(Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Love Life With These Creative Fall Date Ideas
Fall may be the season of pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and endless Insta-worthy leaf-peeping photos. But let’s not forget about the truly romantic potential of autumn.
Whether you’re in a new relationship or have been with your partner for years, the changing seasons present an opportunity to keep that romantic spark alive. Here are some unique date ideas to make this fall a season to remember.
A Not-So-Basic Pumpkin Carving Contest
Pumpkin carving is a classic fall favorite, but how about we level up the game?
You and your partner should each design a pumpkin for the other to carve.
The results could be hilarious or artistically surprising, but either way, it’s a creative and engaging way to spend an afternoon. Plus, you’ll have great (cost-effective) decorations for Halloween!
Take A Fall Foliage Drive– With A Playlist
Nothing screams fall like driving through a scenic route surrounded by foliage. You can take a trip through your local town or head north for more fall foliage sightings.
You can also make the journey more romantic by crafting a playlist of both of your favorite songs. These can be fall-themed or just some fun bops.
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Either way, sing along, and don’t forget to stop at a charming café for a warm beverage (or hard apple cider).
Haunted Houses Are A Classic
Feeling brave? Me neither.
But visiting a haunted house can be a fun way to get that adrenaline pumping. Plus, haunted houses and scary movies are always a bit more fun with your partner by your side.
Whether you’re the type to cling to your partner’s arm or the one leading the way, it’s a spooky experience you won’t forget anytime soon.
Outdoor Movie Night
You can either set up a projector in your backyard or find a local park that’s hosting outdoor movie nights.
Bring cozy blankets and your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a film under the stars.
Remember to pick a movie that fits the autumnal mood. You cannot go wrong with classics like “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Hocus Pocus,” or “Halloweentown.”
Cook-Off: Fall Edition
You can always challenge each other to a cooking or baking competition, too, and feature some classic fall ingredients.
Modeling the competition after a show like Chopped is a fun idea, and you can provide each other with a set of three or four fall-themed ingredients that must be incorporated into a dish.
Obviously, you can go for things like pumpkins, apples, or sweet potatoes. But you can also make the competition more challenging by adding in harder-to-incorporate items like candy corn or hard cider.
Wine And Paint Night
Grab a canvas, some paints, and a bottle of wine. Then, choose a fall theme— maybe a colorful forest or a pumpkin patch—and get painting!
This classic date night can be transformed for the fall, and who doesn’t love wine? You’ll be amazed at how fun and relaxing it is, especially with a glass of your favorite vino.
Create A DIY Fall Photoshoot
The vibrant colors of fall offer a picture-perfect backdrop. So, you two can get all dressed up and head to a local park or a picturesque part of town. Then, simply take turns being each other’s photographers.
The photos will serve as a great memory, and hey, they’ll also up your social media game.
Take A Scenic Bike Ride
If you’re both into fitness or simply enjoy the outdoors, a bike ride through autumn landscapes can be both romantic and invigorating.
All you have to do is pick a route that offers stunning views of fall foliage and don’t forget to pack a picnic for two.
Seek Out A Fall Festival
Last but not least, check out any local fall festivals happening in your area.
From corn mazes and hayrides to food stalls offering autumn delicacies, it’s a date that’s as lively as it is seasonal. Plus, you may even be able to snag some beautiful fall home decor.
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