15 Cheap Date Ideas In South Florida

Date night doesn't have to be expensive. Skip the pricey Friday night dinner for these low-cost or free evenings of cooking classes, picnics, stargazing, and more.

Date night doesn't have to be expensive. Skip the pricey Friday night dinner for these low-cost or free evenings of cooking classes, picnics, stargazing, and more.

These 15 South Florida date ideas will cost you $15 or less. Some won't cost you a thing!

 

Movie Under The Stars

Price: Free

Hours: Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

Address: Novotel Miami Brickell at 1500 SW. 1st Ave.

Why You Need To Go: Popcorn included! You and your S/O can relax in a four-star hotel pool while you watch a movie under the stars. Upcoming showings include Arrival, La La Land, and Dirty Dancing.

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Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Price: Free, pay to park

Hours: Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Address: 149 SE. 21st Ave. in Deerfield Beach

Why You Need To Go: Go dancing with your S/O at Deerfield Beach for an old-school date. You can admire the ocean at sunset while you dance the night away. 

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Around the World Vegan Cooking Series

Price: Free

When: Dec. 19

Hours: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Address: Yello Creative Arts and Events Center at 2495 E. Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale

Why You Need To Go: Learn to cook vegan Thai food to spice up date night. You and your S/O will enjoy food, drinks, and music at this free cooking class.

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Live Music Along The Broadwalk

Price: Free

Hours: Fridays 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m, Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m, Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Address: 2051 N. Ocean Dr. at Latitudes in Hollywood

Why You Need To Go: You can get cozy in Latitude's outdoor seating area and while you enjoy live music along Hollywood Beach's famous Broadwalk. 

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Strawberry Fields of Kendall Sunflower Picking

Price: Free entry

When: December through May

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: Strawberry Fields of Kendall at 94th St. and 137th Ave.

Why You Need To Go: Sunflower picking at Strawberry Fields of Kendall is the perfect creative date idea. Go after 4 p.m. for a sweet evening strolling through beautiful sunflowers. 

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Price: Free general admission, $5 for a guided tour

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 2000 Convention Center Dr. in Miami Beach

Why You Need To Go: You and your S/O will wander through serene gardens bursting with colorful flowers. Enjoy scenic fountains, relaxing hammocks, and new blooms of dune sunflowers, desert roses, and orchids.

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Florida Swap Shop & Drive-In

Price: $7

Hours: Open daily, movies start at 8:15 p.m.

Address: 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale

Why You Need To Go: Go for old-school romance at the drive-in. These movie tickets are half of what you'd pay in a regular theater! Bring snacks and blankets. 

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Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami

Price: Free 

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Address: 770 NE. 125th St. in North Miami 

Why You Need To Go: Head to MOCA on Thursdays evenings for an immersive art experience. You can admire incredible modern art and culture for free!

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Fox Astronomical Observatory

Price: Free, donations are welcome

When: Saturday nights after sunset, weather permitting

Address: 16001 W. State Rd. 84 in Sunrise

Why You Need To Go: Observe the night sky with your S/O at Fox Astronomical Observatory. Use one of the observatory's telescopes or bring your own for a night full of planets and stars.

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Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis

Price: Free

When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: Huizenga Plaza at the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk 

Why You Need To Go: Mutts & Martinis is an outdoor cocktail hour that both you and your pup can enjoy. Bring your S/O along for a late afternoon of drinks and doggos.

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Miami Design District Public Art Tour

Price: Free

When: October 5, 2019

Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Address: Palm Court at 140 NE. 39th St. in Miami 

Why You Need To Go: This free guided tour will take you deep into Miami's Design District for a closer look at public art. The tour will be led by art critic Margery Gorden.

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Exquisito Chocolates Factory Tour and Tasting

Price: $5

When: Check here for upcoming tours

Address: 2606 SW. 8th St. in Miami

Why You Need To Go: Tour a chocolate factory and try delicious Exquisito Chocolates for just $5! The next tour is Saturday, Sept. 14. 

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Flamingo Road Nursery Fall Festival

Price: Free entry

When: Last week of September through the first week of November

Address: 1655 S. Flamingo Rd. in Davie

Why You Need To Go: This annual event is filled with pumpkins, scarecrows, and cornstalks, the perfect scenery for cute couple photos. Go in the late afternoon or evening for the best views.

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The Bass Museum Of Art

Price: Free

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, and Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019

Address: 2100 Collins Ave. at Miami Beach

Why You Need To Go: You and your S/O can explore colorful exhibits at The Bass Museum of Art for free! Bonus: general admission is only $10 any other day.

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North Shore Open Space Park Picnic

Price: Free

Hours: Sunrise to sunset

Address: Collins Ave. from 78th St. to 87th St. in Miami Beach

Why You Need To Go: Head to North Shore Open Space Park at sunset for a free date night. The park is full of picnic tables as well as wide grassy areas to lay a blanket. Or you can picnic on the beach!

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Bring your S/O on these low-cost dates in South Florida! For more date night inspo, read about these 7 date ideas near Tampa and 11 date ideas near Jacksonville.