Cheap date ideas: creative activities and outdoor adventures

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Raquel Smith

Here is a list of creative cheap date ideas:

Outdoor Activities

Take a stroll at the local park. Join us for a fun picnic! People sit and cloud-gaze.

Beaches

Go for a romantic walk on the beach. Collect shells. Build sandcastles.

Hiking

Hike a local trail. Just carry water and trail mix with you. Enjoy nature and fresh air.

Creative Dates

Join a low-cost cooking class together. Learn new recipes. Eat your creations.

Pottery Studio

Make something creative at a pottery studio. Create some mugs or bowls. Paint designs on them.

Art Museum

Check out an art gallery. Wander around exhibits. Discuss favorite pieces.

Game Nights

Just stay in and play all your classic board games. Think Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess.

Video Games

Play some video games tonight. Play multiplayer games side-by-side.

Trivia

Look for a pub that hosts trivia events. Form a team. Test your random knowledge.

Movie Nights

Watch a movie in a car. Snuggle together in the car. Bring popcorn.

Discount Theater

Go to a cheap theater to watch a movie. Hiding Candy Instead of Buying Overpriced Snacks.

Netflix and Chill

Just Netflix and chill all day. Order a pizza. Make popcorn. Snuggle under blankets.

Music Lovers

Check out a free concert, such as at an outdoor amphitheater or street fair. Pack a picnic.

Karaoke

Karaoke bar at singing No worries, just have fun. Make fun of what they choose to listen.

Dancing

Going to a club to dance with a DJ is a fun thing to do. It’s even better if the cover is cheap. Enjoy the music with friends.

Local Fun

Check out the local farmer’s market for some fresh produce and pastries!

Botanical Garden

Stroll through beautiful gardens. Discover unique floral varieties.

Window Shopping

Window shop downtown. Eat at a local joint for authentic food.

Low-Cost Entertainment

Many art galleries, and museums have free admission days or student discounts. Be a Wonderstruck Kid by Posing with the Naive Art. Discover new things about art, culture and history.

Libraries & Bookstores

Check out some books and magazines and talk about the ones you like. You both should read passages aloud from funny books or poems. The person who can create the most creative pose acting a scene from a book.

Food & Treats

Go down to the local ice cream shop and get cones before heading to a nice spot to lick them. You can have a sundae bar at home with toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce and cherries. Make homemade milkshakes together to beat the heat on a hot day.

Picnics

Make a simple picnic with sandwiches, chips and lemonade to eat outside. Grab a surprise snack from each other and pack a great drink or dessert in a brown bag. Just spread a blanket on the beach or the park for a cheap meal with a view.

At Home Activities

Get those old-board games and get cult and be the master of the game. You can find bingo cards or trivia sheets online to print and play. You could have a video pop quiz and see who does the best.

Movie Night

Spend an evening marathon-watching all the best romantic flicks. Try searching for fun drinking games to play while watching the movie. Pop your own popcorn on the stove and cuddle together with a blanket for a movie night.

Exercise Activities

Have a one-on-one basketball match at a local court. Take a dip at a local pool or water park together. You can cycle throughout town with rented bikes and end your trip with ice-creams.

Classes

Take a couple’s yoga class to stretch, breathe and relax. Try joining a dance class like salsa, swing, or ballroom for a change. Sign up for a rock climbing session to cheer each other on up the wall.

Creative Activities

You may want to check out an outdoor concert in the park. Let’s blast the music while cruising in the car. Songwriting with guitar or piano together.

Art

Do side by side paintings to create matching works. Create pottery together at a ceramic painting studio. Go to a museum or art gallery to admire and talk about the work.

At-Home Activities

Fix up a meal with your partner like a pro kitchen chef and sous chef. You can bake cookies, brownies or cake. Let’s gather a cheeseboard to enjoy with the wine.

Games

Specially designed cushions for watching movies, to be used in theaters and Vehicle. Staying in is as fun an playing board games like scrabble, chess or checkers. Have a spa day at home with face mask and massage.

Entertainment Dates

Take a stroll through all the booths of local vendors. Graze on free samples. Pick up fresh ingredients.

Arcade

Go through the arcade games. Let’s see who can win the most tickets!

Karaoke

Sing well collaborated at a karaoke bar. Don’t take lives too seriously.

Local Activities

Stroll through a nearby farmer’s market sampling fresh fruits and loaves.

Art Galleries

Tour free art galleries. Expand your cultural horizons. Discuss interpretations.

Festivals

Check out your neighborhood’s street fairs and festivals. Play games. Eat fair food. People are watching.

Exercise Dates

Head out for a nature trail hike. Don’t forget to pack water and snacks. Rent a bike and ride along the river or in a park. Play basketball at a local court.

Fitness Classes

Enjoy an exercise class together like a dance or yoga class. Taking a beginner class is the best way to get a feel for something new and give it a go that you otherwise wouldn’t. Many studios offer beginner drop-in classes. Try rock climbing by taking an intro class at an indoor climbing gym. Learn partner acrobatics by attending an open aerial arts class.

Artistic Endeavors

Go for an open mic night or poetry reading. Follow them up by visiting a small venue to see a local band or musician play. If that does not work, sing karaoke at a fun bar.

Galleries

A photography exhibition could be interesting. You don’t need to spend big bucks to see great art displays. Many art exhibits have free admission days. Take a look at an open studio tour in your city’s arts district. Check out a craft fair or art market and support local artists.

Educational Activities

Visit a free museum day where you both can learn something new together. Go on a guided tour at a historical village or living museum. Attend a lecture on something interesting at a museum.

Tours

Go for a walk tour in your city. Go tour an interesting local factory, brewery, or distillery. Take a self-sufficient walking tour of some weird architecture in your city.

Foodie Fun

Try out some wine, cheese, beer, or chocolate. Take advantage of the free samples offered by the vendors. Munch on fresh veggies and try exotic foods at a food fair.

Cooking

Make dinner together at home. Try an interesting new recipe. Go for a couple cooking class and learn new techniques. Make cookies, cupcakesRead More… Use Music and Dance.

Thrifty Dates

Just stroll on through second-hand stores and see what cool stuff you find. Go window shopping downtown and check out the displays in all the stores. Walk through a hardware store and think of fun remodelling projects you could do together.

Outdoor Events

Head to a free festival with live music, activities, and food truck options. Check out an outdoor movie screening. Summer is when you may discover these in many cities. Try a farmer’s market and taste fresh fruit and veggies.