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Looking for cheap anniversary ideas that are actually fun, romantic, or interesting?\n<\/p>\n
Well, we\u2019ve got you covered. In today\u2019s post, I\u2019m going to give you a ton of inexpensive anniversary ideas that\u2019ll ensure you have a wonderful anniversary even if you are on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n Do keep in mind though that \u201ccheap\u201d is a pretty subjective word. What\u2019s cheap to one person may be expensive to another. It really depends on your budget, and situation.<\/p>\n That being said, all of the ideas below are easy on the budget.<\/p>\n So whether it\u2019s a wedding<\/a> anniversary, your our first date anniversary or any other special date, you don\u2019t have to go broke to celebrate it!<\/p>\n If you like to save money while making your anniversary a memorable occasion, check out these cheap and fun anniversary dates ideas that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n Camping can be a fun way to spend your anniversary, and you don\u2019t even need to leave your home to do so. Well, you do need to leave your actual house, but only to the backyard!<\/p>\n Set up a tent in your garden and enjoy a night together outdoors. Chat, make s\u2019mores, or even watch a movie if your phone or laptop are charged.<\/p>\n Check out our guide on how to find free camping near you.<\/a><\/p>\n Searching for the perfect anniversary idea for her?<\/p>\n She\u2019ll love this simple yet highly romantic gesture!<\/p>\n Where\u2019s the spot where you and your spouse first met? If it\u2019s nearby or at least only a drive away, consider heading there together for your anniversary. This is a romantic idea that doesn\u2019t need to cost a lot. You could surprise your spouse by taking them to the spot where you first met and reminiscing.<\/p>\n This is great if you\u2019re looking for free things to do on the weekend<\/a> of your anniversary.<\/p>\n Lakes are calming, romantic, and a nice way to spend time together. Visit a nearby lake, take food with you too and just enjoy a nice, relaxing date together.<\/p>\n Sure, you\u2019re not going to find cheap tickets for big name comedians. But you can still see some funny standup acts from amateur comedians. Lots of bars and clubs host amateur comedy nights where the admission is cheap or free.<\/p>\n Watching a movie outdoors is super fun and a little more interesting than watching from the sofa. So recreate the good-old-fashioned drive through experience for your anniversary.<\/p>\n If you and your spouse like art, then an art festival might be the perfect activity for you both. You can see some new artwork, have lots to talk about, and can enjoy a fun date together.<\/p>\n Take a ferry ride together on your anniversary. It\u2019s not super expensive, but it\u2019s a little more adventurous than some anniversary date ideas. When the weather\u2019s good, it makes for an awesome date!<\/p>\n You\u2019re sure to laugh if you try to draw your spouse. My husband is a good artist, I on the other hand am not. Since my drawing skills are abysmal, I drew my husband in hilarious fashion. It was pretty funny. Hey, you may not be an artist, but you\u2019ll get lots of laughs out of drawing each other.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the most inexpensive thing on the list, but it can be pretty cheap compared to some anniversary activities. Search online for lists of popular restaurants in your city. Visit multiple restaurants for an appetizer or a small place. It\u2019s a good way to try out new foods in new restaurants, giving you plenty of things to chat about and enjoy together on your anniversary.<\/p>\n This is one of the best cheap anniversary ideas at home. Make a playlist of songs you both used to listen to when you were first dating, or that remind you of a special time together. Listen to it on your anniversary during a romantic meal at home and chat about the memories that the songs bring up.<\/p>\n Street fairs celebrate different foods and cultures from the area. There will likely be plenty of activities you can do together, and there\u2019s usually food and booze to sample too. Food festivals and wine festivals are a lot of fun for couples on their anniversary.<\/p>\n Going to the zoo can make for a surprisingly fun date. You get to chat while looking at the animals and just enjoy each other\u2019s company. If you\u2019re looking for something a little different a trip to the zoo can be the perfect choice.<\/p>\n Making pizza by hand is a little more challenging than just ordering out. But it always tastes way better. Go shopping together and make a fancy pizza at home. You can try out different toppings and flavors and best of all you can enjoy it over a candlelight dinner for two when it\u2019s done baking.<\/p>\n Binge-watching a new show together is a great way to bond. You can guess what\u2019s going to happen and talk about your favorite (and least favorite) characters.<\/p>\n Or you could re-watch one of your favorite TV shows or movies series. Spend the whole day or night watching TV together.<\/p>\n Making a time capsule can be a really romantic way to spend your anniversary. You could create one and open it up on an anniversary that\u2019s years from now. It\u2019s a great way to cherish your memories together.<\/p>\n One of my favorite ways to spend time with my husband is sitting in the backyard and talking over a few drinks. This can make a really cozy and cute date idea for your anniversary. And if you have a safe area away from trees (and you know what you\u2019re doing) you could even make your own bonfire and sit around it.<\/p>\n This is one of those tried and true fun date night ideas<\/a> that can also be a great anniversary idea.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t often cook together, consider doing that on your anniversary. You can have a few drinks together, laugh if you\u2019re not good cooks, and enjoy a nice meal together afterwards.<\/p>\n Weather bad on your anniversary? Well, just because it\u2019s too cold outside for a picnic it doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out. Put a blanket on the floor and have one inside instead.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s the place where you had your first date, your wedding<\/a> venue, or the place where you had your first kiss, visit places that are significant in your relationship and that hold special memories for you. This is such a romantic way to spend your anniversary and it\u2019s free.<\/p>\n Take a dance class together on your anniversary. Many dance studios offer lessons for beginners and for couples. The best thing to do is book a private couple\u2019s lesson. Dancing together can be romantic, and often funny, depending on how bad your dance skills are!<\/p>\n Lots of places like bars, restaurants and malls have photo booths, so take a tour of them on your anniversary. You can look back at the photos for years to come! You can see how many you can visit in one afternoon or evening. And you can put them into a scrapbook afterwards.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t think that the arcade is just for kids. No, they can be super fun for us adults as well. Playing games is sure to generate lots of laughs and it\u2019s a good way to bond too. Just spend the day or the evening playing games together and enjoy yourself.<\/p>\n To find discounted activities, restaurants, events and more near you, check out Groupon<\/a>. There are some awesome deals on there. So you\u2019re sure to find something cheap to do on your anniversary.<\/p>\n An evening spent sitting beneath the stars can make for a romantic anniversary date.<\/p>\n It\u2019s relaxing and it makes you ponder the universe together. Grab a comfy blanket and a glass of wine and sit under the stars. If you\u2019d like to identify the stars in the sky, you should definitely check out SkyView.<\/p>\n You can use the app to stargaze. Just install it, point your phone at the sky and the app will identify stars, constellations, satellites and more! Enjoying the magic of the night sky together is a nice way to spend your anniversary.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s where you can get the SkyView app: <\/strong><\/p>\n Another romantic way to spend time together on your anniversary is by taking a ride on a Ferris wheel. You can take in the scenery and enjoy quality time together.<\/p>\n Looking for cheap anniversary ideas for him (or her! These days ladies are into video games more than ever.)? Try this one!<\/p>\n From Borderlands to Gears of War, there are plenty of games you can play in co-op mode. Navigating the campaign mode of any game together is a surprisingly good bonding experience. You work together, go on missions, and defeat bad guys side by side, without having to leave your sofa.<\/p>\n Drive-in movie theaters have a certain romantic charm about them. If you\u2019re a couple you might want to head on over to your nearest drive-in theater and snuggle up while watching a movie.<\/p>\n You can even take snacks and drinks with you to enjoy while you watch the movie. If you\u2019re looking for something inexpensive to do on your anniversary that\u2019s a little different to the usual dinner and a movie date, give the drive-in movie theater a try.<\/p>\n Board games can be pretty fun, as they bring out your competitive side. If you have a family and are looking to involve them in your anniversary celebrations, then playing board games is a good option. Have some snacks and drinks on the go too and you\u2019re sure to have a fun night.<\/p>\n Some breweries and wineries provide free tours. This can make for a great anniversary date. Some of them even give you free booze to sample. See if there are any breweries or wineries near you that offer free tours.<\/p>\n Hiking together is a good way to enjoy each other\u2019s company and get out in nature on your special day. Sunset hikes are perfect for anniversaries as they are super romantic.<\/p>\n So, go for a walk near sunset and enjoy the romantic and beautiful sunset view together.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to leave the house to do a wine-tasting. Set one up right in your own home instead! Search online for some well-reviewed wines or visit a local wine store to ask for some recommendations.<\/p>\n Once your wines are in, you can set up your own wine tasting for your anniversary. You can enjoy an evening of drinking nice wines with your spouse and bonding.<\/p>\n Visit the beach together and enjoy the waves and sounds of the ocean. This is such a good way to enjoy each other\u2019s company. You can really chat to each other and relax. It\u2019s a perfect anniversary date idea if you want to spend some real quality time together.<\/p>\n Choose a city near you that you\u2019ve never visited before or haven\u2019t visited much and just explore it! You can peruse local galleries, look around the shops, and have a meal and some drinks together.<\/p>\n Spend the night talking about your dreams for life. Talk about your goals, your hopes and your dreams. Whether that\u2019s to travel, become an author, move to a new city, or start a new career, you should both make a list of goals and talk about them.<\/p>\n This can be such a good bonding experience, and it can also help you to plan your future together.<\/p>\n Going to a jazz club and listening to music can be fun if you both like jazz. It offers an evening of entertainment, drinks, and fun!<\/p>\n I always find looking at old photos a lot of fun. It\u2019s funny marveling at how different you look years ago (if you\u2019ve been married a while!), and it\u2019s nice to reminisce about your relationship and life together. So pull out the old photo albums or scroll through old photos on your phone or computer and just enjoy reminiscing together over them.<\/p>\n Having dinner at a restaurant is a classic anniversary choice. If you\u2019re on a budget though, eating at a restaurant isn\u2019t always the cheapest option.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why Seated<\/a> is such a good app.<\/p>\n It gives you cashback when you dine out.<\/p>\n Just download Seated, book a reservation with the app, dine out as you normally would, and you\u2019ll get your cashback!<\/p>\n You can get up to 30% back on every restaurant reservation.<\/p>\n So you can still go out to eat, even if you\u2019re on a budget.<\/p>\n Awesome, right?<\/p>\n You can redeem your rewards for in-person experiences, like wine tastings and cooking classes, or for gift cards to places like:<\/p>\n Here\u2019s where you can get the Seated app: <\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll find venues for free outdoor concerts in many cities. Going to an outdoor concert can be a fun way to spend your anniversary. To get results for concerts where you live and in surrounding cities and towns, search for \u201cfree outdoor concerts near me\u201d on Google.<\/p>\n You could also check out your state\u2019s tourism website for information on outdoor concerts in your area that are free. You\u2019ll find everything from blues to classical music on offer at outdoor concerts. It can definitely make for a fun anniversary date.<\/p>\n Planting some flowers in the garden together and watching them bloom over the year is a romantic way to spend an anniversary and it\u2019s something a little different to dinner and a movie.<\/p>\n Go to see a band that both of you love, if they are touring in your area of course. If they are, then get some tickets, and enjoy a night of your favorite music together.<\/p>\n Attending a sports game together can be a lot of fun. The atmosphere is lively, so you\u2019re sure to have a good time.<\/p>\n If the major leagues are out of your budget or too far away, local minor league games can be just as fun. So check out the sports games that are scheduled during your anniversary and go to a game together.<\/p>\n You could visit a farmer\u2019s market and pick up some fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods you could cook together later. There\u2019s even entertainment on offer at some markets. If you\u2019re looking for something chilled to do on your anniversary, try visiting your local farmer\u2019s market.<\/p>\n Ice skating is a super fun and inexpensive anniversary date idea. You can laugh as you both try to stay on your own two feet, and if you fall over! And of course you can hold hands as you skate around, making this a pretty romantic date too.<\/p>\n Try going to a trivia night at a local bar. If you\u2019re a competitive couple, you\u2019ll really enjoy it. You can work as a team and celebrate your victory later.<\/p>\n The fun part of golf is driving, right? So a visit to the driving range can make for a fun date. Even if you\u2019re not a skilled golfer, you can just have a good time trying to hit the golf ball!<\/p>\nFree or Cheap Things to Do on Your Anniversary<\/h2>\n
1. Try Camping or \u201cGlamping\u201d in your Backyard<\/h3>\n
2. Go back to the place where you first met<\/h3>\n
3. Visit a nearby lake<\/h3>\n
4. Go to a stand-up comedy show<\/h3>\n
5. Watch a Movie Outside<\/h3>\n
6. Attend an art festival<\/h3>\n
7. Take a Ferry Ride<\/h3>\n
8. Paint or draw each other<\/h3>\n
9. Take a self-guided restaurant tour of your city<\/h3>\n
10. Make a playlist of throw-back songs<\/h3>\n
11. Visit a street fair or food festival together<\/h3>\n
12. Take a trip to the zoo<\/h3>\n
13. Make a pizza at home<\/h3>\n
14. Binge-watch your favorite TV show or movie series (or a new one)<\/h3>\n
15. Make a time capsule<\/h3>\n
16. Enjoy a drink around a bonfire in the backyard<\/h3>\n
17. Make Dinner Together<\/h3>\n
18. Have an indoor picnic<\/h3>\n
19. Visit places that are significant in your relationship<\/h3>\n
20. Learn to dance<\/h3>\n
21. Do a photo-booth crawl<\/h3>\n
22. Visit the arcade<\/h3>\n
23. Go on a Groupon Date<\/h3>\n
24. Gaze at the stars<\/h3>\n
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25. Take a ride on a Ferris wheel together<\/h3>\n
26. Have a night of playing video games<\/h3>\n
27. Visit a drive-in movie theater<\/h3>\n
28. Play Board Games<\/h3>\n
29. Tour a winery or brewery<\/h3>\n
30. Go on a Sunset Hike<\/h3>\n
31. Create your own wine tasting<\/h3>\n
32. Visit the beach together<\/h3>\n
33. Explore a Nearby City<\/h3>\n
34. Have a \u201cDream\u201d date<\/h3>\n
35. Go to a jazz club<\/h3>\n
36. Reminisce over old photos<\/h3>\n
37. Go out for a meal at a local restaurant (get money back with Seated!)<\/h3>\n
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38. Go to a free outdoor concert<\/h3>\n
39. Plant flowers together and watch them bloom<\/h3>\n
40. Go to gig of a band you both love<\/h3>\n
41. Attend a sports game together<\/h3>\n
42. Visit a Farmer\u2019s Market<\/h3>\n
43. Go ice skating<\/h3>\n
44. Attend a trivia night at a local bar<\/h3>\n
45. Visit the driving range<\/h3>\n
46. Try Go-Cart Racing<\/h3>\n