Contributed by: kellyseal on Saturday, September 19 2015 @ 10:18 am
Last modified on Thursday, October 29 2020 @ 11:12 am
Where has the year gone? Summer might have blown by fast, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to get your date on before the holiday season. Autumn is a great time for pursuing love, or maybe just meeting some new people. There’s a chill in the air, the nights are longer, and there’s more than enough pumpkin spice to go around.
So for your next Tinder date, maybe it's time to venture outside the coffee shop and get a little more creative. Check out these fall date ideas:
Halloween Costume Shopping. Stores start decorating for Christmas in August, so why not begin thinking about your Halloween costume in September? Take your date to some local costume shops and go through the racks together. Try on a costume or two if you are feeling brave. There's something cool and sexy about Halloween, of course! If you enjoy each other’s company, you can talk about your Halloween plans without feeling pressure.
County Fairs. This is the time of year for fairs in your city, so harken back to your childhood and bring your date along for some rides, games, and carnival treats. Deep friend Snickers? Check. Deep fried pickles? Check. Great date night? Check.
Haunted houses, rides…haunted anything. Okay, maybe I’m a little too focused on Halloween, but only because it’s a holiday that’s filled with so much creative potential. There are countless events centered around ghosts and ghouls – including haunted houses, haunted hay rides, and even haunted theme parks if you live in major cities. These are great places to wander with a date and get you in the holiday spirit.
Star gazing. Fall is a good time of year since the skies are clear for the most part, but the weather isn’t yet brutally cold, making it an ideal time for star gazing. If you live in a crowded city, it’s a good time to take a little trip to the city limits to an observatory or park where you can bring a picnic and bottle of wine, along with a few blankets. Cheers!
Volunteer. In California, the state-wide beach clean-up is usually in late September, after the crowds of summer have gone. Likewise with the national parks looking to nurture the habitat once the crowds have dispersed. If you want to lend a helping hand to preserve natural areas, it can make for a great date, too. Invite your date to a beach clean-up or other environmentally conscious activity, followed by a coffee or drinks. If that's not your thing, try lending your time to a local soup kitchen or food bank. Get into the holiday spirit by giving back.