Cheap Philly Date Ideas!

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!

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*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.

Watson Adventures' Twisted Science Scavenger Hunt

Visit the Franklin Institute and decipher clues in this in-person, interactive scavenger hunt from Watson Adventures! You'll answer fun questions, follow wacky clues and maybe even get to walk through the giant Heart in this real-live puzzle game. 

The Inflused Food Fest Pt. 2 (Sweets & Treats)

Take your special someone out to a fancy dinner, with a twist, at The Infused Food Fest! The second installment of this popular food festival will focus on sweets and treats, featuring infused versions of funnel cake, hot wings, baked good, chips and more.

Sweetheart Skate

Treat your partner to a night of ice skating under the stars at the annual Sweethear Skate at Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest. Tickets to the event include ice skating, a rose, a personal photo and music provided by a live DJ.

Invisible World of Water

Learning about water has never been cooler then a visit to the Invisible World of Water, the current exhibit at The Academy of Natural Sciences. Focused around two phenomena of water, snow crystals and diatoms, invisible to the naked eye, this exhibit uses artwork, visual elements and even holograms to answer the mysteries of H20.