Here are some ideas for inexpensive/free activities that won’t break the bank.
1. At Home:
Play a Board Game
Together – Inexpensive/Free –
Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, Chess are always classics. If you are into more niche
games there's always Settlers of Catan, Dominion, El Granda, Puerto Rico,
Acquire, etc.
Dinner and Dancing at
Home – Inexpensive/Free – Cook
together and then spend the evening dancing.
Have a Movie Marathon – Lord of the Rings, Bourne, Star Wars, or even just
a few good chick flicks.
Home Picnic – Inexpensive/Free – If the weather doesn’t cooperate
have your spread on the living room floor!
Work on a Puzzle
Together – Inexpensive/Free – 100,
500, or 1000+ pieces. Good fun that can take hours (literally).
2. Outside Activities:
Go on a Picnic – Inexpensive/Free – Sandwich makings, some fruit,
juice, and a little dessert make a great outing!
Go for A Moonlight Walk
– Free – Romantic, fun, and costs
nothing.
Go Hiking – Free – For those more physically inclined who love
the outdoors.
Go Rock Climbing – Inexpensive/Free – For those with adventurous
spirits and the gear rock climbing can be great fun.
Go for A Bike Ride – Free – For those more physically inclined who love
the outdoors but rather ride something. Miles of fun!
Fly a Kite – Inexpensive/Free – Buy it the first time. Then
enjoy those windy days!
Play a Sport Together – Free – For those more physically inclined who love
sports. Basketball, Racquetball, Tennis, or Golf are always fun.
Live Music – Inexpensive/Free – Some great little known bands
out there at restaurants and/or bars.
Botanical Gardens – Free – Enjoy nature in your local city.
Go to a Park and Throw
a Frisbee – Inexpensive/Free – What
great fun. Frisbee golf is always an option if you have more than one Frisbee.
Walk the Dog – Free – Take your pup to a park and have a blast!
People Watching – Free – At a local park or even the mall (I know
that’s not outside but…)
3. Shop:
Test Drive Vehicles – Free – It’s great to dream and even drive various
vehicles. Just don’t get suckered into a deal.
Go House Shopping – Free – Once again it’s great to dream. Just don’t
get suckered into a deal.
Garage Sales – Inexpensive – Find good deals and hidden gems.
Thrift Stores – Inexpensive – Used yet nice. Good way to save
money.
$10 Challenge – Inexpensive – See who can get the best deals/values
for under $10. Or better yet. Go to a store like half price books and see what
you can get for $10 then leave after purchasing nothing. Great way to get to
know someone else’s tastes.
Go Get Ice Cream – Inexpensive – Instead of going out to eat and
paying $10-$30 a plate eat at home. Then go out for yummy ice cream!
Antique Shops – Inexpensive/Free – Never know what treasures might
be waiting. Don’t have the cash? Don’t buy anything.
4. Relatively
Inexpensive:
Go Bowling – Inexpensive – A fund night at the bowling alley!
Go Roller Skating – Inexpensive – Music, skating, fun. What else is
needed?
Go Ice Skating – Inexpensive – Dress warm. Just don’t break a leg!
Volunteer Together – Free – Help a local charity, tutor some kids,
volunteer at a local church or community center.
Breakfast/Brunch at
Home and a Matinee – Inexpensive –
Enjoy each other’s company and save by going to a show during the day.
Art Exhibit – Inexpensive/Free – What is going on downtown?
Museum – Inexpensive/Free – What is going on downtown?
Sports Teams – Inexpensive – Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer,
Baseball are all great fun. And you don’t have to do the whole “professional”
thing. Try the local high schools or college. Or if that doesn’t appeal try the
local sports-bar.
Go to the Local Library
– Free – Great fun to read together
at say Barnes & Noble. Great for movie rentals too. If they don’t have what
you want order it and pick it up in a few days.
Make a Time Capsule – Inexpensive/Free – Write down what you’re doing
today and open it all up in 10 years.
Color or Draw – Inexpensive/Free – Make or color pictures together.
Abstract or more realistic. What’s your style?
Which is your favorite idea? Anything else you'd like to add? Leave a comment!
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