Definition
Budget Date Night is a DateNight subclass for value-focused evening plans with clear price cues (happy hour, free events, under-$ menus, discount passes) designed to keep total cost low while still feeling special.
Local Context
APPLY when the plan is explicitly budget-framed with pricing or free/low-cost markers. DO NOT apply to general roundups that merely include one inexpensive option among many without a budget angle. Price heuristic (localizable): typically ≤ $30 per person (≤ $60 per couple) before tax/tip; free events qualify when framed as a date plan.
Examples
- Under-$25 Tampa dates: museum after-5 $12 entry + taco walk + sunset pier.
- Free outdoor movie + picnic checklist (total spend ≤ $20 for snacks).
Hierarchy
Broader: