Cheap Date Ideas

Couple out on a Cheap Date

Dates on the Cheap!

Some of the best date ideas you'll ever have can be cheap, if not free! A cheap date doesn't necessarily mean the experience has less value, because who out there thinks an expensive dinner date compares with a perfectly clear evening under the stars or laying next to each other by the fire and talking the night away?

The point is to focus on having a great time while getting to know each other, and if the date happens to be cheap, so much the better!
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    1. Cozy Fire under the Stars
    Imagine cuddling with your date next to crackling fire while you roast marshmallows and chat under the open night sky. Afterward you might even take a moonlit walk along the beach ... more
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    2. Classic Radio Broadcast
    You're original, right? So why not plan a more creative date than dinner and a movie - like dinner and an old radio show! Enjoy a nice meal with your date and then drive somewhere ... more
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    3. Stargazing
    If done right, stargazing can be an amazing date! Think about it, the scenery's beautiful, no one else around, and you're lying next to each other in the darkness, looking up at th... more
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    4. Share and Share Alike
    Are you ready to hear some funny, embarrassing, and touching stories about your date? Well then you'd better be willing to share a few of your own because this is a two-person game... more
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    5. Photo Shoot
    If things are going well, spend an afternoon capturing the excitement you feel about each other right now. The early days are terrific and you can't help but throw off an aura of h... more
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    6. Drive-In Movie for Two
    Anyone who's ever been to a drive-in knows how fun it can be to go park and watch a movie, but be in your own little private space. There aren't many drive-ins around these days, b... more
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    7. Poker for Pleasure
    The basic idea of this is playing poker for time instead of money. Every chip you bet is one minute of your time that the winner can use either that night or at some point in the f... more
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    8. Share Music
    This is a very simple date idea that can tell you a lot about your date's musical tastes (and what concert suggestions to expect in the future). The basic idea is for you to each p... more
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    9. NYSDM: Japanese
    This is the Japanese version of our Not Your Standard Dinner and a Movie date idea. As with all of these movie dates, the plan is to take a cultural theme and really dive into it. ... more
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    10. NYSDM: Western-Style
    Howdy partner, this is the Western version of our Not Your Standard Dinner and a Movie date idea. As with all of these movie dates, the plan is to take a cultural theme and really ... more
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    11. NYSDM: Do You Kung Fu?
    This is another take on our Not Your Standard Dinner and a Movie date idea with a Chinese twist. As with all of these movie dates, the plan is to take a cultural theme and really d... more
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    12. NYSDM: That's Italian!
    This is the Italian version of our Not Your Standard Dinner and a Movie date idea. As with all of these movie dates, the plan is to take a cultural theme and really dive into it. I... more

Quick Ideas for Cheap Dates

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  1. Picnic  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +136
  2. Scenic Drive in the Country  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +46
  3. Play Board Games  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +41
  4. Free Museum Night (weekly)  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +34
  5. Lie on a Hill, Spot Cloud Shapes  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +33
  6. Find Shells at the Beach  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +32
  7. Amateur Night at a Comedy Club  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +31
  8. Play with Animals at a Pet Shop  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +25
  9. Check out a Local Band  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +22
  10. Find Vintage Stuff at Garage Sales  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +22
  11. Art Gallery  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +21
  12. Art Fair  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +13
  13. Test Drive Cars  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +6
  14. Crossword Puzzle in the Park  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +3
  15. Swap Meet  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +2
  16. Local Factory Tour  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -16
  17. Attend a Book Reading  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -26
  18. House Hunting  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -33
  19. Go to the Mall  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -37