Cheap Summer Date Ideas
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.
1 Spend the day at the beach.
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2 Check out a street fair or carnival.
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3 Go for a hike.
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4 Play minigolf.
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5 Pretend to be tourists for the day.
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6 Go for a bike ride.
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7 Go camping.
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8 Eat your way through a farmers market.
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9 Buy nosebleed seats for a game.
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10 Go on an ice cream crawl.
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11 Take advantage of free museum admission days.
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12 Drive around listening to music.
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13 Sneak into a hotel pool.
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14 Have a picnic at the park.
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15 Discover unknown swimming holes.
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16 Explore a flea market.
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17 Go stargazing.
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18 Have a BBQ for two.
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19 Go canoeing or kayaking.
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20 Make ice cream sundaes at home.
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21 Cuddle around a bonfire.
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22 Create your own Summer cocktails.
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23 Catch the sunset.
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24 Pig out on a rooftop.
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25 Check out a free concert.
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26 Play board games in your backyard.
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27 Have a lazy pool day.
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28 Hit up multiple happy hours.
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29 Find the best views in your city.
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30 Roast s'mores.
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31 Go fruit picking.
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32 Cook dinner together.
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