11 No-cost Date Night ideas in Edmonton in August
The cost of living has been getting out of control and most people will squeeze their date night experiences to be a little cheaper. We want everyone to still have amazing dates and we have 11 ideas that will get you out and it won’t cost you a penny.
11 No-cost Date Night ideas in Edmonton
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Outdoors
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians are on the move! This summer, join members of your ESO in your neighbourhood through ESO Outdoors. Curated groups of ESO members will perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores. These Pay-What-You-Can concerts will take place in outdoor spaces in Edmonton and surrounding communities as the ESO musicians connect with you through the power of live music.
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Art Gallery of Alberta
The last Thursday of each month the Art Gallery of Alberta offers free admission to the gallery from 4 till 7pm. Explore the different exhibits for free and see the newest exhibit from Warhol and Banksy. From Warhol to Banksy is impressively curated, and was a well-spent date night.
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Artwork at St. Albert
Join on the first Thursday of every month from July to September for an evening of art and entertainment.
Find more than 20 local artists outdoors in the St. Albert Place plaza and along St. Anne Street. Music and live entertainment will be featured in the plaza each night from the Arden Plaza Series. Step inside St. Albert Place for monthly exhibitions, demonstrations and sales hosted by the Guilds with the St. Albert Place Visual Arts Council. Check out the Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert Public Library and WARES Gift Shop for monthly feature exhibitions.
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The Edmonton Heritage Festival
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is the world's largest three-day multiculturalism celebration. The festival showcases a diversity of cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts worldwide. There is no admission to enter or to watch the many cultural dances and folk music shows throughout the day. Located Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Parks while Hawrelak Park is being renovated. Make this date night free by bringing your own picnic lunch and enjoying the entertainment.
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Watch a Movie on the Lake
If watching a thriller isn’t enough to get your heart racing - we’ve got your answer for a heart-pumping date night: Watching The Shallow, on Sylvan Lake, after dark this summer. Grab your date, a tube, and your sense of adventure and hit the road for the quick drive to the lake from Edmonton.
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Edmonton’s Caribbean festival
Head to the heart of downtown Edmonton on August 11th - 13th, 2023, for the 3 day event. You will be immersed in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora. The festival ensures that the legacy of our rich Caribbean culture is passed on to future generations.
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Edmonton Fringe Festival
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is an annual theatre Festival produced by Fringe Theatre. Offering 185+ indoor theatre shows and 20+ Outdoor Artists across 36+ venues over just 11 days, our Festival has deep roots in the community. Admission to the Fringe grounds is free, so head down and check out the festival entertainment.
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Edmonton’s Pride Festival
The Edmonton Pride Festival is a free, general admission event open to all Edmontonians and their families. Festival runs Aug 18th to August 26, 2023 with the majority of programming at Sir Winston Churchill Square.
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Immersive Cinema Experience at Ice District
Get your date or friends together for an immersive experience of some of the most popular cult classic movies including themed décor and food and beverage, movie characters and much more. Next show is Aug 19 but the film has not yet been released.
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Attend a Night Market
We love experiencing markets when it’s a little cooler at night and when you can also have a cold beer while shopping. Now not all of these night markets have that option but browsing a night market is a great summer date night. We have collected all of the Night Markets happening this summer and will be adding as more pop-up, so check back often. You don’ have to break the bank buying food and drinks!
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Al Fresco on Saturday Afternoons
Get ready to eat, drink, dance and play the Saturday away on 104 Street. Live music, art classes, fitness workouts, extended patios, dog-friendly programming, market vendors and shopping, all in one place! Every Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM on 104 Street starting July 8. Al Fresco on 104 is presented by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. Classes and workouts are free, but they fill up fast.
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Hit a Beach Near Edmonton
Head out to one of your favourite beaches and spend the day soaking up the sun. Plan ahead and pack a picnic and you have the makings of the perfect cheap date experience. To help you out picking the best beach, we have our faves that are a close drive from Edmonton.
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