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15 Winnipeg Date Ideas For $15 Or Less That Aren't Just A Walk In The Park

A scavenger hunt, discovering local murals, a drive-in movie, and more!

Let's face it, a basic dinner-and-a-movie date has gotten expensive! But that's no reason to cancel date nights. If you're on a tight budget, we have plenty of affordable Winnipeg date ideas that won't make you break the bank this fall. From festivals to tasty desserts, there are plenty of fun date ideas to choose from.

Here are 15 date ideas for couples on a budget, which you can enjoy for less than $15 a person. 

Nuit Blanche

Price: Free

When: Sep. 28, 2019

Address: 400-245 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: There will be so much to see at this free all-night art show!

A Maze In Corn

Price: $12 admission

When: Aug. 17 to mid September

Address: 1351 MB-200, Saint Adolphe, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: You can take cute couple photos in the sunflower field!

Milksmith

Price: Rolled ice creams are $7.50

Address: 651 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: Go for some incredible ice cream that are cute to boot!

ManyFest

Price: Free admission

When: Sep. 6 - 8, 2019

Address: 426 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: There will be rides, concerts, and plenty of food trucks at this festival!

Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt

Price: Starting at $13 per person

Address: Starting location unlisted

Why You Need To Go: They have a date night scavenger hunt that will be great for bonding!

First Fridays in The Exchange

Price: Free

When: First Friday of the month

Address: 505-63 Albert Street, Winnipeg

Why You Need To Go: Explore local art galleries, all for free!

Across The Board Game Cafe

Price: $6 per person

Address: 211 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: They have more than 1500 board games for you to choose from!

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Discover Winnipeg's Murals

Price: Free

Address: Various locations

Why You Need To Go: Take an art-walk around the city to discover all the local murals.

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Stardust Drive-In

Price: $8-10 per person

Address: 3020 Thornhill Street, Morden, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy a retro date night by watching a movie at this drive-in theatre.

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Schwabe Pumpkins

Price: Based on your selected pumpkins

Address: 1160 Meadowdale Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: Have fun picking the perfect pumpkin this fall.

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Jenna Rae Cakes

Price: Starting at $2

Address: Two locations, 580-E Academy Road and The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: It's a dessert-lovers paradise! Jenna Rae Cakes sells everything from cookie dough cups, macarons, cupcakes, and more!

U-Puttz

Price: $7.50 for each activity

Address: 423 McPhillips St, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: They have glow-in-the-dark mini golf and laser tag!

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Rumor's Comedy Club

Price: $12 for two on Tuesdays

Address: 190-2025 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: For a cheap date night out, head to Rumor's Comedy Club on a Tuesday to watch a comedy show.

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Half Pints Brewing Company Tour

Price: Free

When: Saturdays

Address: 550 Roseberry St., Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: Beer-lovers will enjoy a free tour of the brewery.

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Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Price: First Wednesday of the month is free from 5 to 9 p.m.; every other Wednesday is $5 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Address: 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Why You Need To Go: The two of you will have so much fun exploring this incredible museum.

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