Saving money is a popular trend right now. Just about everyone is doing what they can to fight back against inflation, the lack of national rent control, and rising costs at the grocery store.

Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that doesn’t totally break the bank? These date ideas cost less than $20.

Visit a Botanical Gardens

Flowers and natural plants will always be beautiful to look at and amazing to smell. Hanging at a botanical garden is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day.

Ice cream date

Ice cream is as sweet and simple as it gets! Choose an ice cream shop you and your partner both enjoy with great flavors to choose from.

Hot chocolate date at a coffee shop

Coffee shops are great for typical dates, but on Valentine’s Day, ordering hot chocolate is the only way to go!

Wine-tasting

A wine-tasting date is a fun and romantic way to spend the day. On the cheaper side, you’ll find wine-tasting destinations for $20.

Matinee movie date

Movie nights are fun, but you save a lot of money by taking in matinee shows. Head to the theater in the morning or early afternoon.

Video game arcade

If you and your partner love video games, this is the perfect Valentine’s Day date for both of you as a couple.

Carnival or fair

Carnivals and fairs are similar in the sense that they offer rides, sweet treats, and prizes for young couples in love to enjoy.

Aquarium visit

Check out all the cool fish and sea creatures at your local aquarium. Entry fees to typical aquariums are usually less than $20.

Mini golf

A round or two of mini golf is a fun and cute way to spend your holiday. Try to choose a course with a sweet theme.

Batting cages

Head to the batting cages with your partner if one or both of you enjoy swinging a bat at all the baseballs flying your way.

Laser tag

Laser tag is one of those fun dates that allow you to show off your competitive side with your partner. How fun!

Petting zoo

If you and your partner adore spending time near animals, a petting zoo could be the best possible date option for you.

Karaoke night

Sing all your favorite songs during karaoke night with your partner on Valentine’s Day. Singing together and for each other is beyond sweet.

Go Karts

It’s a fun Valentine’s Day ahead if you and your partner choose to ride go-karts together! This fun date is also an active one.

Bowling alley

Go bowling with your partner if you two love getting a little competitive with each other. Bowling dates are usually always very affordable.

Roller skating or ice skating

A Valentine’s Day date spent roller skating or roller skating is free if you and your partner both already own the necessary skates. If not, you’ll have to spend some money to rent the skates out.

Donut run

Donuts are a sweet breakfast treat all year long, but they’re even better on Valentine’s Day. Some donut shops sell themed donuts.

Happy hour drinks

Narrow down your favorite restaurant or bar and double-check the happy hour timeframe! Cheers to that.

Comedy club

It’s time to laugh your bottoms off! A comedy club with a hilarious comedian on stage is a fabulous way to spend the day.

Rent electric or regular bicycles

Rent electric or regular bicycles with your partner if a little bit of exercise sounds pleasurable to both of you.