The Best Fall Date Ideas That Apple Doesn’t Pick
The weather may not be as warm when the leaves start to change, but that doesn’t mean your love life has to cool down. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the change of season without getting caught up in drinking PSL and wearing a plaid pair. Planning a fall date night doesn’t have to be a drain on your wallet, and it doesn’t have to be boring and cliché. Below are some unique fall date ideas that will add warmth to your relationship this season.
Take a lesson together
School starts in the fall for many, so if a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils is your favorite aphrodisiac, then you might want to consider taking class with your partner. Whether it’s a one-time activity (like a Friday night cooking class) or a weekly activity, going back to school together can provide good bonding time.
Go wardrobe shopping
There’s a reason why Vogue’s September issue is iconic: fall is the time to change up your wardrobe and declutter your closet in preparation for the colder days ahead. Going shopping together, with everyone stocking their wardrobes with knits and layering pieces, can be an amazing bonding experience. You can try on clothes in front of each other and suggest your own version, get some ideas and get to know each other better through your sense of style.
Visit a bookstore
If you’re both bookworms, you’ll want to stock up on books for those chilly fall days. Besides, what could be more cozy and romantic than a bookstore in the fall? If you can, try to find an independent bookstore in your area—preferably with a café—and get lost in conversation about your latest book selections while lingering at a table for the afternoon.
Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food bank.
With more and more people relying on food banks and other food charities to make ends meet, now is a great time to volunteer your time with a local organization as they prepare for the fall and winter seasons. Volunteering together not only doubles your impact, but is also a great way to strengthen your bond by supporting a cause you’re both passionate about. It also helps define and reinforce the core values you develop together as a couple.
Organize a flag football date
If you’re both athletic and enjoy playing soccer, organize a group soccer date with you and your friends at a local park. A little healthy competition is always fun, and working out together is known to provide some much-needed benefits, such as a boost in endorphins, which helps lift your mood and increase your sex drive.
Travel around the country
Fall is the most colorful time of the year, so get out there to enjoy the scenery and foliage. Make it a day trip by grabbing a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate, loading up your favorite songs on a playlist, and heading to the gas station for some unhealthy road food. Extend your trip by booking a mountain cottage. Traveling is a great way to improve communication; it allows you to enjoy shared experiences and create memories together.