15 Fun and Romantic Fall Date Ideas

I’ve been telling my husband lately that I’m trying to be his girlfriend again. I love married life, but sometimes I miss the fun and excitement we had before we took on marriage and parenting. At this stage, it’s just so easy to fall into a routine, get busy with taking care of a child and running a home, and quite frankly just get used to one another. It’s not that our marriage is bad, it just could use a little extra spark these days.

To remedy this we’ve committed to dating one another again. Our goal is to go on a date at least once a week – either inside the home or outside. We’re not trying to make this over-complicated; the intention is simply to connect with each other without distractions and to create new memories together.

Our current situation got me thinking about all the other women I know who can relate to feeling like their marriage has been placed on the backburner. If your relationship needs some life being breathed into it this list of simple and (mostly) affordable date ideas is a great place to start planning your next adventure with your bae!

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Romantic Date Night Ideas

Enjoy an at-home spa date

Light some candles, put on relaxing music, and treat each other to facials and massages.

Go on a road trip to a nearby city

It’s an inexpensive way to explore a new place and adventure with your boo.

Have a romantic candlelit dinner at home

You can never go wrong with this one. Whether you cook or order food to be delivered, this is the classic “date night at home” activity.

Have a fall photoshoot

Taking pictures together as a couple is so intimate and fun. What’s better is at the end you have memories to look back on throughout the years.

Have a romantic picnic at sunset

Eating together is always a fun way to relax and bond. This picnic basket for two has everything you need (besides the food!) for a romantic date outdoors.

Go on a sunset boat tour

If you live on or near water, a sunset boat tour is something you have to experience. On our one-year anniversary, my husband and I took a sunset dolphin boat tour in St. Augustine and it is still one of our favorite dates we’ve gone on in the 7 years we’ve been together.

Take a dance class

If your love language is physical touch this is the perfect date idea for you. I mean, what’s more fun than getting to touch your partner all night?

Fun Date Ideas

Go to a painting class together

Painting can be very therapeutic and relaxing. It’s even more fun if neither of you knows how to draw or paint because you’ll spend the whole class laughing at yourselves together.

Let loose at an indoor trampoline park

Bring out your inner kid (and get some exercise in) at a trampoline park. Also, as much as “the kids would love this”, leave those children home this time! (This was just as much for me, as for anyone else).

Have an at-home game night

Game nights are a really easy way to let your hair down, laugh, and have fun with your partner. **If you and/or your spouse are very competitive, you just have to be mindful to keep the trash talk at a minimum and to stay out of your feelings, otherwise, date night could go sour really fast. Ask me how I know …

Visit a farmer’s market

Head over to your local farmer’s market to explore the different vendors and treats available in your city.

Enjoy a movie marathon night at home

Grab your snacks and your most comfortable blanket and settle in for a night full of your favorite movies.

Go to a fall festival

Fall festivals are perfect for this time of year while the weather is mild and they offer a variety of entertainment and things to do.

Attend a cooking class

You get to eat at the end, and hopefully learn a few new tips for around the kitchen.

Go to a football game

Even if you aren’t into the actual game, being at a sporting event is a really fun experience. Tailgating, people watching, and rooting for your team is a recipe for a good time.

Whatever you decide to do, keep in mind that the goal is to connect and create memories, the activity really is secondary. Personally, some of my and Tony’s best dates have cost little to no money. Riding around looking at Christmas lights or taking long walks through our dream neighborhood as we talk about the future has given us some of our best memories. I hope this fall you find new ways to reconnect with your love. Dating your spouse doesn’t have to be hard. It just has to be intentional.