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25 Cute Date Ideas in Greater Cincinnati You Can Do for $30

By CityBeat Staff on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 at 2:43 pm

A great date in Cincinnati doesn't have to cost a lot. As long as you put time and thought into your date ideas, you can have a fun day or night out in the Queen City without even spending a penny.

From a free mural scavenger hunt to a night under the stars at the Cincinnati Observatory, there are plenty of affordable and fun activities for you and your partner, whether it's your first date or you've been together for decades. Keep scrolling to see some of the ideas we put together that won't cost you more than $30.

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See the Latest Exhibit at the Contemporary Arts Center

Free
With changing exhibits, an eclectic gift shop and a hip cafe, the Contemporary Arts Center welcomes visitors free of charge. 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown.

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Challenge Your Date to a Friendly Game of Pickleball at Sawyer Point

Free
If you have the gear, you and your date can have a friendly competition at Sawyer Point to see who’s the pickleball champ. Their courts are open and free to play on from March through December, and players of all skill levels are welcome. They even installed state-of-the-art LED lighting and are open until 10 p.m. so you can keep playing late into the night. 815 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown.

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Catch a Show (for Free) During the Wednesday Welcome Experiment at Know Theatre

Free Wednesday night mainstage performances; $5 advance
Know Theatre is known for putting on cutting-edge and avant-garde productions in its black box theater (true to type, it also produces the city’s annual Fringe Festival). The Wednesday Welcome Experiment makes shows accessible to all with totally free admission, so you can spend the ticket money you saved at the venue’s Underground Bar — a cocktail and cabaret space with drinks and programming that complements the goings-on upstairs. 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine.

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Double Down at Cancun and Western Bowl

$4.30-$5.45
It’s a two-for-one at Cancun Restaurante & Cantina and Western Bowl Strike & Spare — the establishments are connected by a doorway, making it easy to go from classic strip-mall tacos and tequila to classic bowling and beer. Since 1958, the glowing Western Bowl sign has been beckoning amateurs and pros alike to play on its 68 automatic lanes. With a Big Lebowski-esque atmosphere, the rates are reasonable (less than $6 a game), the snacks are cheap and the bar is fully stocked. Grab a pitcher of beer and get ready to bowl. 6383 Glenway Ave., Western Hills.

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Show Off Your Moves at Beechmont Rollerarena

Admission: $4-$10; Skate rentals: $3-$5
Lace up those skates for a fun night under the disco balls at this roller rink. Beechmont Rollerarena offers open skating on Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. Admission prices vary from $4 to $10 depending on the day and time, and skate rentals are $3 for regular skates and $5 for speed skates. The concession stand also offers a lot of affordable eats, like pizza, cheeseburgers and hot dogs. 3988 Commercial Blvd., Union Township.

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