Affordable Dates Under $20

If you are tight on money and interested in someone or if you a re just looking for some fun dates to do with your significant other, dates can seem expensive. I have decided to put together a list of fun dates to go on. Keep in mind you can probably do most of these with a friend too. I will try not to mention the obvious and keep it to fun unexpected dates. Let's face it the super-bargain matinee movies at the theater can get boring after a while. I hope this helps some of you find a fun way to spend your day (or night) with that special someone.

1. Mini Golf. Ok I admit it, at first it kind of sounds lame. My boyfriend and I have gone on a few dates mini golfing. I was super skeptical at first when he kept bugging me to go, but once we played a few holes I was having a ton of fun. Our local mini golf place is relatively cheap ($5 per adult) Prices do vary from place to place but for some of you it can be a great way to spend an afternoon.

2. Game night. Don't want to go out and spend an afternoon in the sun? What about staying in and playing a board game? You could even try a new recipe together for dinner and light some candles. Board games tend not to be too expensive if you don't already have a few at home. Ingredients can be modified for most recipes if something on your grocery list is a little out of your price range. Or if you don't want to make food you could just order a pizza.

3. Bowling. A lot of bowling alleys have really reasonable prices. If you bowl anything like me you may want to ask to put the bumpers up if this is your date of choice.

4. Farmer's Market. Depending on where you live a farmers market can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. There are sometimes fun things to buy or foods to try and even some music from locals.

5. Picnic. It sounds over done but I enjoy picnicking with my boyfriend. You could always pick somewhere other than a park like a little place you found on a trail or maybe the beach if you live close by.

6. Hike. Speaking of picnicking in a spot on a trail...My boyfriend and I have this one trail we went on once and we can't wait to go again. We talked and took some fun pictures as well as stopped to eat our packed lunch. It's also a great way to stay active.

7. Festivals. Where I live our town hosts some pretty fun events every year. It can be a super fun place to hang out and you don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money. Sometimes there are some great things to look at and challenges or shows that don't cost anything. The food trucks are also a fun place to eat.

More coming soon...

xoxo,
Courtney