10 Fall Date Ideas That’ll Have You Falling In Love

Hot girl summer is officially over. That means it’s time to grab a partner to keep you warm over the colder months – those pumpkin spice lattes only last so long!

Whether you’re 1​​5 years deep into your relationship, or you’re planning your very first rendezvous, fall offers an incredibly romantic backdrop that’s sure to pumpkin-spice things up!

Here are 10 fall date ideas to help you fall in love.

1. Seasonal Cooking Class

Lots of studies have shown that cooking with your partner can strengthen feelings of commitment and satisfaction in your relationship, so why not book a seasonal cooking class? Research also suggests that sharing food can even increase oxytocin levels, AKA the ‘love hormone’, so whip out that spatula and butternut squash and get your chef on!  

2. Foraging Lesson

Fall is the best season of the year to forage food. It marks the end of the growing season and there are plenty of tasty gems to discover, like wild carrots and chicory root. Sign you and your partner up for a foraging lesson with a professional and connect with nature while learning to identify foods in the wild.

3. Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin carving is a fun fall date idea that everyone will love. If you and your date are competitive, you can compete with each other to see who can do the most impressive carving. If you’re meeting each other for the first time, you can even give your pumpkin to your date at the end as a gift!

4. Wreath Making

Controversial opinion – fall wreaths are more beautiful than their Christmas counterparts! If you or your date have some artistic flair, you can order a wreath-making kit and DIY at home using real or fake foliage. Alternatively, you can book a guided wreath-making class and have everything prepared for you!

5. Walk Through The Forest

The fiery colors of fall make it a truly magical time to embrace nature. A stroll through the forest on a sunny fall day can make all your problems go away – no, seriously, it’ll reduce your stress levels and increase your sense of wellbeing. So get out there with your date, take in that crisp air, and step all over those crunchy leaves!

6. Do A Ghost Tour

A ghost tour? As a date? It might sound ridiculous, but we think a ghost tour is an incredible idea if you want to get a little closer to your date. The scarier the better – you’ll be clinging to each other like limpets before it’s over!

7. Plan A Games Night

Forget Netflix and chill – cozy nights at home are much more exciting with a game thrown in. Let’s call it ‘stay and play’. As long as you aren’t too competitive, a games night can be a fantastic way to bond with your date and strengthen your communication. Just try not to get too upset if you don’t win – no one wants to date a sore loser!

8. Attend A Market Or Festival
   

Fall is the harvest season, and that’s why it’s synonymous with things like apples, pumpkins and mushrooms. It truly is a time to celebrate, and that’s why you’ll typically find lots of festivals and farmers markets happening in your local area. These events usually have lots of fun activities and a variety of foods to sample, making them an awesome fall date idea with something for everyone.

9. Make Your Own Cider

Spiced apple cider is another firm fall favorite – but did you know that it’s actually quite easy to make your own? Attend a cider-making class with your date and enjoy a deliciously warming beverage to sip, swig, and swill as you get to know each other better.

10. Have A Fall Themed Picnic

There’s truly nothing more beautiful than a crisp, dry and sunny fall day. When the weather’s perfect like this, you can’t beat a romantic fall-themed picnic. Be sure to pack lots of blankets to stay warm, and treat your date to a basket of fall treats, like caramel apples, warm apple cider vinegar, and pumpkin pie.

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