Dating without money: 30 things to do on a budget

By Adelaide Kwaning

Dating without money is impossible right? Wrong! Check out all the things you can do with your date with little or no money. Have Fun.

1. Typical walk in the park or along the beach

2. Play Cards (strip poker anyone ;)

3. Play Board Games

4. Riding Bikes

5. Hiking

6. Borrow DVD’s from the library for free

7. Play with the dog

8. Have a late night picnic

9. A lot of museums have certain days that are free, check them out

10. Frisbee in the park

11. Take a bottle of wine down by the water

12. Try a new recipe together

13. Explore the farmer’s or Asian market

14. $2 Movie Theater or matinees

15. Go for coffee then find a quiet place to discuss current events

16. Cocktail hour at home

17. Check the paper for local events and happenings like Shakespeare in the Park, or free ballroom/line dancing lessons at local bars

18. Take a free trial class together. Most places have nights where new members can try salsa dance lessons, pottery, or yoga for free.

19. Look online for what constellations/planets are visible this time of year (as well as what they look like and where to find them). Then go for a night drive away from urban lights and spend some time star gazing.

20. Movie marathon at home

21. Time in a Jacuzzi

22. Have a candle light dinner at home

23. Listen to a romantic CD in the park

24. Dance in the park or at home

25. Play a sport together

26. Train for a race

27. Home Karaoke

28. Go Dancing- some don’t ask for a cover charge

29. Ask the library if they carry free passes for things like Aquarium, the Science Museum, a few zoos, etc.

30. Scavenger hunt- draw or photograph some familiar places and lead them on a hunt by leaving a picture at each new place. Have a friend or two go just ahead of them so strangers don't snag your pictures. Have the final place be a picnic at one of your homes or a local park.