Have date nights grown stale? Skip dinner and a movie, and add some excitement with these dating activities instead. Whether your budget is big or small, you and your honey will be able to find something fun to do.
If you and your mate are feeling adventurous, head down to River Valley Adventure Co.! Rent mountain bikes and roller blades or, if that’s not your speed, hop on a Segway. With more than 450 kilometers of trail to explore, this is a date activity that will never get old.
Take your date to new heights at Launchpad Trampoline Park. Engage in some healthy competition with some one-on-one basketball, get lost in the foam pit, or bounce around with your beau freestyle. Save yourself some time and buy your tickets online!
Head down to Dark Matters - an adult-only night of science experiments and cocktails hosted bi-monthly at the Telus World of Science. The events are usually themed, and feature a live DJ and tasty treats. Advance tickets run for $17, or you can pick them up at the door for $23.
Unleash your inner handyperson at one of Oliver Apt.’s woodworking workshops. Depending on your budget, you can choose to build a serving board, cutting board or, for the more advanced couples, a bench. Oliver Apt. provides the wood, tools, and some snacks - all you need to bring is you and your guy (or girl).
Looking for a way to really mix date night up? Take your sweetheart on a free tour of Edmonton’s oldest microbrewery! Alley Kat Brewing Company would love to show you two around. Tours are offered Thursdays and Fridays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to treat your other half right, look no further than Artwalk YEG, an artsy stroll in downtown Edmonton. Long walks are perfect for hand-holding, after all. So, grab a map (available at the Welcome Center or online) and a java, and prepare to enjoy this self-guided walking tour through the heart of the city. Artwalk YEG is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council, the Albert Foundation for the Arts, Open Edmonton and The Places – The Works International Visual Art Society.
Everyone knows the way to the heart is through the stomach, so grab your lady (or gent) and get ready for a night of gut-busting improv at Rapid Fire Theatre. Check out one of their weekly shows or plan to take in one of their four annual festivals. No matter which night you choose, you’re sure to laugh your way into a long-term relationship with this one.