Halloween is actually one of my favorite times to do something with my boyfriend. Why? Because Halloween season offers you so many opportunities to break up your normal routine. You can grab costumes, visit a pumpkin patch, bake Halloween themed snacks, go to a haunted attraction, or simply stay home and decorate your living room.
It’s not about planning the coolest date idea, though some of these are definitely cooler than others. It’s about finding something that allows you and your boyfriend to forget about the daily grind for a few hours and enjoy each other’s company.
If you’re on the hunt for Halloween date ideas with your boyfriend that DON’T include dinner and a movie, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’ve been together a long time and want your boyfriend to know this Halloween is special… or you’re trying to nail a first Halloween date that allows you both to talk and get comfortable, we’ve got you covered.
17 Fun Halloween Date Ideas With Your Boyfriend
1. Visit a Haunted House Together
Scared of clowns? Don’t like being bumped into by strangers? Haunted houses may not be for everyone.
But when done with the right person, they’re one of the easiest ways to turn Halloween into a date. You and your boyfriend can walk through together, hold each other when someone jumps out, and laugh about who was hissing louder the entire time.
Haunting attractions are fun because you get to pretend to be brave… but still experience fear together. My boyfriend loves anything scary, so it also allows me to see his competitive side as we try to one up each other on who can make it to the end without screaming.
It’s also fun because your date doesn’t even end when you leave the attraction. You can grab dinner, get hot chocolate, or sit somewhere quiet and discuss your favorite scare. If intense horror isn’t your thing, look for something a little less scary. Just make sure it’s something you’ll BOTH enjoy!
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2. Have a Halloween Movie Marathon at Home
Speaking of scary movies…
Staying in for Halloween can be just as fun as going out. Pick a few movies you’ve both been wanting to see, make the room comfy, turn off the lights, and snuggle up for a night of scares.
You can go traditional with horror movies, try some psychological thrillers, find funny Halloween movies, or incorporate a little bit of everything so you two don’t get too terrified by the end of the night.
Make your Halloween movie marathon date feel special by whipping up Halloween snacks together before digging in. Pop some popcorn, bust out the candy, order a pizza, make hot chocolate, or grab whatever makes YOU happy. Then make a deal that neither of you will look at your phones during movie time. If one of you happens to get scared… you now have the perfect excuse to cuddle closer.
You’d be surprised how often these kinds of dates end up being more memorable than anything that costs money.
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3. Go Pumpkin Picking Together
Renting a couple apartment and don’t have room for pumpkins? That’s okay! Pumpkin picking is a super chill date that leaves you with more than just good conversation.
Head to a local pumpkin patch and pick pumpkins together. Stroll around the field, take pictures, compare pumpkins, and spend some quality time soaking up the fall ambiance.
It’s low key enough that you can talk about anything you want… but gives you guys something to do while you talk. Which is what makes it great for those who want a date that feels romantic without being over the top scheduled.
Once you’ve picked your pumpkins, don’t head home just yet. Grab some fall drinks, explore the area, or find a place to get lunch or dinner close by. You could even turn your pumpkins into part of the next date by bringing them home and carving them together. Trust me when I say one simple date could turn into an annual Halloween tradition for you two.
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4. Carve Pumpkins Together
Speaking of pumpkin carving…
This is by far one of the most unexpectedly competitive things to do with your boyfriend. Grab two pumpkins, decide if you’re making traditional jack o lanterns or want to be creative, and see what YOU come up with.
It doesn’t matter if you’re artistic. Your partner will love you anyway… and chances are the uglier the pumpkin, the funnier it’ll look when lit up at night.
Put on some Halloween tunes, make a snack, and take your time. There’s no need to rush through and get it over with. Make it a friendly competition and secretly decide what you think the other person’s pumpkin SHOULD look like first. Then reward each other when you’re done by lighting them up and taking goofy pictures together.
I can guarantee you’ll look back on these hideous pumpkins years from now and laugh.
5. Dress Up in Matching Halloween Costumes
Couple costumes are amazing. They instantly take any regular night and turn it into something more.
All you have to do is find characters you both like, make costumes out of clothes you already own, or even DIY the costumes together. The key is finding something that matches your personalities and allows you both to be playful with each other.
If you want this costume idea to feel extra romantic, take your time getting ready together before heading out to dinner or dessert while still in costume. Couples Halloween costumes are great because you have something to look back on when Halloween comes and goes.
Even if your costumes aren’t the coolest, your photos of your adorable selves will be.
6. Go on a Halloween Themed Scavenger Hunt
Grab a notebook and plan a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for EACH other! Turn your night into a mini adventure by hiding clues all around your apartment or condo.
You can hide clues around the house, or utilize different locations around your city if you want to spend more time in the outside. Your clues can lead to fun treats, silly notes, pictures, or even a surprise waiting at the end for your boyfriend!
There’s no need to go overboard. The best part of this scavenger hunt is the thought and preparation that go into it! Take clues from inside jokes, funny moments you’ve already shared, or locations that are special to the two of you.
It’s the perfect way to show your boyfriend you care enough to put time and effort into the date instead of settling with something last minute.
7. Make Halloween Treats Together
Sure, cooking together is fun. But adding a Halloween twist makes it extra exciting.
Pick out something simple you BOTH like and add a little Halloween flair to it. Decorated cookies, cupcakes, brownies, caramel apples, seasonal desserts. Get creative, make some spooky Halloween music play in the background, and don’t worry about making it look perfect.
This date is all about the process. Joke with each other about who’s doing a better job, taste test as you go, and take goofy pics of your finished products. If you really want to make this date memorable, save some treats for later and eat them while watching a Halloween movie together.
Who says dates have to be extravagant to feel meaningful? When you’re BOTH involved in the creation of the date, anything can become special.
8. Take a Halloween Night Walk
If you live in a neighborhood or town with safe Halloween decorations, take your significant other on a walk after dusk to explore what you can find.
Fun fact: some people spend MONTHS preparing for Halloween decorations. If you go around looking at ALL of them, you can have a ton of fun rating which ones are the best.
Take pics, hold hands, and chat about all the creepy or cute things you find. Just make sure you’re picking a safe Halloween activity and staying in areas where BOTH of you feel comfortable.
Pro tip: walk to a coffee shop or cute dessert spot afterwards to make your Halloween walk more romantic. Sometimes being able to sit side by side and talk gives you more opportunity to connect than a dinner where you’re sitting across from each other.
9. Visit a Halloween Festival
Look for a fall festival or Halloween specific event you can explore together. Depending on where you live, you might have food trucks, games, live music, costume contests, pumpkin patches, rides, or other fall festivities.
This is a great option if you both want a date that has more ENERGY than one that is relaxing and low key.
Let the event guide your night and try new things together. Do something you both have never done, share food, take pictures, and fully embrace the vibe you’re surrounded by. Having activities to do with each other also means you don’t have to stress if one activity isn’t QUITE your thing.
10. Have a Cozy Halloween Picnic
Picnics aren’t just for Spring and Summer. If it’s not too chilly where you live, pack a blanket, some food and drinks, plus a few Halloween themed treats and head outside.
You can make your picnic more romantic by cooking food together beforehand. Grab your favorite snacks, make a mini playlist, and talk to each other with no distractions. If you plan on staying out past sunset, double check that your picnic spot is safe for being out at night.
I know it sounds silly, but simple dates like this allow you to actually BE intimate with each other. There are no distractions of a busy schedule or being at a crowded restaurant.
11. Have a Couples Halloween Photoshoot
You don’t NEED a photographer to take cute Halloween pictures together. All you need is your costumes, a cool location, and your phones.
Take turns photographing each other AND have goofy pictures that don’t seem like a professional session. You can take them seriously, make them romantic, silly, spooky, or any mixture of the above.
Steal poses from your favorite horror movies, pretend you two are haunted characters, or take pictures that perfectly depict your silly personalities. Focus less on getting the ‘best’ content for social media, and focus on capturing the two of you having a great time. Trust me. Those are the pictures you’ll cherish.
12. Go to a Halloween Party Together
The best part about Halloween parties? There’s something for EVERYONE.
If you and your boo enjoy being around others, find a Halloween party you can both attend. Dressing up, catching up with friends, dancing, eating good food, and enjoying the atmosphere is a recipe for a good time.
If you’re still new in the relationship, parties are also a great way to see how each of you acts around others. It lets you both get comfortable with being around each other in a crowded place.
Just remember to find a party that matches your personalities. If either of you hates being around large crowds, throwing yourselves into a giant party just because ‘it’s Halloween’ won’t make for the best memory.
Find something small. Even better if it’s a gathering with other close friends. Dates should be fun for both people, not something one person endures for the other.
13. Try a Halloween Escape Room
Did you know you can do themed escape rooms? Turning your night into a team challenge is fun and allows you to see how you two work under pressure.
The concept is pretty self explanatory. You have to solve puzzles, find clues, and work together to escape before time runs out. It sounds intense, but you honestly spend more time laughing than anything.
This isn’t a date you want to take too seriously. If you two can’t agree on what a clue is saying, compromise with each other. Working together as a team is what will make the night fun.
If you BOTH like puzzles and solving problems, you may even create a new tradition you talk about WAY after Halloween is over.
14. Make a Halloween Bucket List Together
Want more than one activity? Spend an evening coming up with a Halloween bucket list YOU as a couple can conquer.
Jot down everything you want to do before Halloween is over. From watching horror films, eating all the seasonal snacks, to visiting a pumpkin patch and making spooky goodies together.
Pick a few things off your list and get to it! Not only will making a Halloween bucket list make October feel like a joint project, but it opens up more days for you two to spend time together without having to plan EVERY outing.
Similar to pumpkin carving, this is cute if you guys like creating your own traditions.
15. Go to a Halloween Themed Dinner
No, you don’t need to try and find the restaurant that goes ALL OUT for Halloween.
You can literally pick ANY restaurant you BOTH enjoy and turn your dinner into a cute date by dressing up, ordering something you normally wouldn’t, and CARING ENOUGH to spend more time talking than you normally would at a restaurant.
If you’re lucky, you can even find a restaurant or local event that goes ALL OUT with a Halloween themed menu. But don’t feel pressured to drop $100 on your date.
Intentionality is what will make your night special. Put your phones away, ask each other questions that go DEEPER than just work or school, talk about your favorite memories, making a habit of DATE NIGHTS your month. You’ll both be surprised at how much you can learn about each other when you simply listen.
16. Have a Spooky Game Night
Throw on some Halloween music, decorate your living room with Halloween decorations, and TURN YOUR APARTMENT INTO A HALLOWEEN GAME NIGHT.
Pick games that force you two to be competitive with each other, but allow room for laughter. Card games, board games, trivia, guessing games, or even make your own Halloween themed challenges. Mix in some yummy snacks and drinks, and VOILA.
You’ve turned an ordinary night at home into a date.
Want to take it to the next level? Keep score throughout the night AND let the winner choose what you BOTH do next. Wants to pick the movie? Cool. Let them pick your dessert or pick where you go on the NEXT date.
The reward doesn’t even have to be extravagant. The competition is what makes the night FUN.
17. Have a Romantic Halloween Night Just for You Two
Yes, you guys can simply have a romantic Halloween night.
Yes, it CAN be that easy.
Yes, you should TOTALLY do this whether you made a budget or not.
Dress up FOR each other, make your favorite meal together, light candles, decorate the room with pumpkins and fall leaves, turn on some music, and spend the night talking and enjoying each other’s company.
Exchange cute Halloween gifts, write each other letters, or simply talk about all your favorite moments you’ve experienced together.
Not only is this perfect if the both of you have had busy months and truly CAN’T remember the last time you spent some alone time together. But it’s also a great reminder that date nights don’t always have to leave your house or cost an arm and a leg.
Sure, spoiling your boyfriend with fancy dinners and gifts is SUPER fun. But some of the best things YOU can give him is undivided attention.
Put away the distractions. Leave your phones at home and allow yourself to get lost in spending a night just with your SO.
How to Choose the Right Date Idea For You & Your Boyfriend This Halloween
Before we get into the nitty gritty of HOW to make every Halloween date idea special… there’s one thing you need to know.
The best date for you and your boyfriend isn’t always going to be the most expensive, biggest, or Instagram worthy idea on this list.
Think about what YOU as a couple enjoy doing. If you’re adventurous, you might enjoy haunted houses, escape rooms, or a Halloween festival. If you both prefer quieter nights, try a movie marathon, bake cookies together, or turn your apartment into a place you BOTH want to enjoy coming home to.
Think about where you are in your relationship and what you BOTH hope to gain from the date. Newly together? Try something that naturally gives you guys things to talk about. Been with your boyfriend for years? Try creating a new Halloween tradition you’ll look forward to every year.
Don’t choose your date based off of what looks ‘perfect’ online. Choose an activity that allows you and your boyfriend to RELAX, laugh uncontrollably, talk, and create a memory together.
Conclusion
There’s no reason you and your boyfriend can’t have a fun, unforgettable Halloween.
You don’t need to go far, spend lots of money, or plan an extravagant night that will wow your SO. Sometimes all it takes is carving pumpkins together, binge watching horror movies under a blanket, baking Halloween treats, taking your neighborhood decor tour, or dressing up and taking the cheesiest pics together.
What makes ANY date special isn’t the actual activity you’re doing. It’s the atmosphere you create WHILE doing it.
When you can laugh at yourself, be ridiculous, talk about the things that MATTER to you both, and enjoy each other’s company without stressing about your phones or what you have to do tomorrow.
That is what creates memories that will last a lifetime.
So pick 1 of these 17 Halloween Date Ideas With Your Boyfriend, add your own special touch, and STOP worrying about making every detail ‘perfect’.
When you look back on Halloween… you’ll likely forget whether or not your pumpkin was magazine worthy, or if your costumes were flashy enough.
You’ll remember the laughs you shared, the inside jokes you made, the ridiculous memories you created, and the feeling of spending an evening WITH your special someone.
FAQ
What is a cute Halloween date idea with your boyfriend?
Carving pumpkins, matching costumes, spooky movie night, or baking Halloween treats are all great ideas. Any activity that allows you to talk and do something together will feel more intimate than just sitting next to each other.
What should couples do for Halloween?
Couples can do haunted houses, visit Halloween festivals, pumpkin picking, match in costumes, watch scary movies, go to a themed restaurant, or simply enjoy a romantic Halloween night in together. It all depends on whether you like ACTIVE, having energy, versus cuddly dates.
What is a romantic Halloween date?
Dressing up for each other, cooking dinner together, taking a nighttime walk, having a picnic together, exchanging Halloween gifts, or simply enjoying each other’s company at home are all great ideas.
What can I do with my boyfriend on Halloween if we stay at home?
Carve pumpkins, bake Halloween treats, watch scary movies, play Halloween themed games, make your own costumes, have a couples photoshoot, create a Halloween bucket list, or even enjoy a romantic dinner at home.
How can I make Halloween special with my boyfriend?
It’s less about the ACTIVITY and more about how you both ENJOY said activity. Put your phones down, take goofy pictures, make food together, dress up JUST for each other, ask each other about your favorite moments YOU’ve had as a couple, and create your own little traditions that’ll be your anniversary every Halloween.
What is a good Halloween date for a new relationship?
Pick something that will naturally give you guys things to talk about. Halloween pumpkin patches, local festivals, escape rooms, baking cookies or candy together, and visiting haunted attractions are great ways to take the pressure off of having ‘perfect’ conversations while also allowing you to learn more about each other.
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