All seasons are romantic in their own way. Autumnal charms include cooler temperatures that encourage snuggling, beautiful landscapes to enjoy together, and cozy drinks to sip while walking hand in hand.
These things also make for great date ideas. It’s easy to get into a rut, doing the same outings over and over. Embracing the season you’re in can help inspire new date ideas, even for married couples.
In this post, you’ll find fun fall date night ideas to excite you and your significant other. And while we call them “date night” ideas, you can do them at whatever time of day you want. They work just as well for an afternoon outing or an all-day excursion.
Fall Date Night Ideas
Throw or Paint Pottery
There’s something very cozy about pottery. Less crafty couples can paint pre-made pottery pieces that the store finishes for you. For those who want more of a challenge, try taking a pottery-making class.
Visit a Brewery
Beer and hard cider are both classic fall beverages. Visiting a brewery to learn how they make them can be a fun afternoon date. Don’t forget to do a tasting while you’re there.
Make Dinner Together
Dates don’t have to be complex to be enjoyable. A simple fall date could be cooking dinner together. You can make seasonal fall dishes or each other’s favorites to eat together.
Board Game Night
This idea is great if you want to double or triple date with friends. Each couple can bring their favorite board game to share. Take turns playing them while enjoying wine and snacks.
Movie Marathon
On cold fall nights, it’s nice to cuddle together under a blanket and watch a bunch of movies back to back. You could watch rom-coms, scary movies, or work through a film series.
Go Pumpkin or Apple Picking
It’s nice to get out and enjoy the fruits of fall. Find a nearby orchard or farm and pick apples or pumpkins. When you return home with the spoils, you can use them to cook, carve, or decorate the house.
Go Camping
What’s more romantic than spending a night under the stars in a tent made for two? You can escape the normal world for a few nights and enjoy hiking, roasting marshmallows, and fishing.
Put Together a Puzzle
Make your favorite fall beverage and spend your evening assembling a 1,000+ piece puzzle. While you work, listen to music, chat, or simply enjoy each other’s company.
Visit a Bookstore
Bookstores feature in a lot of rom-coms for a reason. They’re a great place to go on a date and pick out a new book or two. Bonus points if you visit an indie bookstore rather than a chain one.
Get Lost in a Corn Maze
Corn mazes aren’t just for kids. Some of them are downright difficult to navigate these days. The two of you can wander the maze until you find your way out, then enjoy seasonal drinks and farm activities.
Explore Ren Fair
Renaissance Fairs let you step back in time to the semi-medieval times. You can dress up in fun costumes, then see a joust, get a turkey leg, and purchase all kinds of fun trinkets.
Stargazing
Another cozy fall activity is getting in your car and finding a place to stargaze. Bring a star chart and try to identify the constellations. Or, you can just turn on some music and enjoy snuggling.
Tour a Historic Location
Fall is a great time to explore historical sites (probably because of the back-to-school vibe). Find a nearby historic location and take a tour together. You’ll get to learn new information and visit someplace new.
Decorate Your House
Decorating can feel like a chore when you do it alone, no matter how good the final result is. Make it more fun by pulling out all the decorations for the upcoming holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas) and spending an evening putting them up together.
Read Around the Fire
Another simple date night idea is spending an evening reading together. You can take turns reading aloud or quietly enjoy different books. This activity is best done in front of a fire with a warm blanket, but a digital one will do if you don’t have a fireplace.
Try a Craft
Being bad at something new can suck. But if you and your partner pick a new craft to try together, it’s okay if you’re both terrible at it. You can get the supplies to do it at home or find a class with a knowledgeable instructor.
Build Lego
Adults can enjoy Lego just as much as kids do. You can buy a big Lego set and work on it together, or get a bucket of bricks and see what you can create with them.
See a Show
Check your local theater to see what plays or musicals are currently on. Dress up nice and pick one to see together. It’s a great way to support the arts and escape the sometimes gloomy autumn weather.
Fall date nights are as customizable as you and your partner want them. Pick a few of these ideas and schedule them on your calendar to enjoy this season.
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