After a long, hot summer it’s nice to start thinking of Fall Date Ideas that don’t involve sweating or the need for air conditioning.
There’s something about the changing season that evokes a sense of comfort. The warm drinks and comfy sweaters combine perfectly together for a cozy date night at home on the couch.
But it’s also the last hoorah before the cold temps set in for winter. This means fitting in all of the outside date options you can before the freezing temps keep us nestled inside.
That’s why scheduling in those hayrides and winery visits let you enjoy the last little bit of good weather.
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Simple, Cozy Dates at Home
There are simply times when your relationship could handle a quiet night at home. It has always felt strange to me to be home together, without our crazy boys, but it’s one of my favorite things to do as a couple.
You can focus on one another without the fuss of dressing up and without the fussing of kids.
Even if you do not have kids, having an intentional date night at home can cancel out other distractions being at your house can bring about. Turn off the phones, hide the to-do lists, and have an evening focused on each other.
Fall Date Night Ideas at Home
Let’s take a look at some date night ideas that are perfect for nights at home.
- Sit around the Fire Pit
- Make Smores
- Eat Dinner Outside on the Patio or Deck
- Make Apple Butter
- Watch a movie you both want to see
- Watch a Football Game
- Take a nap with the windows open & the cool Fall breeze blowing in
Halloween Themed Date Ideas at Home
Halloween isn’t a holiday that typically brings about the idea of romance. However, there are tons of Halloween activities you can do at home for a fun date.
- Carve Pumpkins
- Have a Jack-O’-Lantern Contest
- Have a scary movie marathon
- Create a Couples Costume
- Go all out and decorate for Halloween
Fall Date Ideas Away from Home
While staying cozy at home is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world, getting out of the house for a fun night is a close second.
I think the impending doom of snow, ice, and freezing temps creates the desire to be outside as much as possible too.
Let’s take a peek at all these fun date night ideas made perfect by the crisp Fall weather.
Date Night Ideas Outside of the Home
From easy to adventurous, here are some great dates to plan for this fall. Romantic trips to stepping-out-of your comfort zone, this list has them all.
- Go for a Hike
- Take a simple walk in your local park
- Find an Outdoor Movie showing near you
- Or head to a local Drive-In
- Attend a Fall Festival
- Visit a Winery
- Stay at B&B – bonus points if it has a fireplace
- Check out a local Brewery & their Fall Brews
- Take a country drive to check out the leaves
- Watch a Fall Parade
- Hit up your Farmers Market
- Attend your local high school or college Homecoming Festivities
- Go Apple Picking
- Do a crazy, big Corn Maze
- Go on a Hayride
- Simple coffee or hot chocolate date
- Eat dinner outside at your favorite open-air restaurant
- Go Camping
- Rent a Cabin in the Woods
- Tailgate
- Or attend a local football game
- Do a Stock up Date and Hit up Costco/Sams for your winter stockpile
- Enjoy a Fall Hayride
- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Date Night Ideas
Just like with at-home dates, there are fun Halloween Date Night Ideas for going out on the town too!
- Visit a Haunted House
- Have a Thrift Store Costume Challenge
- Challenge yourself to do an Escape Room
- Research & Visit Haunted Places in your town
- Go to the movies and watch a scary Halloween movie
- Do a Corn Maze in the Dark
- Have a local Zoo? Visit their “Boo at the Zoo” at night
- Amusement Parks typically have Halloween nights too!
- Attend a Halloween Party
- Or host your own Halloween Costume Party
- Do a Halloween Pub Crawl
- Do a Haunted Hayride together
Dates for Days & Dates for Nights
Hopefully, you have found a few things that piqued your interest for a fun date night. Do you have a date that you typically do in the Fall? Drop it in the comments to share it with others.
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If your baby sitters are few and far between, check out our Halloween Bucket List Activities for Kids & Families. Tons of ideas to celebrate the spooky season together as a family – no babysitter required.
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