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Date Night Ideas under $20 and under $30 in Wichita

POSTED BY
Abigail Ellermann

Not all special dates have to be expensive dinners.  Here is a list of creative ways to have a special night. Wichita has a lot to offer for couples of all ages and hitting up these local locations makes it much more special.

In this  article you will find:

  • 15 Date night ideas under $20
  • 11 Date night ideas under $30 

Date Night $30 and Under

 Click HERE to see the list of 42 $10 and under Date Night Ideas 

Date night ideas under $20: 

1. PickleBall at Chicken N Pickle – Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm it’s $20 per hour. If you play doubles that’s entertainment for 4 people or get a larger group to share the court cost to get the best deal. Reserve your court here! 

2. Wichita Wind Surge – The Berm – which is the outfield we have sat out there many times and it’s a great spot! 

3. Top Golf – A less expensive way to enjoy Top Golf is through their mini golf course. Have a ball with their  9 holes of miniature golf perfect for a night out with friends, a date night, or a family activity!

4. Thrift Store Style Challenge – Find some crazy clothing and go out to lunch or dinner wearing those clothes. I’ve seen this trend on social media and it is a fun way to act like kids again.

Thrift stores to go to:

  • Goodwill
  • Salvation Army
  • Disabled American Veterans
  • Uptown Cheapskate
  • Plato’s Closet
  • Paws Crossed
  • Oaklawn Clothing ‘N Stuff

5. Laser Tag – All-Star Sports Laser Tag:

  • Single Session: $9.99

6. Starlite Drive-In

  • $7 per adult
  • 3900 S Hydraulic Ave, Wichita, KS 67216
  • starlitefun.com
  • Opens in the Spring – Fall  

7. Ice Skate – The Wichita Ice Center is open year-round, perfect for a cute skate date. Check out the website for more information on times they are open for public skating.

8. Disposable Camera Day – A date without the phones: pick up a disposable camera, take pictures throughout your day or week, and put them in a scrapbook.

9. Yoga Class – Have a relaxing date doing some yoga and stretching.

  • Limitless Yoga Studio
  • Drop-in single class: $11
  • Mat/Towel Rental: $2 each
  • 357 South Pattie, Wichita, KS, 67211

10. Paint Date – Get creative, look up ideas on Pinterest, or paint each other, and enjoy the night in.

What you’ll need:

11. At-Home Spa Night – A date when you can completely relax? Doesn’t get much better than that.

What you’ll need:

  • Bath Bombs: 8 for $5 at Walmart
  • Epsom Salts: 3lbs for $5 at Walmart
  • Face Masks: $4 for 2 at Ulta
  • Bonus: put on a cozy robe!

12. Farmers Market – Pick up some goodies for dinner tonight, nothing like a farmers market to do so.

Farmers Markets around town:

  • Old Town
  • Kansas Grown
  • Haysville Hometown Market
  • Derby Kansas Grown
  • For more information on dates and times, visit Farmers Markets in Wichita

13. Bubble Bath & Bubbly –Another relaxing date because you guys deserve it.

What you’ll need:

14. Jenny Dawn Cellars – Jenny Dawn Cellars opened a winery and tasting room in the heart of downtown Wichita located at Union Station. Jennifer now crafts and bottles her wines on-site, with grapes and juice sourced from the finest growers in California and Kansas.

15. Check out one of our many local breweries – Prices will vary 

16. Wine Tasting – Get out of town, try some wine, and keep the glass. What can be better than that?

  • Grace Hill Winery
  • 6310 S Grace Hill Rd, Whitewater, KS 67154
  • Free tours
  • $7 wine tastings
  • Lawn games for entertainment

Date night under $30: 

1. Tex Consolver Golf Course Driving Range 

2. Escape Room

3. Dave and Busters

  • $25 for 135 play chips
  • $15 for 75 play chips
  • 2644 N Greenwich Ct, Wichita, KS 67226

4. Brunch – Wichita has some of the best breakfast and brunch restaurants, perfect for a date.

5. Looney Bin Comedy Club – Going to a comedy show is a great way to learn about your date and it’s a perfect conversation starter as well.

  • See what shows are coming up on the website
  • Tickets range from $10-20 depending on the performer

6. Local High School/College Sports Game – For those of you who love sports, I highly suggest cheering on local teams.

Those teams include:

7. Camp in your Backyard – This is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and still be close to home.

What you’ll need:

  • 2-person tent – Walmart – $15
  • Ingredients for S’mores
  • Graham crackers – Target – $2
  • Jet-Puffed Marshmallow – Target – $3
  • Hershey bars – Walmart – $6
  • Tip: If you don’t want to make a fire, make your s’mores in the microwave

8. Try a New Cocktail – Get adventurous and find a few drinks you both like.

Fun recipes:

9. Build Legos –Not all Legos have to be expensive, and this a perfect date that will bring back good memories.

Lego options:

10. Axe Throwing – Axe throwing is a very creative date and it is a very exhilarating compete against each other

  • Blade and Timber
  • $25 a lane
  • Tip: Avoid Friday and Saturday nights to save money!

11.Wichita Riverfest – Riverfest is an amazing annual festival. Attending the event is free, but to enjoy the rides and food, you will have to spend some money.

  • June 2nd -10th, 2023
  • Parade
  • River run
  • Tot trot
  • Car show
  • Art show
  • Participatory events
  • Fireworks
  • Music & concerts
  • Carnival
  • Food vendors
  • Beer Garden

Click HERE to see the list of 42 $10 and under Date Night Ideas  

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