We're in college, we're broke, we can all afford nice dates. But, we still want to go on some, right? Why let cost determine the amount of dates or kinds of dates you go on? There are so many cheap or free date ideas that you can do that are just as nice as a dinner out! Here are 15 of my favorite.
1. Bonfire
You can sit by a fire, roast marshmallows, and cuddle up next to each other. A perfect night right?
2. Make a relationship questionnaire
Write down questions you have about each other and learn all about them! This one is more for the newer couple.
3. Go for a bike ride
Find a local park or trail that you can ride bikes on. Take this as a time to talk to each other away from distractions such as phones and internet. Great bonding time!
4. Feed the ducks
Bring some bread with you on your bike ride and feed the ducks after you're done! Plus, you have a snack if you get hungry.
5. Play Monopoly
Don't just play it, play it all the way through. Let's be honest, we've never actually finished a game before, so let's do it for once!
6. Try on clothes
Pick out a few outfits for each other at a store and try them on, no need to buy them though, unless you really love them!
7. Go to the flea market
Or the thrift store. You can find some pretty great things for pretty cheap which is always a good thing, right?
8. Learn to cook
In my case, neither of us are that great at cooking, so this would be a great thing for both of us to do! Learn together and share the experience with each other.
9. "Chopped" competition
After you both learn to cook, you can get your family members to judge your cooking and see who's best at it. Don't get too competitive though.
10. Volunteer
Make yourselves feel good by helping others. The humane society is a great place as well! Get some extra love from some sweet pups!
11. People-watching bingo
Make up your own bingo boards for this. Go out to a crowded place, maybe a mall, and see who can get bingo.
12. Stargaze
Look up at those stars, they're real pretty aren't they? How many constellations can you find though? No cheating either, don't download an app to help find them! Unplug yourselves.
13. Build a blanket fort
Make your own fort or house out of furniture and blankets then, the best part, take a nap!
14. Mini golf
This is a great one! You can never go wrong with mini golf. I mean, who doesn't love it? It's like golf, just mini!
15. Watch a sunset
You always see those in romantic movies, the dates where they see a sunset over the water's edge. Recreate that and maybe pack some snack or a dinner and have a romantic candlelight dinner outside.
