Cheap date: 25 Edmonton date night ideas under $25 in June 2023

Date night doesn’t have to break the bank. Every month, we’re here to compile the best, low-cost date night ideas in Edmonton to get you off the couch, and exploring everything the city has to offer - while keeping more money in your wallet.

Here are 25 date night ideas in Edmonton this month, under $25:

  1. Visit the Art Gallery on the last Thursday of the month. On the last Thursday of the month, there is no cost to visit the Art Gallery of Alberta. It’s an inexpensive way to catch the rotating displays and immerse yourself in local art. Visit between 4-7pm for free admission on the last Thursday of the month.

  2. Downtown Spark is happening the first week of June and there are a ton of free activities for you to join. Grab you friends and your fury friends and head down to the block party or the free outdoor concert.

  3. Bring your partner and test your skills as you game your way to become the champion of the Yard with Couples Gaming Tourny. We have one hour of unlimited gaming for only $15 per couple. Thats the best deal in the city for a cheap date night. We have prizes for the top 3 competitors.

  4. Head down to Century Mile Casino and take in an evening of horse racing. Learn how the betting work and start with small bets and then get the rush of cheering on your horses all night long. With plenty of seating and bars, you can make a full evening with drinks, dinner and horse racing.

  5. Every Sunday throughout the summer you can checkout the best views in the city and practice your flow. The sunset yoga class is a great finish to your week or a great way to start fresh for the next week. Come get bendy and relax in the river valley.

  6. Pride events are happening all over the city and you can show your support and pride at one of them. join the kick off party or one of the other events.

  7. Get 2 admissions, 2 medium fountain drinks, a large popcorn and your choice of candy for $39.99 on Wednesdays. It’s a cheap way to get your hands on movie tickets (in the most comfortable seats in town) - to and there are plenty of new movies coming out to catch to keep you in the know.

  8. Kick off mid-week with a way to warm up in Edmonton. Adults only nights are coming to Muttart on Wednesday nights, kicking off the fun at 5:30. Grab a cocktail, and browse your way through the pyramids. Admission is $15/adult - with just enough space left in the under $20 date night to grab a drink!

  9. Experience the new JazzClub for Jazzfest this June 28 - July 1st. Chateau Lacombe is home to a new pop-up jazz club that will feature 2 shows nightly. Come experience the best jazz the city has to offer in this 4 day festival. For other show venues and performances during Jazzfest checkout here.

  10. Every Tuesday there is free weekly trivia at The Rec Room. Put a team together of unto 6 members and come test your knowledge against other teams. Prizes for being the best and prizes just for showing up, come have a pint and pit your knowledge against the rest.

  11. Take a pilgrimage that will take your taste buds on an adventure, where you’ll not only learn how to cook Lebanese food, but you’ll connect with others who are hungry to learn, just like you. This virtual cooking class will be taught by passionate residents of Lebanon right from their own kitchens.

  12. Every Thursday, there is a brand new chance to learn and let your creativity shine at Art Gallery of Alberta. With a new technique and lesson to learn every week, it’s a fun way to try something new together. Tickets are $25/person, and include all the supplies you’ll need for that lesson.

  13. The Halal Rib Festival is taking over Sir Winston Churchill from June 9 -11. This free event will feature the best Halal food Edmonton has to offer. This 3 day festival will feature food vendors, local market vendors, and live performers including fire performers.

  14. Drag me out to the ball game with The Edmonton Riverhawks will feature an all ages charity baseball game with your favourite YEG Drag Performers. This pride event is chock full of activations at the game from the first pitch to the on field patio party after the game.

  15. For 9 weeks running Wednesdays from May 3 to June 28 at 6-8pm , you will get to enjoy a couple hours of Latin music and dancingents/free-salsa-in-the-square that is sure to have you inspired and wanting to learn this beautiful dance! Well it's not always going to be Salsa each week, we will bring you some Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Merengue, Chacha to get your full Latin enjoyment!

  16. The Grindstone Theatre is hosting a Stand-up Stand Off competition every Wednesday in June. Each comic gets five minutes to bring their best jokes. One finalist each week will be chosen by our panel of comedy judges, and another will be voted through by our discerning live comedy audience. Don’t miss the one time this year when your vote will actually matter!

  17. Head down to Campio for their annual Lagerfest. Only on June 8th you can sample 19 Albertan Breweries. No tickets are required but reservations are recommended.

  18. Let's Celebrate together and discover the continent call Africa on June 3rd and 4th with Africans as they showcase their culture and heritage from across the continent and beyond and learn from each other. Africanival is a free event that will showcase African culture through exhibits and art at Sir Winston Churchill.

  19. The Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity at the University of Alberta is organizing its 18th annual Mayor’s Pride Brunch! Proceeds from the Brunch will ensure that we can continue doing what we love: supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks so that we can create a future where they thrive and are free from discrimination!

  20. Malla MRKT is a Pop Up Market for small business’ and brands to feature their product in a collective and cohesive environment. We want to provide a boutique style experiance for you to interact and engage with your customers! Small tattoos, local goods and great foods.

  21. Whether you're gearing up for a unique date night or an engaging evening out with friends, this is your chance to think outside the brick. Brick & Bar is an adults-only night at the Science Centre. Enjoy a bricktastic beverage or two and some snacks from the cash bar, just don't get too bricksy, you've got some building to do!

  22. Discover the science behind rainbows, explore diverse displays of the animal kingdom, and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their contributions to science, history and culture at Dark Matter! This event has some exciting activities like a paintball art canvas, Tutti Frutti Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, live Dj all night and more.

  23. Campio is presenting the very best comedians from across Canada! Each show features a collection of comics from Edmonton as well as across the country, topped off with a nationally touring headliner. Hosted by Noah Brodeur and Cian Beatty.

  24. Is AI becoming sentient? Find out while enjoying a pint as you learn from an expert guest panel who will explore the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and separate the science fact from the science fiction. This TELUS World of Science event will help you separate fact from fantasy regarding AI.

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