samwilkening
We have a couple 2nd run movie theaters close by. Tickets are only $2-$3 a person, so it's worth it to wait the extra month for something we want to see. Oh and there's also the dollar menu at McD's! lol Just kidding of course--I never eat fast food ;-)

kayt4444
We live in a suburban area that has alot of old town centers that used to be far out in the country. Alot of them have been rehabilitated and have several shops and restaurants. We go on a Saturday afternoon and have lunch or coffee and browse the shops. This is anywhere from free when we don't buy anything up to about $25 when we find a bottle of wine, a small gift or decorative piece to buy. We also go to the dog park near our house. This is free. We have recently started hiking in the state parks in the area. This costs the gas to get there plus the $4 parking fee at the park but it fills a whole day. The major league baseball team in our city has $1 tickets for standing room only that go on sale an hour before the game. We get those and go to the bar in the park and hang out there. The minor league team has a grass hill called the berm where you can sit on the grass or a blanket for $5 each.

ErinMQ
We've had great luck purchasing certificates 2 fancy restaurants on www.restaurant.com We buy them when they're 80% off so 4 ex, a $25 off cert cost us $2. We've eaten at pricey spots with top o the line creative dishes for @$20 plus tip. The place we went last night had a jazz trio & a bright, airy feel to the place. Gave us both a nice pick-me-up after hard workdays.

camielle777
For a fun in home date we love to play Scrabble! I know that it seems nerdy but it's good, clean and fun entertainment for us. We ante up the game and the winner gets a "treat"!

kristinf1231
We love board games!!! we have had so much fun grabbing a 12 pack,(maybe some take out or cook in) picking out a board game and turning on the music! (or having a funny classic movie on in the back ground) its so much fun!

jaxgold14
The Urban Spoon Slot Machine is an awesome way to plan a cheap and easy dinner date in NYC. You can select your price range, neighborhood, and type of food you're interested in. Lev and I use it all the time!

A.A.M.O.
On summer nights we like to take a walk or go on a bike ride and stop at a local mom and pop ice cream shop. But, our favorite free date is to go to a locally owned bookstore and browse the shelves. We always have great conversations about the books we find.

Southern-Yankee
It should be "your local colleges," not "our local colleges."

Southern-Yankee
Check out our local colleges. There are quite a few where we live and they all have art gallery buildings. And all of them are free.

Southern-Yankee
DH and I are always going on dates that cost less than $20 so I have a lot of ideas but one of our favorite dates is going to play mini golf. It's usually no more than $5 a game and we get to have carefree fun and act young again. We even up the ante by making bets so the date doesn't end when the golf does. It continues when we go home. ;-P Bowling and playing pool are other dates we enjoy going on.

Kelly Anderson
Pac a lunch and take a tour! If you live in an area like i do, there are a ton of historic sights to see. Or while you are there you can wine and dine. It's free to go, shut the radio off in the car, stir up some good conversations...Than sight-see and shop!

makieasusanne
We like to go to the arcade. It costs us about $10-$20. You'll probably be the oldest ones there but it's really fun.

KJ1226
The pottery painting is a great idea! My Fiance and I had a great time. And now he has a coffee mug and I have a hamburger bank to remember!

fizzybauberswed
Go to a local high school team's game or have a picnic in your living room (spread a blanket down and have some finger foods with candles).