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  • Cheap Philly Date Ideas!

    Updated: December 20, 2023

    Originally Published: 2020

    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!

    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Daily Recitals on the Wanamaker Organ
    Friends of the Wanamaker Organ
    April 1st, 2023 - December 31st, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    SPECIAL EVENTS
    Trivia Night
    Crossing Vineyards and Winery
    December 14th, 2023 - March 28th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    VISUAL ARTS
    2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions
    Temple Contemporary
    February 28th, 2024 - April 27th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Trolley Tap House
    Geeks Who Drink
    Permanent Attraction
    QUICK VIEW
    THEATRE
    Family Friendly Theatre Arts Workshop and Show
    Sawubona Creativity Project
    Permanent Attraction
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSEUMS
    Come Behind the Wall at Founder's Hall Museum
    Girard College
    Permanent Attraction
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest
    Pennsylvania Resources Council
    January 1st, 2024 - October 31st, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    VISUAL ARTS
    Color Fields
    InLiquid Art + Design
    February 2nd, 2024 - June 1st, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    VISUAL ARTS
    Unfolding Petals
    Black Moth Tattoo and Gallery
    March 1st, 2024 - April 27th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    FREE
    Dolls, Idols, and Ideals
    InLiquid Art + Design
    February 29th, 2024 - April 20th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Absolute Queen- The Queen Experience at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
    Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
    March 29th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    VISUAL ARTS
    Spring Art Show - Full Sshow
    Exhibit B Gallery
    February 17th, 2024 - May 11th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    KIDS
    City of Cape May Easter Egg Hunt
    Cape May City
    March 30th, 2024
    QUICK VIEW
    KIDS
    Easter Egg Hunt
    St. Peter's Episcopal Church
    March 31st, 2024

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