Inexpensive Date Nights

As I promised in a previous post, here are some date night ideas.  It's Friday!  Make time for your spouse.  I believe that date nights are a big part of a successful marriage and you should do them once a week if possible.  If you think you can't afford it, try saving your change.  Just put it in a jar at the end of each day. 
Not always the overnight in a hotel like we did.  That's rare.  There are plenty of ideas from inexpensive to extravagant that you can use.  If you have little ones and don't have a babysitter, see if you can trade babysitting with another couple every other week or even once a month.  Start a babysitting co-op, or if nothing else, wait until the kids are in bed.  Put them to bed a little early if possible and have an at home date. 
At Home:
Have a picnic in your room, watch a movie... pick up some special treats, pop some popcorn and pretend you're at the theatre. 
Use your best china and dine by candlelight.
Play cards or board games.  Be creative, the winner gets a back rub. 

Pack your laptop, bring along a romantic movie, park somewhere quiet and watch your movie in your car.
Go to bargain movie nights, or matinees
Try the drive in theatre if you have one in your area. Bring your own refreshments to save
Go to free concerts at the park or other free events in your area.
Visit the zoo or museum.  Some offer free days.
Visit a home improvement store and dream.
Go to the mall.  Window shop, or try on things you could never afford. 
Have a picnic at the beach.
Go sledding, cross country skiing, or ice skating.
Bring charcoal and cook out at the park.
Camp in a tent.
Volunteer together.
Test drive your dream car.
Go to the Fair
Visit a farmers market or orchard.
Get a coffee and browse the bookstore.
Go out for just dessert
Go out for dinner at an inexpensive cafe, and just order water to drink to save $
Just order appetizers and drinks
Visit a walking trail, bike trail or state park. Bring a picnic lunch
Try mini golf
Find coupons for your favorite restaurants online or in the newspaper.
Go for a drive down some country roads, or to another town. Enjoy the scenery.

Holiday Ideas
Bring a thermos of hot chocolate or coffee and go for a drive to check out light displays.
Lay on a blanket and watch the fireworks.

These are just a few ideas.  If you're creative, you can find plenty of things to do with little or no money.  I didn't even begin to list things that you could do with a little more money. 
What do you like to do for date nights?  Please comment here on this post to share your ideas with others.  (If you comment on facebook, everyone won't get to read it)
Have fun!
Blessings!