Date night in Toronto: Free, cheap and fancy things to do for the long weekend, May 17-20

Quality time in the city! ❤️

Muskoka chairs in Toronto.

Muskoka chairs in Toronto.

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The May long weekend is almost upon us, and since Ontario's weather is forecasted to be nice and sunny, it's a great time to get outside and soak up some rays with your partner for date night in Toronto.

No matter what your budget is, there's always something fun to do in the city with your loved one that either won't break the bank or that'll cost a bit more but will be totally worth it.

From learning about new birds in the gorgeous Rouge Park to solving a murder mystery, take a look at some of the fun date ideas you and your partner can try from May 17-20.

Free: Go for a guided walk of Rouge National Urban Park

Price: Free

When: May 19, 8:30 am

Address: 25 Zoo Road, Scarborough – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)

Why You Need To Go: Get yourself up nice and early and enjoy a free guided tour of the avian wonders of the Rouge with your partner on an intermediate-level bird walk.

It's described as moderately difficult with possible hills and/or stairs but the pace is easy, and it lasts for about two hours.

Participants are advised to download the free app Merlin and bring binoculars.

Visit Parks Canada's website

Cheap: Get your dance on at a K-POP party

Price: $12.00 +

When: May 17, 10:00 p.m.

Address: Club 693, 693 Bloor St W.

Why You Need To Go: If you're looking to get your groove on, get dressed up in your best K-POP-Inspired outfit with your boo and spend the night dancing away to BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, TWICE, New Jeans and more.

"Join us for a nite filled with mesmerizing dances, the luminous glow of lightsticks, and the infectious energy of K-POP fans," says the event.

Visit Event Brite's website

Fancy: A "Knives Out" dinner experience

Price: $149.00 +

When: May 16, 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Address: Peter Pan Bistro, 373 Queen St W.

Why You Need To Go: Calling all amateur detectives! A one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience presented by Netflix and Secret City is launching in Toronto and it's the perfect case to try to solve with your partner.

"The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery takes a bite out of the captivating and thrilling universe of the Knives Out film series," says the event.

"This immersive and interactive event will have guests on the edge of their seats as they dine together and work to uncover the truth."

Visit Secret City Adventure's website

These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

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    Sarah Rohoman (she/her) was a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. She has worked at BuzzFeed Canada, Yahoo Canada, and CBC Radio in news, lifestyle, ecommerce, and social media. She has an MA in Journalism from Western University and a BA from McGill. She loves libraries, alpacas, and all things witchy.

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