65 Cheap Date Ideas For First Dates Or Long-Term Relationships
— Ivan Pantic/E+/Getty ImagesGoing on a date can be pricy with a capital P. These days, a nice dinner, a couple of drinks, and two movie tickets could easily add up to a couple hundred dollars. While it’s nice to splurge and treat yourself occasionally, it’s good to have a few cheap date ideas in your back pocket, too, so that you and your partner can have fun on a budget.Cheap dates are a necessity when you’re in a long-term relationship. While you might go all-out on an anniversary or a special occasion, the more affordable options can fill the days between, like when you want to reconnect after a long week or when you’re bored on a Sunday and want to spice things up without breaking the bank.The more affordable options also come in clutch when you’re fresh on the dating scene. If you’re meeting up for a few first dates every month, you probably won’t want to commit too much time or money before you know if you’ll hit it off. Instead, it would make sense to meet up for 30 minutes, grab a coffee, and see how you mesh.If you’re looking for some cheap date ideas, keep reading for inspiration that fits any mood and occasion.Grab A Bite — Kosamtu/E+/Getty Images1. Get Ice CreamStop by that ice cream shop you’ve been meaning to try. Sample a few flavors, order two cones, and eat them on a bench with a view.2. Grab A SliceWhat could be better than walking around with a slice of pizza?3. Quesadilla NightPick up tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, and guac and build your own quesadillas at home.4. Drive-Thru DateDrive to a Wendy’s, order fries and a big Frosty, and have a picnic in the parking lot.5. Just DessertIf you feel like sitting down somewhere, stop by a restaurant but only order dessert. — VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images6. Coffee WalkThis tried-and-true cheap date idea is always a winner. Sip your oat milk lattes while you stroll.7. Picnic In The ParkAdorbs.8. Try A New RecipeSpend a night in and test new recipes. Bonus points if you attempt to use what you already have in the fridge.9. Apps OnlyGo to an outdoor bar and order all the best appetizers.10. Bake CookiesThen spend the evening eating them all.Get Outside — Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision/Getty Images11. Take A HikeFind a nearby park and have yourselves a mini-hike.12. Stroll A Farmer’s MarketMeet up on a Saturday morning and peruse the berries, sourdough bread, and homemade jewelry with no pressure to make a purchase.13. Walk To A DestinationChoose a spot on the map, like a historic building or a good view, and walk there together. See if you can get to 10,000 steps.14. People WatchPull up a bench and create imagine storylines and plots for the people who walk by.15. Cheap SeatsGet the $15 bleacher tickets and spend an afternoon watching baseball. — Alistair Berg/The Image Bank Unreleased/Getty Images16. Tour Your CityPlay tourist for a day and visit all the local monuments and hotspots you always forget about.17. Watch The SunsetNo $$$ required.18. Get SportyRide bikes, play tennis, or try roller skating in the park.19. Peruse A Street FairSplurge on a $5 shaved ice.20. Go Window ShoppingHold hands as you peek into all the fanciest stores.DIY Dates — FG Trade/E+/Getty Images21. Make Brunch TogetherOr surprise your partner with breakfast in bed.22. Go On A Scavenger HutLeave each other clues to follow.23. Tie Dye T-ShirtsGet crafty.24. Give Each Other ManicuresBe as artsy as possible25. Create A Bucket ListJot down everything you want to do together in the future. — Drazen_/E+/Getty Images26. Cook A Family RecipeReveal your grandma’s famous eggplant parm.27. Plant A GardenOr DIY a terrarium. 28. Volunteer At A ShelterGo walk dogs and pet cats.29. Learn A TikTok DancePick one and perfect it.30. Make “Friendship” BraceletsVow to wear them forever.A Night Out — Studio4/E+/Getty Images31. Stop By A Karaoke BarSee who has the best voice.32. Go On An Art WalkTour your city’s murals.33. Listen To Live MusicCheck local bars, coffee shops, and parks.34. Look At The StarsSo romantic. — ProfessionalStudioImages/E+/Getty Images35. Pick Out BooksGo to a cute bookstore and flip through novels together.36. Get Cozy At A Movie TheaterSplit a popcorn.37. Free Museum NightSee if a nearby museum or art gallery has any free entry nights or discounts for certain age groups.38. Go DancingBoogie till dawn at a rooftop bar.39. See A Standup ShowFollow theaters on Instagram and stop by when they have a $5 comedy night.40. Go BowlingIt’s a classic.A Night In — lechatnoir/E+/Getty Images41. Movie MarathonChoose a genre — horror, comedy, rom-coms — and watch as many as you can in a night.42. Build A FortGrab all your pillows and blankets and make a tent in your living room.43. Have A Spa NightThis is your chance to finally use the face masks you’ve been hoarding.44. DIY PizzaMake the whole thing from scratch.44. Wine TastingPick up a few bottom-shelf bottles from Trader Joe’s and pretend you’re sommeliers. — Ippei Naoi/Moment/Getty Images45. Paint Each Other’s PortraitDon’t forget to share the results on TikTok.46. Have A Game NightSee who’s more competitive. 47. Start A Book ClubChat about your favorite novels.48. Ask Each Other QuestionsGet personal.49. Mix Some DrinksCreate your own signature cocktails.50. Cuddle UpMake bed rotting a bonding moment.Learn Something New Together51. Go On A Historical TourNo matter how long you’ve lived in your city, you’ll learn something new.52. Head To The LibraryExplore a new genre together, or you can pick out a book for each other.53. Take A Dance LessonSalsa, ballroom, hip hop — the options are endless. — Hispanolistic/E+/Getty Images54. Have A Documentary DayPick a topic you’re both curious about and spend the day watching documentaries on it. You’ll both be experts by the end of the day.55. Take An Online CourseWhether you’re interested in photography, cooking, or learning a new language.56. Take An Art ClassFrom Paint and Sips to pottery painting, there are tons of ways to get artsy on a budget.57. Stargaze With MapsA way to take star watching up a notch: bring a star map or use a stargazing app to identify constellations.Competitive Cheap Dates58. Cook-Off ChallengePick a classic, easy-to-make dish — like avocado toast or mac and cheese — and see who can make the best version of it using the ingredients you have in your home.59. Trivia NightFind a local bar or restaurant that hosts trivia nights or place against one another at home. — FG Trade/E+/Getty Images60. Outdoor Obstacle CourseDIY using household items and cones.61. Mini GolfName a more competitive date.62. Do An Escape RoomMany locations offer discounts for off-peak times.63. Ping Pong TournamentThis may call for an all-nighter.64. Video Game MarathonGo head to head in your favorite games.65. Fitness ChallengeInclude a series of exercises like sprints, squats, planks, etc.
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