The first year I ever really enjoyed Halloween was the first year that I wasn’t just thinking about candy, costumes, and horror movies as a guy. When girlfriends started coming into the picture, Halloween took on new meaning. All of a sudden, it wasn’t about what I was going to get out of the holiday. It was about what I could give, and how me and my special someone could make it fun.
That made me realize Halloween has something special about it. No matter what you believe in, there’s something about October 31 that makes it different from all of the other days of the year. It gives you an excuse to break routine and have fun. Make things silly, light-hearted, and yes—even romantic.
Men are straightforward. Sometimes it really does help to hear from the other side. Sure, you want adventures, laughs, and quality time with your boyfriend this Halloween. But you want him to feel included in the festivities too! Halloween isn’t just about childhood or being scared. Halloween can be your opportunity to build your own relationship traditions. To tap into your creative sides and share an experience that no one else has.
25 Fun Things To Do On Halloween With Your Boyfriend
1. Plan A Couples Costume
Couple costumes are great because they require a team effort. You don’t have to go overboard (it’s the planning and coming together as a couple that’s fun). Studies have shown that wearing costumes with your partner actually increases feelings of intimacy because you feel more like we instead of me (Reader’s Digest).
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2. Visit A Haunted House
Getting scared releases adrenaline and scares which produce feelings of closeness (healthguidance.org). Spending time at a haunted house with your boo is a guaranteed way to cuddle up and hold hands afterwards. Who knows? He might even feel protective of you when the costumes and humans jumping out at you!
3. Carve Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins is corny. I get it. But it’s also cute as hell. Snag a pumpkin each and compare your finished products when you’re done. Laugh at the mess you made and find a place to display them when you’re finished. You’ll have mini pumpkin reminders of the night everywhere you look.
4. Have a Horror Movie Marathon
Pop some popcorn and watch Halloween horror favorites. OK, or cheesy Disney Halloween movies. OK, fine. ANY Halloween movies that make you two laugh in the same room together.
5. Cook Halloweeny Snacks
Make Halloween-themed snacks, cookies, cupcakes, or anything else your heart desires. Don’t worry about making it taste good. Just laugh at how messy everything becomes and enjoy your creations.
6. Stop by A Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy each other’s company at a local pumpkin patch. Take silly pictures, stroll around, and take in that beautiful fall weather.
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7. Attend A Halloween Party
Throwing down at a party is always a great time (if you’re both extroverts). Meet up with friends and show off your costume game. You get extra points for coming as a couple.
8. Create a Halloween Playlist
Music is everything. Create a shared playlist of songs that make you think of Halloween. Whether they’re creepy, festive, or silly songs, building a playlist you’ll both listen to for years to come is super romantic.
9. Decorate
Pick your room or your whole dang house. Decking out your private space together is like building your own little fortress of secrets.
10. Take a Walk
There’s something about Halloween night that just feels different. The cooler weather, darker skies, and festive atmosphere is contagious. Take a night stroll and embrace one of the simplest dates on the list.
11. Tour a Corn Maze
Corn mazes are another great fall activity. Get lost with your special someone and laugh at how you can’t find the exit. Either way, you’ll have time to talk and spend some quality side-by-side time with each other.
12. Tell Ghost Stories
Whether you’re lounging around outside in the moonlight or cuddling up by the fireplace, telling ghost stories is a great way to get some laughs. Test each other out and see who is more scared by things that go bump in the night.
13. Cook a Halloween-Themed Dinner
Step it up from snacks. You can cook regular food and color it black with food dye. Or get creative by DIY Halloween-themed foods for dinner.
14. Take Halloween-Themed Photos
Instagram-worthy opportunities are EVERYWHERE on Halloween. Use your phones to take random photos of yourselves in costume or around decorated shops.
15. Volunteer
Infuse some gratitude into your Halloween plans. Spending time volunteering as a couple can make the holiday that much more meaningful (Greater Good Science Center). Donate candy to children in your neighborhood or help out at a local Halloween event.
16. Go on a Ghost Tour
If you live in a city with history, there are probably haunted ghost tours you can take to reveal the secrets of the city. You’ll learn some fun facts and enjoy each other’s company while you walk around being tourists in your own town.
17. Leave Each Other Halloween-Themed Notes
Notes are way better than candy, and they’ll last you a lot longer. Leave each other funny, sweet, or spooky notes to find when you get home.
18. Build A Blanket Fort
Remember how fun blanket forts were as a kid? Make one with your SO and crawl inside. Load up on candy, watch Halloween movies, and enjoy some privacy.
19. Do Halloween Crafts
Grab a seat and get creative. Paint pumpkins, make cards for the neighbors, or build your own decorations. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive to create awesome memories.
20. Trick-or-Treat or Walk Around
Speaking of candy… If you don’t feel like knocking on neighbors’ doors, you can always drive or walk around as a couple. Stop at corners to buy candy, and watch funny children dress up in their costumes.
21. Do a Halloween-Themed Puzzle
Pick up a Halloween-themed puzzle from your local store and spend the night finishing it together. Bonus points if you complete it in one sitting.
22. Read a Spooky Book
Buy a book that either of you have been dying to read, and take turns reading it aloud to one another. Reading to each other is an intimate way to spend quality time with your boo.
23. Enter a Costume Contest
Search your town for any Halloween costume contests you could enter together. If you don’t want to leave the house, make your own by ordering your friends and family to judge. The winner gets a prize decided by YOU.
24. Sit By A Fire
Got a fire pit or a fire going outside? Now is the perfect time to cuddle up and roast some marshmallows. Speaking from experience, it’s super romantic.
25. Show Gratitude For Each Other
At the end of the night, talk to each other about what you enjoyed most. Taking the time to show gratitude to your significant other can make you both feel closer than you did before you started celebrating Halloween (Harvard Health). Spending quality time with your SO is obviously nice. But taking the time to reflect and give thanks for that time will help you cherish it more.
Final Thoughts
From pumpkin carving to staying in and watching scary movies, Halloween is the perfect time to kick back and relax with your boyfriend. Break the everyday routine and have some fun with each other. Life doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to be memorable.
Whether you follow this list or use it for inspiration, just remember to enjoy YOUR Halloween however you see fit. You and your boyfriend are special, and so is the time you spend together. Don’t let Halloween night pass you by—make it one to remember.
Wrap Up
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and let’s wrap this up. Halloween is a time to cherish with your boyfriend. Not only does it feel different than every other day of the year, but it also allows you two to break routine and HAVE FUN.
Throwing on a costume and acting like a kid at heart can relieve a lot of the pressure you put on yourself day-to-day. Laugh at scary movies, cuddle up by the fire, and remember how young you are together.
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