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September 13, 2013

20 Cheap Fall Date Ideas

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I can’t believe its almost half way through September already. It is almost FALL so I thought I would share some Fun, Cheap Fall Date Ideas with you!
 
1. Sit on the back porch and watch the sun go down together (or in a park, etc)
2. Snuggle up in front of the fireplace with a warm drink and play 20 questions
3. Game night with another couple
5. Have a water gun fight (if its not too cold)
6. Go for a run together
7. Fly kites
8. Feed the homeless in your town and bring them blankets
9. Go listen to some local live music
10. Try a new local restaurant you’ve never been to
11. Home Spa: Give each other massages and relax
12. Movie night in filled with popcorn and your favorite candy
13. Go roller skating and top it off by sharing your favorite ice cream
14. Explore a new side of town
15. Volunteer at a local animal shelter and play with the animals
16. Go on a picnic {cliche i know} but each pack your favorite things
17. Go bowling
18. Learn a new hobby together – rock climbing, kayaking, etc
19. Go to a local sporting event with cheap tickets {minor league game)
20. Sleep outside under stars – stay up late talking and making s’mores 🙂

 

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39 Comments
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Love those date ideas! I know I will be using a few if not all of them!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Great ideas!! 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    What a great list!! Thank you!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    My boyfriend and I have date night every week, so we are always looking for cheap date ideas 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
    http://www.thisanalogadventure.com

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Love these ideas!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Love these! Definitely want to use some of these ideas in the next few weeks. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Best,

    Danielle

    http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Can’t wait to have some fall related dates! Thanks for your list!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    great ideas! Love that you included #8 – such a great idea to serve alongside one another as a “date”.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Love these ideas!! Thanks for sharing friend! I especially love exploring new hobbies with my boyfriend. Fall is coming!! 🙂

    Jenna @ Demureindiamonds.com

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Thank you!!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    So gald you like it!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    That is so sweet!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Thanks love!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Glad you like them!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Glad you like them.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    it really is!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    glad you like them.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Great ideas! I’ll be pinning for future reference. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 13, 2013

    Awesome list! I love picnics. And fall is the perfect time to go running! If only my husband enjoyed working out… 😉 Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 14, 2013

    Great list! Bowling ftw.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 14, 2013

    So fun!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 15, 2013

    I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog! Keep up the great work ♡

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 15, 2013

    I love this list! My boyfriend and I have been planning out a few cheap date nights here and there to change it up a bit. It’s nice to do something different other than the usual dinner & a movie. 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    I will definitely try some of these ideas. It’s nice to once in a while do stuff like this. 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    I love these! Even though I don’t have a bf, it’d be fun to do with my girlfriends!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    Thank you 🙂 I love when people “pin”!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    haha… yeah.. my husband doesn’t tend to like to “take walks”..lol and if he runs I can’t keep up..lol

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    nice!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    Thanks friend!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    Thats awesome! Yes, that is why I made the list… to get of the “norm”

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    It def. is!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    They would! They would be great for anyone!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 16, 2013

    Haha yes. That’s exactly my situation. I love when my husband comes with me running…but then I realize how much bigger his strides are…and then “we” decide to walk instead. 😉

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Love these!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Oh this is awesome! I am looking for new and fun things to do with my boyfriend. I love the s’mores and under the stars! ♥

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    May 2, 2014

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  • Andriana Robinson
    October 7, 2015

    Hi Marquis! Just wanted to let you know I love this list of ideas and I featured it in my round up today! (: http://www.aloveworthlivingfor.com/blog/2015/10/4/fall-date-ideas-2015-top-three-fall-date-night-ideas

    Reply
  • Michelleyanezs_
    January 13, 2016

    I really like your blog! God bless you and I hope you´ll keep writing 🙂

    Reply

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