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Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas in Kansas City 💘

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DeAnn Shelby
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive — or cold. Here are cheap, cozy Valentine’s Day ideas in Kansas City that are perfect for staying warm and on budget.

❤️ Free & Cheap Indoor Valentine Dates
  • Visit a Free Museum – warm, quiet, and perfect for conversation
  • Library Date – browse books, movies, or magazines together
  • Window-Shop Indoors – malls or indoor markets without pressure to buy
  • Coffee Date – linger over hot drinks instead of a full meal
  • Indoor Photo Challenge – create a fun scavenger hunt inside a museum or mall
🎟️ Fun Indoor Dates Under $20
  • Matinee Movie – cheaper tickets and fewer crowds
  • Arcade Night – classic games and casual fun
  • Bowling – look for weekday or early evening specials
  • Comedy or Open Mic Night – low cover, big laughs
  • Board Game Café – one fee, hours of entertainment
  • Dessert-Only Date – split cake, pie, or milkshakes
🏠 Cheap & Cozy At-Home Valentine Ideas
  • Cook dinner together (pick a theme or favorite cuisine)
  • At-home wine or mocktail tasting
  • Movie night with popcorn and blankets
  • Homemade pizza night
  • Game night with cards or board games
  • Memory night – look through photos or plan future trips
Money-saving tip: Celebrate before or after February 14 to avoid higher prices and packed restaurants.

Window Shopping

If you’re looking for a fun way to get out and about without spending money, window shopping is a great idea!

Library

Love the idea of perusing the books in town? A library date idea is a blast!

Museums

Museum date ideas are fun to explore and learn about together.

Scavenger Hunt

Any of these indoor activities is fun to do in February!

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