39 Best Fall Date Ideas That Are Cute and Cozy
Because sweater weather is better together. ❤️
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We're all for summer lovin', but there's something about the first day of fall and sweater weather that just feels like romance to us. There's no shortage of great fall date ideas, so make the cozy season count with your sweetheart by your side.
Fall is the perfect season to slow down, take a drive to one of the best places to see foliage, and enjoy some beautiful scenery. Plus, the weather is still nice enough to try some fall activities outdoors, like apple picking and visiting your local pumpkin patch. If you prefer an at-home date night, there are lots of creative ways to pass the time with your sweetheart. You can always whip up something delicious together—Ree Drummond has fall recipes that are ideal for a chilly night—or you can embrace the main event of the season: Halloween. Settle in for a movie marathon or brainstorm the perfect Halloween couples costume. No matter how you plan to spend your season, you can make it even better with these fall date ideas.
Go Bird Watching
Are you and your significant other bird lovers? Then perhaps you already know that fall is an excellent time for bird watching as they migrate to warmer weather. Grab your binoculars and head out into nature to see what you can spy.
Go Thrift Shopping Together
It's officially sweater weather, so why not buy some new ones together? Hit your local thrift stores and have fun trying and buying vintage fashion gems.
Visit a Haunted House
If you and your sweetheart love chills and thrills, visit a haunted house in your area this spooky season. If nothing else, it's a great excuse to cling to each other!
Take a Hayride
Go to a nearby farm or pumpkin patch and take a hayride with your sweetie. Some places offer nighttime hayrides for added romance under the stars.
Attend an Oktoberfest
Attend a local Oktoberfest and enjoy some beers and bratwurst. You can even dress the part and take cute pictures to remember the occasion!
Check Out a Corn Maze
Wandering through a corn field hand in hand sounds like a pretty romantic way to spend an afternoon. If you get lost, at least you'll be together. ❤️
Watch Your Favorite Fall Films
What could be cozier than snuggling up on the sofa with your loved one to watch beloved fall movies like When Harry Met Sally, October Sky, and Friday Night Lights? They'll surely put you in the mood for autumn!
Take a Fall Foliage Train Ride
For the ultimate leaf peeping experience, hop on a vintage train like the one seen here riding along the famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Take a Hot Air Ballon Ride
Have you always wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride together? Check this daring adventure off your bucket list this fall for a date you'll never forget!
Play in the Leaves
Sure, the two of you might be adding "rake leaves" to your chore list these days, but you can turn it into a spur-of-the-moment date (and act like kids!) by playing in the leaves. Jump into the piles, ride around in the wheelbarrow, and make "leaf angels."
Go to a Pumpkin Patch
Is there a more classic fall activity than picking pumpkins? Visit a local pumpkin patch and then spend the rest of the day carving jack-o-lanterns!
Take a Drive
Pick a pretty road and go for a fall drive. Many tourism websites share the best fall drives in a given area, and you can enjoy it to the fullest by appreciating the beauty, stopping to take pictures, and grabbing lunch at a roadside restaurant.
Pick Apples
It's apple-picking season! Gather up your fill (and plan to make something delicious with them—there are plenty of easy apple recipes to try).
Carve Pumpkins
Since Halloween is nearly here, it's time to carve pumpkins—but you and your honey can turn it into a date night. Find a jack-o'-lantern tutorial online, get creative with your own designs, or paint the pumpkins for something even more artistic.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Revisit a Vacation Spot
You and your partner probably have lots of spots you like to visit during the summer. Now that it's fall, go to the locales of your favorite summer dates to see how they look and feel now—seaside locales, beaches, resort towns—and this time slow down and wear something cozy.
Get Out on the Water
Just before that winter ice hits, be sure to get out on the water with your main squeeze! Go for a canoeing date, or simply sit by the water, hand-in-hand, and take in the view.
Go for a Rainy Walk
A little rain shouldn't dampen a date! It tends to get a bit rainier during the fall, but you can still make a date out of it by grabbing an umbrella and taking a walk.
Toss Around a Football
If you two would rather huddle up than cuddle up on a typical date, consider throwing around a pigskin! Make it a double or triple date by inviting couple friends to join in on the fun.
Light a Bonfire
A bonfire is amazing no matter what time of year it is, but when the air is crisp, there's just something so magical about those blazing flames. Sit next to your sweetie and drink hot chocolate together as you gaze at the fire.
Have a Picnic
On a nice, fall day, a picnic is the perfect activity! Pack up an old-school basket, take a drive, and pick a beautiful spot to spread out a blanket.
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