up in your finest ugly Christmas sweater before lacing up for easy laps amongst friends |

• 2pm - 4pm | Recreational Skate | FREE_EVENT | Lace up your bladed boots & enjoy easy laps (inside) on engineered ice |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | The Little Match Girl Passion | Spend an evening in awe as the ever talented Pro-Coro singers let loose in a beautiful hall | $10.50+/person |

Monday, December 22:

• 1pm - 2:15pm | Seniors Skate | FREE_EVENT | Adults 50+ can escape the house for some easy exercise on a local rink |

• December 22 - January 2 | Holidays at the Hub | FREE_EVENTS | This season, fill family time with crafts, ginger bread house making, bingo, movies & more |

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