85 Romantic Date Ideas for Fall

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Indoor and outdoor dates for autumn

Co-authored by Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: October 3, 2025 Fact Checked

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With its beautiful foliage and clean, crisp air, it’s no surprise many people find fall to be one of the most romantic seasons. If you’re looking to get cozy with your partner, we’ve compiled a list of 85 of the cutest indoor and outdoor fall date ideas. Plus, we interviewed professional relationship coaches, counselors, and therapists to give you tips on how to choose the perfect fall date.

The Best Fall Date Ideas

Licensed professional counselor Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC, recommends choosing a date that both you and your partner will enjoy. Here are some fun and cozy fall date ideas to consider:

Going to a pumpkin patch
Making s’mores
Going to a farmer’s market
Going to a haunted house
Hiking through the fall foliage

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Cute Fall Date Ideas

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Cozy up with your partner on a romantic fall date. Fall is the beginning of cuffing season, so hold your partner close and get ready to enjoy the cozy, cooler months. Whether you prefer to stay indoors or enjoy the weather outside, here are some cute fall date ideas:
- Make s’mores together
- Jump in piles of leaves
- Carve pumpkins together
- Make caramel apples
- Attend a fall festival in your area^{[1]
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- Attend a seasonal paint and sip
- Bake fall or Halloween-themed treats together
- Try the seasonal drinks at a local coffee shop
- Roast marshmallows
- Make DIY couple’s Halloween costumes
- Have an indoor picnic
- Go wine-tasting
- Have a candlelit dinner for two
- Have a diner breakfast date
- Rent a cabin for the weekend
- Pro tip: According to relationship coach Sven Loss, “Tailor [the date] to the other person—not to what you think is romantic, but to what they think is romantic.”^{[2]
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Meet the wikiHow Experts

Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and founder of The Counseling Hub, LLC. She has over 12 years of experience.

Sven Loss is a relationship and behavior coach who helps people break free from unhealthy patterns they experience in relationships.

Laura Bilotta is a dating coach, matchmaker, and founder of Single in the City, a dating and relationship coaching service. She has over 21 years of experience.

Nicole Moore is a love and relationship coach and founder/CEO of Love Works Method, a private coaching service for women. She has over a decade of experience.

Elvina Lui, MFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship counseling. She has over 13 years of experience.

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Outdoor Fall Date Ideas

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Enjoy the fall weather with a fun outdoor date. If you love the cool weather and the beautiful fall foliage, get outside and enjoy it! Fall is the perfect season for some cozy outdoor dates. Here are some examples:
- Go to a farmer’s market
- Go to the pumpkin patch^{[3]
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- Go apple picking^{[4]
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- Attend a bonfire party
- Go through a corn maze
- Go on a hayride
- Go on a hike and enjoy the fall weather
- Go on a fall bike ride
- Go horseback riding
- Attend a football game
- Watch the sunset together
- Go to a state or county fair
- Pro tip: Dr. Vossenkemper says to “find something that works for the two of you as a couple.”^{[5]
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  Expert Interview} For example, if you know your partner doesn’t like sports, you probably don’t want to attend a football game. Find something you’ll both enjoy!

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At-Home Fall Date Ideas

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Enjoy a cozy day at home with these indoor date ideas. As the weather gets colder, you may prefer to stay snuggled up in the warm. Luckily, there are still plenty of fun, seasonal activities you can do from the comfort of your own home! Try one of these cozy date ideas:
- Snuggle up and read a book together
- Have a Halloween-themed movie night
- Bake cinnamon rolls together
- Do a jigsaw puzzle
- Watch a football game on TV
- Have a home spa day
- Have a fall TV marathon
- Bake a pumpkin or pecan pie^{[6]
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- Make fondue
- Make apple butter and homemade bread
- Have a homemade pizza night
- Do yoga or meditate together
- Go indoor camping in your living room
- Have breakfast in bed
- Make homemade donuts and decorate them
- Pro tip: When on a date with your partner, dating coach and matchmaker Laura Bilotta says to put your phone away and eliminate distractions.^{[7]
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  Expert Interview} Give your partner your full attention so you can create lasting memories.

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Fun Fall Date Ideas

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Try something new and adventurous this fall. If you and your partner love to be on the go, look for activities that will keep you on your toes. Whether you want to be scared this Halloween or just want to get out of the house, try one of these date ideas:
- Go to a haunted house
- Play a round of mini-golf
- Do an escape room
- Host a Halloween party
- Watch a movie at a drive-in theater
- Attend a costume contest
- Take a dance class
- Go antiquing
- Try a pumpkin ale at a local brewery
- Go bowling
- Visit an amusement park
- Do karaoke together
- Go on a ghost tour of your city
- Grab a coffee and go thrift shopping
- Pro tip: Love and relationship coach Nicole Moore explains, “One great way to be more fun and adventurous in your relationship is to plan surprise dates for your partner.”^{[8]
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  Expert Interview} If they’ve mentioned a certain activity they’ve been wanting to try, surprise them with a date!

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Free & Cheap Fall Date Ideas

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Look for seasonal activities that don’t cost money. You don’t have to break the bank to have some festive fall fun! Think of some ways you and your partner can enjoy each other’s company at home or around your city. Keep an eye out for any free festivals or activities that pop up. Here are some examples:
- Smell the fall-scented candles at your favorite store
- Drive around looking at the fall foliage
- Take a stroll through the park with your favorite coffee
- Have a picnic before the weather gets too cold
- Go stargazing and snuggle in each other’s arms^{[9]
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- Explore a free museum
- Have a board game night
- Tell each other ghost stories
- Try different flavors of tea together
- Decorate your home with fall decor
- Go camping or glamping
- Visit the local bookstores in your area
- Volunteer for your favorite charity or organization
- Drive around and look at Halloween decorations
- Do a fall couple’s photoshoot
- Pro tip: Marriage and family therapist Elvina Lui, MFT, adds, “The quality of a date doesn’t really depend on material things… What’s better is having fun together.”^{[10]
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  Expert Interview} Your partner loves you—don’t think you have to spend a ton of money to impress them.

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Unique Fall Date Ideas

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Don’t be afraid to try something new. If you’re tired of pumpkin patches and s’mores, it may be time to mix things up a bit. Check out local events in your area to see if any unique classes or activities catch your eye. Or, get creative and try some new hobbies at home. Here are some examples:
- Create autumn leaf artwork
- Prepare autumn-themed cocktails^{[11]
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- Make thrifted ghost paintings
- Attend a cooking class together
- Take a pottery class
- Take a glass-blowing class
- Make an autumn-themed charcuterie board
- Make a scrapbook of your favorite memories
- Build a fort and snuggle
- Go ghost hunting
- Try candle-making
- Go on a hot air balloon ride
- Host a chili cook-off
- Go zip-lining through the fall leaves
- Pro tip: Moore says, “Learning a new skill together like dancing, cooking, or a sport can be a great way to inject fun and adventure into your relationship.”^{[12]
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