Hey Leduc — here's what's worth knowing about before the weekend hits.
✨ Your Weekend at a Glance
🏁 Best family spectacle: Monster Truck Throwdown
🥕 Best local-shopping stop: Leduc Farmers Market
🗣️ Best community-input opportunity: Potential Youth Centre Open House
⚽ Best budget-friendly find: KidSport Equipment Sale
🥍 Best spectator-sports option: Capital City Classic
🏁 Monster Truck Throwdown
RAD Torque Raceway, Edmonton International Airport (Leduc County). Friday, Aug 21 and Saturday, Aug 22 — doors 6:00 PM, show begins 7:00 PM. Sunday, Aug 23 offers a 2:00 PM matinee (doors 1:00 PM).
Know before you go: Assigned seating · $5 parking (cash, debit or credit) · no outside food or drinks · pets stay home · kids 2 and under free on a lap · expected to run rain or shine · Pit Party passes are limited — check availability at checkout.
🥕 Leduc Farmers Market
Thursday, Aug 20 and Saturday, Aug 22, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM, Leduc Recreation Centre (4330 Black Gold Dr). A long-standing, nonprofit seasonal market supporting local farmers, producers, artisans and small businesses. Details on the City of Leduc calendar.
🏛️ Open House: Potential Youth Centre in Kinsmen Park
Thursday, Aug 20, 4:00–8:00 PM, City of Leduc Civic Centre, 1 Alexandra Park. A drop-in session to learn about the project, ask questions and share your perspective — no decisions have been made yet.
Can't make it Thursday? A second open house runs Sept 2, 4–8 PM, same location. The online survey stays open through Sept 13 for anyone who can't attend in person.
⚽ KidSport Equipment Sale
Saturday, Aug 22, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Alexander Arena (4919 47 Ave). Affordable, quality used sports equipment for local kids — proceeds help local children participate in organized sports. Details.
🥍 Alberta Field Lacrosse Capital City Classic
Saturday, Aug 22 – Sunday, Aug 23, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, William F. Lede Park (4524 47 Ave). A weekend of competitive field lacrosse for teams and families from across the region. Details.
🌦️ Weekend Weather Watch
Forecast checked August 19: a possible shower Friday afternoon, warm and hazy Saturday, and a possible thunderstorm Sunday afternoon. Worth a final recheck Thursday morning before you head out.
🏪 Behind the Business
Our ongoing series continues, celebrating the people behind Leduc's local businesses. Know one with a story worth telling? Reply and let us know.
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