25 Free Or Frugal Date Night Ideas (Day 23) #SpendingFreezeDFS

To save money but connect with your spouse, here are 25 Free Or Frugal Date Night Ideas that fit easily into your spending freeze, get out of debt plan or journey to financial freedom.  We recently wrote about Frugal Entertainment Options for Families, but what about when it’s just the two of you – sans kids? Think outside the box to create some great new ways to celebrate life with your spouse while not breaking the bank.  This list is just a place to begin!  Check out all of our Spending Freeze posts.

25 Free Or Frugal Date Night Ideas

1. Movie night in – Rent a movie through a local $1 Kiosk, or grab one on your streaming service then snuggle in bed with your favorite snacks and drinks.
2. Dancing – Go to a local club, park or dance class and have fun learning the two-step, ballroom dancing or swing with your partner.  You can even turn on the tunes and dance in your living room.
3. Visit a museum – Many museums have free admission days and evenings you can enjoy a leisurely stroll with your spouse while learning something new about your city.
4. Cook a meal together – Get together in the kitchen to try a new dish you both have wanted to duplicate.  Take turns with prep and cooking, but mostly have fun.
5. Play video games – Grab the controllers and have fun playing video games with your spouse.  Compete on their favorite game, or grab one of the kids goofy games and have fun seeing who can win first.
6. Play board games – Monopoly, Clue, or even Jenga for a fun contest can be a great way to get some competition in with your partner while having a blast.
7. Visit an art gallery – Learn about local artists, or check out famous pieces being housed in your local galleries.  Most locations have free nights, or at least discounted days.
8. Go for a bike ride – Grab your bikes and enjoy riding around a park, your neighborhood or an area nearby that has bike paths.
9. Go fishing – Fishing isn’t just for the guys. It can be a great quiet way to spend an evening sitting in silence, or quiet conversation talking about your life and family goals.
10. Go on a scavenger hunt – Create a fun list of items to look for, then go together or separately to find them.  Have a great time getting to know your partner and their silly side.

1. Play tourist in your town –  Head out to local tourist destinations, landmarks or simply walk around your downtown area or city square.
2. Play card games – Games like Uno, Skip Bo, Phase 10 or simply a good game of poker can all be tons of fun to learn together.
3. Go to a local concert – Bars, clubs and even park concerts are great places to hear local music.  Have fun listening to a local or well known band.
4. Sing karaoke – Find out the best local karaoke hot spots and head out to show off your vocal talents with the best in the area.
5. Go for a hike – Outdoors loving couples can strap on a water bottle and hiking boots for an adventure on a local hiking trail.
6. Go to a wine tasting – Many local wineries will have free or low cost tastings that are perfect for testing out a new wine and having a relaxing evening with your spouse.
7. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen – There is nothing better than working alongside your spouse helping in your own community.  Pick a night and head out to volunteer in your own community.
8. Plant a garden – Gardening is a great fun task to take on as a couple.  It can be a perfect way to spend a few hours together, and will produce either food for your family or some beautiful flowers for your table.
9. Give each other a massage – Grab some oils and have fun enjoying a candlelit full body massage in the privacy of your home.
10. Go swimming – In the summer months a quick dip in your own pool, a local community pool or even the lake or ocean is a great fun way to connect with your spouse.
11. Go skating – Head out to a local skating rink, or even head to the ice rink for some fun time skating.
12. Go to a high school football game – If you are football fans, then head back to your old high school stomping grounds for a Friday night football game.
13. Visit the place you had your first kiss – This can be a great romantic adventure to recreate your first date or first moments you realized you loved each other.
14. Make a bucket list – Spend a few hours seriously talking about your life goals and things you both want to do.  Create a functional bucket list of things you can do together individually or as a couple.
15. Go stargazing – The popular meme that states you should load up the bed of a truck with pillows and blankets then go out stargazing isn’t so popular for no reason.  It’s a great way to spend an evening with your spouse.  Whether you take a truck, or simply throw down a blanket on your back deck, this is a great way to see your world in a new light.

These free or frugal date night ideas are perfect for helping you over the hump of saving money while still having fun.  Whether you choose a minimalist lifestyle, to get out of debt early or are trying to save money for that big vacation next year, these will help your budget.