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The weather is getting cooler, which means hot girl summer has come to an end and cuffing szn is blowing in. With the newfound relationships starting, there are a ton of fun date ideas out there. Some dates can be way to over the top and stressful, which is so not romantic. But not all dates need to be extravagant to be fun. Here are 10 low-key date ideas for a chilled out, yet romantic time with your partner. 

Picnic

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Whether its indoors or outdoors, a chill picnic date is a great idea. Each of you bring some of your favorite foods as you relax together for a few hours. Having food there makes conversation starters *super* easy and you'll never go hungry. 

Walk in the park

A nice walk in the park is a great low-key date. If you're someone who likes quality time and good conversation, this easy and free date is a great way to learn more about your partner. 

Baking

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Baking is a fun way to create both cute memories with your partner and a sweet treat! Because it's fall, spooky treats are the trendiest things to bake. Baking with your partner is also the perfect opportunity for a little photo-op.

Library

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Library dates are a perfect way to get to know one another through books! If you're not exactly good with words, no need to worry, let the authors do the talking. Go to your favorite library or bookstore and have you and your date pick out a book you like. Simply trade your books and get to know what kind of stories they like reading about. This is a simple yet intimate way to learn more about what your date is interested in.

Board games

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Board games are fun for a rainy day in and to see just how competitive your partner can get. Simply pick out some of your favorite games and have your date bring theirs. You can spend hours playing against them, but still learn more about their competitive side. 

Thrifting 

Thrifting is always a fun date to see how your partner shops and dresses. Their taste can say a lot about them as a person. One fun date idea is to go to a thrift store and pick out fun outfits for one another and see whose is best. 

Building a fort

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A pillow fort date is perfect for when it's cold outside, but cozy indoors. All you need are pillows, a sheet, a few chairs, and a blanket and you're all set. If you want to spice it up a bit, feel free to add some fairy light or even throw on a movie to watch inside.

Watch the sunset

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Watching the sun go down is a super romantic date, but a very low pressure one too. We recommend grabbing a blanket and going outside and putting on some music (think coming of age movie) as you and your date watch the sun set on a great fall day. 

Movie marathon

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Staying in to watch a movie is a classic chill date. You and your date can each pick out a movie or series of movies to watch. Simply make some popcorn and sit back and relax. If you're not into talking, you can just watch the movie. If you want to chat it up, you can point out your fav parts of the films. 

Farmers Market

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A farmers market is a cute weekend date perfect for the fall season. It includes all the cute chat from a nice walk, but this time with produce! You and your date can check out all sorts of goodies from local farms and vendors. There may also be fresh flower vendors there if you want to get your date something sweet!

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by Grace Transom | 10/16/2022