Date nights shouldn't be dreadful just because you're waiting on a paycheck. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to fork out all the dough to have a good time with your S/O or Hinge date. These Charlotte date night ideas in February that are super cheap (less than $35 to be exact) so you and don't have to worry about clearing your bank account. Karaoke at Lucky Lou's Tavern Price: 💸 Address: 5124 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: Shoot some pool and see who's the ping pong master before you take the stage to dedicate a karaoke song to your lover. Yummy bar food paired with a few brewskis will give you all the confidence you need. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday to youngest son Nate with his sweetie Nicole ❤️ A post shared by Victorian inn (@victorianinn) on Nov 11, 2017 at 6:45pm PST Website $5 Margs At Ruru's Price: $5+ per person Address: 715 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: Date nights aren't only for the weekends. This super authentic Mexican spot not only has yummy food and a vibrant aesthetic, they have $5 margaritas on Mondays so you can down a few, munch on chips and queso and get all mushy together. They have $2 tacos on Tuesdays too. View this post on Instagram when you came out to escape your nervous breakdown but all you got was hives A post shared by abby (@smuglife_) on Oct 4, 2019 at 4:41pm PDT Website Game Night At Potions And Pixels Price: Free (for games) Address: 2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd. Ste. 101-B., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: Bond with your boo and test your board game skills because this super fun spot has over 300 board games. They even have video games too. And what's game night without snacks and booze? They've got your covered. View this post on Instagram Join us TONIGHT at @7thpublicmarket for Board Game Night from 6 to 9pm! #PotionsAndPixels #boardgames #cardgames #tabletopgames #indiegames #games #gaming #gamenight #charlottesgotalot #charlotteevents #clt #charlotte #charlottenc #cltevents #cltnightlife #queencity #704 A post shared by POTIONS & PIXELS (@potions_and_pixels) on Oct 3, 2018 at 10:12am PDT Website Science On The Rocks At Discovery Place Price: $12 per person Address: 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: This after-hours event lets you discover science after dark with a drink in hand. Browse the museum and learn a thing or too with your S/O while getting your buzz on with themed activities, music and a costume contest. View this post on Instagram Date night was out of this world 🌎☀️🌒 #discoveryplace #scienceontherocks A post shared by Adrian&Carolyn (@separatecheckspleaze) on Feb 17, 2018 at 3:07pm PST Website Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Price: $14.95 per person Address: 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC Why You Need To Go: Take in all of nature's vibrant wonders hand-in-hand with your bae at this whimsical garden. Multiple gardens, an orchid observatory and garden trails make for an all-day adventure of open-air fun and fragrant plants. View this post on Instagram If you don’t know, now you know 😘🥰 #igettoannoyyoufortherestofyourlife A post shared by Terra G (@gweenebean) on Aug 18, 2019 at 4:45pm PDT Website Charlotte Checkers Game Price: $15+ person Address: 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: Watch some gnarly sports with a Charlotte Hockey game. Unlike most other sports, this ice rink full of energy that sparks some pretty funny fights for a night of (basically free) entertainment. Bundle up (and cuddle up) for a night on ice with no dull moments. They even have $1 beer nights. View this post on Instagram my human A post shared by Stefani Palamaris (@stef_pala) on Nov 26, 2019 at 6:43pm PST Website Portal Price: $17.50 Address: 114 S Tryon St., Charlotte, NC Why You Need To Go: Snap some memorable Insta-worthy moments as a couple at this immersive art experience. Express your imagination and inner creativity with tons of rooms designed with insane interactive installations. View this post on Instagram Our neighbors came over to check us out and they loved it, thank you! #portalclt #portalcharlotte #cltliving #charlotte #thingstodoincharlotte @thepostfeels #thepostfeels #immersiveart A post shared by Portal Charlotte (@portal.clt) on Jul 11, 2019 at 2:28pm PDT Website