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The school cycling "Bike Bus" program expands to more Edmonton schools.

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The Edmonton Buzz Team 🐝

Edmonton is making strides in active transportation with the expanding Bike Bus program, now serving more schools citywide.

This initiative brings students and adults together for safe, communal cycling trips along mapped routes, picking up participants at set meeting zones,mirroring a school bus system, but on bikes.

New additions like Westglen Elementary and Lendrum Elementary join the original Rutherford School route, fueled by strong community enthusiasm and a vision for healthier, more connected neighborhoods.

Routes are led by adult volunteers, such as Mike, Westglen’s Bike Bus Champion, who brings energy and expertise to each ride.

Supported by the city’s Active Transportation Network Expansion Program and School Bike Parking Grant, the Bike Bus complements recent biking infrastructure upgrades and fosters lasting, sustainable habits among students.

The program continues to inspire other Alberta communities, building momentum for a safer, greener future.

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2. Shows & Entertainment 📺

3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭

History of the Métis in Alberta: A knowledge keeper from Michif Cultural Connections shares how the Métis shaped the history of the Edmonton region.

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 Location: Strathcona County Library, Sherwood Park Cost: Free Click for details

John Will: Born in the UFO at the AGA: A major retrospective tracing the 60-plus-year career of the irreverent and influential Alberta artist.

Date: On now through the week (AGA open Wednesday–Sunday) Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, downtown Cost: Included with gallery admission Click for details

Capital City Art at EPL: Rotating exhibitions of local artists' work on display at Edmonton Public Library branches.

Date: Ongoing through the week Location: Edmonton Public Library branches Cost: Free Click for details

LEGO Little Builder Classes: Hands-on building classes for ages 2 to 5 that mix developmental skills with play.

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Location: LEGO Store, West Edmonton Mall Cost: Free Click for details

Children's Makerspace Drop-In: Tinker with the loose parts wall, try the green screen, code a robot, or spin at the DIY DJ booth during open hours.

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Location: Stanley A. Milner Library, downtown Cost: Free Click for details

Environment Week at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre: A behind-the-scenes look at where the city's garbage, recycling, and compost go.

Date: During Environment Week, see listing for times Location: Edmonton Waste Management Centre Cost: Free Click for details

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at The Grindstone: A weekly Wednesday open mic where first-timers take the stage and pros work out new material.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Location: The Grindstone Theatre, Ritchie Cost: Low-cost (see listing) Click for details

Napalm Death w/ Primitive Man, Culled & Dying Remains: The grindcore legends bring a heavy four-band bill to the Starlite Room.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Location: The Starlite Room, downtown Cost: Ticketed (see listing) Click for details

Eco Dance Party at Earth's Refillery Co-op: A summer dance party with mocktails and music in the piazza, with an Eco Hobbies dress-up theme.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Location: Earth's Refillery Co-op Cost: Free (see listing) Click for details

DJ Mina presented by Nightshift Entertainment: A late-night DJ set at Pawn Shop Live, formerly Union Hall.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026, 9:00 p.m. Location: Pawn Shop Live Cost: Ticketed (see listing) Click for details

Edmonton Riverhawks Home Series at RE/MAX Field: West Coast League baseball returns to the river valley with home games June 9 through 11, including the Victoria HarbourCats on June 10.

Date: Tuesday, June 9 – Thursday, June 11, 2026 Location: RE/MAX Field, Rossdale Cost: Ticketed (see listing) Click for details

Riverhawks School Spirit & Mascot Mania Game: A special 11:05 a.m. first pitch welcomes over 7,000 elementary students for the annual field-trip game against Victoria.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:05 a.m. Location: RE/MAX Field, Rossdale Cost: Ticketed (see listing) Click for details

Curious Brews: Crime Perception and the City: A data-driven talk comparing Edmonton's violent crime rates against peer cities, and where perception splits from reality.

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Location: See listing Cost: See listing Click for details

Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point: Three days of roundtables, research presentations, keynotes, and networking on interdisciplinary partnerships and navigating disinformation.

Date: Tuesday, June 9 – Thursday, June 11, 2026 Location: See listing Cost: Registration required (see listing) Click for details

Edmonton Tech Wednesdays: The weekly drop-in where Edmonton's tech community talks shop, meets collaborators, and stays connected, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Location: GRETA Bar YEG, downtown Cost: Free Click for details

Dev Edmonton Society Meetups: Ongoing developer-focused meetups across the city for anyone working in or curious about software.

Date: Various dates, check calendar Location: Various venues Cost: Free Click for details

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