With a little creativity and the right attitude, you can have an amazing romantic date without spending a lot of money. Here are 20 cheap romantic date ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
1. Homemade picnic: Pack a simple picnic lunch, find a pleasant spot and enjoy each other’s company
2. Stargazing: Research constellations and lie down to discover the night sky
3. Candle night: Create a romantic atmosphere with candles, dim lights and favourite snacks
4. Movie night: Pick an old-time classic and recreate the movie atmosphere at home
5. Make chocolate covered strawberries: Enjoy a sticky sweet treat together
6. Brew coffee on the deck: Invite the stars to a cozy corner of your backyard
7. Play board games: Take out a game and let the competition begin
8. Boat ride: If possible, take a romantic boat ride at sunset
9 Soup night: Create a delicious soup, crack open a bottle of wine, and snuggle up by the fireplace
10. Cook together: Cook your favourite dishes together and enjoy a romantic dinner
11. Mini golf outing: Have a great time and laugh over a friendly putt-putt game
12. Go for a walk: Explore a new neighbourhood or take a walk in a scenic park
13. Visit a farmer’s market: Explore all the seasonal produce and pick up ingredients for a creative meal
14. Cultivate an herb garden: Plant some herbs together, start a small garden and enjoy the prickly process
15. Tour a museum: Take in the amazing works of art for free with some free passes
16. Stargaze: Watch the stars come out with a thermos of hot chocolate
17. Take in a matinee: Afternoon movies are a much cheaper bargain option
18. Window shop: Window shop and plan a future shopping spree
19. Have a spa day: Prepare a spa in the comfort of your own home with homemade masks and body scrubs
20. Cloud watch: Watch the clouds float by and find shapes in the sky.