5 Fun and Affordable Friend Date Ideas to do with Your Besties ASAP!

hey've been there for you through the good, bad, and ugly. Friendships are one of the most important relationships that we develop throughout our lives. Although there is no written rule saying that we have to make friends with others, humans are social creatures and need companionship to thrive in life.

As you grow and change, friends come and go, but if you are fortunate enough, you will have that one friend that has been there for you from the very start. Now you know there is no way you could ever tell them enough how much their companionship means to you, so what's something that you can do?

Take your best friend(s) out on best friend dates, of course! This shows them how grateful you are to have them in your life and allows you to do something fun with them. Whether it is going out to get food, trying new activities, or even hanging out around the house doing something you both enjoy.

Has it been a while since you and your best friend(s) have gone out together or tried anything new? As you continue reading, you will learn more about best friend date ideas and begin to think of activities that you and your friends may not have done together in a while.

Go on a hike with your besties!

Hiking is both fun and FREE.

Yes, this is a perfect friend date activity. Hiking gets you out and active, but it is also ideal for exploring the outdoor area around you. 

A few things you’ll need to remember when planning your outdoor hiking trip is to research the different trails around you. It’s better to have some knowledge of where you and your friends are heading rather than going and getting yourselves extremely lost. You’ll also want to make sure that you check what the forecast is for the day that you plan ongoing. Finally, nothing is worse than wearing the wrong clothing items in the wrong climate. 

Make sure you have the following before you leave:

• Comfortable shoes to walk in
• Sunscreen
• A bottle of water
• A small snack such as a granola bar, you never know if you will get hungry, or you may even potentially hike longer than you initially thought you would
• A charged phone is one tool to consider. You might want to take pictures of the view or things you see along the way. It is also essential to have access to an emergency.

Go out for Coffee with your Friends

Is your schedule packed with errands that need to be done? Or time-consuming projects at work? Does it feel like you are always on the go and have to always say no when friends want to go out for meals or hang out in the evenings? 

Unfortunately, this is how life is for some of us, yet going out to get coffee is one of the perfect ways to catch up with friends. Even if coffee isn’t necessarily your forte, most coffee shops serve drinks other than coffee. The beauty of meeting up at coffee shops is that it permits you to see your besties and doesn’t need to be an activity that you have to make plans for far in advance. 

Along with it being a quick and convenient place to meet up with friends, most shops are reasonably affordable to go to. There is nothing better than sitting with your best friend, talking and having a good laugh. Remember that going out to coffee isn’t necessarily a great thing to do every day, as your wallet will start to become smaller and smaller.

On the other hand, coffee shops make for a quick, easy place for you and your besties to meet during a busy week because it allows you to step away from work and relax. If you both cannot take breaks simultaneously, some coffee shops provide seating areas with wifi access, allowing you to meet up still and work on your projects.

Paint ‘n Sip

If you and your friends are looking for something new to try, look no further. A fun yet relaxing activity that you and your best friend or a group of best friends can go out and do together is attending a paint ‘n sip. 

These venues are located in various cities around the country, and you can hop online to learn more about local venues in your area. By going to a paint ‘n sip, you and your friends will be able to enjoy being taught how to create a copy of a particular visual and take that copy home with you at the end of the night. One bonus of these events is having the ability to sip on a glass of wine as you work on completing the piece at hand. Local artists and individuals who typically hold these events are encouraged to replicate the piece the best they can.

There is no experience required to attend these events. The main requirement is to remain open-minded and have fun as you paint. And if you don’t feel like going to a venue to participate in a sip ‘n paint, you also can host your own right from home. Doing this allows you and your friends to wear whatever you feel most comfortable in and will enable you to add snacks or music into your paint ‘n sip experience. Remember that if you are hosting one from home, you would need to make sure that you have the following:

• A tutorial video to follow along with a local artist who would be willing to teach a private lesson.
• Paint
• Canvas
• Alcohol, soda, or sparkling water depending on your preference.

Go to the Movies

Is it too hot or too cold to enjoy time outside? Are you and your friends fans of the movies? Has something come out that you have been desperately wanting to see? 

You must have answered yes to at least one of the questions from above. Going to the movies is a great way to hang out with friends and not have to worry about having to fill the silence with words. Some of the best movies that you see are when they are at the movie theater. There are several reasons that you can list why this is the case. A few are:

• The screen is huge
• The speakers work amazing
• The AC or the heater does wonder during humid and frigid weather
• You are surrounded by others who share a common interest as you
• There is nothing like a jump scare or an emotional moment in a movie, and you get to experience the feeling of it around others and witness their reactions to the film.

The only downside is that movie theater treats are on the more expensive end, and seating tends to be assigned in most places. There is nothing more embarrassing than having to use the bathroom in the middle of a movie and having to sit there debating if it is worth walking through people and missing a part of the movie or not.

In regards to buying tickets for movies, keep an eye out for the matinee times or the times when your local theater offers discounts. By doing this, you may save money on film or treats. This varies from theater to theater. Like paint ‘n sips, you can also hold movie nights in your living room. Although this doesn’t give you the same vibes as going to a theater, it allows you and your friends to grab whatever snacks you want, throw on pajamas if you wish, curl up under a blanket, or work on other tasks if you're going to when the movie is playing. Again, this option may be more convenient than paying to go out to the cinema, depending on your budget.

Plus! There is no need to do the awkward speed walk around people if you have to use the bathroom because you will have more than enough access to anything and everything that your heart may crave and desire.

Take a Free Dance Class

Do you like dancing and listening to music? Have you thought about trying a dance class? If you are looking for something new, go online and look at dance classes offered at local studios near you. While some studios will charge you for a class, others will let you try a class for free. This is a fun opportunity to have with your friend and see what moves you got!

After finishing this, hopefully, you got some ideas of different friend dates to go out on with your best friend(s). And you’ll see that you don’t need to go out and spend money to have a good time. So now grab your best friend(s) and try a few of the friend dates you just read about!