Edmonton Cheap Dates: 25 Date Night Ideas Under $25 in February

Everyone is struggling with costs now in Edmonton and date night is no different. We aim to share the best events, pop-up and cool restaurants while saving you money. This month we have 25 dates to check out and explore in Edmonton that won’t break the bank.

Here are the best cheap date night ideas in Edmonton in February

Couples Gaming Tournament
Date: Feb 8th
Bring your A-game to The Rec Room and compete with other couples at popular redemption games in the yard. The couple with the most points at the end of the sixty minutes will take home the grand prize - and during that time you've got unlimited gaming to stomp the competition.
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Try all the Wyrd Biers
Date: Till Feb 10
There are only a few more days left to try one of the 16 Wyrd Biers created by some of the local breweries. Try some of the amazing flavours and the truly weird beers.
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Experience the Dragon Fried Rice Exhibit
Date: Feb 7 - 15
Dragon Fried Rice explores the vibrancy and distinctiveness of Asian diasporic experiences on this land. Indo-Caribbean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, we meet on Turtle Island where our ancestral roots pull us towards each other and ask “What does it mean to be Asian?” This exhibit is free to explore, check the hours for availability.
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Take a Drop-in Adult Art Class at AGA Open Studio
Date: Feb 8
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.
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Check out the Free Silver Skate Festival
Date: Feb 9 - 19
The Silver Skate Festival is a free 10-day festival that combines culture, art, education, sport, and recreation. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide along the city's largest skating pond while listening to a tuneful compilation of Edmonton-based music.
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International Festival of Winter Cinema
Date: Feb 9 - 18
With theme nights, and 50+ films to enjoy through multiple genres, origins, and subject matter, it’s an incredible free film festival that allows you to watch a film on a giant screen made of snow. The International Festival of Winter Cinema screens the best winter films from around the world, on one huge snow screen, in a truly unique location.
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Try a Culinary Book Club
Date: Feb 9 and 26
Join the monthly book club at the Stanley A. Milner Library, a discussion and creating book club. After discussing the monthly feature, you will create something form the book. This month the book is “Kindred” and the creation is funfetti Cupcakes.
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Build a Heart and Take it Home!
Date: Feb 11 and 12
Make a free heart of Lego at West Edmonton Mall or Southgate Mall between 12pm and 2pm. There will be limited space so make sure to show up early.
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Netflix and Kill at Rapidfire Theatre
Date: Feb 10
In Netflix and Kill, you're the network executive! Watch as directors passionately pitch their vision, then use your influence to greenlight concepts or harshly pull the plug. Your choices shape the night as the streaming wars ignite the stage. Pull the strings, script the drama, and binge your newfound power!
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Sweet Treat & Latte Festival on Whyte
Date: Feb 10 - 25
The Sweet Treats & Latte Festival highlights the amazing sweet treat businesses throughout the district, and is the perfect cure for the winter blues. Visit participating businesses from February 10th to 25th, 2024, for a sweet pick-me-up, and to fill out your coffee card for a chance to win weekly prizes
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Try a Couple’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing Class
Date: Feb 11
Get ready to spice up your Valentine's Day with the return of TAP THAT: A Couple's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing class. Forget the clichés and dive into a night of laughter, love, and a whole lot of action.
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$5 Movies on Tuesday at Cineplex Theatres
Date: Feb 13 and Tuesdays in February
Through the month of February you can get your hands on $5 movie tickets, and $5 small popcorn orders at Cineplex. That’s right! Cineplex is throwing it back to 1999 with $5 movie tickets and $5 small popcorn every Tuesday in February.
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The Rec Room Valentine's Day Comedy West Edmonton
Date: Feb 14
Love and laughs are in the air at The Rec Room this Valentine’s Day! Join us on February 14th for an evening of stand-up comedy featuring local talent. Then, head to the games floor and win more than just their heart.
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Valentine’s Day Hops on the Hill
Date: Feb 14
Join Sunridge Ski Hill for an evening of tubing, brews and live music. Let's get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet.
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Watch the UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships
Date: Feb 17 - 18
Edmonton Ice District is home to the World Ice Climbing Championship this year. Watch as climber from around the battle on the Ice Wall. This is only the second time the championship is being hosted in Canada.
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Maestro: Battle of Improv
Date: Feb 17
This competitive elimination-style show starts with a dozen performers. Through each round, players are eliminated by audience scoring until only one player remains and is crowned the Maestro!
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Love Potion #9 Burlesque
Date: Feb 18
Join Pearl Sorciere at Beercade this Valentine’s week and catch Love Potion #9 Burlesque. Two and half hours of adult performances with drinks and romantic vibes. Spend a night with at Beercade celebrating the magic of Valentines Day; love, lust, and the enchantment of attraction. Get ready for a sultry and seductive show full of glamor and glitter.
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Film Night: Summer of Soul | Black History Month
Date: Feb 22
Join YEG TheComeUp (TCU) and the AGA for a special Black History month Film Program presentation featuring the film Summer of Soul. This film night is guest programmed by YEG TheComeUP, and is followed by a panel talk after the screening of the documentary. 
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Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
Date: Feb 29
Every month the Art Gallery of Alberta offers free admission to everyone on the last Thursday. Experience the different exhibits and enjoy one of the tours that are offered.
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Hops on the Hill at Sunridge Ski Hill
Date: Fridays in February
TUBING NIGHT! Let's get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet. Musical guest this week is Haidee Manansala and the brewery is SYC/Broken Spokes Cider.
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5 Artist 1 Love at Art Gallery of Alberta
Date: All Month
5 Artists 1 Love is an annual exhibition that celebrates the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities, from Angola to Zanzibar, Togo to Tobago, or Brazil to Barbados! This phenomenal art exhibition showcases the diversity of the African diaspora and promotes emerging and established artists to develop global African arts and cultures and celebrate African-Canadian brilliance. This exhibition is free to visit.
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King of the Hill at Grindstone Theatre
Date: Wednesdays in February
A cast from the Grindstone Improv Ensemble pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create characters, scenes and comedy sketches on the spot.
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Drag Queen Bingo at Spotlight Cabaret
Date: Tuesday’s in Feb
Every Tuesday, visit Spotlight Cabaret for Drag Queen Bingo! Get ready for a wild ride of glitz, fun, and laughter hosted by the fabulous and hilarious Queens, Pheremone Killz and Pepper! Satisfy your cravings for both drag show glamour and bingo excitement all in one night.
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Make it a Brunch Date
Date: All Month
Use the guide of the best winter brunches in Edmonton to find your next brunch date. With brunch entree options under twenty five bucks, it’s a brunch date you’re not going to want to miss.
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Adult Night at Muttart Conservatory
Date: Wednesday in February
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!
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Looking for more great date ideas in Edmonton? Head to our calendar to find the full list of pop-ups, date nights, events and more.