22 fall date ideas in San Antonio that are actually good

By San Antonio Current Staff

You don't have to wait for the winter holidays to go on super-cute dates. Between the cooling temperatures, many autumn festivals and a plethora of spooky happenings, there's plenty of fall fun to enjoy with a significant other.

Whether you're trying to impress a new boo from Tinder, are in the honeymoon stage of your relationship or are happily hitched, these date ideas can help bring romance — and maybe even a little pumpkin spice — to the season.

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Get lost in a corn maze
Whether you’re good at solving puzzles or not, you and your date will have a blast figuring your way out of the maze. And that’s only half of the fun! Most of these mazes have other activities on-site, so you can have a full day of fall fun. Start here, and good luck.

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Enjoy the cooler temperatures at a local park
While it’ll still be a while until we get properly cool temperatures, the change in season will bring more pleasant weather as the weeks go on. By all means, you and your cutie pie should take advantage of this on more than one occasion, especially since SA has plenty of hidden gems, like Denman Estate Park's traditional South Korean pavilion. Jog in Hardberger Park, make a picnic at the Botanical Garden, take a stroll around Brackenridge Park or do some yoga at O. P. Schnabel Park. All great dates that will have you feeling one with nature.
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Get boozy at the San Antonio Beer Festival
$40-$50, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m., Crockett Park, 1300 N. Main Ave., sanantoniobeerfestival.com
Back for a 15th year, the annual San Antonio Beer Festival invites you to Crockett Park to sample from more than 400 beers from more than 100 breweries. Take your pick from brews hailing from San Antonio to Boston, Ireland to Iceland, and sip wine, cider, seltzer and more. Multiple DJ booths, local food vendors and games round out the fun, making the fest ideal for both casual beer drinkers and craft snobs alike. The San Antonio Beer Fest is presented by H-E-B and benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.
Photo by Jaime Monzon for San Antonio Beer Festival

Coordinate your Halloween costumes with your bestie/S.O.
Now this is one you can do with your lover or your platonic bestie. Whether you want to go timeless (salt and pepper, apples and oranges) or go with something trendy to this year (both doses of the COVID vaccine?), this idea is fun from start to finish.
Photo by Jaime Monzon

Take a hike or bike ride
Now that it’s not insanely hot outside, you’ll really be able to enjoy nature. Travel by foot or bike, and explore the green spaces SA has to offer. Between city parks, natural areas green belts and nearby state parks, there's plenty of gorgeous places to take in beautiful scenery either on foot or bicycle.
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Catch a free movie screening courtesy of Slab Cinema
Multiple locations, slabcinema.com
While you can catch a free movie from various venues and organizations, the traveling outdoor screen from Slab Cinema is definitely the most reliable, often and super fun at that. Slab Cinema's various offerings around town cover everything form recent blockbusters to arthouse classics, so no matter your tastes you’re bound to have a blast. Don’t forget the blankets or lawn chairs for ultimate comfort.
Photo via Instagram / slabcinema

See how tough you are at a haunted house
It’s no secret that San Antonio loves haunted shit. There’s always the option to explore places that have actual claims of being haunted, so all the more power to you if you go that route. If you’re not so brave (no judgements here), you’re more than welcome to snuggle your cuddling partner as you make your way through a commercial haunted house. If you can laugh about it afterward, it’ll make your visit even better. Get exploring at these spots.
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Explore some new local restaurants
Tired of always going to the same neighborhood hole in the wall for date night? Expand your culinary horizons, and prepare to be eating good and drinking just as well. Find inspiration here.
Photo via Instagram / s.a.foodie

Have a photoshoot in a pumpkin patch
You may cringe at the constant pumpkin photos in your Instagram feed, but you won’t roll your eyes at the opportunity to have a cute, fun photoshoot with your favorite piece of eye candy. Ask a friend (*cough* third wheel *cough*) to tag along to be your photographer for the day, or just bug someone nearby for a few photos. Say cheese, babies.
Photo via Instagram / biancacelene

Have a slice of pumpkin pie at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Multiple locations, billmillerbbq.com
Some people wait all year just to score a slice (or whole!) of pumpkin pie from Bill Miller. Whether you fall into that category or not, treat yourself to a cheap date with your sweetie before this seasonal treat disappears off the menu again.
Photo Courtesy of Bill Miller Bar-B-Q