10 Cheap Date Ideas
How do you woo someone when you are on a budget? Here are ten creative
ideas for cheap dates that will impress your date but not break your
bank.
Outdoor fun - There is no cost to enjoy some quality
time with Mother Nature. If you live near a beach you could plan a day
in the sun, toss in some sand or water sports and pack a lunch. You
could go hiking perhaps take your date to a local waterfall with a romantic
picnic basket. You can always go bike riding, rollerblading or ice skating.
Maybe take a picnic to the park with a book of poetry and a bottle of
wine. The possibilities are endless when it comes to planning a date
with the great outdoors.
Cosmic Bowling – Many bowling alleys offer late
night Cosmic bowling which involves dimming the lights, turning on the
strobe lights, and disco balls which takes bowling to an entirely new
dimension. Expect everything to glow when you Cosmic bowl which includes
the bowling lanes, the bowling ball and the bowling pins. You can also
put on your tackiest clothes while cosmic bowling which is a great way
to break the ice as well as have a good laugh comparing your tackiness
to the other bowlers.
Attend local festivals – Check your local newspaper
for current listing of local festivals around your area. Music, art
or wine tasting festivals make great dates.
Play board games – You can plan a game night
where you each bring your favorite board games. Don’t forget to
include your favorite childhood games (Life anyone?). Maybe the loser
will have to pay for the pizza!
Miniature golf or go-kart racing – Who says
you still can’t enjoy a wacky game of miniature golf or racing
with some go-karts. Show your date your competitive nature.
Hang out at book store or coffee house – You
can listen to live music or take in a lecture at a local book store
or coffeehouse. The entertainment is usually free.
Volunteer your time – Can you think of a better
high or experience to share with your date than by donating your time
and energy giving back to your community? Volunteer your time serving
up food at homeless shelter, give blood to blood banks, donate food
at a local food bank, or read to seniors at a nursing home.
Attend a museum, zoo or art gallery – You check
out your local museum or zoo. Usually discounts can be applied if you
go at an off peak time. Check your newspaper for local art gallery showings
some of them can be free to attend. You could also go stargazing at
a local planetarium.
Team Trivia – Many local sports bars offer team
trivia night. The topics for the questions usually center on sports,
music and general knowledge. If you place in the top three usually you
can get a credit that will apply to your bar tab.
Attend a play or concert given by a community theatre
– Local theater productions are low cost and in some cases can
be free.
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