Guide: 10 summer bucket list date ideas
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Whoever said date night had to only be dinner and a movie?! If you’re reading this and your last three date nights have comprised of just that… keep reading pal! Turn it up and put a twist on some original faves. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Spruce Meadows to bring you 10 summer bucket list date ideas. Grab bae and start checking off those summer dates, Calgary!
ATCO PRESENTS MOVIES AT THE MEADOWS
Outdoor movie excursions have definitely become a trend for summer 2019 and why not break out the licorice and popcorn at ATCO presents Movies at the Meadows! Go online and vote for your fave movie that should be played! Take in the experience of a movie under the stars plus entertainment, activities, food– should we even continue?! Nah we know you’re already sold! #SummerHappensHere Calgary!
When: August 8 & 15
Where: All Canada Ring – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: $20.00/car load OR $15.00 if tickets purchased in advance
INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET
Kiss your cutie under the stars while you cruise down Inglewood’s 10th street and check out over 50 local vendors ripe for the shoppin’! Stop by the market from now until September. Shop from handmade items to vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles & more!
When: August 9, September 13 & 14 from 5pm – 11pm
Where: 9th Avenue & 10th Street SE in Inglewood
Cost: Free to attend
REVIVAL BREWCADE
Not into dinner & a movie? How ’bout craft beer and vintage video games? Yeaaaaah, we thought so! Grab bae and hit up Canada’s first craft brewery arcade. Get your fill of full-flavoured craft brews, retro arcade games and maybe even a kiss from your sweethaaattttt– all this in a one-stop shop!
When: Open daily
Where: 1217B 9th Ave SE
SHAKESPEARE BY THE BOW
What goes with a picnic and sunny afternoon in one of Calgary’s fave places? Shakespeare by the Bow! Soak up the scenery during Theatre Calgary’s annual outdoor production. Prince’s Island Park will set the stage for a magnificent showing of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays performed by Alberta’s emerging artists.
When: Now to Sunday, August 18 – check website for showtimes
Where: Prince’s Island Park (on the hill)
Cost: Admission is pay-by-donation
RIVER FORTH DINING CAR LUNCH
Who says summer date ideas can only be used on Saturday nights? Break the date night law and play hooky with your pooky and enjoy a Tuesday lunch aboard a vintage Canadian Pacific Railway car at Heritage Park! This unique dining experience is a great experience outside of the traditional and only here for a short while longer!
When: Tuesdays, June to August 2019 + September 28 & 29 from 11am – 1pm
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Dr SW
Cost: dependent on menu items
FOLK FEST
Break out your Birks and slip on those sunnies– it’s festival season kids! Listen to swoon-worthy styling’s of over 70 artists and celebrate 40 years of folk music with The Calgary Folk Music Festival!
When: Thursday, July 25th to Sunday July 28th
Where: Prince’s Island Park
Cost: $65.00
SUMMER FEAST
Whether you’re doing lunch or dinner, some of Calgary’s top chef-driven restaurants are joining forces to give you a 10-day prix fixe foodie affair. Choose from amazing culinary creations from around the city and take your date night taste buds to a whole new level!
Where: Check website for participating restaurants
When: August 16-25, 2019
Cost: Three-course prix fixe menu for lunch or dinner ranging from $25.00 – $65.00
DRAG SHOW AT SUB ROSA
Turn up for your date night and join Sub Rosa for their third Drag Night! The performers for the evening are Calgary’s top drag queens, ‘Your Holy Trinity’– Perla Coddington, Abeiya Miraj, and Stephanie Prince. A portion of the evening’s proceeds are being donated to HIV Community Link & Calgary Pride!
When: August 22, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Where: Sub Rosa – 200 8th Ave SW
Cost: $20.00
STAMPEDERS GAME
CFL season is here and is the perfect setting for a day or night time date with your hunny. Whether your football fan or just going for the dog’s and brews, McMahon is great for cozying up with your special squeeze and cheering on the boys in red!
When: check website for game days
Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
Cost: $36.00+
COMEDY CAVE
With weekly BOGO, burger specials and stacked entertainment, Comedy Cave will have you bustin’ a gut Tuesday through Sunday. Make some memories and save some dolla dolla bills while you’re at it!
When: Tuesday – Sunday
Where: 1020 8th Ave SW
Cost: $12.00+
There you have it, 10 summer bucket list date ideas you’ve got to check out! See ya out there, Calgary!
