Whether you’re holding out until pay day or like to live frugally, San Antonio has plenty of great options to get out on the town and have a good time with your significant other. So, get out of the house and check out some of our favorite ways to enjoy San Anto on the cheap.
Catch a free movie with Slab Cinema Multiple locations, (210) 212-9373, slabcinema.com Tip: Bring a small blanket so y’all have to cuddle the whole night. Photo via Facebook, Slabcinema
Catch the sunset at Hays Street Bridge 803 N Cherry St, (210) 207-0970, facebook.com What’s more romantic and inexpensive than the sunset? Photo via Instagram, duffythevampireslayer
Volunteer at the Animal Defense League 1300 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 655-1481, adltexas.org Do your good deed for the day and spend time with your S.O., it’s a win-win. Photo via Instagram, animal defense league
Stock up on paletas from El Paraiso 1934 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 737-8101, elparaisoicecream.com At only 50 cents a piece, you can eat plenty spending more than a couple of bucks. Photo via Instagram, therealmorgue
Bump the disco music and skate at The Rollercade 223 Recoleta Road, (210) 826-6361, therollercade.com For only $3 on select nights, you and your boo can skate around the rink hand-in-hand. Photo via Instagram, maddiesobol
Browse for rare finds at Cheevers Books 3613 Broadway St., 210) 824-2665 When it comes to quality used and vintage books, Cheever is hands-down the place to go. Get lost in the Broadway shop’s collection of rare finds and work your way through bookshelves that are packed with one-of-a-kind books. Photo via Instagram, julez_lorenzi
Hit up Artpace 445 N Main Ave, (210) 212-4900, artpace.org It’s free and trendy, this is a must do date night. Photo via Instagram, artpace
Browse through Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum 239 Abiso Ave., (210) 824-7791, facebook.com/satxtsam. For decades, Barney Smith has lovingly carved, shellacked, and otherwise tricked out an unrivaled collection of 1,272 toilet lids/seats and memorabilia, with subject matter ranging from Michael Jackson to local dog shows to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Plus, it’s free. Photo via Instagram, kiiiitk
Treasure hunt at a flea market 9333 SW Loop 410, (210) 623-8383, tradersvillage.com Score some good deals throughout the market, or dish out $10 to have unlimited rides for the entire day. Photo via Instagram, devicedoctor
Slum it at your favorite dive Faust Tavern, 517 E. Woodlawn Ave., (210) 257-0628, fausttavern.com. Ditch the lace and pearls for a shot of fernet at Faust Tavern. After enjoying a rail drink or three inside the Goethe-inspired haunt, split a piping hot fried chicken sammich at Crossroads Kitchen. Photo via Instagram, chojin_1999
Have a picnic at McAllister Park 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 207-7275 Enjoy the sun while on the open field, just be sure to bring some raspas with you. Photo via Instagram, salty_silver_trash
Stroll down the River Walk 849 E. Commerce Street, (800) 313-7960, thesanantonioriverwalk.com Romantic, much? Photo via Instagram, trulysteph1
Explore The Witte Museum for free on Tuesdays 3801 Broadway St, (210) 357-1900, wittemuseum.org The couples that learn together, stay together. Photo via Instagram, s.franklin12
Cruise through the King William Historic District Southtown, (210) 227-8786, ourkwa.org These gorgeous houses will have you planning for the future without a second thought. Photo via Instagram, historic_texas
Get Cultured McNay’s Second Thursdays 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, (210) 824-5368, mcnayart.org Sophisticated AND free?! We’ll see you there. Photo via Instagram, mcnayart
Spend the day in one of the small towns around SA Take your pick between Hondo, Poteet, Floresville or Fredericksburg. Just kidding — — there are plenty of towns to choose from. Photo via Instagram, giannacalacool
Play some board games at Candlelight Coffeehouse 3011 N St Mary’s St, (210) 738-0099, candlelightsa.com A little competition can be flirty in this cozy coffeehouse. Photo via Instagram, babydeniro
Visit San Fernando Cathedral 115 Main Plaza, (210) 227-1297, sfcathedral.org Be amazed by the art installation that tells the saga of SA four days out of the week. Photo via Instagram, jared.slack
Catch a fly ball at a Missions game 5757 U.S. Hwy 90 W, milb.com So you can score a home run, too. Photo via Instagram, joanna_kat
Sing a duet at Asiana Karaoke 4408 Walzem Road, (210) 599-9697 Don’t Go Breaking My Heart or I’ve Got You Babe, take your pick. Photo via Instagram, stephanie2019
Drink up at SA’s premiere “brewstillery” 4834 Whirlwind Dr, (210) 775-2099, drinkrangercreek.com Enjoy the free (!) weekly happy hour, or cough up $10 for the guided tour that comes with three samples and a souvenir pint glass. Photo via Instagram, jerimeetsworld
Splash around the San Pedro Swimming Pool 2200 N Flores St, (210) 732-5992, sanantonio.gov Say you’ll never let go, Rose. Photo via Instagram, alejandra_073