I don’t care how long I’ve been married to my husband; I still get butterflies every time he asks me out on a date. Going on a date can be tough, though, because we have children that we have to find a babysitter for and we are also on a very limited budget. Therefore, date night isn’t something that happens very often, but it does happen. If you’re on a strict budget, I want you to know that you can still go out and enjoy some time with the person that you love. Below, I’m going to go over some free date night ideas that should certainly help you and your significant other out.
#1. Go to the Lake
This is one thing that I absolutely love to do with my husband. There’s nothing like soaking up some sun while you’re at the lake. This is something that can be enjoyed whether you have a boat or not. If you want, you could simply lay out and get some sun or you could go swimming with your partner.
#2. Walk Around the Mall
My husband and I love to go to the mall and just walk around sometimes. It’s so nice to go to the mall when you don’t have to look after your children the whole time. Also, you don’t have to have money to enjoy the mall, either. We find it fun just to simply walk around and window shop.
#3. Go to a Park
This may sound a bit childish, but my husband and I have went to the park before and played around by ourselves in the past. It’s very romantic, because it reminds us both of the past and when we were young and dating.
#4. Go on a Hike
My husband and I love to enjoy the great outdoors, so sometimes we will find paths in our area and go on a hike. Just remember to take some bug spray with you.
#5. Go on a Picnic
You don’t have to buy anything specifically for a picnic and you’re already going to have meals during the day, so why not go on a picnic? Just grab a blanket and food you already have at home.
#6. Visit Places You Used to Hang Out
My husband and I have gone on dates where we just drive around and visit some of the places where we used to hang out when we were younger. It’s nice to remember these things.
#7. Have a Movie Night
Consider sitting back on the couch and finding something on television, Netflix or going through your DVD collection that you can both enjoy watching. When you have kids, it’s a blessing when you get to watch an entire movie in peace.
#8. Go to a Local Event
Do you have a town fair or any sort of festivals going on in the area? If so, you could go to one of these events and just walk around.
Do you have any free date ideas that I didn’t include on the list? If so, you should leave your date night ideas in the comments section below.