{"id":73113,"date":"2023-01-20T15:22:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/101-low-cost-dates\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T15:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:22:39","slug":"101-low-cost-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/en-ca\/101-low-cost-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Low Cost Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can you remember when you and your partner first kindled your love over romantic evenings together?
 
Romance probably seemed easier before becoming a family but that’s no excuse for skipping date night. Whether its a special occasion or a regular weekend night, hire a date night babysitter<\/a> and share more special moments together.
 
And date nights don’t have to cost the earth – we’ve put put together 101 low cost dates to give you some inspiration to get you started:
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  1. Play Frisbee.<\/li>

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  2. Browse a secondhand store for new-to-you treasures.<\/li>

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  3. Head to happy hour – enjoying a drink or two together won’t break the bank.<\/li>

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  4. Ever play the game Name 5? Take turns calling out categories and seeing if the person can name five things that fit (five Tom Hanks movies, five pizzas topics, etc.).<\/li>

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  5. Take a yoga class that focuses on relaxing.<\/li>

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  6. Attend a poetry reading — you might even consider reading your own compositions.<\/li>

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  7. Collect shells at the beach.<\/li>

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  8. Take a bubble bath together.<\/li>

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  9. Have a special dinner at home. After the kids go to bed, “Dress up for late-night dinner in and bring out the fancy china,” suggests Comings.<\/li>

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  10. See a movie at a drive-in theater.<\/li>

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  11. Browse the stacks at the bookstore or library.<\/li>

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  12. Watch your wedding video.<\/li>

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  13. Visit free- or low-cost museums. Small-town museums often have low admission rates while large, city institutions often have free or pay-what-you-wish hours.<\/li>

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  14. Play 1-on-1 basketball.<\/li>

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  15. Go geocaching.<\/li>

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  16. Tackle a household project together.<\/li>

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  17. Drive through ritzy neighborhoods and look at the houses.<\/li>

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  18. Take photos of one another in a scenic location.<\/li>

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  19. Go birdwatching.<\/li>

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  20. Challenge each other to a video game competition.<\/li>

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  21. Browse a home-improvement store and dream about renovations you’d like to make someday.<\/li>

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  22. Draw pictures of one another — stick figures are allowed!<\/li>

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  23. Pick up a pizza and eat it in the park.<\/li>

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  24. Attend the zoo or the aquarium on a free day.<\/li>

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  25. Read aloud to one another from a book or magazine.<\/li>

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  26. Set up your own wine tasting, with several single-serving bottles.<\/li>

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  27. Have a lunch date. Many restaurants offer lunch-hour specials.<\/li>

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  28. Hike the trails at a nature preserve.<\/li>

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  29. Sing in a karaoke bar.<\/li>

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  30. Look through old photo albums.<\/li>

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  31. Roast marshmallows around a backyard fire pit.<\/li>

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  32. Take advantage of offers to try out free martial arts or exercise classes.<\/li>

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  33. Volunteer together.<\/li>

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  34. Go out for coffee.<\/li>

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  35. Participate in a local astronomy club’s stargazing event.<\/li>

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  36. Go sledding and warm up with hot cocoa afterward.<\/li>

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  37. Look through travel brochures and plan your next vacation (or your dream one).<\/li>

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  38. Hold a movie marathon.<\/li>

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  39. Go fishing.<\/li>

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  40. Dip fondue. “We love strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels,” says Comings.<\/li>

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  41. Browse the farmer’s market.<\/li>

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  42. Rent a canoe.<\/li>

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  43. Go out for breakfast.<\/li>

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  44. Make a fancy popcorn recipe and eat it while you watch a movie.<\/li>

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  45. Attend a presentation at your local library.<\/li>

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  46. Play cards or board games.<\/li>

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  47. Go for a run.<\/li>

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  48. Snuggle in a backyard hammock.<\/li>

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  49. Cheer on the high school sports team.<\/li>

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  50. Bake cookies.<\/li>

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  51. Take a peek at homes in your community during real estate open houses.<\/li>

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  52. Camp at a state park, which often has lower fees than a privately owned facility.<\/li>

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  53. Drive around to look at holiday lights.<\/li>

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  54. Take a walk in the park. “Even going for a simple walk is an easy way to enjoy each others’ company, while getting some fresh air,” Safran says.<\/li>

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  55. Cook dinner together.<\/li>

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  56. Go for a scenic drive — especially nice when the autumn trees are in full color.<\/li>

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  57. Eat takeout by candlelight.<\/li>

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  58. Conduct a taste test. Comings suggests driving to three or four local bakeries, picking up one chocolate chip cookie from each, then tasting and rating them to decide which the best is.<\/li>

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  59. Stroll through a college campus.<\/li>

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  60. Visit a historic site in your area — admission is usually inexpensive.<\/li>

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  61. Go out for ice cream.<\/li>

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  62. Attend a free concert in the park.<\/li>

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  63. Invite another couple over for a game night.<\/li>

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  64. Go fantasy car shopping. Browse the lots and dream about which ones you’d like to own.<\/li>

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  65. Visit an apple orchard or a you-pick berry farm.<\/li>

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  66. Attend a high school or college play.<\/li>

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  67. Walk hand-in-hand through the downtown streets.<\/li>

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  68. Go bowling.<\/li>

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  69. Fly kites.<\/li>

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  70. Grill a pizza in your backyard.<\/li>

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  71. Massage one another.<\/li>

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  72. Play on a playground — they’re not just for kids!<\/li>

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  73. Have an alphabet scavenger hunt. Challenge yourselves to kiss in front of an item that starts with each letter of the alphabet.<\/li>

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  74. Window shop at the mall. Treat yourselves to a soft pretzel or a giant cookie.<\/li>

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  75. Hit up a used book sale.<\/li>

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  76. Do crosswords or other word puzzles.<\/li>

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  77. Go hunting. If that’s not your thing, go wildlife watching.<\/li>

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  78. Test your smarts at a trivia night. “It’s a fun and inexpensive way to bond over teamwork,” encourages Safran.<\/li>

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  79. Attend a carnival or town festival.<\/li>

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  80. Go mini golfing.<\/li>

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  81. Set up an indoor picnic. Homan says, “My wife and I do this one now and then, and it’s so nice to get away from everything and have an organized night in.”<\/li>

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  82. Ride bicycles.<\/li>

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  83. Take advantage of buy-one-get-one-free meal coupons for local restaurants. Keep an eye out for deals like these in the newspaper, the phone book and online deals sites.<\/li>

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  84. Feed ducks at the pond.<\/li>

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  85. Go swimming — or just spend time in the hot tub.<\/li>

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  86. Watch the sunset. This can be done from the beach, the hood of your car or your own front porch.<\/li>

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  87. Attend an art fair or art show.<\/li>

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  88. Enroll in a class together. You can find reasonably priced programs through your community college, parks and recreation department or community center.<\/li>

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  89. Browse a flea market.<\/li>

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  90. Dance — in your living room for free or look into low-cost lesson options.<\/li>

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  91. Rent a TV show on DVD and watch as many episodes as you can in one night.<\/li>

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  92. Watch a concert by your community band or orchestra.<\/li>

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  93. Play racquetball or tennis.<\/li>

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  94. Listen to podcasts.<\/li>

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  95. Go roller skating.<\/li>

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  96. Watch planes take off and land at the airport.<\/li>

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  97. Visit a hobby store to pick out supplies for a project you can work on together, like a vacation scrapbook or a model car.<\/li>

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  98. Play Google Roulette. Homan suggests this game, which involves plugging random words into a search engine and picking an activity from the results. “This will push both people involved out of their comfort zone,” he says.<\/li>

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  99. Build a snowman or a sand castle — depending on the time of year.<\/li>

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  100. Visit a garden center or arboretum. Make plans for your own landscaping or garden.<\/li>

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  101. Go out for slices of pie.<\/li><\/ol>

     
    Don’t let lack of funds hamper your dating creativity. No matter your budget, you and your partner can enjoy fun, romantic, relationship-building times together.
     
    Any good and cheap date night ideas not on the list? Please share them with us below!<\/strong>
     
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