Sports, Recreation and Hobbies in Edmonton, AB

With classes tailored for children, women, and men, as well as mixed age and sex classes, many ofSt. Albert’s martial arts schools offer a free trial class, the option to attend multiple times a week, and registration intakes any time throughout the year. Getting in shape while also learning how to defend yourself is an excellent two-for-one deal, so go for it! [Image credit: iStock.com/dolgachov]

So many nights are whiled away at the same local watering hole. You share some drinks and laughs and repeat, week after week. If you want to shake up your routine and have a memorable night out with your friends sans alcohol, check out this list of fun things to do around Edmonton. [Image credit: iStock.com/sanjeri]

It’s no doubt that Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm. Whether you want to be the very best, play for nostalgia (looking at you, 90s kid) or find the game a great way to be physically active, one thing is true: you’ll want to catch ‘em all! Here are some of the best Pokémon hotspots in Edmonton. That being said, please play responsibly and pay attention to your surroundings! [Image credit: Pokémon Go]

The Edmonton area is full of aspiring writers and avid readers, but in sucha large city, people many find it hard to connect with each other. Here’s just some of the ways scribblers and book worms can find each other. [Image credit: iStock.com/nd3000]

Meeting a Tinder date requires the perfect environment – one where you get to know your date with just the perfect amount of white noise and conversation-starters around you. Whether you prefer to chat in a café, nerd-out over board games, have a brew or do something active, the following activities are all win-win situations. If the date goes well, you can spend hours there. [Image credit: iStock.com/fotostorm]

So, you want a night out on the town with your favourite guy or gal, but you’re feeling the pinch. There are still plenty of fun things to do besides the standard (not to mention, costly) dinner and a movie. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new with these cheap date nights – all ringing in at around $20 or less.

A few hours of meditation might be just what you need to refocus and re-energize so you can tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Check out these options for meditating in a group setting in Edmonton.

It’s never too late to tap into your inner creativity and brush up on your art skills. Vincent van Gogh’s most famous pieces were painted a few years prior to his death. Edmonton has a vibrant arts scene for a city of its size and offers classes on everything from fine art, crafts and glass blowing to name a few. [Image credit: iStock.com/Squaredpixels]

If you need the perfect picture of joy, look no further than a dog in a park on a beautiful day – eyes lit up, tongue hanging out, tail keeping inconsistent time. Fortunately for your pup, Edmonton has acres of awesome park spaces.

College and university students rejoice: Reading Week will soon be here. If you’re not jetting off to a sunny destination, fear not: You can have a great time at home and enjoy all the fun stuff you don’t normally have time to do. These indoor activities can be done anytime, regardless of whether the weather gods are cruel or kind this month.

Post-Christmas time leaves me feeling a tad blue and plenty broke. It’s a hard combo to handle. A key to beating those blues is getting out of the house, but it’s hard when you are trying to save money. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite inexpensive activities to get you out of the house without going into debt.

This year, Family Day takes place Monday, February 15, 2016. This annual holiday is a special day to embrace time with your family. Make the most of it (and the whole long weekend!) by participating in these fun, action-packed adventures fit for families.