25 Things to do Under $25 in Edmonton - March 2025
March is heating up - and we’re not just talking about the weather. We’re talking about the many things to do in Edmonton this month!
Here are 25 Things to do Under $25 in Edmonton in March
Try Drop-in Indoor Stand up Paddleboarding in the Pool
March 2, 2025
Drop in for a stand up paddle boarding session at Kinsmen Sports Centre. It’s a great way to get back on the board through the cold snap, prepare for the the summer and get on the board, indoors. There are no additional fees, drop-in fees apply.
Adult Star Gazing with the Royal Astronomical Society
March 5, 2025
Join The Muttart Conservatory to explore Mars at the Muttart and take part in some star gazing with the Royal Astronomical Society of Edmonton who will join from 6-8pm during the Wednesday Adult Only evening.
Light the Darkness with WIN House
March 6, 2025
Get your tickets for the exclusive Light the Darkness fundraiser in Edmonton on March 21, 2025. Join for an evening of community support at Kingsway Mall in support of WIN House’s Light the Way fundraiser between 7-11 p.m. Shine a light on hope, safety and support for women, non-binary individuals, and children fleeing domestic violence.
Starting March 6, 2025, come together as a community to make a meaningful impact and provide shelter, resources and healing for those seeking refuge at WIN House by making a donation to light up a room in the house at Kingsway Mall.
FREE Appetizer Friday at Central Social Hall
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Get your hands on a free appetizer with drink purchase, every Friday this month at Central Social Hall.
FREE Art Hive Drop-in at Art Gallery of Alberta
March 6, 2025
As an open drop-in session, you can stay as long as you like, to get creative and maybe explore some different mediums with the guidance of our team. These no pressure sessions are dedicated to creating a space for collaboration, dialogue, skill sharing and community engagement. You can come by yourself or with friends.
Adult Drop in Studio at Art Gallery of Alberta: Figure Drawing
March 6, 2025
Hone your figurative drawing skills with a series of gestural ink drawings. Choose to stay in a loose, expressive style or try your hand at a sustained tonal drawing. Focus on methods such as sight measuring to achieve representational proportion. Learn about the many ways to create a figurative drawing and the various strengths in gesture and representation.
Friday Night $20 Unlimited Snow Tubing
March 8, 2025
Hops on the Hill is back for the last two Fridays of the month. It’s $20 for live music, two hours of snow tubing and rotating samples from breweries through the season. Catch this Apres Ski party while you can!
March 8, 2025
Learn how to make a small, soft basket from second-hand materials. Feel free to bring some of your pre-loved fabric to upcycle into something new!
Catch a trial Themed Improv at Rapid Fire Theatre
March 8, 2025
The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom? Find out as the case unravels in real-time, packed with laughter, surprises, and absurd legal antics. Order in the court—comedy is now in session!
Check out the Edmonton Pet Expo
March 8 and 9, 2025
The Pet Expo is also all about FUN. With plenty of presentations, animal demonstrations, agility courses, and sporty dog teams, there is so much to see and do. We have all kinds of fluffy, feathery, and scaly friends for you to interact with as well. Is your pet dying for new toys, treats, and more? Explore the products and services available to owners and pets all in one convenient place. For everyone’s safety (animals included), please leave your own pets at home.
FREE Slide in the Cardboard Cup at Now Radio
March 8, 2025
The time has come for you to hit the slopes at The Edmonton Ski Club for the 2025 NOW! radio Cardboard Cup event! Create your fantastical cardboard creations using approved materials and compete in the racing heats and you could win. Four different age groups to compete in and you have the opportunity to win $1000.
Celebrate Antidote’s 3rd Birthday with Friday Night Fever
March 8, 2025
Love to dance? Wish you could dance? Want to dance? This class is for you. We'll warm up, move through some combinations and put them together into a mini choreography. Expect opportunities to improvise, show off, or hide in the back.
Tales from the Vault Improv at Grindstone Theatre
March 8, 2025
Join the players as they explore a brand-new improv comedy inspired by the post-apocalyptic world of the Fallout video game and television series. In the 1950s, nuclear war broke out, forcing humans to take refuge in underground bunkers called Vaults.
T-Shirt Making Workshop at Stanley Milner
March 8, 2025
Sublimation printing is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to transfer dye onto different materials. In this case, white t-shirts. For the first time, we will be using images printed with a sublimation dye printer for a t-shirts class. You can submit your own image/design for this class (no photographs) or you can choose from one of our images/designs!
Brush up on Knife Skills with this EPL Kitchen Cooking Class
March 10, 2025
Join Kristopher Armitage of Knifewear as he shares his knowledge of all things knives: From what kind of knife you need in the kitchen, to what to look for in a good knife, and how to maintain it. Kris will butcher a chicken and demo chopping techniques. Develop confidence and expand your knife skills repertoire.
Learn to Make Glow Lanterns at CoLab
March 11, 18, 2025
Celebrate the community by building lanterns that truly reflect our shared growth together. Each lantern will be prominently displayed in our Gallery, gradually cultivating a beautiful garden of creativity that will ultimately culminate in a vibrant parade on the Spring Equinox. As the evening unfolds, lanterns will be ceremoniously pulled from their displays, symbolizing the bountiful harvest of our collective efforts. Participants will be delighted to know that they will have the opportunity to take their unique lanterns home with them at the end of the night, transforming this event into a personal keepsake of our meaningful shared experience. Let us all come together to illuminate the beauty of our community and nurture the incredible creativity that thrives within it.
Tempt Your Tastebuds at Downtown Dining Week
March 12-23, 2025
Tempt your tastebuds and try special Downtown Dining Week menus at your favourite downtown restaurants in Edmonton during Downtown Dining Week. There’s an incredible selection of multi-course menus available for lunch and dinner through Edmonton diverse culinary downtown dining scene.
Compete in a Couples Arcade Gaming Tournament
March 13, 2025
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 credits to stomp the competition. We've got three prizes, first, second and third. The Grand Prize will take home the ultimate date night complements of The Rec Room. $15 per couple.
Learn Something new at Mammoth Bites at Royal Alberta Museum
March 13, 2025
Join Royal Alberta Museum for a PechaKucha-style lecture featuring three different speakers, a fast-paced presentation, and a quick round of Q&A from the audience.
Check out the Night of Artists Indoor Art Walk
March 14, 15 and 16
The NOA Artwalk transforms the entire mall into a massive indoor gallery, showcasing thousands of art pieces from Edmonton and the surrounding area's most talented local artists.
Cocktail Showdown at EPIC Market
March 19, 2025
Join Epic Market for an unforgettable cocktail showdown featuring two of Edmonton’s brightest bartending talents, both recent competitors in the prestigious World Class Canada competition!
The Grand Dueling Piano Show at MKT
March 22, 2025
The Grand Dueling Piano Show presents you with a world-class performance you won’t forget. Combining the talents of Sean Sonego, Katie Perman and Spenser Poole, the GDP show provides you with a high-octane, all request party at MKT.
Comedy on Stage: Dirty Talk with Dustin Searcy
March 23, 2025
A captivating storyteller with sharp jokes and a talent for saying the right thing at the wrong time, Dustin Searcy headlines the Grindstone Theatre on his national Honest Dirty Talk tour.
Get FREE Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
March 27, 2025
The Art Gallery of Alberta is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Explore any of the current exhibits like FAIR WEATHER: Equality, Community, and Climate Change, AGA100: Free for All Anniversary Wall, 1924: Edmonton and the Beginnings of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Boyd Dymchuk and Aaron Harvey: Wavy Dimension or Probably, Plausibly, Possibly.
