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    Published: 2020

    Updated: May 15, 2023

    By: Frances Ellison & Phillyfunguide Staff

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    Looking for something fun to do with that special someone on a budget? Or perhaps a fun night out for yourself? Phillyfunguide has you covered!

     

    Here is a list of this cheap, local date ideas* that you may not have thought of, for when dinner and a movie just isn't cutting it. Treat yo'self to an affordable night out with your significant other: most of these events are $25 or less!

     

    Did we forget anything? Make sure to submit your events to Phillyfunguide through our submission page!

     

    *Please be sure to view and participate in these activities safely. For up-to-date information on the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions, visit their official website.

    Check out these low-cost and free events in the Philadelphia area!

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    OUTDOORS
    TrailOff
    Swim Pony
    July 14th, 2022 - December 31st, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    Muddy Waters: Reimagining Futures in Wet Asia
    Wolf Humanities Center
    December 8th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    Moon+Arrow
    Moon+Arrow
    November 15th, 2022 - December 30th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
    Italian Extravaganza - A Holiday Themed Italian Marketplace
    Accent Public Relations
    December 7th, 2023 - December 8th, 2023
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    KIDS
    Minutes with Misty
    William Jeanes Memorial Library
    December 8th, 2023
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    MUSIC
    Daily Recitals on the Wanamaker Organ
    Friends of the Wanamaker Organ
    April 1st, 2023 - December 31st, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    uCity Square Holiday Fest (Day One)
    Wexford Science & Technology
    December 8th, 2023 - December 9th, 2023
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    SPECIAL EVENTS
    Holiday House Tour
    Chestnut Hill Community Association
    December 9th, 2023
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    MUSEUMS
    Artists' Jam & Coffee
    Delaware Art Museum
    December 9th, 2023
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    KIDS
    Brick Insanity LEGO® Club
    William Jeanes Memorial Library
    December 9th, 2023
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    FREE
    Cookie Chaos
    Deep End Studios
    December 9th, 2023 - December 10th, 2023
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    FREE
    5th Annual Fishtown Freeze Weekend- December 9 & 10
    Fishtown District
    December 9th, 2023 - December 10th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    uCity Square Holiday Fest (Day Two)
    Wexford Science & Technology
    December 9th, 2023
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    KIDS
    December Holidays Around the World
    William Jeanes Memorial Library
    December 9th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Rock Da Mic: Youth Concert & Mixer
    ITAVFoundation
    December 9th, 2023

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