Low-cost date ideas to try this semester

Dating can be enjoyable and budget friendly. Here are some date ideas to try this semester. 

Compete for fun  

Test your skills and make new memories with some friendly competition. 

• Try bowling, billiards, ping pong or video games for a fun and cheap date night at The Connection.  

• Check out the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge to play PC games or games on Nintendo Switch, PS5 or Xbox. Current CU Boulder students receive a free 10-day pass when they visit the gaming lounge for the first time, or you can review hourly rates and passes to the gaming lounge. 

• Plan a board game night—you can check out games for free at The Connection or your residence hall front desk. 

Catch a free movie   

Program Council screens free movies for students every Friday at 8 p.m. in Chem 140. Upcoming film screenings include Madea: Diary of a Mad Black Woman on Feb. 21 and Do the Right Thing on Feb. 28. 

Try something new together  

Review upcoming student events and pick out something new to try at no cost. Here are a few things that are coming up this month: 

• Learn a new recipe at Ralphie's Cooking Basics 

• Test your knowledge at Trivia Nights 

• Try different workouts at The Rec’s Free Friday Power Hour 

• Craft at DIY Nights 

Review all upcoming student events, and follow @CUBoulderLife on Instagram to learn more throughout the semester. 

Cheer on the Buffs  

Many CU Athletics events offer free entry for students. CU women’s basketball home games are free for students to attend with their Buff OneCard. You can claim tickets to CU men’s basketball home games if you have a CU Sports Pass.  

Dine out in Boulder  

Review Downtown Boulder’s Bites on a Budget list to find low-cost places to get lunch or dinner near Pearl Street.