What are some cheap date ideas?

The great thing about not spending a lot of money on a date, is that if you are creative enough not only will it seem extremely romantic, but also most girls will value the amount of thought and effort put into the date opposed to laying down a $50 for dinner. Girls like to be surprised and anything that resembles something we'd see in a romantic comedy we go ga ga for.
-Try an indoor picnic/camping. If you have a tent, that would be ideal, if not create a fort (i know so 5years old) with blankets pillows, chairs, clothespins. And have her help. It will be an amusing experience for the two of you and probably have you both laughing at the goofiness. Once you have your space all prepared, instead of scary stories, share stories of your lives and get to know each other better. (If you guys just started dating, don't disclose to much of your intimate relationships too soon. Leave some mystery).
-If she digs scary movies, rent a few low budget underground GORE films. They have the most cringe tastic scenes. I recommend, Cannibal Holocaust. It was banned in America for a while and still is in some other countries for being so lifelike and controversial. Scary movies are a great way to snuggle up.
-Watch the food network and take down a recipe that seems romantic and exotic. Prepare it at home. Usually the food required to cook a dish (even if you have zero of the ingredients already) will be under 25$. If you have candles eat dinner by candle light and play music in the back road for ambiance.

- - Skating. For the 2 of you; it might be like 10 dollars tops. Then you could buy her food from there. Usually they will have a little food thing; with hot-dogs and hamburgers.

- - Take the trolley downtown and just walk the streets. Maybe 5-10 dollars for a trolley. Cheap enough :]

- - Go get ice cream! 2-5 dollars each ice cream. And if you are hungry; Dairy Queen has food to offer, too!

- - Order a pizza. Have her over. Hang out. Listen to music; watch a movie. Anything you want to do! You will also feel comfortable because it is your house.

- - Have her over your house and walk completely from your house to a food place or resturaunt. Even McDonalds. But tell her you will be walking. Make sure she likes walking before you take her on a 5 mile walk. Haha that could be bad.

- - What could be REALLY nice for usually less than 20 dollars would be taking her to get a manicure; be careful to check the prices. It is usually a 3-5 dollar tip you should pay. And also, check all the prices. If she wants tips, or something. It will cost like 35-40 dollars.
So schedule her a nail appointment AHEAD of time because then she cannot say she wants something else. Say you want to get her a manicute and they will tell you how much money it will cost over the phone :] You can also sit with her and talk while she is getting her nails done!

- - Take her out to Starbucks or Panera Bread. Sit and eat! :]

- - If she really likes animals; take her to a Humane Society! Free, and you might leave with a new best friend. Or when you get the money. Go back and buy one with her! ( If you guys get really serious. At LEAST 6 months. Take her to the same Humane Society that you went to on your first date. )

Do you live by yourself? if so, you could just keep the date in your house!
or if there any events or festivals going on in your town.
a picnic through the park? you could make food or just buy some food, don't think it will cost more than 25 for that.
or go to any lookouts you know of.
idk if those what were what you had in mind. that's all I can think of >_<
if dinner is not necessary, that'd be a good thing...you can just go out for dessert or something.

You + her + a bucket of chicken wings and a hot tub. Or just a hot tub is good -- borrow one from a friend and give them the $25.

A picnic or outside planned trip maybe to some park or something nearby-depending the weather. Or try cooking for her at your place, rent a movie.

Or, this is something that worked out for me for school, (I had to see a couple of acoustic concerts and write reviews) but at the colleges, they usually perform free to little to no entrance fee concerts (I think the most I paid for one was $17, though I have seen some a little higher-but not usually), by the students and teachers. I stumbled onto this because I didn't want to pay for a concert I didn't think I would like, and just have to write a review on; but I ended up having a way better time than I thought. I have to admit it was really fun, and unexpected. And the concerts are all different, for my school, it's a lot of piano and chorus work, but not as many other stringed instruments used, and more woodwind and brass instruments used int the concerts. But that might work if you can get a copy of the schools performance schedule.

But like, I would just ease into a conversation by the end of the night or something explainig the injuries or accident, but you know your going to get back on your feet so like, the whole is greater than it's parts: this is just a setback until you're on your feet and can really show her your real potential. You know, when your injuries heal up and everything.