
Dating as a student can be tricky. Apart from juggling all your different time commitments, you also have to worry about financial stress. Don’t worry! You don’t have to spend a ton of money for a crazy night out or extravagant dinner. Instead, try these budget-friendly date ideas to give you a fun night out without any of the financial stress.
Picnic at the Park
An oldie but a goodie, you don’t need to spend a lot of money for a good, fun meal. Try making homemade sandwiches for lunch or yogurt and fruit parfaits for breakfast and find a fun spot to eat outside. Enjoy the fresh air, bring a blanket, and have a good time talking together or watching the sunset.
Cook a Meal Together
Cooking a meal together can be even more fun than eating out at a fancy restaurant, plus it gives you the opportunity to be yourself and get to know each other better. Choose a simple recipe you will both like and have fun while you cook! Turn on some music or make a game out of it to get even more creative.
Attend Free Events
There are always fun, free events going on, especially in Provo. Seriously, Provo is basically the hub of free events that are perfect for dates. Try a concert, hike, museum, art show, or cultural event. You can find a lot of these events online or on social media.
Go to a Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s markets are always fun, because you can walk, talk, look at cool and unique stuff, and there is almost always amazing food there. A lot of time there will be live music, which makes for a fun atmosphere and a great opportunity to get to know one another’s tastes and personalities.
Host a Game Night
Games are a great way to have some fun, light-hearted competition and create some playful banter. Card games like 4 kings and Uno are a great choice. If you are more into video games, stick to fun ones that create a good atmosphere and are inclusive, like Mario Kart.
Go on a Hike
Hikes are a great option for a cheap date, and are super fun to get to know each other better. Especially if you live in Utah, there are plenty of beautiful hikes that won’t take that much time and are chill enough to talk with someone the whole way. Plus, you get that amazing rewarding feeling at the end!
DIY Art Night
Even if you’re like me and hate crafty things, this is a great idea for a budget-friendly date night. Get some cheap art supplies and paint the sunset together, have a painting competition, or make some crafts. This is a great date idea if you’re looking to have fun and laugh a lot. Remember to keep it light-hearted.
Stargazing
Contrary to public opinion, you don’t absolutely have to kiss whenever you go stargazing. I mean, if you’re both feeling it then go for it. However, watching the stars can also be a great date that can be super fun. Play games like making shapes in your mind with the stars and having the other person try to find it to keep things interesting. This is also a great opportunity to open up and have deep conversations to get to know someone better.
Volunteer Together
Again, Utah is perfect for this idea. There are so many opportunities to volunteer and find service opportunities. And, similar to the hiking date, you get that rewarding feeling after you’re finished! It’s a win-win situation for everybody.
Gym Date
This is a great date idea that is usually pretty fun! It’s a great opportunity to see people in different situations and push each other to do hard things. It is also a chill time for on and off conversation.
There you have it, ten date ideas that are budget friendly and most of them won’t take you too long, either. You can definitely get creative with these ideas and add your own flare to make it more fun and creative. Even with a busy college schedule, these cheap dates will give you a good time at a low cost.
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