73 Cute Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

Dessert is never a bad idea. Go out and grab some ice cream together. It’s way cheaper than opting for a dinner date, but just as satisfying.

Whether it’s step-by-step instructions for a painting or how to create your own key chain, find a project on YouTube you both enjoy and flex your arts & crafts skills with each other.

Food festivals are the best. You can pick up a ton of little bites for relatively cheap prices and they happen year-round. Research if there’s any food events in your area and go ahead and plan your next date.

Head outside and see if you can get a two-person game going. Some sports that might work are frisbee, volleyball or one some one-on-one basketball.

Spend a cozy night by the fire or over a stove making some chocolatey treats. The ingredient list is pretty simple so don’t worry about being strapped for cash.

Not only is fruit-picking fun, but it also provides the perfect backdrop for cute selfies. Plus, you can use all the fruit you gather as an excuse to meet up again and bake something.

You don’t have to make it to broadway to see some live action. Just get some tickets to a local production. They’re typically inexpensive so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank.

If you’re not afraid to get silly, prepare a list of you and bae’s favorite songs and set up a microphone. You can turn it into a group date by inviting some of your other friends over.

If it’s wintertime, bundle up and go outside for some fun in the snow! Have a snowball fight or go sledding. Who doesn’t love a snow day?

See if your town has a local ice skating rink open in the winter. You can usually rent skates for pretty cheap and then they let you hop on the ice for free. Plus, if you’re scared of falling, just hold on to bae a little tighter!

Freeze your relationship in the moment with a time capsule! It will be super fun to go through pictures and memories when you’re making it, and even more fun when you open it up in the future!

It sounds super cheesy, but bowling is a classic date for a reason. It’s not too expensive, you can show off your competitive side, and then you can celebrate a win with some fries and chicken fingers. Yum!

Get down and dirty and go fishing at a local river. Plus, you can try to cook your catch for dinner, if you’re really feeling ambitious.

Do you both love to read? Read the same book and then get together and discuss it. Grab some snacks and meet at a coffee shop or in the park and make a date out of it! It’s so much more fun reading a book when you can bond with bae at the same time!

Taking a canoe on the water is actually super relaxing. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy the wilderness while getting to know bae better.

Get some great deals and have some fun trying on vintage clothes with your date! Either check out local thrift stores, or hit up a fair in the neighborhood. Your guaranteed a day of fun.

Grab some paints and get creative! Even if you’re not artistic, you’ll have so much fun painting together.

Play with puppies for free! Seriously, have you ever heard of a better date?

It sounds super cheesy, but puzzles are actually super fun and they’re a great bonding activity! Get to know each other better as you solve the puzzle.

Take in some culture at your local museum. Many museums are pay as you wish, so they just expect a small donation, and others will let students in for free!