It is not always easy to scrounge together enough cash for a super awesome first date. That is why we have created this simple guide for creating a memorable, but cheap, first date experience.


Cook Dinner
Your date will be extremely impressed if you break out the chef skills and make them a wonderful dinner. Check out recipe.com for some great dinner ideas.

Go Bowling
The ultimate of cheap date activities. Bowling will let you show how athletic you are with a 10 pound ball between your legs, while impressing your date with strike after strike of nighttime fun. It might sound cheesy at first, but we guarantee that you will have the best time imaginable. Best of all, if you are willing to go on a Tuesday night, you can usually find a “happy hour” rate.

Play Wii
The Nintendo Wii is fast becoming a first date necessity. With controls that are easy for even the most novice players, the Wii can be an awesomely fun first date solution. If you don’t have a Wii, you can usually rent one for cheap from places like Blockbuster.

Use the Afternoon
By shifting your date from the evening to the afternoon, you can take advantage of numerous discount activities. For example, movie theaters usually offer a discounted matinee, taking a walk in the park is safe and free, taking a scenic drive will only cost you gas money – the options are limitless!

Visit Costco and IKEA
Sounds like a ridiculous date, but it can be an adventure in and of itself. Costco is loaded with free samples that you and your date can cruise, and IKEA offers $1 food and drinks as well as hours of entertainment through their lengthy furniture exhibits. This is discount dating at its finest.

Volunteer
What better way to show your date that you care about the community then to volunteer. This activity is free, it does some good for society, and is often a lot of fun.

Go to the Beach
If it is summer weather, then pack a cooler and take advantage of the world’s greatest free activity. Hanging out at the beach is fun, relaxing, and best of all; you will have the opportunity to see your date with very little clothing on. This can really rev up the sexual tension of your first date, and make for a memorable experience.