Fall Date Night Ideas in Columbus

Fall nights are the perfect time to cozy up with your partner or get to know someone new with a fun activity. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite fall date night ideas in Columbus. Looking for endless ways to celebrate the season? Keep reading!

Try the new fall menu at Northstar Café. 

Start with a Taste of Fall Flavor

Food and drinks are central to the dating experience, and no matter what kind of date you’re having, you can infuse it with fall flavor in Columbus. Columbus coffee shops have plenty of options for flavorful drinks, while local breweries have shifted to the season’s sweet, malty and refreshing flavors. Download the Columbus Coffee Trail pass to win prizes together along the way! 

Farm-to-table restaurants throughout the city highlight autumn harvest from central Ohio farms, so be sure to check out seasonal menu items at places like The Guild House, Chapman’s Eat Market, Northstar Café and Service Bar. You can also take the season’s bounty home with you by visiting a local apple orchard!

Hike The Scioto Mile this fall in Columbus.

Get Outdoors and Enjoy the Fall Aesthetic

One of the best things about fall in central Ohio is the scenery. Red, orange and yellow leaves create the picture-perfect scene. If you’re about the fall aesthetic, then Columbus has you covered. Get active with a fall hike to watch the leaves change, snap a seasonal pic in a local pumpkin patch or take a romantic, leisurely stroll through the festive light displays at Franklin Park Conservatory’s Pumpkins Aglow. 

Fall is a magical time to explore German Village together.

Shop and Explore in German Village

There’s really no place like German Village in the fall. Get lost together in the 32 rooms filled with your favorite stories at The Book Loft, or shop for locally made treasures at The Red Stable. Pick up the perfect fall candle at 3rd & Sycamore or simply walk through the brick-paved streets to spot spooky decorations sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.

Catch an Outdoor Movie

Land-Grant Brewing’s Movie Series takes place every Tuesday in their outdoor beer garden. Don your fall apparel, grab your blankets and prepare for a movie night under the stars paired with delicious Land-Grant Beers, including their new fall release, Patch, while it lasts! Learn more here.

Just outside of Columbus, Cherry Valley Hotel’s Autumn Lights is a must-see event.

Dine in an Igloo Under Dazzling Autumn Lights

Cherry Valley Hotel’s Autumn Lights returns this year, offering a magical experience ideal for a fall date night. Guests can explore the illuminated courtyard, where vibrant autumn colors light up the hotel’s beautiful gardens. For a cozy touch, reserve a heated igloo and enjoy a seasonal four-course meal, or opt for the special Igloo Package, which includes a discounted room rate and dinner in an igloo for the perfect fall getaway. Book now.

Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees) in Dublin.

Wander Through the Great Ohio (Cement) Corn Maze

Dublin’s impressive collection of public art is sure to spark conversation. Wander through the iconic Field of Corn, where 109 larger-than-life cement corn cobs stand as a nod to the city’s agricultural heritage. The Art in Public Places Pass will guide you to twelve must-see installations around the city, reveal artist’s secrets and reward you with one-of-a-kind prizes created by local artists — a perfect souvenir to remember your fall date in Columbus.

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