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Cheap Date Ideas

Looking for something fun to do with that special someone, but need to do it on a budget? Phillyfunguide has you covered! Here is a list of some date ideas you may not have thought of. The best part is, these ideas are either FREE or very affordable! For more cheap date ideas, be sure to check each week's Funsavers for half-price tickets.

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	Tell-a-friend Franklin Square Historic Philadelphia, Inc. March 26-December 31, 2010 Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares. Award-winning Franklin Square is an More
	Tell-a-friend First Person StorySlam: Gifts First Person Arts March 23, 2010 Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true More
	Tell-a-friend Lace in Translation Philadelphia University - Design Center at Goldie Paley House September 24, 2009-March 31, 2010 The Design Center (TDC) presents Lace in Translation, a new exhibition of contemporary work that explores the intersection of luxurious hand-craftsmanship with modern, mass More
	Tell-a-friend Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 24, 2010 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher More
	Tell-a-friend Decorate Your Own Cupcake Night Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor May 7-May 28, 2010 Bredenbeck's Bakery will provide delicious cupcakes and all the fixings for you to decorate your own cupcake! More
	Tell-a-friend Sakura Sunday Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia April 11, 2010 Join the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia in Fairmount Park for an action-packed spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture! The centerpiece event of More
	Tell-a-friend Earth Day Concert Bellevue State Park April 17, 2010 Come out to Bellevue on Saturday afternoon of Earth Day weekend and enjoy a concert at the outdoor band shell. This year the concert will feature The Grey Street Band, a Dave More
	Tell-a-friend Gimme Shelter Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education May 9, 2009-May 9, 2010 Gimme Shelter is a showcase of six semi-permanent, functional woodland shelters which will enhance the experience of visitors to the Schuylkill Center. The project is meant More
	Tell-a-friend The Erotic Literary Salon The Erotic Literary Salon December 15, 2009-April 20, 2010 The written word, the spoken word – all things erotica. Come hear/see what all of Philadelphia is talking about. Susana Mayer, PhD, is the creator and Salonnière of More
	Tell-a-friend Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tours Philadelphia City Hall September 4, 2009-February 3, 2012 A dominating feature in the City's skyline, the Philadelphia City Hall tower is topped with a 27 ton bronze statue of William Penn, the largest statue on any building in the world. More
	Tell-a-friend 3rd-Annual Old City Stroll & Sidewalk Sale Discover Old City May 15-May 16, 2010 Over 50 Old City merchants, including boutiques, art galleries and spas/salons, will participate in this family-friendly shopping event. Merchants will set up outside tables with More
	Tell-a-friend Guided Tour: Spring Blooms Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College April 29, 2010 Join Julie Jenney, Educational Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Experience the spring blooms at the Scott Arboretum. The tour will begin at the Scott More
	Tell-a-friend Guided Tour: Tactile Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College April 11, 2010 Join Becky Robert and experience the Scott Arboretum with your sense of touch. Tactile tours lead visitors through the gardens by feeling the texture, and taking in the scents of More
	Tell-a-friend Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania's Annual Spring Meet and Flea Market Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania May 16, 2010 Come out and see the antique and classic car show at Linvilla Orchards. Dash Plaques to the first 250 show vehicles. Fun for the whole family with lots to do. More
	Tell-a-friend First Fridays Khmer Art Gallery October 2, 2009-May 7, 2010 Khmer Art Gallery invites the public to attend First Friday Open Houses, the first Friday of every month, complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and cultural discovery. More
	Tell-a-friend First Friday Doylestown Doylestown August 5, 2005 - Ongoing Doylestown holds a First Friday celebration each month, which is free to the public. First Friday Doylestown offers: • Live local music • Exhibits of local fine artists More
	Tell-a-friend First Friday in Old City Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance September 4, 2009-June 4, 2010 Started in 1991 by a group of galleries as a collaborative open house evening, First Fridays grew quickly into one of Philly’s most dynamic monthly events. Old City’s More
	Tell-a-friend WXPN's Free At Noon WXPN April 27, 2009 - Ongoing Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots More

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Event	Organization	Dates
Art and Architecture Tours	Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts	05/23/09- Ongoing
Kimmel Center Building and Theater Tours	Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts	05/26/09- Ongoing
Dance with Camera	Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)	09/10/09- 03/21/10
Guided Tour: Spring Highlights	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	03/20/10
First Person StorySlam: Perfect Storm	First Person Arts	04/12/10
Earth Day Festival	Academy of Natural Sciences	04/17/10- 04/18/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	04/20/10
First Person StorySlam: Whoppers	First Person Arts	04/27/10
Strawberry Festival	Peddler\'s Village	05/01/10- 05/02/10
Guided tour: Spring Blooms	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	05/04/10
First Person StorySlam: No Way Out	First Person Arts	05/10/10
Guided Tour: Late Spring	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	05/16/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	05/17/10
Guided Tour: Lunchtime Spring Tour	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	05/18/10
First Person StorySlam: Faulty Logic	First Person Arts	05/25/10
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	06/13/10
First Person StorySlam: Payback	First Person Arts	06/14/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	06/19/10
Guided Tour: Tactile Tour	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	06/21/10
First Person StorySlam: Epic Fail	First Person Arts	06/22/10
Guided Tour: June Bloom	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	06/26/10
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	07/11/10
First Person StorySlam: Criminal Intent	First Person Arts	07/12/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	07/19/10
First Person StorySlam: Dates To Remember	First Person Arts	07/27/10
First Person StorySlam: Off The Charts	First Person Arts	08/09/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	08/19/10
First Person StorySlam: Bad Company	First Person Arts	08/24/10
First Person StorySlam: It's In The Mail	First Person Arts	09/13/10
Guided Tour: Green Roof	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	09/14/10
Guided Tour: Arboretum Highlights	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	09/19/10
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator	Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College	09/26/10
First Person StorySlam: Friends With Benefits	First Person Arts	09/28/10
First Person StorySlam: Last Chance	First Person Arts	10/11/10
First Person StorySlam: Faking It	First Person Arts	10/26/10