Love is patient, love is kind. Love is expensive sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be. Valentine’s Day takes a lot of heat for being the most commercial holiday, so fight that stigma by making your honey feel extra loved all February long without swiping that credit card!

Check out this list of absolutely romantic February dates that cost almost nothing but your time. If you hit any of these up this V-Day season, make sure to share us in the fun using #FrayLife and #DCFray!

A Historic Georgetown Date

In Honor of Washington’s Birthday, Tudor Place is offering tours for only $1 throughout the entire month of February! Tudor Place might be one of the most beautiful properties in all of Georgetown, and it is the only historic home museum with links to George and Martha (#couplegoals), which means it’s a perfect backdrop for a romantic stroll through the gardens. Even in February, the botanicals are lush enough to make you feel secluded. Snap a few shots in your coziest scarves. Afterward, the Georgetown waterfront is nearby if you want to extend the afternoon!

Concert Date Night

Songbyrd Cafe in DC’s AdMo neighborhood ALWAYS has great shows, and much of their February line up ranges from free to $10 ‘suggested donation’! Or, does your sweetie love classical music? The National Gallery of Art regularly provides free concerts featuring all kinds of great acts. In the month of February, there are four different offerings! Learn more online at the NGA website.

Bonus Idea for your Artsy Date:  The Zenith Art Gallery is also serving up Romantic vibes all February long- see their “Love in All Mediums” Exhibit now through March 23rd.

Try an out-of-the-box date at a free Beer Garden Party!

Warm up at Wunder Garten! Do you look your best and feel you’re most confident when decked out in ski gear? Join Wunder Garten over two weekends (Feb. 7-10 and Feb. 14-17) for ski-themed fun including snowball fights, firepits, smores, a life-size snow globe and more! Impress your date with this out-of-the-box party and end the evening snuggled up next to the fire. Entry is completely free, but RSVPs on Eventbrite is recommended.

Take Date-Night in with local DC vendors

Have you been spending too much going out? Stay in, instead. It doesn’t get more romantic than a night in with a cheese board and tasty red wine. Try some of DC’s favorite cheese shops: Bower’s Fancy Dairy Products or La Fromagerie (free beer and wine tastings on Friday evenings!!!). Even better, stop by Right Proper Brewing and pick up your charcuterie supplies AND a growler to share.

Take her out to the (basket)ball game!

The Washington Wizards have ticket prices as low as $5, $6 and $7 depending on the game this February, meaning this is a great chance to take your date to a game and get in the march-madness spirit! Bet on the outcome or cheer for the same team for an evening full of fun for the both of you!

If you’re still looking for something fun to do on the big day without breaking the bank, check out these date ideas sure to have your honey feeling loved, even on a budget. And, as always, don’t forget to use #DCFray and #FrayLife to let us be the third wheel!

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