Inside: 45 Inexpensive + Cute Date Ideas for Teens.
We get it, dating as a teenager can be hard. And trying to come up with date ideas even more difficult. Most teens might not even drive yet, or have their own car… or have a lot of money to spend… and they are most likely still living at home.
Finding activities to do outside of school can be a bit difficult depending on the personal situation. But with some creativity, you can plan some really awesome dates together and never get sick of doing the same thing.
Whether your teen has been dating for a little while or heading out on their first date, these inexpensive and cute date ideas for teens are sure to be packed full of fun.
Cute Date Ideas for Teens
1. Plan an Ice Cream Date
Dessert is never a bad idea. Go out and grab some ice cream together. It’s way cheaper than opting for a dinner date, but just as satisfying.
2. Find a DIY YouTube Tutorial to Try
3. Go to a Food Festival
4. Play a Sport
5. Make S’mores
6. Go Fruit-Picking
7. Make a Time Capsule
8. Go Bowling
9. Go Fishing
10. Go Thrifting
11. Go Swimming
12. Go to an Animal Shelter
13. Visit a Museum
14. Go to an Arcade
15. Go Mini Golfing
Things to Do on a Date for Teens
16. Do a Photo Scavenger Hunt
17. Indoor Rock Climbing
18. Grab Bubble Tea
19. Go Skateboarding
20. Volunteer together
21. Go for a Bike Ride
22. Have a Picnic
Cool Teen Date Ideas
23. Enjoy Dessert
Everybody loves dessert so introduce your date to your favorite dessert spot and sweet treats. Whether you settle on waffles or a slice of pie, bonding over dessert is as adorable as it gets.
25. Go on a Hike
26. Try a Drive-in Movie
27. Set Up A Hammock In The Park
To elevate your next date, set up a floating hammock in the park! Grab a cooler, pack some sandwiches and find a vacant spot between two trees. Fix the hammock securely to the trees and you’re good to go.
28. Visit a Carnival
29. Go Iceskating
30. Visit A Botanical Garden
Go and smell the roses at your nearest Botanical Garden. While you won’t be able to pick the flowers, you can make mental notes of your partner’s favorite blooms for future reference.
31. Go To A Sporting Event
32. Head to an Amusement Park
33. Feed The Ducks and Fish At The Park
34. Go Geocaching
Websites and apps will share coordinates in your area, and you and your date from there can hunt for and find fun surprises from other geocachers! Also, bring something to timestamp your date with a special someone.
35. Try Rollerblading
Cute Stay at Home Date Ideas for Teenagers
36. Paint Together
37. Do a Puzzle
38. Have a Game Night
39. Bake Cookies
40. Play Boardgames
Playing board games at home or in a public space is a simple date idea. From Monopoly to Risk, Clue, Life, and Sorry, these fun games will keep you entertained for hours.
41. Binge Watch with Netflix
For the ultimate chilled-out night in, set up a snack table and find a new show to binge on Netflix.
42. Water Fight
43. Do an online escape room
44. Pinterest Challenge
Pick a recipe or craft from Pinterest and see if you Nailed It! or it’s a Pinterest Fail
45. Tie-Dye T-shirts
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