10 Solo Date Ideas That Will Help You Romanticize Fall
We’re officially in October which means fall is here! Fall is probably my favorite time of year. I love the changing of the leaves, the crisp, cool air, the flannels + sweaters, and all of the cozy scents + feels we get. Fall also represents change + transformation. Fall’s representation feels extra present this season of my life as I’m currently experiencing some big transformational changes of my own. Some days are cold + heavy and other days bright + hopeful, just the way Fall can be + I’m doing my best to see the beauty of both. This season, I want to romanticize the heck out of fall + take myself on cute little fall dates. You can bring a friend if you want to, too :) But if you’re solo this season, these solo date ideas are perfect for getting all those fall feels we all enjoy.
Bring a book or journal to a local coffee shop
Bring your Kindle or the book you’re currently reading and a journal, order that pumpkin spiced latte you’ve been craving, and find a cozy spot to read and journal for a couple hours. Get lost in your book, get lost in the people watching, just get lost + then come back to yourself.
Make a fall playlist + Go on a Fall foliage drive
One of my favorite things to do is to go on a drive + listen to music, especially in the fall. It just makes the experience extra special + feels like scenes out of a Nancy Meyers movie. Add some Hazlett and Novo Amor.
Book a dinner Reservation for one at a restaurant you’ve always wanted to try
This one may feel scary to do and I must admit, I have never done this, but I think there is something so empowering about being able to sit alone at a restaurant and enjoying your own company. I’m going to challenge myself to take myself out on this date!
Get a Fall Themed Mani/Pedi
I just recently did this and it was the most relaxing 2 hours. I got a deep chocolatey color for my manicure and a pumpkin spice on my toes! There’s just something about getting my nails done that makes me feel so put together.
Make a Trader Joe’s run for all their fall items
Trader Joe’s is the absolute best for fall-themed everything. They bring back old favorites like the pumpkin spice sheet cake and pecan pumpkin oatmeal. I want to try the pumpkin spice cold brew coffee and the teeny tiny apple pies this year!
Go on a hike and admire the changing leaves
If the weather stays comfortable enough to go on a fall hike, this is the best. It’s so refreshing to be out in nature taking in the crisp air and witnessing all the leaves changing from yellow, orange + red. Make sure to take some cute pics!
Have your own fall picnic
Pick up a bottle of your favorite kombucha and a slice of pizza or sushi from your favorite place and head to the park with a blanket + the book you’re currently reading for a cute fall picnic. You can combine this with your fall-themed Trader Joe’s grocery run too!
Have a fall baking day
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger… These spices make me feel cozy and give me a real sense of fall. Find 2-3 baking recipes on Pinterest and go shopping for the ingredients you need. Set your kitchen up like a Nancy Meyer’s scene, turn on the Fall Feels playlist on Spotify, and get to baking!
Fall themed movie marathon
We can go many directions with this one. You can do a Halloween theme + watch Hocus Pocus + HalloweenTown. Or you could do fall classics like When Harry Met Sally + Good Will Hunting. You just have to make sure it gives you the warm, cozy feeling and you have a hot apple cider + popcorn nearby.
Go thrifting for fall sweaters & flannels
I love thrifting this time of year. You can really score some gold. Anywhere from cozy sweaters, oversized sweatshirts + flannels, brightly-colored cardigans, autumnal handbags, high boots, the list goes on and on. Make sure to search through the men’s section too. I have the most fun thrifting in the fall.