Dating
From outdoorsy activities to DIY projects.
Cheap dates are a necessity when youre in a long-term relationship.
The more affordable options also come in clutch when youre fresh on the dating scene.
If youre looking for some cheap date ideas, keep readingfor inspiration that fits any mood and occasion.
Grab A Bite
1.
Get Ice Cream
Stop by that ice cream shop youve been meaning to try.
Sample a few flavors, order two cones, and eat them on a bench with a view.
Grab A Slice
What could be better than walking around with a slice of pizza?
Just Dessert
If you feel like sitting down somewhere, stop by a restaurant but only order dessert.
Coffee Walk
This tried-and-true cheap date idea is always a winner.
Sip your oat milk lattes while you stroll.
Picnic In The Park
Adorbs.
Try A New Recipe
Spend a night in and test new recipes.
Bonus points if you attempt to use what you already have in the fridge.
Apps Only
Go to an outdoor bar and order all the best appetizers.
Bake Cookies
Then spend the evening eating them all.
Get Outside
11.
Take A Hike
Find a nearby park and have yourselves a mini-hike.
See if you might get to 10,000 steps.
People Watch
Pull up a bench and create imagine storylines and plots for the people who walk by.
Cheap Seats
Get the $15 bleacher tickets and spend an afternoon watching baseball.
Watch The Sunset
No $$$ required.
Get Sporty
Ride bikes, play tennis, or try roller skating in the park.
Peruse A Street Fair
Splurge on a $5 shaved ice.
Go Window Shopping
Hold hands as you peek into all the fanciest stores.
DIY Dates
21.
Make Brunch Together
Or surprise your partner with breakfast in bed.
Go On A Scavenger Hut
Leave each other clues to follow.
Tie Dye T-Shirts
Get crafty.
Give Each Other Manicures
Be as artsy as possible
25.
Create A Bucket List
Jot down everything you want to do together in the future.
Cook A Family Recipe
Reveal your grandmas famous eggplant parm.
Plant A Garden
Or DIY a terrarium.
Volunteer At A Shelter
Go walk dogs and pet cats.
Learn A TikTok Dance
Pick oneand perfect it.
Make Friendship Bracelets
Vow to wear them forever.
A Night Out
31.
Stop By A Karaoke Bar
See who has the best voice.
Go On An Art Walk
Tour your citys murals.
Listen To Live Music
Check local bars, coffee shops, and parks.
Look At The Stars
So romantic.
Pick Out Books
Go to a cute bookstore and flip through novels together.
Get Cozy At A Movie Theater
Split a popcorn.
Go Dancing
Boogie till dawn at a rooftop bar.
See A Standup Show
40.
Go Bowling
Its a classic.
A Night In
41.
Build A Fort
Grab all your pillows and blankets and make a tent in your living room.
Have A Spa Night
This is your chance to finally use the face masks youve been hoarding.
DIY Pizza
Make the whole thing from scratch.
Wine Tasting
Pick up a few bottom-shelf bottles from Trader Joes and pretend youre sommeliers.
Paint Each Others Portrait
Dont forget toshare the results on TikTok.
Have A Game Night
See whos more competitive.
Start A Book Club
Chat about your favorite novels.
Ask Each Other Questions
Get personal.
Mix Some Drinks
Create your own signature cocktails.
Cuddle Up
Makebed rottinga bonding moment.
Learn Something New Together
51.
Go On A Historical Tour
No matter how long youve lived in your city, youll learn something new.
Take A Dance Lesson
Salsa, ballroom, hip hop the options are endless.
Have A Documentary Day
Pick a topic youre both curious about and spend the day watching documentaries on it.
Youll both be experts by the end of the day.
Take An Online Course
Whether youre interested in photography, cooking, or learning a new language.
Competitive Cheap Dates
58.
Trivia Night
Find a local bar or restaurant that hosts trivia nights or place against one another at home.
60.Outdoor Obstacle Course
DIY using household items and cones.
Mini Golf
Name a more competitive date.
Do An Escape Room
Many locations offer discounts for off-peak times.
Ping Pong Tournament
This may call for an all-nighter.
Video Game Marathon
Go head to head in your favorite games.
Fitness Challenge
Include a series of exercises like sprints, squats, planks, etc.
This article was originally published onApril 25, 2024
