The CPKC Holiday Train, An Arm Wrestling Competition, The Full Moon Birkie, FREE DONUTS & Much More!

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, December 10 through Monday, December 16, 2024.

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 my friend. It’s great to have you back!

I hope you enjoy this letter, and all the epic activities within.

Thanks for reading = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, December 10:

• 7am - 10pm | Krispy Kreme Grand Opening | FREE EVENT | Get a taste of a home made doughnut & enter to win some sweet (literally) prizes |

• 10am - 4pm | Arts Foundry Community Drop In (Leduc) | FREE EVENT | Take a seat & let loose your artistic cannon | All are welcome |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sketch Night @ The Carrot | FREE EVENT | Byo supplies & draw something spectacular in a comfortable place |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Tellaround - Story Sharing Circle | FREE EVENT | Share your tales & enjoy those of others | All are welcome |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | McLuhan Conversations 2024 | FREE EVENT | A philosophical roundtable on photography, art & what the future may hold |

• 7pm start | Bowling Bash | Make new pals & enjoy some friendly (but fierce) competition | $9/person |

• December 10 - 18 | Justice4Reel Film Festival | FREE EVENT | Showcasing powerful, untold stories of oppression, resistance and displacement |

Wednesday, December 11:

• 1pm - 4pm | Crib Tournament (Sturgeon County) | Grab your lucky horseshoe & head out for a fun afternoon of cards | $10/person entry |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Seniors Book Club - Holiday Party & Book Talk | FREE EVENT | Enjoy an afternoon social & book exchange (bring a book) |

• 4:30pm - 6:30pm | ESC Revitalization Plan | FREE EVENT | Raise a glass in toast to the Edmonton Ski Club’s future, and learn what’s to come |

• 5pm - 7pm | Pet Photos with Santa | FREE EVENT | Be it a giant bone or endless catnip… pets have wish lists too, and you can make them come true |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Double Book Release: Richard Van Camp | FREE EVENT | Meet & hear from this internationally acclaimed Dene author hailing from NWT |

• 7pm - 9pm | The Olive Reading Series | FREE EVENT | Hear from the latest works of two rising authors, and share your own pieces on the open mic |

• 7pm - 9pm | Poetry Night @ The Carrot | FREE EVENT | Share your poetry or enjoy that of others on this open mic evening |

• 7pm - 11pm | Game Dev Munch | FREE EVENT | Gain comrades & share in your mutual love of game development |

• December 11 - 12 | CPKC Holiday Train | FREE EVENT | Raising food, funds & awareness for local Food Banks | Featuring live bands, light displays & more |

• December 11 - 21 | Santa at the Muttart | Bask in atrium’s warmth while spilling your (deepest desires) x-mas wish list | FREE-$15/person |

• December 11 - 22 | Cycle | A theatrical production about the trials & tribulations of city cycling | $25/person |

Thursday, December 12:

• 1pm - 3pm | Glow Golden Seniors Day | Check out the light displays at Glow Edmonton, but in peace & tranquility | $14.19/person (Seniors price) |

• 3pm - 6pm | Volunteer Strathcona Holiday Open House | FREE EVENT | Grab a treat & and make a craft while learning how you can make a difference |

• 4pm - 7:30pm | Ottewell Artisan Market | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy live music, giveaways, kids activities & local shopping |

• 7pm - 9pm | 12 Days of Christmas Trivia | FREE EVENT | Alley Kat Brewing brings you the ultimate trivia night, with prizes & more | Likely 18+ |

• 7pm start | The Singing Christmas Tree | Gather for a celebration of joyous Christmas tunes procured from a lively tree | $39.50+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Volya | Check out a fully choreographed performance from this acclaimed (local) Ukrainian dance group | $39.50/person |

Friday, December 13:

• 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & More (St. Albert) | FREE EVENT | Bring a friend or come on your own & enjoy a game or two |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sing-Along in the Square | FREE EVENT | Join the lovely a capella trio The Sugarplums for seasonal music by the campfires |

• 6pm - 9pm | River Reels Rendezvous | Get a crack at swag & prizes while enjoying short films about (all types of) paddling | $20/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | WiR Gala | FREE EVENT | Join St. Albert’s Writer in Residence Katie Bickell for readings, refreshments, networking & an open mic |

• 7pm - 9pm | Messiah at the Market | Hear Handle’s greatest work performed by the Edmonton Opera Chorus for only $12/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Sammy Volkov | Enjoy a homely concert from this rising indie-folk artist | FREE-$17.31/person |

• 7:30pm - 10pm | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour | Hear live the music from this popular game | $85/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | The Jivin’ Belles | With a beautiful 40’s era vocal jazz tone, this trio surely will not disappoint | $31/person |

• December 13 - 14 | Handel’s Messiah | Handel’s infamous score performed by the ESO with the Richard Eaton Singers | $36.50+/person |

• December 13 - 29 | Luminaria | Stroll the candle-lit pathways & take in nature at the U of A Botanical Gardens | FREE-$25/person | 9 nights only |

• December 13 - 29 | Die Harsh | This hilarious theatrical comedy is back and sillier than ever before | $43-69/person |

• December 13 - January 3 | Candy Cane Lane | FREE EVENT | Commemorate this long-standing Edmonton tradition with a walk down the well-lit street |

Saturday, December 14:

• 10am - Noon | Glow Without Limits | FREE EVENT (for certain folks)| A morning of inclusivity at glow, with no crowds and quiet stations |

• 10am - 4pm | Castledowns Christmas Market | FREE ENTRY | Discover wares from over 45 different local makers |

• 11am - 3pm | Christmas at Callingwood Market | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy live music from The Sugarplums, Horse-drawn wagon rides, maple taffy & more |

• Noon - 3pm | Excelsior Art Show | FREE EVENT | Grab a refreshment & enjoy works from two Edmonton artists |

• Noon - 10pm | Leduc Country Christmas Convoy | FREE EVENT | Bring the youngins to see the trucks | Donations accepted for Food Bank & SCARS |

• 1pm - 4pm | Christmas at the Hull Block | FREE EVENT | Enjoy wagon rides, photos with Santa, refrehments & prizes |

• 1pm start | A Christmas Story | Let Ralphie shoot his eye out (so you don’t have to) & enjoy a classic film on the big screen | FREE-$14/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Family Adventure Club | FREE EVENT | Grab the fam & learn all about birds native to our region in this CoE-run program |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Play Rangers | FREE EVENT | Learn valuable life skills like Orienteering & GPS, and try out geocaching | CoE run, geared towards kids |

• 2pm - 4pm | A Thrifty Christmas | Two rejected toys and a group of friends discover holiday joy & more in this Christmas theatrical | $12+/person |

• 2:30pm - 7:30pm | The Pub n Paint Express | FREE EVENT | Paint a FREE mini picture to take home, browse a small market, hit the photo booth & more |

• 4pm - 8pm | Bright Lights Skate Night | FREE EVENT | Head to Churchill Square & City Hall Plaza for skating, campfires, performances & more |

• 4:30pm - 7pm | Recreational Swim | FREE EVENT | Demonstrate a perfect 10 olympic bellyflop without spending a dime |

• 6pm - 10pm | Full Moon Birkie | Don your favourite sticks & ski with friends under a full moon | Includes hot chocolate & campfires | $20-25/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Vixen Fatale Dance Force | An evening enjoying highly choreographed dance can be yours for only $30/person |

• 7:30pm - 10pm | RCW Season Beatings | Head to the ring for epic YEG boxing | $23-28/person |

• 7:30pm start | Home Alone in Concert | Watch Kevin thwart two conniving thieves on the big screen, with film music from a live orchestra | $75+/person |

• 9pm - 11pm | Teen Takeover (Spruce Grove) | FREE EVENT | Leave your parents at home & takeover the leisure centers pool & gym | Plus… FREE FOOD |

• 9pm - 2am | Laidback Luke | Catch a set from this infamous EDM heavyweight producer | $26-32/person |

• December 14 - 15 | YMCA Winter Wonderland West & South | FREE EVENT | Decorate a cookie or ornament, enjoy hot chocolate, play a game & more |

Sunday, December 15:

• 9am start | Musical Mornings: Around the World | A Winspear concert for children aged 1 - 5 | $10-18/person |

• 11am - 2pm | Community Christmas | FREE EVENT | Enjoy snacks, family crafts, activities & a hot chocolate bar |

• 11am - 3pm | Science Bowl | Join in on this first-ever event & see whose science project will be crowned first | $6.66/person |

• Noon - 2pm | Just Write | FREE EVENT | Write with friends in a private room @ a local cafe |

• 1:30pm - 3pm | Bird Count for Kids | FREE EVENT (I think) | Join a guided birding tour @ Gold Bar Park & see how many you can spot |

• 2pm - 3:45pm | Rise of the Guardians | FREE EVENT | Grab the kids or a date & enjoy a flick at the library |

• 2pm - 6pm | Ugly Sweater Bowling Party | Don your finest seasonal attire & make new friends bowling | $35/person |

• 5pm - 8pm | Arm Wrestling Competition | FREE EVENT (to watch) | A day of strength & friendly competition | FREE-$12/person to participate |

• 5pm - 9pm | Brighten Up Beaumont | FREE EVENT | Feeling glum? | How about wagon rides, an ice slide, caroling, ice sculpting & much more |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | JB Choral Concert (Fort Sask) | Enjoy a striking performance of handbells & chorus | FREE-$20/person |

Monday, December 16:

• 12:15pm - 1pm | Ednova String Quartet | FREE EVENT | Head over to Milner for a FREE lunchtime concert |

• 12:30pm start | Walk This Way | FREE EVENT | Make new friends & enjoy a walk on the bike paths |

• 7:30pm start | Light Me Up | Swap the fa-la-la’s for Fleetwood Mac with (local choir) The Vox Collective & guests | $20/person |

Thanks again for checking this out. Have a great week, everyone!