Romantic Date Ideas
Because who doesn’t love saving a few bucks while still having a romantic time with your partner? Plus, it’s not like cheap date ideas are any less romantic than expensive ones. I mean, have you ever tried to have a deep and meaningful conversation while sky diving? It’s practically impossible. And who needs a fancy dinner when you can have just as much fun (if not more) trying to cook a meal together at home?
Cheap and romantic date ideas are the way to go! Not only will they save you money, but they’ll also allow you to get creative and have a more personal and unique experience with your partner.
Best Romantic Date Ideas
Go to a Flea Market
Search your local facebook events, eventbright, or local newspaper for flea markets near you.
Visit a Dog Park
If neither of you have a dog, you can still visit a dog park or head to your nearest local park for some dog-watching.
Make a Complex Dinner Together
Stay in during the weekend and play a special dinner you both don’t have time for during the week.
Have an Arcade Date
Visit one of those Barcades and have a night out while spending $30 (2 drinks and $10 in tokens)
Read out blog post on how to have a fun arcade date night!
Take a Salsa, Bachata, or Swing Dance Class Together
Salsa, Bachata, Swing, or Line Dance socials almost always have a beginner lessons for 30 minutes before the actual social. This also makes for a good date idea if you want an alcohol-free date. Note: The dance socials usually start at 9 or 10pm, so expect a late night out!
Foodie Romantic Date Ideas
Dating a foodie? Try these romantic, foodie date ideas to make the occasion special.
Go on a Indoors or Outdoors Picnic
Grab a bottle of wine or seasonal 4-pack of beer!
Where: Any local park, riverfront, boardwalk, or the beach
Essential Items: Cooler; Wine; 4-Pack of Seasonal Beer; Paper Towels; Blanket; Plates/Utensils; Cups; Bug Spray
Go Apple, Blackberry, Blueberry, or Strawberry Picking
- Strawberry Season: Late spring to early summer.
- Raspberry Season: Late spring to early fall.
- Blackberry Season: Late spring to early fall.
- Blueberry Season: Mid-summer to early fall.
Find a Hill Or Mountain In Your Area and Go to the Top at Night
Walk Around a Farmer’s Market
Bake Cookies
Have a bakeoff to see who can make the most edible or attractive sweet.
Have Dinner and See a Movie
UberEats Them Dinner You Think They’ll Love
Make Conversation Heart Cookies
Use our conversation heart sayings to make heart cookies on valentines day.
Make Sushi Together
Get Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ is rising in popularity because it allows for a fun date experience in a loud and business restaurant. If you haven’t done Korean BBQ yet, make sure to watch some YouTube videos or simply ask your server.
Make a Romantic Dinner at Home
Before you make dinner, make sure to read our list of 365 reasons I love you.
Have Your Own Cooking Class at Home with YouTube
Types of online and in-person cooking classes: French Cooking, Knife Skills, Baking and Pastry, International Cuisines, and more!
Make Fondue Together
If you don’t have a fondue pot, use a heavy pan, slow cooker, or even a rice cooker (!) to melt the cheese.
Bake a Cake Together
Active Romantic Date Ideas
Get outside with these active date ideas that are still romantic!
Go to the Botanical Gardens
Go for a Bike Ride
Hop on your bikes (or rent them) and find a safe biking path. Make it a day-trip by choosing a destination to bike to and have lunch.
Go Ice Skating
Go to the Roller Rink
Go on a Walk Through a Park
Go for a Hike
This is a classic, romantic date idea for people who love the outdoors. Don’t forget a map, sunscreen, and lunch for when you get to the top.
Go to an Indoor Trampoline Gym, Gymnastics Gym, or Obstacle Course
Go to the Nearest Amusement Park
Kiss at the Top of a Ferris Wheel
Go to the Drive-In Movie
Grab some snack and get comfy with your date. If it’s a busy theatre, park near the exit so you dons’t have to wait as long when it ends.
Find a Unique, High Rated Restaurant for and Share Dishes
Expensive Romantic Date Ideas
Looking to spend a bit more money on your date? Try our expensive date ideas for a romantic occasion.
Rent a Car and Adventure
This also makes a good car date idea.
Take a Horse And Buggy Ride
Sign Up for a Pottery Class Together
Go to One a Dinner Theater/Murder Mystery Place
Go to a Bed and Breakfast
Go Rock Climbing
Go to a Wine and Painting Class
Go to a PaintNite or pickup art supplies at a local craft store and host your own paint night at home. Attending a PaintNite class (or similar) will cost you around $30-40/person. Or, read our blog post on how to have a painting date idea at home.
Go Out for Restaurant Week
A lot of cities have a semi-annual “Restaurant Week” in the winter where participating restaurants have a “prix fixe” multi-course new customers to try their restaurant.
Visit a Winery
Make it a day trip and do some wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Other Romantic Date Ideas
Watch Sunrise or Sunset
Put on Some Boots And Go Country Line Dancing
Drive Up to the Highest Point In Your City And Then Gaze Up At the Stars
Take a trip out of the city or find a local field nearby; make it even more romantic by bringing some treats and a bottle of wine.
Download the Stargazing app before you go to a place without reception.
Go to the Beach
Check out our recent post, beach date ideas.
Make a Fire
Take Photos Of Each Other
Pick Out Workout Videos on YouTube and Do Them Together
Give Each Other Massages At Home
Check out our recent post about having a spa date night at home!
Play in the Snow, Build a Snow Man, Then Drink Cocoa
Pick Up Trash at a Local Park or Along a Road
Pretend You Don’t Know Each Other, Get Dressed Up, and Meet in the Bar/Event
