When planning a date to spend time with your significant other, cost can significantly strain your plans. However, it's important to remember that, like the love you share with your partner, time spent and memories made together are priceless.
If you lean into activities that create those memories and moments, you may find that dates don’t have to break the bank. You may even find that the best dates are the ones you spent the least on.
Read below some ideas we’ve compiled to help you create a “priceless” date, just in time for the month of romance!
1. Star Gazing
Got a blanket and a vehicle? That’s all you need for a romantic evening under the stars. Drive to a scenic spot with low light pollution, lay out your blanket, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky together. For an added touch, look up a few constellations beforehand and point them out to your partner, a simple gesture that can create a lasting memory.
2. Trip to a Local Library
Libraries are a wonderful way to support your community. Many offer classes and events that are often low-cost or even free! Explore what your local library has to offer and plan a visit with your partner. Choose an event or class that aligns with their interests. It’s a great way to do something fun together while showing your partner how well you know them!
3. Volunteer Together
Volunteering is another way to support your community and actively give back. Find a cause that you and your significant other are passionate about and see if there’s a local organization you can volunteer at to support it. For example, if you and your partner both are animal lovers, spend a day at a shelter playing with dogs. If you both love the outdoors, maybe join a group to keep a local park clean! This is a great way to bond with your partner over shared values and beliefs.
4. Craft Night
Looking for a creative way to connect with your partner? A craft night is the perfect idea! From making collages to baking clay magnets the ideas are limitless, and many budget-friendly. You can even try painting portraits of each other to hang on the wall. Not only will you have a special memory, but also a special keepsake to remind you of it.
5. Hiking/Outdoor Picnic
If you want an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors (if the weather permits) and spend some quality time with your partner, consider a hike or other nature preserve/park near you. You can make it extra romantic by bringing a picnic along. Pick a spot to set up at and enjoy nature and some good snacks with your special someone.
6. Explore History
If you or your loved one are history buffs, check out some historical sites near you! Take a walk around a historic neighborhood, take a tour of an old home, or maybe even check out some battlefields. There may even be guided tours available at some sites that can enhance the experience for you and your partner!
7. Shop Strolling
Does your area have a weekly farmers market or unique antique stores? Take your partner for a stroll through some local shops and see what hidden treasures you can find together. It’s a great way to discover unique finds while enjoying each other’s company, as well as supporting local businesses!
No matter which date idea you choose, make sure it’s meaningful and shows that you thought about your partner. Putting thought into doing something completely different with your partner—something you know they will enjoy because of their interests—can go a long way towards making them feel special. It’s the thought and effort, not the expenditure, that can truly create lasting memories.
