Fall in Love this Season with 10 Unique Fall Date Ideas

FALL IN LOVE THIS SEASON WITH
10 UNIQUE FALL DATE IDEAS

written by Olivia Wettengel

September 6, 2024

Got a date on Friday? Looking for something to do in this fall weather besides the cliche pumpkin patch? Look no further. Fall is replete with unique, festive, & fun date nights, and we’ve curated a list of the best, not basic, ideas to make your date fall for you.

Go Apple Picking

Find a local orchard open for the season, and take your date on an apple-picking adventure! Even if it requires a little driving, the scenic autumn views out your window will make the date feel even more magical.

If you just can’t go your separate ways after picking, extend your date and make cider with the apples you picked together! Enjoy a cozy night in as you bask in the apple-y deliciousness of your hard work.

Cheer on Your Fav Team at a Football Game

Fall wouldn’t be fall without football. Whether it’s your university’s game or your fav pro team, take a date to the game! Deck yourselves out in gear, get the stadium’s best food, and cheer til your voices go out. No better way to spend time with the one you love (or like). 😉

Play Flag Football

Better yet, make it a group date and organize a couple flag football teams so you can play together! It’s giving that nostalgic Thanksgiving episode of Friends.

Bake a Fall Treat

Fall trends have given way to an onslaught of fall treats. From pumpkin bars to apple crisp to cinnamon rolls, the choices are endless. If you make them all, prepare your stomach for the invasion. 🫢

For a sweet at-home date, bake a fall treat together and enjoy it as you watch a movie or play a board game.

Trader Joe’s is the king of fall foods. Visit your local TJ’s for inspo, ingredients, and easy-make desserts.

Take a Hike

One of the best times to hike is autumn! Red and orange colors paint the trees, and the temperature is just right. Take your date on a beautiful hike to get the best views of the season.

While you’re at it, take a picnic with you (bring the fall treat you made last date!) and find a spot to sit, chat, and eat as you take in the beauty of nature together.

Design a Couple Halloween Costume

Couples who dress up together stay together. Brainstorm ideas for a couple’s Halloween costume, then bring that vision to life!

Sew, shop, borrow–do whatever you need to make your dream a reality and be the cutest couple on campus.

Ride Horses Together

Riding horses together is a romantic way to bond with your date! Ride through trails near or far to get that classic autumn experience alongside your favorite person.

See a Drive-In Movie

Autumn weather usually isn’t too cold for outdoor movies yet, so take advantage of this prime time and take your date to a drive-in movie! If you want to get into the Halloween spirit, watch a spooky movie. The darkness outside will bring the eeriness on your screen to reality. 👻

Do an Escape Room

Want more spooky dates, but sick of haunted houses? Do an escape room! Escape rooms are fun, hands-on experiences that allow you and your date to bond as you solve puzzles together, but also as you find safety from the creepy characters that surround you.

Make Candy Apples

Everybody loves a good candy apple. Bring a date to your apartment and have a candy apple night! Be sure to melt the caramel ahead of time.

Other ingredients to include are:

Mini M&Ms
Chocolate chips
Crushed Oreos
Chopped peanuts
Shredded coconut
Milk/dark/white chocolate sauce
Sticks

Use these date ideas to create the perfect autumn date for you and your significant other. You’ll be sure to fall in love this fall season. 🥰

Olivia Wettengel

Olivia is a current Journalism major at Brigham Young University. She has contributed to her school's various publications since high school, and currently works as a Marketing Intern at Book & Ladder, Inc. With a first-hand view of college life, Olivia brings experience and passion to the content she creates for The Open Book.