Fall Date Ideas

Fall is a great season for dating since fall brings cooler temperatures and less humidity, which can make it more comfortable to be outside and enjoy dates together.  It’s also a great time for outdoor activities like apple picking, hayrides, and exploring fall foliage that are fun, romantic, and provide a great opportunity to spend time together.

Take advantage of the Fall months–September, October, and November— with fall date ideas to get cozy and close with your partner.

Best Fall Date Ideas

Go for a Hike to See the Foliage

This is a classic, romantic date idea for people who love the outdoors.

Go for a Hayride at a Farm or Local Park

Pick Fruit at a Local Farm

Go Tailgating and Watch a Football Game

Go to a Haunted House


Active Fall Date Ideas

Get outside with these active date ideas you can do in the fall.

Go for a Joy-Ride or Walk around a Local or State Park

Buy Some Thrift store tennis rackets and go to a free court

Go for a Bike Ride

Hop on your bikes (or rent them) and find a safe biking path. If you live in a city, there should be a local bike rental shop or city bikes. Make it a day-trip by choosing a destination to bike to and have lunch.

Go to a Corn Maze

Go Stargazing

Take a trip out of the city or find a local field nearby; make it even more romantic by bringing some treats and a bottle of wine.

Download the Stargazing app before you go to a place without reception.

Go Horseback Riding

Go Hiking at a Local or State Park

Play Mini-Golf

Go Fishing

Borrow, rent, or buy cheap fishing poles and find out where to local fishing spots are around you.

Go to a Local Football Game


Foodie Fall Date Ideas

Dating a foodie? Use these foodie date ideas to create a fun experience for both of you.

Go Apple Picking

Go to a Pumpkin Patch

Make Apple Cider At Home

Either buy apples from the supermarket or pick some from a local apple orchard.

Stroll Through a Farmers Market

Buy Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Have a Thanksgiving-Themed Date

Cook a Hearty Fall Soup

Top Heart Fall Soup: Roasted Butternut and Cauliflower Soup, Sweet Potato Soup.

Bake Fall-Themed Cookies

Top Fall Cookies: Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Pecan Cookies.

Roast S’Mores

Go on a Picnic