May 2, 2026

6 Walmart Date-Night Finds That Cost Less Than Dinner Out

Written by Laura Bogart
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Edited by Kristen Mae
Discover A person with a shopping cart coming out of a Walmart store in the San Francisco Bay Area.

You have love in abundance. When it comes to cash, however, you’re a little short. How do you show your partner a fantastic date night when you can’t exactly treat them to a night out of a rom-com? Ah, but you don’t need to splurge on that four-star luxury restaurant to make a memorable date night. All you need to do is stroll through Walmart.

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Your local Walmart is a tunnel of love in its own right, full of items that can make for a more memorable — and affordable — date night than any gourmet meal. We found a few you’ll adore.

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  • Price: $19.97

Instead of binging another show together, use date night as a chance to get to know each other even better — and have some fun with this card game. Don’t worry that these questions will get too weird or heavy for a fun night in — they’re designed to make you laugh.

  • Price: $22.95

You’ll get multiple date nights out of this generous snack bundle, which includes popcorn, candy and salty snacks. Use it for a movie night or a picnic.

Regardless of how you share it, feel good about this purchase: Twenty-five cents from every purchase is donated to Ambassadors for Children to support foster children in southwest Missouri.

  • Price: $12.97

The family that plays together stays together — so you and your boo should have some creative fun together. Instead of spending too much money on fancy food, consider staying in and building a unique 3D wooden puzzle together. This cool puzzle evokes the glamour of classic Los Angeles. When you’re finished, you have a new piece of decor with a fun origin story.

  • Price: $7.99

Why pay a hefty cover charge — on top of the expense of dinner out — when you can bring the ballroom or nightclub into your own cozy abode? With this Bluetooth speaker, you can spend a romantic evening indoors by playing music from a variety of apps. Unless, of course, you enjoy slow dancing to a podcast. We don’t judge.

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  • Price: $19.89

Bring the fun of a sip-and-paint night with your beloved back to your own kitchen table with this paint-your-own-masterpiece kit. It comes with a grayscale canvas preprinted with a romantic terrace-at-night scene, along with your own artist’s materials. Purchasing two kits is still less expensive than a night out at many upscale eateries, especially when drinks and dessert are factored in.

  • Price: $15.99

Pamper your partner with a spa day they’ll appreciate far more than any meal. This spa kit features the fresh, soothing scent of the ocean in essential oils, hand soap, body butter and a bath bomb. Everything is enriched with shea butter, plant essential oils, natural aloe and vitamin E to help moisturize and brighten dull, cracked skin.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice.

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Written by
Laura Bogart
Laura Bogart is a seasoned writer with a background in technology, media, healthcare, and finance. In her spare time, she also writes fiction.
Edited by
Kristen Mae
Kristen Mae is a former financial planner turned personal finance editor who prides herself on providing clear, actionable advice for readers navigating everyday money decisions.