Best Friend Date Ideas
33 Totally Affordable Ideas to Celebrate Best Friend Day
There's nothing in life like a best friend — someone who keeps all your secrets and can make you laugh till your tummy hurts. Celebrate her (or him) on June 8 for Best Friend Day by making more memories together. Ahead, check out budget-friendly ideas that are so affordable, you won't feel bad about doing more than one in the same day. Cheers to our wonderful BFFs!
- Have a picnic at the park made entirely of sweets baked at home.
- Tour museums on their free days.
- Get competitive at your own game night.
- Go for a scenic run or hike together.
- Get sucked into a movie marathon with your favorite films from childhood.
- Belt out some karaoke at home.
- Grab your favorite magazine and take part in an article club.
- Roll up your sleeves and have your own painting party.
- Get dolled up by doing your own hair and makeup makeovers.
- Try out fun and daring nail art with each other's approval.
- Host a music swap and dance to your favorite jams all night.
- Volunteer at a local shelter or community space together.
- Pretend you're a tourist in your own city and visit landmarks.
- Get lost among books at the library or bookstore.
- Go wine tasting — at home.
- Explore a flea market or thrift store.
- Ride your bikes or go roller blading by the beach.
- Cook your favorite recipes and try new ones.
- Stop by the open mic night at a local bar.
- Take a free dance class and laugh at each other's serious attempts.
- Visit a playground and pretend you're a kid on the swings again.
- Model for an at-home photo shoot.
- Try a really cool upcycling project.
- Turn your place into a spa and indulge in some relaxation.
- Watch an entire TV series in one sitting.
- Attend a free fashion and beauty event in your city.
- Join an intramural sports team and practice together.
- Invite other friends over for a sewing party.
- Have a sleepover in your jammies, third-grade style.
- Find a free poetry reading or improv show nearby.
- Visit a local carnival and hop on the rides.
- Check out the upcoming street fair.
- Exchange clothes you hardly wear anymore and leave with a new wardrobe.