25 Things to do Under $25 in Edmonton this Month - August 2024

The last month of summer doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve got you covered for the best places to explore, things to do, and food to eat, in Edmonton in August that will run you under $25/person. Here are the best cheap things to do in Edmonton in August, from festivals and Fringe Theatre, to pop-up events, fitness classes and food experiences.

Here are the best 25 Things to do under $25 in August

• Take a Guided Mushroom Walk
  August 1, 2024
  Step back in time at the Pioneer Cabin and immerse yourself in its rich history. After exploring the cabin, embark on a trek along the RVA trail, where you’ll learn about the diverse mushrooms that were essential to both settlers and indigenous peoples. The best part? It’s only $10!

• Grab a Beer in Edmonton’s Jazz Alley
  August 1, 2024
  Take advantage of the warm summer weather by listening to your favorite jazz music while enjoying mouthwatering bratwurst and refreshing beer from Blindman Brewing.

• Belt it out at Grindstone Theatre’s Karaoke Thursday
  Thursday Nights
  Join The Grindstone Bistro for one of their weekly free events - Karaoke! Let loose and belt out all your favs. Perfect for birthdays, show openings and closings, and just memorable good times with your friends. This one leaves plenty of room in the budget for cheap beers!

• Grab $2 Tacos on the Patio at El Cortez
  Tuesday Nights
  Taco Tuesday deals are coming in hot at El Cortez with two dollar tacos and margaritas on special. That’s a cheap taco night deal - so grab a seat on the patio and order up.

• Catch a Speakeasy, Vegas-Style Magic Show
  August 2, 2024
  Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

• Coyote After Dark - A Party in the Pendennis Building
  August 2, 2024

  Join a party at the Pendennis Building, live music by Paperboy and friends. This is a late night party at a venue you’re not going to want to miss!

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• Take a Free ‘Sweet Side of Chinatown Tour’
  August 3, 2024
  Indulge in the Sweet Side of Chinatown" is a guided tour that takes you on a delightful journey to discover the rich cultural heritage and delicious sweet treats that Edmonton Chinatown has to offer.

• Catch a FREE Outdoor Movie on the Big Screen
  This month, there are eight free outdoor movies popping up around Edmonton area from Stony Plain Business Association, to the movies at the Mile at Century Mile. They’re all free - so grab your pals, a chair and snacks and catch a movie on the big screen, outdoors.

• Take a $5 Book Club/Cooking Class
  August 9, 2024
  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.

• Create Your Own DIY Tote Bag
  August 10, 2024
  Leave with a unique and personalized tote bag and the confidence to continue creating on your own! These low-cost registered classes are a fantastic way to get crafty and learn to create tote bags, sweatshirts and all kinds of stuff.

• Cool off and Catch Some Sun at Borden Natural Swimming Pool
  The loungers, volleyball nets and cold pool will make you feel like you’re spending a day at the lake - just make sure your sunscreen is phosphate free. This getaway in the city is a must-swim on a hot Edmonton August day. Admission is $9 for adults.

• Catch a Performance at the Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival
  Augsut 15-25, 2024
  The 43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is set to spotlight 216 theatre productions across 38 venues, with performances by more than 1,600 Artists from right here at home, across Canada, and more than 11 countries!

• Take a $10 ‘Chocolate Factory Tour’ at Delavoye Chocolatier
  Weekly, through August
  Discover the bean-to-bar process with our passionate founder and chocolate maker - Antoine Lavoie. He will take you through the meticulous process of creating chocolate from harvesting to packaging.

• Get Outside for a Free Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Concert
  August 15, 2024
  Curated groups of ESO members will perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores.

• Take a Thursday Night 18+ Art Class at Drop-in Open Studio
  Thursday Nights
  Every Thursday, there’s an adult only class at Art Gallery of Alberta. The classes rotate through every element of art from live drawing, to collage and book binding, with new topics every week. Find the full Drop-in Open Studio schedule.

• 18+ Astronaut Boot Camp at TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
  August 22, 2024
  Did you ever dream of being an astronaut? Are you worried that you missed your chance? Well, get ready for Astronaut Bootcamp, an adults-only 3-hour training camp that will spark your imagination again... so the next time the Canadian Space Agency is looking for Astronauts, you’ll be ready! This event is 18+ and will have a cash bar.

• Compete in the Partner Gaming Tournament at The Rec Room
  August 22, 2024
  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 you’ve got unlimited credits to get you there! Tickets are only $15/couple.

• Catch ‘Accidental Beach’ on Stage with Grindstone
  August 15-25, 2024
  Edmonton has a hot new beach on the North Saskatchewan and for lifeguards Danny and Sandy there’s no amount of garbage or used heroin needles that could stop them from having the summer of their lives. But when strange sounds start coming from the water plant across the river and a dead body washes up on shore, they realize it's a mystery only they can solve!

• Vavianna Vardot’s Famous Sex Party at Rapid Fire Exchange
  August 16, 2024 through Fringe
  Vaviana Vardot's Famous Sex Party is a comedy burlesque variety show hosted by Amber Nash (best known as Pam Poovey from the animated series Archer) as the illustrious Vaviana Vardot. At Rapid Fire Theatre's midnight offering, you can expect sensual silliness, lewd buffoonery, dirty songs and the funniest smut ever.

• Friday Night Speakeasy Magic Show (Round 2)
  August 23, 2024
  Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.

• Get Free Admission to Art Gallery of Alberta
  August 28, 2025
  On the last Thursday of the month, get free admission to Art Gallery of Alberta. This monthly, free drop in night is a great way to explore what’s new in the exhibits.

• Flow & Glow Black Light Yoga & Mocktails at Fu’s Repair Shop
  August 28, 2024
  Enjoy night at Glow & Flow. The room will be dark, the music will be pumping and the yoga will be RAD. The cocktail and glow crayons to decorate your body are both included in this session!

• FREE Disney ‘Once Upon a Time’ Concert by Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
  August 30, 2024
  Join Edmonton Symphony Orchestra August 30 & 31 in Churchill Square for a magical journey into storytelling and music as only the timeless tales of Disney can evoke. This free event is an annual fundraiser for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• ALL YOU CAN EAT WINGS for $25 at The Rec Room
  Monday Nights
  Get your hands on all you can eat wings at The Rec Room on Mondays for only $25, plus you’ll get your hot little hands on a gaming card worth ten bucks to sweeten the deal. Wings and a few games to kick off the week? Sure thing.

• Hit the FUN Walls at Clip n Climb for Adult Only Night
  Thursday/Friday Nights
  On Thursdays and Fridays, there are fun, adult only sessions at Clip n Climb. It’s a great way to climb the walls, try the fun competitions and add some fun to your week. These adult climb sessions are a really cool way to try something new - without kids at your feet!