Free Date Ideas in Houston for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day)
-Source: Houstonia Magazine
THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE. And free things combined with your favorite person is even better. As you plan a perfect Valentine’s Day and date nights year-round, consider saving some money where you can—perhaps you’d like to save up your bucks for a nice restaurant meal, or even a ring (hint hint). From boat tours to open-air performances, treat your date to a rom-com-worthy day. After all, love doesn’t have to cost a thing.
Hold hands at Waterwall Park.
What better way to fall for someone than at a (man-made) waterfall? The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park is located right outside the Galleria and has been a fan favorite since the 1980s. The 64-foot-tall structure of tumbling water makes for a picturesque backdrop to that cute kissing photo.
Stroll the Japanese Garden at Hermann Park.
Hermann Park is a great spot for a date. It has a reflection pool, an outdoor theater, rentable pedal boats, and a choo-choo train—what more could you want? If you’re looking for some quiet away from the crowds, head to the Japanese Garden for a romantic stroll among cherry trees, azaleas, Japanese maples, crepe myrtles, and very cute ducks.
Watch a show under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
End your daytime stroll at the Japanese Garden with a free show at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Plan ahead if you want covered-seating tickets, but if it’s a spur-of-the-moment plan, you can always sit hillside where tickets aren’t required. Check out the website for the monthly show schedule, which always includes a variety of musical performances and dance productions.
Have a mad tea party at Evelyn’s Park.
Things are curiouser and curiouser than they seem at Evelyn’s Park, which boasts a large, whimsical Alice in Wonderland sculpture in the form of a table with bronze characters. Make sure to pack a picnic to join the feast, as the table has room for six to eight additional guests. Challenge your date to see who can find all 150 hidden elements throughout the sculpture.
