Fun and Simple Date Night Ideas for Under $10

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Date night doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. There’s so much you can do for a fun time, all while keeping things low-cost. You should be able to keep these ideas under $10.

Why not make it a challenge? Get the list for free below, and see how many you can tick off!

Movie night at home with homemade popcorn

Free museum or art gallery visit

Watching the sunset from a scenic spot with snacks

Afternoon coffee shop date

Visit to the local botanical garden

Ice cream shop date

Bike ride to explore the city together

Picnic in the park with homemade sandwiches

Board game night at home

Thrift store shopping date

Spa night at home with candles and DIY face masks

Making s’mores by a fire pit

Craft night at home

Reading date at the library

Photo walk in a scenic place and see who gets the best photo

Cooking dinner at home using a budget-friendly recipe

Stargazing outside enjoying a cup of hot cocoa

Camping in the backyard

Pre-planned scavenger hunt date

Jigsaw puzzle night at home

Volunteer together at the local shelter

Geocaching date

Going for a run or jog together

Dessert-only date

Trivia night at a local bar

Visit to the local farmer’s market

Going to an open house

Walk on the beach or by a lake

Bookstore browsing date

Learn a skill online together using free resources

I’d love to know below which of these you did, and what your favorite one was. With a little planning and imagination, you can have a magical time together and not spend too much!