Date Night Part 5

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Swimming

Millennium Place: This pool is a gem, featuring big waves, a lazy river, and tons of aquatic toys. The play structure is ideal for kids up to 7 years old, and the pool also offers a giant inflatable obstacle course on weekends

Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre: This facility boasts an impressive array of aquatic options, including a kids' pool, regular-sized pool, lap pool, and warm hot pool. Plus, there's a thrilling waterslide for kids and adults alike.

Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre: The aquatic facilities here are top-notch, featuring an exciting slide, lazy river, and playful waterfalls. The pool area is designed for fun and engagement, making it a hit with families ².

Eastglen Leisure Centre: This pool is ideal for those seeking a less crowded environment. The 25-meter lane pool is perfect for lap swimming, and the facility also features a steam room and hot tub for relaxation

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre: Located in Sherwood Park, this pool offers small slides in the saltwater pool and two different levels for toddlers. It's a great spot for families, with a well-equipped gym and other amenities

Paintball

A paintball date at Paintball Action Games is a thrilling way to bond while engaging in an exciting, action-packed game. Team up with your date to navigate the course, strategize, and enjoy the adrenaline of friendly competition

Shooting Range

Phoenix Indoor Range is Edmonton’s ultimate destination for firearm enthusiasts, offering a safe and exciting indoor shooting experience for shooters of all skill levels. With state-of-the-art technology and a wide selection of firearms, we ensure every visit is both thrilling and secure.

At Wild West Shooting Center, we specialize in introducing first-time shooters to the world of firearms in a friendly, safe environment. Our large selection of handguns and expert range staff guarantee an enjoyable and controlled experience for all visitors.

Batting Cage

The Batting Cages in Edmonton is a licensed indoor facility offering fun for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're into baseball, fastball, slo-pitch, live pitch, or T-ball, there's something for everyone. Enjoy music, local craft beer, and practice with pitching machines or the radar target on the pitching mound. Rates are $35 for 30 minutes and $65 for 60 minutes, with up to 8 guests allowed per session.

Pickleball

Edmonton Pickleball Center offers 15 courts on PickleMaster flooring and 4 courts on premium hardwood, making it one of Edmonton's top pickleball facilities.

YEG Pickleball features an indoor facility with 7 courts using outdoor surfacing, a competitive center court with stands, and on-site coaches to help players advance their skills.

Pickleball Hub proudly operates three indoor locations with fully dedicated pickleball courts, all equipped with outdoor surfacing for an exceptional playing experience.

Padel Zone offers a variety of events, including drop-ins, round robins, and lessons, bringing the excitement of padel—the world's fastest-growing sport—to Edmonton enthusiasts.

Modu is Alberta's largest racket sports center, providing courts for both badminton and pickleball, making it a prime destination for racket sport lovers.

Virtual Golf

1 Putt Virtual Golf offers a comfortable indoor venue for year-round events, where guests can enjoy various simulator settings and have fun in the lounge and bar area, regardless of their golf skills.

Evolution Golf features large private rooms with televisions, ensuring an uninterrupted experience while playing on indoor golf simulators, with food and drinks available to keep you refreshed throughout your round.

Tee Time Golf creates a community atmosphere where friendships are made, and business meets leisure in an upscale setting, with private rooms and a suite for guests to relax, socialize, and enjoy refreshments.

Gimme Virtual Golf provides a state-of-the-art facility offering a realistic and enjoyable golf experience, making premium virtual golf accessible to all, no matter your skill level.

Roller Skating

Rollers Roller Rink, Canada's largest indoor roller rink, offers an exciting place to skate. Roller skating is $25 per session, with rentals available for $10 per session, although rentals are free on Tuesdays. The rink also hosts themed events, which you can check out on their website.

For adults, there's a special Adult Night on the first Saturday of every month, making it a perfect way to enjoy skating in a fun, social atmosphere.

Combat Archery

Combat Archery Edmonton hosts high-intensity games where players battle each other using bows and foam-tipped arrows in a medieval-themed arena filled with castles, towers, and bunkers.

Archery

Capital Region Archery Club offers Public Drop-In Beginner Classes with sessions on Saturdays (October to April) and Mondays (July to August), featuring 30 minutes of instruction and safety, followed by an hour of supervised shooting.

Darts

You can head to a local legion or sports bar in Edmonton to enjoy a game of darts with friends and fellow enthusiasts.

Minigolf

Located in West Edmonton Mall, Professor WEM's Adventure Golf offers a whimsical 18-hole journey through a delightful mini-golf wonderland.

Dragon’s Tale- Help save the dragons by putting your way through this exciting 18-hole blacklight mini-golf course at West Edmonton Mall.

Step into the unique, monster-inspired 18-hole course at Monster Mini Golf, where vibrant 3D colors and glow-in-the-dark technology create a one-of-a-kind mini-golf adventure with interactive characters and special effects.

Activate

Enter the game and become the player at the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve, and laugh as you and your friends move through dynamic game rooms filled with interactive technology that reacts in real time.

Bowling

Gateway Lanes: Offers bowling, shoe rental, and food services at various prices depending on the day and time.

Ed's Bowling: Features tenpin and kingpin bowling, with prices ranging from $40 to $75 per hour per lane.

Plaza Bowling Co.: Provides bowling services, including shoe rental, at a rate of $44 per hour per lane.

Bronx Bowling: Offers bowling services, including shoe rental, with prices ranging from $38 to $72 per hour per lane.

K-J Bowl: Features bowling, glow bowling, and food services, with prices starting at $6.75 per game.

Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes: Offers bowling services, including shoe rental, at a rate of $19.99 for 30 minutes per lane.

The Banquet: Provides bowling services, including shoe rental, with prices starting at $2 per person on Mondays.

Sherwood Bowl: Features bowling, glow bowling, and food services, with prices starting at $6.99 per game for children.

St. Albert Bowling & Rec Centre: Offers bowling services, including shoe rental, with prices starting at $15.75 per person.

The Rec Room: Provides bowling services on a first-come, first-served basis, with prices starting at 45 credits per person per game.

Rock Climbing

The Wilson Climbing Centre is an iconic building at the University of Alberta's North Campus, offering top rope and lead climbing terrain up to 60 feet.

Vertically Inclined is an indoor climbing gym that combines the fitness benefits of climbing with a controlled environment

Clip 'n Climb offers a unique indoor climbing experience with visually stunning and action-packed challenges

Bouldering

Boulders Climbing is one of Canada’s largest indoor bouldering facilities, offering over 6,500 sq ft of climbing space for enthusiasts to explore.

Niche Climbing specializes in bouldering on shorter walls (about 15 feet high), where climbers use thick foam pads for safety, making it an accessible and low-barrier way to start climbing.

Blocs Bouldering offers a fun, social environment for rock climbing without ropes, focusing on shorter walls and thick pads for a safe, enjoyable experience that's easy to get into.

Launchpad

LaunchPad is indoor trampoline park offering year-round fun, including a large open jump court, youth playground, basketball dunk area, dodgeball court, foam pit, rope ladders, and more. The cost is $24.50 for 2 hours of excitement.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the park transforms with lasers, black lights, and the hottest beats for a glow-in-the-dark experience. Wear your neon clothes and enjoy glow-in-the-dark dodgeball or pull off a neon slam dunk. It’s the perfect spot to have fun with friends and show off your style.

Dance Class

On The Rocks offers free salsa lessons every Thursday night. (FREE)

Cook County Saloon hosts free line dancing classes every Thursday night. (FREE)

Motives Dance offers drop-in classes for intermediate and experienced dancers in a variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and jazz.

Dance Code Edmonton provides adult drop-in dance classes in various styles, including jazz, hip hop, heels, and ballet.

Sugar Swing- Dance nights take place every Friday and Saturday, featuring Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Jive, and Swing dancing. These lively, social events are open to everyone, and beginners are always welcome. Each night kicks off with a drop-in beginner lesson, followed by social dancing to deejayed tunes from the 1930s and 1940s

Spin

YEG Cycle offers a non-intimidating fitness community with 50-minute classes led by motivational instructors to improve cardiovascular health and tone muscles while riding to the beat of the music.

Hive creates a high-energy cycling experience with powerful music, clip-in shoes, weights, and a dark room to immerse you fully into the ride.

CycleBar in Windermere blends coaching, motivation, and great music to help you improve your cycling performance and reach your goals.

Werkhaus brings nightclub energy to fitness with high-energy music, easy-to-follow instructions, and synchronized movements to help riders push past their limits.

Barre

Studio 124 Pilates: This 60-minute class combines ballet, yoga, and Pilates, using arm weights and the barre to lengthen and tone muscles, with a focus on the booty.

Hive Fit: Barre classes work to the beat of the music, targeting muscle groups with high repetition, low weights, and resistance, while also adding cardio for a full-body sculpting workout.

Studio B Fitness: Barre offers a low-impact, high-energy workout that combines strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, focusing on full-body health and moving to the rhythm of the music.

Pilates

Studio 124 Pilates: Offers fully equipped studio sessions with both mat and machine-based classes, private sessions for unique needs, and yoga and Booty Barre programs for full-body toning.

Integration Pilates Studio: Provides small group classes, private training, and trial passes, helping clients achieve fitness goals with personalized options.

Aligned Pilates: Focuses on efficient Pilates techniques and mentorship, offering flexible programs that fit different schedules and budgets.

Pilates EQ: Combines Pilates with various body disciplines like Essential Somatics and Functional Range Conditioning, offering private and group sessions tailored to clients' needs.

InCentre Pilates: Known for expert instructors and flexible class timings, this studio offers a holistic approach to Pilates in an upscale environment with a variety of class options.

Body Works Pilates Studio: Provides personalized Pilates programs, workshops, and group classes with a focus on customized lessons to help students target specific areas of improvement.

Yoga
Yogalife Studios offers a variety of yoga styles, including heated and pre/post-natal classes, with experienced instructors creating a supportive environment for all levels.

Om Hot Yoga specializes in hot yoga classes for all skill levels, with a welcoming atmosphere and skilled instructors.

Metta Yoga provides a wide range of yoga styles, including hot yoga, with an inclusive, community-focused environment.

Prana Yoga Studio offers diverse classes, including hot yoga, in a spacious, well-equipped facility.

Arts

Enjoy a Play

Citadel Theatre: A professional theater company with a variety of productions throughout the year.

Edmonton Opera: Offers a range of operatic productions.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium: A large performing arts center hosting various productions, including musicals, plays, and concerts.

The Roxy Theatre: A popular venue for independent theater productions and live performances.

Varscona Theatre: An intimate venue hosting various theatrical productions, including plays and musicals.

Festival Place: A performing arts center with a variety of productions, including theater, music, and dance.

Horizon Stage: A performing arts center with a variety of productions, including theater, music, and dance.

Arden Theatre: A professional theater company with a variety of productions throughout the year.

Dinner Theatre

For a unique dining experience in Edmonton, check out oe of these three dinner theatres. Jubilations at West Edmonton Mall offers pop culture-themed plays based on TV shows, movies, and bands, with weekend tickets priced at $82 for adults.

Mayfield Dinner Theatre, a personal favorite, features tickets starting at $83 depending on your seat and boasts a high-end buffet with prime rib, sushi, mussels, and a salad bar.

Spotlight Cabaret on Whyte is a smaller venue with tickets at $60, offering a delicious four-course meal.

Ballet

Alberta Ballet captivates audiences with exceptional performances, reaching over 60,000 Albertans annually through its shows in Calgary and Edmonton. With a foundation in 1966, it combines world-class ballet training with professional artistry, inspiring creativity, excellence, and a lifelong passion for dance.

Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary ballet company led by Artistic Director Kirsten Wicklund, known for its bold exploration of new ideas and original performances. Through collaborations with both established and emerging choreographers, the company is dedicated to advancing diverse and female voices in ballet, contributing to the evolution of the art form in Canada.

Live Music

Rogers Place is the city’s largest venue, hosting major global acts like Slipknot, Michael Bublé, and Garth Brooks

The Starlite Room has been a staple for indie, punk, and other genres since 1989, hosting iconic acts like Nirvana and Run the Jewels in an intimate setting.

The Buckingham provides a cozy pub atmosphere with rock bands performing up close and personal for an unpretentious, high-energy experience.

Winspear Centre, with its world-class acoustics, hosts the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and intimate performances from big names like Bryan Adams and Johnny Reid.

Union Hall offers an eclectic range of genres, from EDM to metal, and has hosted bands like Modest Mouse and Yukon Blonde.

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is a classy, multi-purpose venue favored by alternative acts such as Alice Cooper and Wilco, with excellent sightlines.

The Common is a hotspot for hip-hop and live backing tracks, known for its energetic and diverse music nights, including performances by legendary artists like Biz Markie.

Midway Music Hall features live music for up to 1,300 people, hosting shows like The Tea Party and Method Man, with a lively, straightforward vibe.

Yardbird Suite is Edmonton’s jazz haven, featuring local talent and renowned artists in a club that has earned international acclaim for its intimate performances.

The Aviary is a quirky, 160-capacity venue known for hosting indie acts like The Dears and folk artists like Terra Lightfoot in a cozy and passionate setting

Jazz Night

The Common offers free jazz every Wednesday night after 8 PM.

Mimi Bar features live jazz on Sundays from 7-11 PM.

Rein Lounge hosts jazz every Thursday night.

Comedy Club
Located in West Edmonton Mall, The Comic Strip offers a variety of stand-up shows with food and drink available, plus a $40 promo for a free ticket to the next show. It’s known for its fun atmosphere and talented comedic lineups, making it one of the best comedy venues in Edmonton.

Yuk Yuk’s offers a lively comedy experience with great food, drinks, and no dress code. Their 18+ shows feature a variety of stand-up comedians, including amateur nights on Thursdays, and they pride themselves on delivering top-notch entertainment.

The Comedy Factory has been providing laughs for over 30 years, offering everything from stand-up to illusionists and variety acts. Known for its affordable tickets and being a world record holder for the longest non-stop comedy show, it’s a favorite among comedy lovers.

A local bistro, bar, and comedy theatre, The Grindstone offers a cozy atmosphere with craft beer and diverse entertainment, including stand-up, improv, and burlesque. The venue also features programs for aspiring performers, making it a hub for local talent.

Located in the Citadel Theatre, Rapid Fire Theatre is renowned for its affordable and hilarious improv shows like Chimprov and Improvganza. It’s one of the most budget-friendly comedy venues in Edmonton, often offering great deals and an easy-going atmosphere.

Museum

Reynold’s Alberta Museum

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum, located in Wetaskiwin, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of transportation, aviation, and industrial technology. The museum features an extensive collection of vintage vehicles, aircraft, and machinery, with many items displayed in interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore the museum's diverse galleries, including displays of antique cars, motorcycles, and agricultural equipment

Telus World of Science

TELUS World of Science in Edmonton offers an exciting experience for all ages. Visitors can explore permanent exhibits like the Health Zone, where you can test your flexibility and even extract DNA, and the Arctic Journey, which lets you ride a dogsled across the tundra. Don’t miss the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, where you can interact with space-related exhibits, or enjoy IMAX movies and laser shows for an additional fee.

Royal Alberta Museum

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), located in downtown Edmonton's Arts District, is Western Canada’s largest museum. With a $21 admission, it showcases a vast collection of artifacts that explore Alberta's history, from petroglyphs and prehistoric dinosaurs to First Peoples and prairie settlements. The museum's galleries feature both permanent and traveling exhibits, offering a deep dive into the province's people, culture, and natural environment

Muttart

The Muttart Conservatory, one of Canada's largest indoor botanical collections, is located in Edmonton's river valley. It features over 700 plant species across three biomes and a rotating theme pyramid. Admission is $15, and on Wednesday nights, adults can enjoy live music, food, and drink specials during adult-only evenings.

Art Gallery of Alberta

Explore over 6,000 objects, ranging from original contemporary works to historical exhibitions from Alberta, Canada, and around the world, showcased across three spacious and bright floors. Enjoy free admission on the last Thursday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m., and it's always free for students.

West Edmonton Mall

Waterpark

World Waterpark, located in West Edmonton Mall, is one of the largest indoor waterparks in North America. The park features over 21 water slides, including tube slides, body slides, and raft slides. A large wave pool generates waves for swimmers and sunbathers, while a dedicated kiddie pool area provides a safe and fun space for younger children. Cost is $64 for an adult.

Galaxyland
Galaxyland is a large indoor amusement park located inside West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. The park features over 27 rides and attractions, including roller coasters, drop towers, and gentler options for younger children

Sea Life Caverns

Visit Sea Life Caverns at West Edmonton Mall, an underground aquarium featuring over 100 species, including vibrant fish, sharks, reptiles, sea turtles, amphibians, penguins, and more. Enjoy interactive exhibits and daily live presentations for an up-close experience with these fascinating creatures.

Splatter

Splatterverse is a fun, interactive paint experience located in West Edmonton Mall. It allows visitors to unleash their creativity by throwing or splattering paint onto large canvases, creating vibrant and unique artwork.

Drive

Drive, located in West Edmonton Mall, features state-of-the-art electric Sodi race karts on North America's first indoor three-level track. A single race at Drive costs $30 for 14 laps, with a fully themed New York streetscape to enhance the adrenaline rush.

Go Carting

Speeders, located on 170 Street, offers an exciting indoor racing experience with high-tech electric ProKarts. Each race costs $35 for 14 laps, with speeds reaching up to 70 km/h on a track full of curves and straightaways.

Other

Rage Room

Located at Axe Monkeys, the Rage Room lets you choose from a variety of weapons like hammers, crowbars, and pipes to unleash your frustration. You can also pick your perfect soundtrack from an extensive playlist to enhance the experience. The room is stocked with breakable items, including electronics and furniture, providing plenty of fun while ensuring your safety.

Stargaze (FREE)

The RASC Observatory offers an incredible opportunity to view the stars and planets. Located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre, it provides a unique experience for astronomy enthusiasts. Admission is free.

Arkadium

Arkadium is an entertainment center offering a unique gaming experience. For a flat fee of $20, visitors can enjoy all-you-can-play access to a vast library of games, including classic arcade titles, console games, and PC gaming stations.

Board Game Cafe

The Hexagon Board Game Cafe- Located in Old Strathcona, this café offers over 500 board games, high-quality espresso-based beverages, beers, and sodas, making it a great spot for both experienced and novice gamers.

Table Top Board Game Cafe- With over 700 games to choose from, this café provides a "try before you buy" experience and offers a variety of food and drinks, including pizzas, paninis, coffee, and beer, for just $10 per person to play all day.

Escape Room

Escape City's beautifully crafted rooms, filled with clever puzzles, offer an immersive experience where you'll feel truly trapped in unique settings like a pirate ship or an old cabin.

Located downtown, GTFO offers exciting escape rooms with engaging themes and fun puzzles, along with board games and console games in the waiting area, and a Polaroid photo for keepsakes.

Known for one of North America's largest escape rooms, Escape Hour focuses on logical puzzles and immersive experiences, offering challenges that emphasize problem-solving over locks and codes.

Located on Whyte Ave, Trapped is a new escape room offering exciting themes, with one standout being "Jack the Ripper," a terrifying room based on the infamous serial killer.

Cooking Class

Get Cooking: Get Cooking offers a variety of interactive cooking classes, from Thai to Italian and French Bistro, catering to all skill levels.

Sorrentino's: At Sorrentino's Public Cooking Classes, participants divide into teams for friendly kitchen competitions or collaborate on delicious dishes. You’ll pick up professional tips while enjoying a full meal at the end of each class..

The Kitchen (Edmonton Public Library): Located in the Stanley A. Milner Library, The Kitchen offers affordable cooking classes focusing on health, nutrition, and food literacy.

Karaoke

Soju Korean Restaurant on 51 Ave offers private karaoke rooms for rent, starting at $25 per hour for a small room that accommodates 2-4 people. While enjoying your karaoke session, you can also order food and drinks from their menu, making it a great spot for a fun and tasty night out with friends.

Sid’s Selfie World

Sid's Selfie World, located in the heart of Edmonton's vibrant Old Strathcona area, offers unique and fun photo opportunities for individuals, friends, and families. Often referred to as a selfie studio or museum, it provides a variety of themed sets that change seasonally. The cost is $15.

Paint Pottery

Crankpots allows you to pick your piece, choose your colors, and paint with unlimited studio time and supplies, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience. They offer a wide variety of pottery pieces, from plates to trinket boxes..

Clay and Cupcakes invites you to create a memorable pottery piece in just three easy steps: choose, design, and paint. In 2 to 8 days, your masterpiece will be ready to pick up, fired and glazed.

Pottery Clay Cafe is a family-owned pottery painting studio offering a variety of projects for everyone. Enjoy some time with friends, family, or alone while sipping a drink from the café and creating something special.

Color Cafe lets you explore your creative side with pottery painting, glass fusion, clay handbuilding, canvas art, or a pottery wheel session, all while enjoying cold or hot drinks.

VR Room

Zero Latency offers immersive free-roam VR experiences where you can battle zombies, fight robot uprisings, or save your friends from pirates, all in large-scale, distraction-free spaces with cutting-edge technology.

Game OVR VR provides a variety of experiences, including VR escape rooms and free-roam VR, while showcasing how virtual reality is revolutionizing industries and helping guests create unforgettable memories.