Cheap Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Cheap Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Gurrrrlll, it isn't even just the price of eggs anymore, it's the price of everything! Our local gay bar is now charging $14 for a house glass of wine at happy hour! Happy hour?!?!?! Everyone is pulling the wallet strings tighter lately, and with Valentine's Day coming up, being able to have a top-of-the-line date might not be an option for some couples. Not to worry, we have put together some ideas to make your date night fun but affordable. Unless you are dating a sugar daddy, this might be the only way to go. For starters, just because you might not have the funds for a fancy night out, don't use that as an excuse to just sit home and do what you always do. There are ways to spice up the night. Here are some of our quick ideas.

Dance Class

Maybe dance studios have intro prices for couples. Find a fabulous, gay-friendly dance studio and take a lesson. Tango, hip-hop, waltz, whatever, you and your boo will be doing something different while being in each other's arms with dancing and music.

Indoor Picnic

Can't afford the five-star Valentine's Day dinner? No sweat. Redecorate your living room and bedroom and turn the affair into an indoor picnic. Favorite finger foods, cheap wine from Trader Joe's, and body chocolate can make this an unforgettable meal.

Escape Rooms

This could be fun for just you and your man or invite other couples (boyfriend swapping afterward is optional). Escape Rooms can be relatively cheap, check for online specials. It offers a chunk of time in a fun way, and makes you work with and communicate with your man.

Do-It-Yourself Spa Night

We love this one. Head to the Dollar Store (or the like)  and get every beauty-related scrub, face mask, and body oil that you can pack in. Take turns and give each other the spa treatment using these products. Some of these dollar-deal beauty products will be a funny fail, and some might surprise you by being amazing. But you will be spending time pampering and massaging your boo and getting him in the mood for some bedroom antics.

Game Night

Find one of those retro arcade centers around you and turn your meager dollars into quarters. Spend the evening challenging each other on the highest scores on Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and other retro game favorites. Whoever has the highest score at the end of the night gets to pick what position to be in bed.

Scavenger Hunt

Make up a scavenger hunt for each other incorporating favorite places and memories. Make sure it all culminates with the final clue being in the bedroom with you with nothing but a big bow on your ass. It's Valentine's Day romance!

Hiking

Take a nice, long hike somewhere with a nice view and a long trail. Time it with the sunset. Getting your endorphins going will activate your sexy energy and a beautiful sunset can leave a lasting Valentine's Day memory. Also, check Sniffies to see if the local hiking trail is cruisy, LOL.

Paint Each Other

Again, head to the local Dollar Store and get some cheap painting tools. A posterboard or simple canvas and some markers and paints. Put on some sexy music and paint each other easel to easel. Most times these turn out horribly bad which makes for more than a few laughs.

Local Road Trip

You don't need to spend tons of money to book a hotel and some exotic location for Valentine's Day. Pack up the car with snacks and a playlist with songs that represent your relationship and head out to somewhere far, but localish. A restaurant in a different city you've always wanted to try, a gay club you haven't been to, an antique shop you've heard about, a landmark you've never visited, just somewhere that's a bit out of the way and different.

Ok, these were our romantic cheap couple ideas. Did you check out our super naughty Valentine's Day date ideas?

What cheap Valentine's Day ideas do you have? Let us know!

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