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Date ideas for couples on a budget - franklinkelsey5 - 09-09-2025
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Spending quality time with your S.O doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Here are 65 cheap date ideas that are affordable on any couple's budget. Whether it's your first time out with the person or the hundredth, you still want to plan a date they will be telling their friends about. But, we all know how expensive dating can be. Fancy dinners add up quickly, and after a couple of rounds of drinks, you're left with a $100+ check. While most of us would like to plan lavish dates every week, unfortunately, that’s not the lifestyle we can all afford to live. The good news is, spending quality time with someone doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Whether it's a planned date in the park or a home-cooked candlelit dinner, there are plenty of budget-friendly date ideas for you to enjoy together. Here are 60 of the best cheap or free date ideas! This post is all about the best cheap date ideas. BEST CHEAP DATE IDEAS: 1. Go On A Picnic. You can honestly never go wrong with a picnic. Grab a blanket and a basket and fill it with your favorite snacks and drinks. Head to your favorite spot and enjoy some quality time together on the beach or in the park. It may seem small, but this intimate date idea is one anyone is sure to love. 2. Do The TikTok Couples Shopping Challenge. If you're on TikTok, you've definitely seen this cheap date idea. But if not, it's definitely one you need to try!! You basically just stick to a budget and pick out gifts you think the other would like in each category. So, the categories could be favorite drink, snack, something in their favorite color, something that reminds you of them, etc. This date idea is a great way to make each other feel special without having to spend a ton of money! 3. Go Thrift Shopping. I mean, what's cheaper than thrift shopping? For this date idea, you can either spend the day hitting the best local thrift stores or even just going to one and having a competition to see who can pick out the best outfit under a specific budget! Even my boyfriend, who hates to shop, is always down to go thrifting. This is a fun, cheap, and earth-friendly date idea we can all get behind! 4. Set Up A Car Date. Whether you're looking for cheap first date ideas or just planning a casual night with your gf/bf, a car date is a romantic option you have got to try! Set up blankets and pillows in the back and bring snacks and drinks. Spend the night hanging out, listening to music, and just talking. Bonus points if you have a sunroof! 5. Go To A Waterfall. Have a waterfall nearby? If so, you've got a fun and adventurous date idea that won't cost you a thing. 6. Photoshoot With Disposables. You don't have to hire a photographer or buy a fancy camera to plan a fun photoshoot date! Buy disposable cameras and have your friend takes pics of the two of you. Or, you can plan a fun theme and just take pics of each other! The best part about disposables is that you can't see them until you take them to get developed. This means less time checking if you look good and more time spending time in the moment together. 7. Have A Wine & Movie Night. Who can say no to movie night? And with wine? You can't top that… Find a free movie on Netflix and pick up a bottle of wine for the two of you to split. This is a casual date night idea you can plan last minute and is guaranteed to be a hit every time. 8. . Or A Wine & Painting Night! I mean, let's be honest, if wine is added to the mix, there's no doubt the date will be fun. If movies aren't your thing, or you just want to try something new, pick up a couple of canvases and some acrylic paint. Spend the night chatting over a glass (or many glasses) of wine and painting! This cheap d. 9. Go On A Hike. If you're the outdoorsy type, try hiking together! It won't cost you a thing, and you'll get some good exercise in at the same time! 10. Order Takeout & Go To A Lookout. While our heads all go to reserving fancy dinners for a date, the truth is you can have just as good of a time (if not better) over takeout! This will not only save you a ton of money but will also feel more casual. The less awkward, the better when it comes to cheap first date ideas! 11. Dollar Store Crafts. Dollar store crafts have been trending all over TikTok when it comes to cheap date ideas at home. There are plenty of DIY-able things at the dollar store as well as fun, cheap crafts to buy under $10! 12. Make A New Recipe Together. I have to say, cooking together is at the top of the list for romantic date ideas so try making a new recipe together! The Couples Cookbook has a ton of fun recipes for couples to make together right at home. If you frequently cook together, you could also make your own cookbook together and take the night organizing all your favorite recipes in a binder! Here are some of my absolute favorite recipes that are definitely worth giving a shot if you're looking to try something new! 13. Decorate Cupcakes. Not the most talented chef? Good thing you don't need to be for this date idea! You also don't need to be rich! You can buy cupcake mix, frosting, food coloring, and sprinkles for under $15! I guarantee this will be the most fun $15 date you ever went on. 14. Rock Paper Scissors Date Night Under $20. I guarantee any girl/guy you're taking on a date hasn't done this before. Stop into Target or Walmart and play Rock Paper Scissors" when picking out snacks, drinks, and a date night activity. This is a last minute date idea you can do on any budget! 15. Home Cooked Candlelight Dinner. Want the vibe of a fancy dinner without the price tag? Set it up at home! I promise, no guy or girl will think this is "cheap." In fact, they will probably be more impressed that you took the time to set it up! 16. Drive Around And Look At Houses. Okay, this one may not be for everyone… But, I know my boyfriend and I absolutely love driving through new neighborhoods and pointing out parts of houses that we love. If you have been with the person for a while, or both just have a love for pretty houses, take a night and drive around looking at them! This is a fun date night activity that could even lead to exciting plans for the future! 17. "1000 Things You Don't Know About Me" Journal. No matter how long you've been with someone, there's always going to be something you don't know about them. This journal has all kinds of questions that are sure to initiate fun and new conversations for couples that have just met or even those dating for years. 18. Volunteer At A Local Charity Together. Asking someone to volunteer with you is sure to win you some brownie points. Not only is this free date idea a great opportunity to bond with someone, but it’s also for a good cause! 19. Make Mood Collages From Magazines. Making a collage out of magazines is a fun cheap, or free date idea! If you have old magazines lying around, flip through them together and rip out anything you like. Glue them on paper or a canvas to make a "mood board" together! 20. Stargaze On Top Of A Parking Garage. Stargazing is a classic cheap date idea, but you can make it that much better by doing it on top of a parking garage! Lay out blankets and pillows and spend the night hanging out as close as you can get to the stars.
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