20 Fun & Cheap Spring Date Ideas You’ll Want to Try ASAP

Okay, so spring is finally here, and I’m already planning all the fun dates I want to go on. I honestly just love this season. The flowers are blooming, the weather’s perfect, and everything feels more… romantic. 😉

But yeah, I’m also not trying to blow my entire paycheck on fancy dinners and expensive activities.

I’ve learned that some of the best spring dates don’t cost much at all. Last spring, some of my favorite memories were from simple things like bike rides through the park, impromptu picnics, and just being outside together.

So if you’re like me and want to make the most of spring without going broke, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 20 budget-friendly date ideas that are perfect for this season. Let’s get into it!

20 Inexpensive Date Ideas For Spring

1. Visit a Flower Farm

This is like THE most Instagram-worthy spring date you can do. Picture this: endless rows of colorful flowers, the smell of fresh blooms everywhere, and you two just wandering around picking your favorites.

Most flower farms let you pick your own bouquet for pretty cheap, and honestly? It beats buying overpriced flowers from a store any day. Plus, you get to spend the whole time outdoors, soaking up that spring sunshine.

Fun Twist: Each of you picks flowers for the other person’s bouquet. See who knows their partner’s favorites better!

2. Sunrise Watching

This has been on my date bucket list forever, but I still haven’t managed to wake up early enough for it (Guilty!😅).

Spring mornings are actually bearable now! No more freezing your butt off in winter cold. If you’re better at mornings than I am, grab a blanket, some hot coffee, and find a nice spot to watch the sun slowly paint the sky. It’s peaceful, romantic, and totally worth the early alarm (or so I’ve heard).

Fun Twist: Can’t wake up early? No worries, stay up all night. The one who seems to be falling asleep does a dare.

3. “Mystery Box” Spring Picnic

Each person packs a mystery picnic box for the other WITHOUT revealing what’s inside. Set a $5-10 budget and get creative with snacks, drinks, a small surprise, maybe a handwritten note.

Then meet at a park, exchange boxes, and see what you each came up with.

Fun Twist: Include one “wild card” item that has nothing to do with food. A silly toy, a flower, a poem… anything.

4. Fly Kites in the Park

When was the last time you flew a kite? Probably when you were like, 10, right? 😂

Well, spring is the perfect time to bring it back. The wind’s just right, the weather’s amazing, and honestly, it’s way more fun than you remember.

Fun Twist: Make it competitive. Whoever keeps their kite in the air the longest wins. Loser buys ice cream on the way home.

5. Photography Walk

No fancy cameras needed, just your phone and an eye for cool spots. And spring? It’s literally made for this. Blooming flowers, fresh green leaves, cherry blossoms everywhere… your photos are going to look amazing without even trying.

6. Public Garden Visit

Okay, this is THE spring date. Like, if you’re not visiting a garden in spring, are you even doing the season right? 🌷 Everything is in full bloom, the colors are insane, and everything looks so beautiful.

Fun Twist: Pick a fun theme, like “pretend we’re in a romantic movie” or “capture the silliest poses possible.”

7. Outdoor Movie Night (But YOU Provide the Commentary)

Set up a projector or laptop outside (or even just your phone propped up). Pick a movie you’ve both seen a hundred times, but here’s the catch: you’re doing a live commentary track over it.

Make jokes, point out plot holes, do impressions of the characters, create your own storyline.

Fun Twist: Pick a movie neither of you has seen and make up the plot as you go with the sound off.

8. Cherry Blossom/Spring Bloom Viewing

If you live anywhere near cherry blossoms or spring blooms, this is non-negotiable. You HAVE to go see them.

It’s so great walking under those pink and white petals, especially when they start falling like confetti.

Fun Twist: Try to catch falling petals together. It’s harder than it looks, but super fun (and cute to watch each other try).

9. Spring Equinox Ritual (Make It Your Own)

The spring equinox marks new beginnings. Create your own little “ritual” around it. Light a candle, write down things you want to leave behind from winter, then burn the paper (safely!). Write down goals or hopes for spring and plant them in the ground with seeds.

It sounds a little woo-woo, but it’s actually really meaningful. You’re symbolically planting intentions together and marking the season as yours.

Fun Twist: Make it dramatic. Dress up, play mystical music, pretend you’re performing an ancient ceremony. Commit to the bit.

10. DIY Ice-Cream Sundae Night

Spring is when ice cream starts tasting extra good again, right? Set up your own sundae bar at home with different flavors, sauces, and toppings.

Want to make it even more fun? Do a blindfolded taste test, create the weirdest flavor combination possible, or have a contest to see who can build the tallest sundae without it collapsing. It’s messy, sweet, and guaranteed to end with a sugar rush.

11. Stargazing Night

Staring up at night in the sky with your beloved? That’s just another level! Spring brings clearer skies and comfortable temps, making it the perfect season for this. You just need a clear night, a cozy spot, and maybe a playlist to set the vibe.

One of my best stargazing experiences was looking through my friend’s car sunroof while he was driving us to Rajasthan, and I was sitting with my girlfriend in the backseat.

Fun Twist: Bring a cozy blanket and some snacks, and take turns making up weird names for the constellations.

12. Visit to Pet Shelters

Spring is baby animal season! So you might get to meet some adorable puppies and kittens. Spoiler: You will want to take at least one home. Even if you can’t, you’ll still leave with a happy heart (and probably some fur on your clothes).

Fun Twist: Play matchmaker and guess which pet your partner would totally adopt if they could.

13. Moonlight Walk

A walk at night just hits different. The world is quieter, the air is cooler, and it somehow feels more special.

Spring nights have this perfect vibe, not freezing cold but still refreshing. No need for a plan, just walk, talk, and enjoy the moment.

Fun Twist: Bring a tiny speaker and play soft background music to turn it into your own real-life movie scene.

14. Visit Local Food Trucks

Why go to a fancy restaurant when you can have amazing food from a tiny truck?

And with spring weather? Even better. You can actually enjoy eating outside without sweating or freezing. Walk around, find something new, and try it. The rule is that you have to try each other’s food.

Fun Twist: Order for each other without revealing what it is. Hope you don’t end up with the spiciest dish on the menu.

15. Create a Bucket List Map

Sit down together, grab a map (or just a piece of paper), list all the places you want to visit and start planning future adventures. It could be a road trip to a nearby town or something crazy like swimming with sharks.

This one’s perfect for those rainy spring days when you want to stay cozy indoors but still do something fun together.

16. Sunset-Watching Picnic

I had one of the best sunset dates in Goa, sitting in a beach shack with my girlfriend, good food on the table, and the sound of waves in the background.

Did I see the sun actually touch the ocean? Nope. Thanks to the clouds, it stayed hidden 😂. But you know what? It didn’t even matter. The moment itself was enough.

Spring evenings are perfect for this. The weather’s just right, not too hot, not too cold. Find a nice spot, bring some snacks, and soak in the moment.

Fun Twist: Pack only mystery snacks for each other. No peeking until you’re at the spot!

17. Write Letters to Each Other

Old-school romance never goes out of style. Write each other a letter, something sweet, funny, or even totally dramatic like you’re in a 90s rom-com.

Here’s an idea: take your notebook and pen outside on a nice spring day. Find a park bench, sit under a tree, and write while soaking up the sunshine. It just adds to the whole vibe.

Fun Twist: Sneak in a tiny surprise to make it even sweeter. For example, a pressed flower, a doodle, or a secret inside joke only they’ll get.

18. Rooftop Starlit Dinner

Takeout + a rooftop + the spring night sky = a date that feels way fancier than it actually is.

Lay out a blanket, add some fairy lights if you have them, and enjoy your meal under the stars. No dress codes, no loud restaurants. Just you, your date, and maybe a deep convo about life.

Fun Twist: Only candlelight allowed! Also, make up a fancy restaurant name for your rooftop and pretend you had to book it weeks in advance.

19. Romantic Photo Session (Spring Backdrop)

With spring as your backdrop, blooming flowers, green parks, perfect lighting, your photos are going to look like they’re straight out of a magazine.

Want to make it extra fun? Use silly props or dress up in matching outfits. Instagram is not ready for this level of cuteness!

Fun Twist: To make it extra fun, dress up as if you’re on a magazine cover or recreate iconic couple photos from movies.

20. Go on a Bike Ride

A simple plan with endless fun, and honestly, one of the most classic spring activities out there.

Ride through a scenic park, race each other (play fair!), or just cruise around and explore. And if one of you hasn’t ridden a bike in years… well, watching them struggle might be entertainment in itself.

Fun Twist: Pick a random route or let a coin flip decide which way to go at every turn.