25 Things to do Under $25 in Edmonton this Month - December
Here are 25 Things to do UNDER $25 - holiday edition, here in Edmonton this month. We've got you covered for the best Christmas holiday events without breaking the bank.
Check out the Chinatown Chow Down $5 Group Dinners
All Month
Cost: $5
Join the Chinatown Chow Down Club by getting $5 tickets to try new-to-you restaurants as part of hosted group lunches and dinners held from December 2024 to March 2025.
Grab a Cocktail at Little Hong Kong’s Exclusive Walk-in Nights
December 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: $14-18/cocktail
This month, the exclusive speakeasy inside of Baijiu is opening up for walk-in nights. Grab a cocktail from the exclusive holiday menu. Plus, you’ll have enough money left to grab a snack to share from the Baijiu menu! No reservations, walk in only. Arrive early because the doors open at 8pm.
Catch a $7.99 Holiday Movie on the Big Screen at Landmark
December 1-31, 2024
Cost: $7.99
'Tis the season, Movie Lovers! Enjoy $7.99* Holiday Classics on the Big Screen, December 1st 'til the 28th.
We're singing loud for all to hear with this festive line-up of cherished Holiday Classics. Enjoy them at select locations. Elf, The Grinch, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Wonka are playing, all month long.
Walk Through Christmas Lights Magic at Zoominesence
Until January 1, 2024
Cost: $15.95
Zoominescence 2024 is open every Friday to Sunday starting November 29th, plus every day starting December 13th to January 1st (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) for a total of 24 public festival days.
Soul Speak Open Mic Poetry Night at Grindstone Theatre
December 1, 2024
Cost: free - $5
Soul Speak is a word based event that focuses on self expression through words. Be that through song, poetry or story telling this is a space for you to come and share what it is that's in your soul!
Find Christmas Magic at the Alberta Legislature Holiday Light Up
December 3, 2024
Cost: Free
Every December, the Legislative Assembly Celebrate the Season at the Alberta Legislature with Albertans by lighting up the Legislature Grounds and featuring free festive musical performances in the beautiful Legislature rotunda and grounds.
Sing Your Heart Out (Holiday Edition) at Grindstone Theatre’s Pub Choir
December 4, 2024
Cost: free
Ring in the holiday season with this drop in choir where you’ll join participants in singing a new pop song each month while enjoying local beverages! Led by Tiff Hall, along with special guests from the professional music and theatre industry.
It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play at Walterdale Theatre
December 4, 2024
Cost: $25
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Full Length Version) offers you a new way to experience a beloved classic. You will be welcomed into a 1946 radio station where our actors will tell the story on stage alongside a Foley artist who will be creating sound effects. If you’re looking for a feel-good show to get you into the holiday spirit, this is it.
Sip & Science at Telus World of Science
December 5, 2024
Cost: $13
Welcome to Sip & Science - an exclusive adults-only event at Telus World of Science where you can sip, mingle, and experience the feature exhibition! This is your chance to have some fun without the kids and be a kid again!
Adult Open Studio Art Class at Art Gallery of Alberta: Nude Figure Drawing
December 5, 2024
Cost: $20
Begin to fine-tune your figure drawing skills with some warmup drawings, then transition into the third dimension and use clay to sculpt the figure. Get in tune with volume and form to create a truly unique clay figure!
Or, check out one of the weekly FREE Weekly Art Hive Sessions
Check out Adventures in Snacking TOUR at Lucky Supermarket
December 7, 2024
Cost: $5
Embark on a flavourful journey with "Adventures in Snacking" tour! Discover a variety of crispy, crunchy, and sweet delights from across Asia, each bite offering a unique story. Perfect for snack enthusiasts and culinary explorers alike, this in-person event promises to expand your palate and satisfy your cravings.
Take a Walk Down Candy Cane Lane (It’s Free!)
December 7-29, 2024
Cost: free
Candy Cane Lane is a beloved holiday attraction known for its stunning display of festive lights and decorations. Located in the Crestwood neighbourhood, this annual event transforms the street into a winter wonderland, with homes adorned in elaborate Christmas lights, themed decorations, and whimsical displays.
Join this $5 Cooking Class with a Bonus Book Club
December 8, 2024
Cost: $5
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.
Catch the CP Holiday Train Concert and Light Up
December 11-12, 2024
Cost: free
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be hitting Edmonton area with three stops this year. Enjoy a free concert and enjoy the light up display on the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Edmonton, Leduc and Josephburg on December 11 and 12, 2024.
Adult Open Studio at Art Gallery of Alberta
December 12, 2024
Cost: $20
Try your hand at needle felting and create a mini sculpture inspired by our winter flora and fauna. Gift it or keep it for yourself. This is a fantastic get crafty experience, an d
Bent Stick Brewing is Hosting Drag Bingo wth Gogo Fetch
December 17, 2024
Cost: free
Get ready for a night of mini-games, lip sync battles, and a whole lot of fun with Edmonton's Bearded Beauty, Gogo Fetch! Grab your friends, your favourite takeout, and join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, games, and glamour! You’ll compete for points in a variety of interactive mini-games, lip sync battles, and maybe even some trivia—all while enjoying the best beers in town!
Grab Your Ugly Sweater and Hit the Gaming Floor at The Rec Room
December 19, 2024
Cost: $15/couple
This cheap night out is only $15/couple at The Rec Room where you’ll have a chance to compete against other couples in an hour long free for all of games to rack up the most points in the yard at The Rec Room.
Adult Open Studio at Art Gallery of Alberta - Make Handmade Gifts
December 19, 2024
Cost: $20
Looking for some last-minute gifts? Make one in this open studio! Experiment with materials or let us help you create a one-of-a-kind present.
