There are so many great ways to spend a date during the fall with your love.
With the temperature cool and crisp and with the beautiful foliage, outdoor activities are a must. For those who want to spend a date night cozy indoors, there are also plenty of options for that approach.
Apple picking, for example, is an autumn staple. The occasion can be made even more seasonal with a warm apple cider in hand as you pick the fruit from the trees.
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The season is also a time when many festivals are in full swing, filled with fall favorites.
If you need some date inspiration this fall, here are a few ideas.
- Go apple picking
- Cut pumpkin together
- Go to a local fall festival
- Choose fresh produce at a local farmer’s market
- Plan a weekend trip outdoors
- Enjoy pumpkin themed cuisine
- Enjoy a drive filled with foliage
There are so many fall date options, from a night of cooking seasonal dishes to exploring the great outdoors during a weekend getaway. (iStock)
1. Go apple picking
Apple picking is a classic autumn activity that makes for the perfect date.
Apple picking makes for an enjoyable date where you can enjoy the fall weather around you.
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When you have picked your apples, you can go home and bake autumn favorites such as apple cake and apple crisp together.
2. Cut pumpkin together
Carving pumpkins is a must for autumn.
The first step in carving pumpkins is, of course, finding one to carve. When you’re looking for a pumpkin patch to go to, try to find one that’s filled with other fun fall activities like corn mazes and hayrides.
After picking your pumpkin, head home for the second half of the date, which is pumpkin carving.
Pumpkin carving is an ideal fall date to let your creativity shine through. (iStock)
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of cleaning and carving the pumpkin, you can always paint your pumpkin instead.
3. Go to a local fall festival
Events and festivals abound during the fall.
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A popular event to attend in the autumn months is Oktoberfest.
While Oktoberfest originated in Germany, there are many places in the United States that now hold events that recreate the German festival.
Ohio, Vermont, Georgia, Colorado, Michigan and other states announce their Oktoberfest celebrations year after year.
There are Oktoberfest events throughout the United States throughout the fall. (iStock)
4. Choose fresh produce at a local farmer’s market
Visiting a farmer’s market can provide hours of fun for you and your special someone as you buy fresh food from local farmers.
Additionally, keep an eye out for fall fairs and pop-ups in your area where you can explore booths selling produce, baked goods, handmade goods and more.
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These types of fairs tend to increase as the holiday season approaches.
5. Plan a weekend getaway outdoors
Autumn is an ideal time to really enjoy the beautiful nature around you. You can do this with a weekend trip to a place known for its beautiful foliage and fall activities.
One idea is to spend a weekend with nature on a camping trip. While camping, you can be one with the great outdoors by cooking outside over a fire and enjoying a scenic hike.
For a slightly more luxurious fall vacation, choose to stay at a resort with perks like an indoor pool and spa services for guests, where you and your special someone can enjoy a relaxing couple’s massage.
A camping holiday is an ideal way to spend time in nature and enjoy the beautiful nature that autumn has to offer. (iStock)
There are so many places around the country that offer unforgettable autumn experiences for travelers.
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Stowe, Vermont; Acadia National Park in Maine; the Catskill Mountains of New York; Aspen, Colorado; and Zion National Park, Utah, are just a few of many examples.
6. Enjoy pumpkin-themed cuisine
Put your cooking skills to the test for a date night filled with delicious cuisine this autumn.
Pumpkin is not only used in baked goods such as muffins, pies and bread. You can also use it in dinner dishes such as ravioli, soup and much more.
Choose a delicious pumpkin-inspired recipe to make together and enjoy your creation with a romantic candlelit dinner.
A date could include making pumpkin fall dishes, such as ravioli. (iStock)
If you’re not tired of pumpkin after your meal, you can end the night with a fall dessert like pumpkin pie or cookies.
7. Enjoy a leaf-filled drive
A date doesn’t always have to be extravagant.
Some of the best dates are simple ones that are focused on enjoying each other’s company.
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A simple and romantic, but still very enjoyable fall date idea is to go for a walk.
Be sure to bring some snacks on your mini road trip and a perfectly curated playlist.
Spend hours chatting and enjoying the surrounding scenery.