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At Home Dates
$-$$$ Bathroom SpaTake turns giving each other massages and rinse off all that oil with a bubble bath. Just don’t get too relaxed. Falling asleep really kills the mood!
$$ Movie Theme NightIf you’re in the mood for Italian, rent The Godfather and cook up some pasta. Watch Wedding Crashers with slices of cake from your fave bakery.
Artsy Dates$ Art GalleryMost art galleries are free, so check out new artists in your area. Free wine is often served on the opening night of exhibits. Cheers!
Artsy Dates
$ Art GalleryMost art galleries are free, so check out new artists in your area. Free wine is often served on the opening night of exhibits. Cheers!
$–$$ Local ConcertsCheck your local paper or its website for free concerts. For shows in the park, pack a picnic so you can dance and dine in the same place.
$$$ Pottery Painting Okay, you won’t exactly be able to reenact the scene from Ghost at a pottery shop, but you’ll be able to paint funky coffee mugs!
Free Book Readings
$ Hiking Pack your hiking boots or a comfortable pair of sneakers, two large bottles of water, and yummy sandwiches.
$ Driving Range Whether it’s outside on a sunny day or at an indoor range to escape the rain, teeing up is a cheap wy to get your golf on together.
$$ Roller Skating If you own skates, head over to the nearest roller rink for a retro good time.
$$–$$$ Minor League Games : tickets in the back row are cheaper and more romantic
Foodie Dates
$ Street or County FairWhether it’s a pie bake-off on a farm or a falafel stand in the city, street and county fairs are great places to sample food and soak up the local flavor.
$ Ethnic Eats Here’s the thing about low-key ethnic restaurants: The food is often just as good as pricier cuisine. Who can resist pad Thai with chicken, veggies, and peanuts?
$$ Cooking Class Get friends together and ask everyone to bring their favorite recipes and the ingredients to make them. Since it's potluck, you'll feast for a fraction of the price!
$$ Farmers’ Market Wake up early on a weekend morning, grab your canvas grocery bag, and head over to your local farmers’ market or health food store.
$$$ Brunch Ask about the brunch specials at a favorite restaurant. Many weekend hot spots offer deals on brunch buffets, limited brunch menus, and drinks.
Offbeat Dates
$$$ Thrift Shopping Head to a flea market or thrift store and have a contest to see who can find the wackiest item. The only catch? You can spend no more than $10 each.
$$$ Amateur Comedy ShowLaugh it up during open mic night at a comedy club. Admission rates are cheaper when you watch amateurs take the stage.
On-the-Go Dates
$ Volunteer “Work” Doing good together can be a lot of fun. If you love the outdoors, find an organization that plants trees or cleans beaches.
$ Historic TourEvery town or city has a unique history, so find out yours by taking a walking tour of local sites with historical significance.
$$$ Dance Class Obsessed with Dancing With the Stars? It’s time to test your own skills by taking a couples dance class.
