Let Telus Spark ignite your romantic chemistry

By Nikayla Goddard, November 22 2016 —

In the mood to get your science on? Every second Thursday of the month at Telus Spark, there is an adults-only event called Makers’ Night Out. For $30 dollars, you and your date can take part in hands-on activities that vary from month to month. The next workshop is Dec. 8 with two sessions on cocktail science. Learn about the history behind various boozy drinks while trying to master the art of mixing and matching.

Take a trip to Heritage Park to experience what Christmas was like back in your grandmother’s day. Starting Nov. 19, every weekend brings a new event to take your date to. Whether it’s gingerbread cookie decorating, a live Christmas play at the Opera House or wagon rides, get a healthy dose of Christmas spirit — a maybe slip under the mistletoe once or twice.

Get a taste of what the chef and owner of the much anticipated Foreign Concept restaurant is called “alternative Asian dining.” Set to open in early December, the restaurant claims to blend classic Asian dishes with a contemporary vibe to create familiar but surprising flavour combinations that you and your date can test out.

Skate figure-eights with your date at Olympic Plaza’s outdoor skating rink. Skates can be rented at the Plaza and admission is free. Bring hot cocoa and a lovely date to skate the night away.

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Spruce Meadows Christmas Market. Walk around with your darling and browse through over 250 vendors. Take in the sights of the grounds with fun places like Reindeer Alley and Candy Cane Lane. Admission is $10. Bring all the jingle bell rock you can muster and pick up holiday gifts along the way.