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If you want great date ideas for teens, look no further. Whether you’re looking for first date ideas for teens, cheap teen date ideas, or cute date ideas for teens, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled over 50 of the most exciting dates you can find, and most of them are totally free or super cheap. Ready for a good time? Keep on reading!
This article is based on an interview with our professional dating and relationship coach, Mark Rosenfeld, founder of Make Him Yours. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- For a free date, skateboard, swim, host a movie night, go to the beach, go geocaching, watch the sunset, play a game, or relax around a firepit.
- Enjoy cheap dates like baking cookies, going to a roller rink, visiting an ice cream parlor, attending a school event, or hanging out at the mall.
- Splurge a bit on indoor rock climbing or tickets to a haunted house, aquarium, zoo, amusement park, or waterpark.
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Join a free geocaching site and hunt for treasure. What could be better than a thrilling adventure? When you go geocaching , you and your date will use the GPS on your phones to hunt down a hidden container, called the cache. You get to choose which cache you hunt, so take turns picking.
- Make it a double-date and compete against another couple.
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Cozy up together under a starlit sky. For a romantic night under the stars, grab some snacks and spread a comfy blanket out on the ground. Use a stargazing app on your phone to help you look for planets and constellations.
- Bring a telescope if you have one. You don’t need a telescope to stargaze, but it’ll give you a close up look.
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Enjoy a beautiful day with a nice picnic. Pack some finger foods and take your meal to your backyard or a nearby park. Spread a blanket on the ground and just enjoy the day. [1] X Research source
- Alternatively, get some takeout and go sit on a park bench or picnic table.
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Fill up an afternoon with a scavenger hunt. Create your own scavenger hunt list or download a list online. Then, look for all of the items on the list, taking a photo when you find them.
- You could always compete against another couple to raise the stakes a little.
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Treat your taste buds with ooey gooey s’mores. Pick up some gingerbread crackers, marshmallows, and a chocolate bar from the grocery store. For best results, roast your marshmallows over your stovetop or a firepit. You could also melt your s’mores in the microwave . [2] X Research source
- No fire? Pick up a s’mores kit and make them inside.
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Enjoy a flick at home or go to a theater. For a low-cost option, pop some microwave popcorn, buy some cheap candy, and stream a movie at home. Cuddle on the couch or in your room for the perfect night in. If you have some extra cash, catch the latest blockbuster at the theater. [3] X Research source
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Get some sun and make memories with the perfect beach date. Beach days are super fun, and they’re also free. Bring a blanket or some towels, as well as some snacks. [4] X Research source
- You might bring a book, sketchbook, or travel game so you have something to do besides sunning yourself and swimming.
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Spend a night at home with a puzzle. Make some snacks, then settle in at the table. As you put the puzzle together, chat about life and joke around. You’ll have loads of fun without spending a lot of cash.
- If you don’t have a puzzle, try borrowing one from a friend or see if your library has puzzles. You could also look for a puzzle in a local thrift store.
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Make your favorite cookie flavors for a tasty date at home. Mix up your own batter from scratch, or pick up a few packs of premade dough from the grocery store. At the end of your date, split the cookies so you both get some. [5] X Research source
- If you have different favorite flavors, bake both so you can sample each other’s favorite flavor. It’ll be a great way to get to know each other better.
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Explore your creativity together. Grab some art or craft supplies, and get to making. It’s a nice, low-cost way to enjoy a date at home. You could:
- Paint a picture.
- Do origami.
- Make a paper lantern .
- Decoupage a glass .
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Study dates will make you look forward to hitting the books. You have to study anyway, so why not enjoy it? Invite your date to a cozy study sesh at your school or community library. Take a break halfway through and enjoy a snack outside or in the lobby.
- If you book a study room, you may be able to snack while you study. Check your library’s rules to find out what’s allowed.
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Film yourselves doing the trending online challenges. You might learn a TikTok dance together, create your own scene using a trending sound bite, or participate in a viral challenge. It’s totally free and super fun. [6] X Research source
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Attend an open-mic night at a local coffeehouse or cafe. You and your date will enjoy watching people sing, tell jokes, or share their writing. You might even perform something yourself.
- If you can sing or play an instrument, perform a song together.
- You could also both read poems you wrote to each other.
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of a nearby waterway on a ferry ride. Look for a ferry along a river, bay, or other waterway that separates two pieces of land. They often go out to islands. Generally, you can ride the ferry for free or a low fee, so this is a great cheap date. [7] X Research source
- Bring a snack to eat aboard the boat.
- Once the ferry lands, you might take a stroll along the water before riding the ferry back.
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Visit a farmers market for a low-cost, creative date. In addition to food, farmers markets are a great place to find art, crafts, and plants. Often, a local musician or DJ will play some tunes to create a bit of ambiance. After walking around the market, buy something to eat and have a lazy picnic on the grass.
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Go retro with a skate-date. Grab a pair of skates and take a trip around the block. For added fun, bring a small bluetooth speaker and play some tunes. Take it up a notch by going to a local skating rink for the perfect vintage date.
- If you don’t have skates, you can rent a pair from the skating rink.
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Escape as a couple or plan a group date with friends. Work together to solve the puzzles and get out before the clock runs down. Hopefully, you’ll make it out in time. Either way, you’ll have a great time.
- You can also make your own escape room .
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Visit a local teahouse for a delicious date. Order a cup of bubble tea and pick out a comfy place to sit. If the teahouse has games, pick a board game to play with each other. Alternatively, you might play a game together on your phones.
- Look up the local teahouses in your area before you go to see which ones have games and which ones don’t.
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Enjoy a classic coffee date. Order your favorite cuppa joe or try a new and exciting flavor. You could chat with your date, draw together, or read books. You could even turn it into a study date!
- You could also try a tea room or matcha cafe.
- Reader Poll: We asked 435 wikiHow readers who've planned successful dates, and 64% of them agreed that the best first date location is a coffee shop. [Take Poll]
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Find out what’s in store for the future with this unique date. You could get individual readings or do one as a couple. You might even go with a few of your friends for a fun group date.
- Not sure where to find a psychic? Check with your local new age or metaphysical store to see if they have a schedule.
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Stroll through the flora and foliage with your partner. Enjoy the beautiful plants and take photos with the natural scenery. You’ll probably see some sights you don’t see everyday. [8] X Research source
- Some botanical gardens are free or donation-based, so they can be a really cheap date.
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Keep up with the fun events going on at school. You and your date could have loads of fun alone or with a group of friends. Often, school events are low cost or free, so you can enjoy an amazing time without spending a lot. Look for events like:
- A school dance.
- The school play.
- Club meetings.
- Band concerts.
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Invite a few friends over and host an interactive murder mystery game . Murder mystery games are fairly inexpensive, but you can also print a game online for free. Assign all of your friends a character in advance so you can dress up.
- Ask everyone to bring a snack so you have something to eat during the game.
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Belt out your karaoke favorites for a rip-roaring date. Do karaoke at home by pulling up your favorite tracks on a site like YouTube. Alternatively, go to a karaoke night with some friends. Make sure you and your date sing a cute duet together!
- If you love karaoke, you might purchase your own karaoke machine .
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Challenge each other to the ultimate laser tag match. Alternatively, team up against another couple for the battle of the century (or at least the weekend). Whether you win or lose, it’ll be an exciting date. [9] X Research source
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Invite your date to scale an indoor rock wall. Rock climbing is a fun, unique date, and it’ll give you a story to tell. Plus, you can get some cool pics for social media. [10] X Research source
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Plan a spooky season date to a haunted house attraction. You’ll have the best time cozying up to your date as the actors and special effects scare you silly. Getting scared together will definitely be a great memory. [11] X Research source
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Visit a local farm to pick some seasonal fruit. You and your date could pick apples, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or another fruit that grows in your region. Afterwards, you’ll go home with a tasty snack. Plus, you’ll have some cute photo opportunities on your date. [12] X Research source
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Spend the day riding rides and playing games at an amusement park. You’ll have a great time screaming on roller coasters and trying to win each other prizes. Cozy up together on rides you find scary, and be sure to watch some of the entertaining shows. [13] X Research source
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Put on your swimsuits and spend the day at a waterpark. Float around the lazy river together, ride the water rides, or hang out in the pool. You’re sure to have tons of fun in the sun, so remember to bring sunscreen. [14] X Research source
- You might make this a group date and invite other couples.
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QuestionWhat should I do with my girlfriend in high school?John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.Exercising together can be a fairly cheap date! Sign up for a yoga or workout class, or just exercise for free (like going for a jog). Afterwards, you can grab a juice together.Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
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