25 Things to to Do Under $25 in Edmonton in January

Don’t let those post-christmasy scaries get you down. This month, we’ve got 25+ things to do in Edmonton under $25 that will keep you entertained (and warmed up)

Here are 25 things to do under $25 in edmonton this month (january 2025)

• Take a FRUIT TOUR at Lucky Supermarket
  January 3, 2025
  Join the team at Lucky Supermarket for a delicious adventure exploring the exotic fruits of the Orient! Taste a variety of unique and flavorful fruits from different Asian countries.

• Catch a Stand up Show at Grindstone Theatre
  January 3, 2025
  The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. New line ups every week, featuring comics as seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, CTV and nationally acclaimed comedy festivals.

• Kinsmen is Bringing Stand up Paddleboarding INDOORS
  January 4, 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.

• Swing & Skate at City Hall
  January 5, 2025 (Sundays through the Month)
  Swing​‘n Skate will be back at City Hall on Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm throughout January and February. Show off your best moves to some swing, big band, soca, salsa and more inside Edmonton City Hall. If you’d rather be outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside for ice skaters at City Hall Plaza.

• Drop in and Try a Curling Session
  January 5, 2025
  ​This was so popular we brought it back...This is your chance to TRY CURLING! We’re hosting an OPEN HOUSE where you can learn the basics. We’ll provide everything, equipment, dedicated instructors, and perfectly pebbled ice.

• Check out Soul Speak Poetry Night
  January 5, 2025
  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.

• Try Bellydancing at a Bellydancing Workshop
  January 8, 2025
  Always wanted to try belly dance? Now is your chance. Grab a friend and join this one hour workshop and immerse yourself in the world of belly dance. You will learn a variety of foundation dance moves in a fun environment. No dance experience required.

• FREE Wednesday Night Open Mic Comedy Night at Grindstone
  January 8, 2025
  Every Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes. This weekly event is completely FREE to enjoy.

• Get Inspired to Create at Art Gallery of Alberta
  January 9, 2025
  In this studio session, you set out our art supplies and invite you to try out what they’ve got. Pick up a piece of vine charcoal, try an oil stick, or craft your own pen tool. The aim is to get out of your comfort zone and experiment with drawing materials that are new to you.

• Friday Night Snow Tubing at Hops on the Hill
  January 10, 2025 (and Fridays through the Season)
  TUBING NIGHT! Let's get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Friday Night Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet. There are TWO hours for Tubing, but you're welcome to mingle in the chalet or enjoy the outdoor patio experience. You can show up at any time within your time for tubing.

• Get Your Groove on 80’s Nostalgia Night at Grindstone Theatre
  January 10, 2025
  Step into a time machine every Friday night at The Grindstone Theatre! It’s the ultimate nostalgia party, where each week celebrates a different decade—from the funky 70s to the iconic 2000s.

• Malarky Murders: An Improvised Whodunnit
  January 11, 2025
  The game is afoot! Join the players of Sorry, Not Sorry in an improvised murder mystery, where not even the performers know who committed the murder most foul. In this game of cat and mouse, only the audience will decide who lives and who dies.  

• Watch Art Being Created Live at Art Battle Edmonton
  January 11, 2025
  Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled competition as talented artists go head-to-head in a high-speed, three-round battle to create breathtaking masterpieces right before your eyes! The twist? You get to be the judge and decide who takes home the title of ultimate champion!

• Calling All Trekies!
  January 11, 2025
  The Red Shirt Diaries is an improvised trek through space starring the hilarious hive-mind of Rapid Fire Theatre. Join the intrepid crew on their comedy-fueled adventure!

• Take a Low and Slow Movement Class
  January 11, 2025
  Join Andrea for a beautiful class that starts off slow (really slow) and low (on the floor) and then will flow as we wake up our bodies from head to toe. The class will incorporate stretching, mobilization, and gentle, fluid movements and some pilates that will warm you up.

• The $5 Book Club & Cooking Class at Edmonton Public Library
  January 12, 2025
  Indulge in your passion for literature and cuisine at a unique book club where you combine the love of reading with the love of food! Each month, you'll dive into a new book and eat delicious snacks inspired by its themes. From fiction to non-fiction, the diverse selection of books will spark lively discussions as we share impressions, thoughts, and interpretations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with fellow book-lovers over a shared love of literature and food.

• Live Jazz at Mimi Bar
  January 12, 2025 (and every Sundays)
  Each week from 7-11pm, come experience the sounds of the current jazz landscape, played trio-style by some of YEG’s best musicians. DAZE DAYS is curated by Biboye Onanuga and will centre around “Today’s Jazz”, offering a blend of Neo Soul, timeless Standards, Hip Hop grooves, and jazz-infused takes on your favourite tunes. Let MiMi set the mood - see you Sunday!

• Enjoy Live From Leduc all the way at Grindstone Theatre
  In this improvised cable public access variety show, Lloyd, an earnest and eager host (along with his slacker brother Larry) is determined to make it in the booming late-night talk show arena. Armed with the best technology from 1982, will they make it out of their mother's basement and become the superstars of the prairies?

• Pop by the Common for Edmonton Story Slam
  January 15, 2025
  Come listen or read your story. Five minute, 10 story tellers. Grab a drink in the cozy basement of The Common and enjoy and evening of literature and poems.

• Get Hot & Cold at this Nordic Spa Night Near Edmonton
  January 16, 2025
  Join us for a rejuvenating Nordic Spa Night at Rising Moon! Your ticket includes full access to a relaxing hot and cold tub experience, our cozy wood-burning sauna, and an inviting outdoor seating area by the fire. You’ll also enjoy an indoor shower with a refreshing salt scrub, an abundance of fresh spring water, and a selection of fresh fruit to nourish your body and soul after your spa experience. Unwind in nature and feel revitalized!

• Create a Series of Photos at Adult Open Studio Photography Night
  January 16, 2025
  Bring your own camera (BYOC) and play with lights, composition and settings to create a series of portraits inspired by current exhibitions.  

• Try the $10 and $20 Menu during Chinatown Dining Week
  January 16-26, 2025
  Celebrate Chinatown in Edmonton with 2025 Chinatown Dining Week! Visit 25+ restaurants with deals to explore the best of Chinatown. Menus are priced at $10 and $20, and available for both dine-in and take out.

• Find Magic at the Deep Freeze Festival
  January 18 & 19, 2025
  Celebrate Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival 2025 through art, performances, and delicious treats. Explore Pipon Village for snowshoeing, bannock by the fire, and cultural storytelling. Plus, enjoy Deep Freezer Races, axe-throwing, street hockey, and whimsical ice sculptures!

• Don’t Skip this Noodles POP UP at Get Cooking
  January 19, 2025
  Cheata is passionate about sharing the rich flavours of Cambodian cuisine, and this noodle pop-up offers two household staples to choose from. Start with her pork and shrimp spring rolls, then enjoy your choice of noodles: Kathiew Phnom Penh, a pork-based broth with dried shrimp, preserved radish, onion, and carrot, served with rice noodles and topped with fried garlic, sliced pork shoulder, shrimp, sautéed ground pork, and fresh herbs, or Nom Banh Chok, a chicken broth with coconut milk, roasted peanuts, and groeung—a traditional Cambodian paste made from lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, galangal, and lime leaves—served over vermicelli noodles and topped with shredded carrots, purple cabbage, cucumber, peanuts, and fresh herbs.

• Head to the Free Winter Festival at Woodcroft Community Centre
  January 19, 2025
  Join the for a fun-filled day of outdoor activities and community spirit at our Winter Festival on Sunday, January 19th! Whether you’re a seasoned snow enthusiast or just looking to enjoy a winter day outdoors,they’ve got something for everyone.

• Catch a Burlesque Cabaret (for under $25)
  January 25, 2025
  Don’t allow winter to get you down, instead, let Love N’ Lust Burlesque scare your (their) pants off with our Dead of Winter Burlesque Cabaret at Grindstone Theatre.  Join Saucie Retorte, 50 Shades of Earl Grey, Lady Velvet, Mistress Maggie, Peaches n’ Cream, Beth Bombshelle, Dolly D-Lish, Atomic Anne and Myra Maines who will show you a bloody good time!

• Compete in Couples Gaming Tournament with an Hour of Unlimited Gaming
  January 23, 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.

• Laugh your Pants off at Dirty Little Secrets An Improv Show featuring YOUR Biggest Secrets
  January 25, 2025
  In Dirty Little Secrets, we read your nasty lil' confessions to craft improv comedy gold. Witness the scandalous, anonymous, hilarious show that lets you bare your darkest secrets and guiltiest sins to a room full of strangers – All at a fraction of the price of therapy.

• Pay What You Can Night at Shadow Theatre: BEA
  January 25, 2025
  Bea is lively, naughty and full of life. When she asks something of her Mother that no parent would want to be asked, and her best friend something beyond the call of duty, they are both forced to challenge the boundaries of their own compassion. 

• Bundle up for the Flying Canoe Festival
  January 29, 2025
  The Flying Canoe Festival is a creative and interactive cultural celebration designed to engage local history and everything that is great on a long winter night. Inspired by the legend of flying canoeing and French Canadian traditions, of the First Nations and the Métis, the Flying Canoe Flying festival embraces the magnificent Ravin Mill Creek of Edmonton and the French-speaking Quarter of Edmonton.

• Get Paint on Your Hands at Art Gallery of Alberta Open Studio
  January 30, 2025
  Featured in our current exhibition, view the artwork by DaveandJenn and learn more about the artists’ oeuvre. Back in the studio, work with layers of acetate and acrylic paint to create a multi-faceted artwork.

• Go on a Wyrd Bier Tasting Adventure
  All month
  This month, local breweries are banding together and making it weird. In Edmonton, to get you to visit your local breweries during the cold, dark month of January, there are nineteen weird beers, or ‘wyrd biers’ being served up all around town.