Doing something romantic on Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean that you need to break your bank for it. Here are some date ideas that are equally as romantic and fun but won’t cost you anything!

1. Be tourists for the day

Let’s be real, when you live in a city you always end up not visiting the tourist attractions, that’s why this is the best date idea, you can explore the city together, go to all the famous spots and get some cute snaps for the gram. Hot tip - every city has free walking tours that you should totally take advantage of!

2. DIY at-home cooking class

Youtube actually has so many cool cooking classes that you can pop on, and try to recreate the dish with your partner. Cooking is a great way to spend time together enjoying the simple joys in your relationship, plus in the end, you can enjoy a traditional candlelight dinner but for the fraction of the price. If you want some inspiration here is a cool cooking class we found on youtube.

3. Game night

Game night is always a fun option, whether you’re keen on a double date with some friends, or finally play those couple board and card games that you’ve never gotten around to playing. If you’re a couple that enjoys a bit of competitiveness then game night is the way to go.

4. Free events at museums and local galleries

Almost all galleries and museums have free exhibits that are an absolute blast to attend. You can admire fun art installations, fake marvel at the ones you don’t understand and make some great memories amidst all that fun.

5. Glamping at home

A pillow fort, a white sheet and some fairy lights and BOOM you have a romantic set-up right in your living room! It’s cosy, shows you put in some effort and cost absolutely nothing. Literally, anything you plan, a pizza night or movie night will instantly become a lot more romantic.

6. Go to a sausage sizzle, if you can

Valentine’s day falls on a Sunday this year and heading to a Bunning’s sausage sizzle is a great day-date idea. Get a meal in practically for free plus it's for a good cause. I mean, who doesn’t love a good snag right?

7. Get crafty

Pull your individual talents together and pick a DIY project, whether it’s making a photo collage of all your memories, making bracelets or just making “sock bunnies”. It will help you bond, plus it'll a cute keepsake that will remind you of each other.

8. Movie marathon

Pick your a series/show you both love and spend quality time together, repeating your favourite dialogues, laughing at your favourite scenes and stuffing your face with popcorn!

9. Go to Sunday markets and eat every sample you can find

Again, thanks to Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday you can visit one of the many Sunday/farmer’s markets that will be on in your area. Enjoy all the free samples of food and walk around and walk around to enjoy the wholesome atmosphere.

10. Take a dance class

If you’re keen on trying something new with your partner, why not try a dance class? Couple-friendly dance styles like Salsa and Bachata are great options. Most dance schools that teach these styles have free intro classes that you can take advantage of and have a blast with your partner.

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