32 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
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Summertime means more date options, which equals more money. But you don't have to choose between missing out on the fun or burning a hole in your pocket along the way. Instead of eating out, set up a backyard BBQ with string lights and cozy blankets; no reservations required and it's much more intimate. Do yourself and your wallet a favor by exploring more budget-friendly ideas like this. Most of the time, DIY alternatives and outdoor activities beat dinner and a movie anyway. So reduce your Summer date expenses with these 32 cheap ideas ahead.
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Spend the day at the beach.
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Check out a street fair or carnival.
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Go for a hike.
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Play minigolf.
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Pretend to be tourists for the day.
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Go for a bike ride.
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Go camping.
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Eat your way through a farmers market.
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Buy nosebleed seats for a game.
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Go on an ice cream crawl.
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Take advantage of free museum admission days.
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Drive around listening to music.
Make a playlist together, roll down the windows, and just drive.
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Sneak into a hotel pool.
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Have a picnic at the park.
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Discover unknown swimming holes.
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Explore a flea market.
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Go stargazing.
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Have a BBQ for two.
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Go canoeing or kayaking.
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Make ice cream sundaes at home.
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Cuddle around a bonfire.
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Create your own Summer cocktails.
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Catch the sunset.
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Pig out on a rooftop.
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Check out a free concert.
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Play board games in your backyard.
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Have a lazy pool day.
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Hit up multiple happy hours.
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Find the best views in your city.
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Roast s'mores.
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Go fruit picking.
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