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100 Date Night Ideas on a Budget



1. Picnic in the park

2. Movie night at home

3. Game night with board games or card games

4. Visit a local museum (many offer free or discounted admission days)

5. Cook a new recipe together

6. Go for a hike or nature walk

7. Stargaze in your backyard

8. Have a DIY spa night with facemasks and foot massages

9. Volunteer together at a local charity

10. Take a scenic drive and explore new neighborhoods

11. Binge-watch a new series together

12. Attend a free community event or festival

13. Have a karaoke night at home

14. Do a puzzle together

15. Visit a farmer's market and cook a meal with fresh ingredients

16. Take a dance class together (many studios offer introductory classes for free)

17. Visit a bookstore and pick out books for each other

18. Explore a nearby town as tourists

19. Go ice skating at a local rink (many have discounted nights)

20. Take a bike ride together

21. Have a fondue night with chocolate or cheese

22. Go to a local coffee shop and play board games

23. Attend a free outdoor concert or movie screening

24. Visit a botanical garden or arboretum

25. Play mini-golf

26. Have a DIY wine and paint night at home

27. Visit a nearby beach or lake

28. Go thrift store shopping and pick out outfits for each other

29. Build a fort and have a cozy night inside

30. Visit a nearby brewery or winery for a tasting

31. Do a home improvement project together

32. Take a yoga class together (many communities offer free classes)

33. Go to a comedy club (look for open mic nights for cheaper tickets)

34. Have a photo shoot in a scenic location

35. Try geocaching in your area

36. Visit a free art exhibit or gallery

37. Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows

38. Do a DIY science experiment together

39. Go fishing at a local pond or lake

40. Visit a nearby historical site or landmark

41. Have a themed dinner night (Italian, Mexican, etc.)

42. Do a chocolate tasting at home

43. Take a free online class together

44. Visit a pet shelter and play with animals

45. Attend a local sports game (look for minor league or college games for cheaper tickets)

46. Explore a nearby trail and pack a picnic

47. Have a video game tournament

48. Attend a community theater production

49. Go to an outdoor yoga session

50. Explore a nearby town's flea market or garage sales

51. Visit a nearby state park and go hiking

52. Have a themed movie marathon

53. Go fruit picking at a local orchard

54. Attend a free workshop or lecture

55. Create a time capsule together

56. Go bird watching in a local bird sanctuary

57. Visit a local farm or petting zoo

58. Try indoor rock climbing (many gyms offer introductory rates)

59. Take a scenic train or boat ride

60. Visit a nearby planetarium or observatory

61. Have a board game tournament

62. Try a DIY home decor project together

63. Go to a free outdoor fitness class

64. Explore a nearby city on foot

65. Share a couple's massage with our Massage Kit

66. Attend a free cooking or baking class

67. Try roller skating or rollerblading

68. Visit a local arcade

69. Go to a nearby zoo or aquarium on a discounted day

70. Make candles with our Light My Luv Candle Kit

71. Take a pottery or ceramics class together

72. Explore a nearby college campus and attend a lecture or event

73. Have a board game night with friends

74. Go horseback riding (some places offer introductory rates or group discounts)

75. Try indoor skydiving or trampoline park

76. Visit a nearby hot spring or natural springs

77. Start a gratitude jar with our Gratitude Jar Kit

78. Take a scenic drive and stop for photos

79. Go to a community garden and volunteer

80. Attend a free outdoor art or craft fair

81. Go to a batting cage or driving range

82. Try paddleboarding or kayaking

83. Have a DIY pizza night with homemade dough and toppings

84. Visit a nearby lighthouse or scenic overlook

85. Go to a local botanical garden for a guided tour

86. Have a video game or movie marathon

87. Try birdwatching or nature photography

88. Visit a nearby cave or cavern

89. Have a DIY ice cream sundae bar at home

90. Take a free guided walking tour of your city

91. Go to an outdoor concert or music festival

92. Try a new sport together (frisbee golf, bocce ball, etc.)

93. Paint portraits of each other with our Paint your Date Kit

94. Have a DIY breakfast-for-dinner night

95. Go to a local library for a reading date

96. Try a DIY sushi night at home

97. Visit a nearby historical reenactment or living history museum

98. Have a water balloon or water gun fight

99. Go to a free outdoor dance or salsa night

100. Have a movie marathon with your favorite series


At Light My Luv, we want to make quality time easy and affordable. With these date night ideas on a budget, your luv can wax strong.

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