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12 Valentine's Day Date Ideas: Only Spend $10 or Less

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Valentineโ€™s Day should be a day to celebrate your loved ones. But figuring out and planning the perfect way to celebrate them can be stressful. How do you pick an affordable Valentineโ€™s Day gift? How are we going to get a reservation on one of the busiest date nights of the year? Donโ€™t worry. Iโ€™ve created a list of cheap Valentineโ€™s Day date ideas for under $10.

You donโ€™t have to spend a fortune to prove your love to your partner. To be honest, they might appreciate a more affordable โ€” and more thoughtful โ€” gift than a dozen (expensive) red roses! That said, browse this list of cheap Valentineโ€™s Day date ideas and take a much-deserved break without breaking your budget.

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1. Buy a cheap bottle of wine and YouTube for a DIY wine and paint class.

a couple painting together while drinking wine

Skip the expensive class and head to your dollar store to pick up some paint and canvases. Check out rebate apps like Ibotta for low prices on wine, or learn our tips on how to save on booze.

Then you just need to find a free YouTube tutorial to paint along with, like this simple beginnerโ€™s acrylic tutorial or this cherry blossom tutorial, and see whose looks better at the end!

2. Skip the expensive dinner and go out for dessert.

a couple eating dessert at a table

One of the best cheap Valentineโ€™s Day date ideas is to spend some quality time together by cooking a favorite meal in your own kitchen. After cleaning up, treat yourselves to a restaurant for dessert. Save even more by choosing a dessert to split with your date. This is much more affordable than going out for an entire dinner for two, but you can still get dressed up and make it feel special.

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3. Check local museums for free entry days.

a couple looking at photos in a museum

Many museums offer free entry or special days with discounted ticket prices. Bank of America cardholders can get free admission to over 225 museums across the U.S. on the first full weekend of every month. You could also look for discounted and free admission to zoos, botanical gardens, or art galleries.

Trip Advisor is a great place to find local attractions.

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4. Skip the theater, rent a movie, and make some popcorn for a cozy movie night.

a couple holding hands eating popcorn on the couch

Letโ€™s be honest, one of the best ways to spend an evening is a night in. Make it special by finding a movie neither of you has ever seen โ€” whether itโ€™s Netflix, Hulu, or one from a free streaming site. Light some candles, put the phones away, and just enjoy each otherโ€™s company. This makes for one of the most affordable Valentineโ€™s Day date ideas on our list!

If you donโ€™t have a Netflix account, you can use their free trial month to watch free movies all month long. Or, learn how one extended family shares Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu accounts.

Related: Drool-Worthy Valentineโ€™s Day Treats

5. Walk around a local market and go on a picnic.

a couple eating at a picnic table

If youโ€™re in an area where February is warm enough to picnic outdoors, take advantage of it by spending some (free) time outside! Pack some picnic food from home, or split some food from a local restaurant or food market. Enjoy the scenery, fresh air, and company.

If itโ€™s still way too cold for that, retreat to your living room. Set up a blanket and spread out all the foods you found for you and your date.

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6. Volunteer at a local organization together.

three shovels digging in the dirt

What better way to spend time together than helping your community? Giving back and volunteering your time to a cause you both support is an excellent way to bond. Look for animal shelters, soup kitchens, or clean up litter along roads. You can search for the perfect volunteering experience for you and your partner in your community with Volunteer Match.

7. Have a couples game night with your friends.

two couples playing card games at a table

Why not celebrate a day devoted to love with lots of people you care about? Have a few couples over and team with your person for a night full of games and laughs. Amazon has lots of games for under $10 and many of them can be played as a group or even just for two if you decide on a smaller game night group.

If youโ€™re inviting friends, turn it into a potluck so you can all have a delicious dinner, but nobody has to carry the full cost of food to feed a large group.

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8. Work on a puzzle together.

a couple working on a puzzle together

Spend a quiet evening just the two of you with a puzzle to work on together. It also gives you a great chance to talk and learn more about each other. If you have time to plan, find a puzzle that has meaning for the two of you. Like a scene from the city where you live or met, or something else that reminds you of your partner.

Shop these affordable puzzles under $10:

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9. Find some local trails and go for a hike with your loved one.

a couple hiking in the woods together

Another way to enjoy some fresh air and get outdoors with your partner, hiking (or even going for a long walk) combines time spent together with a bit of exercise. You can find local trails with a free site like Trail Link. If itโ€™s still a bit chilly where you live, plan to celebrate afterward at a coffee shop with a hot chocolate.

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10. Make your own scavenger hunt with candies and sweet notes.

a man looking at a card and candy in the woods

Create a small scavenger hunt for your sweetie. Set it up before your date at your house or in a park. Leave clues leading them to the final prize which can be something as simple as a cute note or their favorite candy.

Tip: Check out the best candy deals here.

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11. Make dinner together at home.

a couple making dinner together

I donโ€™t mean one of you makes dinner and one of you watches TV โ€” I mean BOTH of you put in an effort to make dinner for the two of you. No phones, no TV, just you two.

You can find inexpensive but tasty recipes that cost just pennies per serving. You could even try a meal subscription kit! Introductory offers are super affordable during January and February. Plus, doing meal prep work like chopping veggies (and even washing dishes) is a great way to have an uninterrupted conversation without any distractions.

Save on meal subscription kits:

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12. Have an at-home spa night with homemade face masks.

a woman putting a face mask on a man laying on a couch

You donโ€™t have to spend hundreds on couplesโ€™ massages to relax for Valentineโ€™s Day. Save a little cash, skip the reservations, and make your own DIY face masks with some of these recipes. You could also get out your nail kit and give each other manicures. Find ways to spend the entire evening pampering each other.

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