Looking for free date ideas for a fun and romantic night out? Keep reading, I got you. 

1. Go on a treasure hunt 

If you don’t know treasure hunting, here is the tip: find a list of treasures online or create a list of indicators for your page that describes what else you are looking for, which leads to ” wealth”. It can be organized in detail: you can do it in your home or make your favorite memories around the city. Keep it short and simple or turn it into an all-day affair. Cost to embrace your inner creative child and spend a date with your sweetie. If you are dating, working on clues together will bring you closer. If you’re in a long-term relationship, doing something new will rejuvenate your relationship.

2. Learn how to cook fresh food together 

Skip the expensive restaurants and cooking classes and cook fresh meals at home that neither of you have ever cooked before. For example, if your favorite restaurant is Italian or sushi, learn how to recreate similar dishes in the comfort of your home. Try a free class on Skillshare, YouTube, or search Pinterest for recipes with step-by-step instructions. Don’t forget to take candles to set the table! Believe me, none of you will miss your favorite restaurant. If you don’t know how to cook, make your own favorite food from childhood (did someone say chicken nuggets?). Not only will it be fun to make a variety of your favorite foods (even if they’re frozen!), but it can also spark conversations about your childhood. 

3. Go to the library

Okay, so this might sound more like a college field trip than a date idea, but hear me out. Try spent the evening browsing the aisles comparing playlists and suggesting pages based on our favorite authors in the library. The best part is that you discovered that you have the same taste on some books, which gave you more to talk about than the first date conversation. Take your day to the local library and pick out a book for yourself or check to see if there are speakers or authors scheduled. 

 4. Organize a roulette night at the cinema 

Between Netflix, Hulu and Disney+, having unlimited options for movie night is amazing. But with all the apps and options, finding movies to stream can be a bit overwhelming; you can even spend half your evening deciding what to watch instead of watching a movie. The solution: Enjoy movie night at home, but with a different twist. Instead of scrolling through 30 minutes to find something to watch, make it a fun game of chance. Use Reelgood, which includes all of your different media services (for free!), and browse options by genre and rating so you can “mix” your movie selections risk-free for the best movie recommendations. For the non-technical version, write your favorite movie on a piece of paper and pick a winner from a bowl. Because movie night is nothing without snacks, pop the popcorn or hit the charcuterie board for a great evening.

5. Stargaze

There’s nothing more rom-com cliché than sleeping under the stars, but this is romantic AF. Treat yourself to the free romance nature has to offer by going to a garden or open garden (or your own backyard) and spend an evening under the stars. Try a free telescope to add fun and turn it into a game to find some stars, planets or galaxies. You do not need to spend anything for stargazing (hot chocolate or a choice of wine), and you will still feel that you are with yourself in a small world. If the night is cloudy or cold, try the planetarium area instead on a free admission day.

6. Get local show

Try lying on a blanket in the park with your partner and watching local movies on your phone or tablet. To keep yourself entertained, search for free park activities on your city’s website. Maybe you’ll discover a group or prove that you don’t know or like something you love. You can also pack a picnic basket and turn it into a dinner and show under the stars at sunset (much cheaper, more fun, and more unique than a hotel date!). 

7. Visit a museum or art gallery 

Tap into your artsy side for an afternoon of culture and visit a local museum or art gallery for a free admission day. Bonus: you won’t run out of conversation starters. Browse through the gallery and show yourself your favorite pages or share fun facts you’ve learned. You can tell a lot about people by the way they approach art. Pay attention to what excites them or how they react to what you like. If you go to an art museum, their art preferences can also tell a lot about them (they like the Renaissance style and they like history, or they prefer cubism and have ideas that go forward?) You have to connect. learn new things, have fun seeing new things, and feel less stressed than sitting down to a fancy dinner party. 

8. Go camping (on your own terms) 

No camping trip has been created equal. The good news is that you can choose your own journey. Are you both looking forward to an evening in nature? Pack enough (don’t forget the s’mores!) to spend a night under the stars. If you’re like me, camp out in your own backyard in your best pajamas, throw on a blanket and maybe a bottle of wine (and come inside when you’re done!). If all else fails, build a blanket in your room (trust me, you’re never too old for a blanket) and make it romantic with a fire and pillows. Microwave s’mores are very tasty and delicious. 

9. Going for a walk or making love 

Are you feeling motivated? Wear your sneakers and fill your water bottle for hiking and sightseeing together. Prefer a short (and intense) workout? Travel to new neighborhoods or nearby parks to explore new places. You can also visit your city’s tourism website or try GPS MyCity to take a guided tour (being a tourist in your own city is always fun!). Besides having the opportunity to hold hands with your boo, walking can be romantic all year round because of the views. In spring and summer, head to the local garden to enjoy the blooming flowers. In the fall, enjoy the changing leaves and in the winter, grab a cup of hot chocolate to marvel at the Christmas lights. 

10. Take a spa day at home 

No need to spend $$$ for a couples massage! Get rid of the messy shower and make yourself at home. An indulgent day of self-care is the perfect way to wind down after a long day or week. Spend time giving each other a massage. For the next romantic step, take a bath together (don’t forget a nice bath bomb!) and dry your towel in the dryer for that special spa effect. Diffuse lavender oil or light a scented candle to set the mood and put your phone on silent. When you’re done, you’ll feel relaxed and your skin will thank you with that post-spa glow. 

11. Treat yourself to breakfast in bed 

Instead of planning dinner for the evening, why not start your day with a romantic date at home? Breakfast in bed sets the tone for the day in the best possible way. Go to the kitchen and whip up something delicious to take home with you. Spend time by turning off the phone, talking, reading together, or watching TV. It’s the perfect time to reconnect after the weekend. Stay under the hood for as long as possible and take part in cooking shows like the Great British Bake Off. Clothing may be optional, but spending time together is mandatory. 

12. Have a game night 

Tap next to your game (or tournament) and have your own game night. Depending on your personality, playing games together can mean strengthening your bond and having lots of laughs, or it can mean being friendly (and fiery!) competition to stir up tension between the two of you. If you have a deck of cards in the room, even basic cards can make a date night more fun (make two points if it’s poker playing), or is to break all your soccer games into two players for a marathon that decides who is who.  Even if you don’t have cards or a deck, you can play Charades or a DIY version of Pictionary and turn to guessing. Game night not your thing? Try two truths and lies, I don’t have one either truth or courage to get to know yourself better and explore your brave side.