Secret Lives of Insects, Camrose Drive-In Air Show, O'Leary's One-Of-A-Kind Oasis, Pigeon Lake Medieval Madness & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, July 26 through Monday, July 28, 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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Saturday, July 26:

• 8am - 11am | Welcome Walks | FREE_EVENT | Welcome newcomers to YEG & explore new culture and connections in this easy morning stroll |

• 8am - 3pm | Community Garage Sale | FREE_ENTRY | One person’s trash is another’s treasure | Stack your greenbacks & thrift something awesome |

• 9am - 3pm | Z Car Club Show ‘n Shine | FREE_EVENT | Nissan fans, roll your Z car in style to this friendly meet | Or just enjoy the show | Registration fees |

• 9am - 5pm | Turn a Pen | It’s one thing to sign checks with any old ballpoint pen but another entirely with a pen you made yourself | $65/person |

• 9am - 6pm | Pysanka 50th Anniversary | MOSTLY_FREE_EVENT | Head out east to the might Easter Egg for train rides, dancing, pancakes & more |

• 10am - noon | Safari Saturdays: Leopard Piñatas | FREE_EVENT | Get crafty & make a fun piñata to smash at home later | Supplies included, just need you |

• 10am - noon | St. Albert Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse Canada’s largest farmers market featuring 250 vendors, live music & much more |

• 10am - 4pm | Strathma Saturdays | BY_DONATION | Join for a blend of arts, crafts, games & local history |

• 10am - 5pm | Sketching Saturdays: St. Albert | FREE_EVENT | Grab a notebook & get creative | All supplies & refreshments are included |

• 10am - 6pm | Summer in the City | FREE_ENTRY | Get rowdy in Leduc with food trucks, no charge boat rentals, a BBQ, kids activities & so much more |

• 11am & 1pm | Lego Ice Cream Make & Take | FREE_EVENT | Build an inedible version of your favourite summer treat & take it home for good |

• 11am - 2pm | Poop-A-Palooza | FREE_EVENT | Bring your pooch for prizes & educational opportunities about recycled pet products & more |

• 11am - 3pm | 18th Annual Santa Anang Banak Taguid Fiesta | FREE_EVENT | Discover Filipino culture & tradition at this fun annual celebration |

• 11am - 5pm | Camrose Drive-In Air Show | Take a scenic trip 1 hour SE of YEG for an epic aerial display featuring planes, planes & more planes | $79+/car |

• 11am - 8pm | Mâmawihitowin Summer Gathering | FREE_EVENT | See a host of amazing musicians, ride horses & wagons, check out cultural displays & more |

• Noon - 1:30pm | Latin Dance Team Audition | FREE_EVENT | Get recognized for your fancy footwork from this affable local dance crew |

• Noon - 6pm | Afternoon Sound Sessions | FREE_EVENT | Dance to live DJ’s & enjoy a couple sets live on stage from local artist Jananie |

• Noon - 11pm | Edmonton Jerk Fest | FREE_EVENT | Get spicy & break out the milk at this Jamaican fiery chicken fest |

• 1pm - 2pm | Heart Stories: Children’s Film Screening | FREE_EVENT | Catch a glimpse through the lens of young Indigenous film makers |

• 1pm - 3pm | Broken & Torn: Book Signing | FREE_EVENT | Join author C.N. Rudy & talk about this latest novel |

• 1pm - 5pm | Black Boys Code: Show & Tell | FREE_EVENT | After months of learning, hard work & preparation, check out these youngsters projects |

• 1pm - 5pm | KPOP Up | Browse a themed vendor market featuring kpop merch, photocard trading tables, deco stations & more | $3.52/person (entry) |

• 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Heart Stories: Youth Film Screening | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Indigenous youth film makers & check out their latest works |

• 3pm - 4:30pm | Deadmonton Auditions | FREE_EVENT | Think you have what it takes to strike fear into the hearts of your fellow folks? | Get paid to do so |

• 6pm - 9pm | Napa’s Pop Up Car Meet | FREE_ENTRY | Bring your whip & enter for some cool prizes or just roll in & enjoy the show |

• 6:30pm - 10pm | Megan Lange w/ Morning Coyote | Enjoy a sublime live show featuring two live acts for $17.31/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Tri-City Rat Pack | Following a long stint of fame & fortune, these boys are back home for one show only | $46.80-90/person |

• 8pm - 11pm | Chad Lodge & Prairie Junction | Enjoy some solid country tunes from these two rising acts for $22.63/person |

• 8:30pm start | Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Experience FM like never before with this superb strings quartet | $46.50+/person |

• 9:30pm start | Hot Spring Shark Attack | Catch the hottest movie of 2024 live at Metro Theatre for only $11-14/person |

• 10:30pm start | Outdoor Movie Night w/ TCL | FREE_EVENT | Join Terwillegar Community League for a fun outdoor movie | Bring bug spray, lawn chairs, etc |

• July 26 - 27 | Pigeon Lake Medieval Madness | Check out a Ren Faire featuring jousting, fire forging, knight fighting, a themed market & more | FREE-$15/person |

• July 26 & 27 | Monster Jam | Grave digger is in the house, smashing cars & hitting big jumps | Be there for $45.55+/person |

• July 26 & 27 | Ride the Parkbus | No car? Take advantage of no-cost admission to Elk Island Park this Summer by hopping on the parkbus | $15/person |

Sunday, July 27:

• 11am - 1pm | Let’s Bike There | FREE_EVENT| bring the young’uns plus their bikes & prepare to make friends enroute to a popular Edmonton playground |

• 11:30am start | Walk, Run, Eat, Vibe, Socialize | FREE_EVENT | Bring a snack to share & enjoy a bit of morning exercise followed by a casual social |

• Noon - 2pm | Lego Make n’ Take Z-Blob | FREE_EVENT | Make your very own blob & take it home for years of unparalleled enjoyment | While supplies last |

• Noon - 3pm | Laurel Day | FREE_EVENT | Get your face painted and hit the bouncy castles to the tunes of an epic DJ | Plus, meet Chase from Paw Patrol |

• Noon - 3pm | The RnR Cruise | FREE_EVENT (to watch) | Check out an awesome car show in St. Albert followed by a cruise | $20/vehicle to register |

• Noon - 4pm | Bats, Our Secret Superheroes | FREE_EVENT | Hop in the batmobile & vacate your caves for crafts, vids, displays & a real live bat! |

• 12:30pm - 3pm | Kids Art Class | BY_DONATION | Be it masterpieces or stick figures, watch the kiddos go wild with a brush |

• 12:30 - 3:30pm | O’Leary’s One-Of-A-Kind Oasis | FREE_EVENT | Tour a CoE Recreation Center, try out the facilities & hang with the staff |

• 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Luca | FREE_EVENT | A story of a sea monster who can shape shift into a young boy | Bring the kids & see this Disney Pixar collab |

• 6pm - 8pm | Ritchie Bike Crawl | FREE_EVENT | Gardeners & enthusiasts, hop on your bikes & explore this neighbourhoods bustling community gardens |

Monday, July 28:

• 1:30pm - 4pm | Recreational Swim | FREE_EVENT | Don your best swim attire & hit the pool for an afternoon of fun | Other dates & times available… see link |

• 3pm - 5pm | Despicable Me 4 | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids or a date & enjoy this fun child friendly film |

• 6pm - 8pm | Secret Lives of Insects | FREE_EVENT| Often deemed pesky, learn the vital role these critters play in our ecosystems & build a bee box |

• 7pm start | Magic Mondays | Make new pals & connect with existing ones over a friendly game of cards | $10.92/person |

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