One of the biggest downfalls of dating is that it can be very expensive. Going to dinner and a movie for example can cost you over $50 by the time you get tickets, order your meal - and if you want extras like popcorn you might even end up spending more! Fortunately, love and romance are not about how much money you spend together but what you do together and there are some great activities you and your partner can enjoy for free. Below are our 5 favorite free date ideas.
1. Movie At Home: Having a night in and watching a movie can be a great way to snuggle up together and spend time with one another. If you have cable television, many now offer free on-demand movies you can watch, or you can always pick one out of your collection to watch again.
2. Romantic Candlelight Dinner: This can be a great thing to do for an inexpensive date at home. Cooking dinner together can be a lot of fun. You can add to the romance by playing some of your favorite romantic songs in the background and lighting candles.
3. A Tourist in Your Own Town: Many of us live near many historical landmarks or cultural districts and never take the time to even check them out. You can spend a day walking throughout a city and seeing the sites. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
4. Hike in the Woods: If you are near a park or national forest, going on a hike together can be a great way to spend time together talking and getting some exercise at the same time. Don’t forget to pack plenty of water and snacks just in case you end up getting lost in the woods together.
5. Find Free Activities: A quick look at your newspaper will give you an idea of what free events are going on around your area. There are often free concerts, free trade shows, free fairs, and other activities that can be fun to do together - with no cover charge or admission necessary.
With a little creativity, there are many things you can do together as a fun date night activity that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Thinking about the things you and your partner enjoy the most will help you decide what things you can do together on any budget.
