Make it a double-date and compete against another couple.

Bring a telescope if you have one. You don’t need a telescope to stargaze, but it’ll give you a close up look.

Alternatively, get some takeout and go sit on a park bench or picnic table.

You could also try cities near you to see if they’re having free park events.

You might bring some drinks and snacks to your sunset viewing, as well.

You could always compete against another couple to raise the stakes a little.

You might take turns picking games.

Ride around your neighborhood. Take a trail. Bike along a boardwalk.

No fire? Pick up a s’mores kit and make them inside.

You might bring a book, sketchbook, or travel game so you have something to do besides sunning yourself and swimming.

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.

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.

An animal shelter. A food bank. A soup kitchen. A shelter. Habitat for humanity. The library.

Paint a picture. Do origami. Make a paper lantern. Decoupage a glass.

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.

If you can sing or play an instrument, perform a song together. You could also both read poems you wrote to each other.

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.

If you don’t have skates, you can rent a pair from the skating rink.

You can also make your own escape room.

Look up the local teahouses in your area before you go to see which ones have games and which ones don’t.

You could also try a tea room or matcha cafe.

Remember to dress warmly when you’re going out on the ice.

Bowling is the perfect activity for a double-date or a group date.

Mini golf courses are a great place to take pics for social media. Pose with the biggest or funniest attractions for a perfect photo op.

Not sure where to find a psychic? Check with your local new age or metaphysical store to see if they have a schedule.

Some botanical gardens are free or donation-based, so they can be a really cheap date.

A school dance. The school play. Club meetings. Band concerts.

You can also order pizza at many Italian restaurants. So romantic!

Try a 50s diner. Eat at a breakfast diner. Check out your city’s oldest restaurant. Sample a local sushi bar. Try Japanese BBQ.

Arcades often have a photobooth that you could use to take fun pics with your date.

Ask everyone to bring a snack so you have something to eat during the game.

If you love karaoke, you might purchase your own karaoke machine.

Many museums offer free or discount days, so you can do a museum date very cheaply.

You might make this a group date and invite other couples.