Fun and Spooky Date Ideas for Halloween
Instead of the usual dinner and a movie, why not try something a bit more thrilling and mysterious this season? Embrace your inner ghoul and enjoy some eerie and exciting moments with these fun and spooky date ideas. They’re sure to make it a Halloween to remember.
Planning a Halloween date
This is the time of year for outlandish costumes, theme nights, trick or treating (guising if you’re in Scotland) and warming spiced delicacies. Halloween is a fantastic period to get out there and meet new people, through seasonal activities and parties. So if you’re single, you can still take advantage of many of our date ideas and change your relationship status before winter sets in.
Halloween date inspiration
Before making a plan for October 31st, consider where you’re at in your dating journey. Be aware that anything that involves being in a private location or where there’s unlikely to be others around is unsuitable for a first or second meet.
Spooky dates of the year
The options available to you personally will depend on where you live. Some parts of the UK have gothic locations which are just made for Halloween. But with other areas it may be a case of finding pop-up events this October…
Spooky date ideas near me
Take a ghost tour
Many cities offer guided ghost tours during the Halloween season (and even year-round). Take a guided walk through historic areas known for their paranormal activity, or hop on a ghost bus if you have one operating near you (York, London and Edinburgh are popular spots for these). You'll not only learn some local history but also share spine-tingling stories that will give you plenty to talk about afterwards. Some lean more toward the schlocky, others are properly scary, so pick one that suits your sensibilities.
Visit a haunted location
Explore a haunted house or haunted attraction in your area. Navigating through spooky corridors and encountering jump scares can create opportunities for holding hands and seeking comfort in each other. If there are none listed nearby, have a look at some apps that enable you to curate or download experiences for yourself.
Halloween date night ideas at home
Challenge them to a pumpkin carving contest
Not a fan of frights? Why not carve pumpkins together? Compete to see who can create the most intricate and fanciest design. It's a fun and interactive way to bond while tapping into your artistic sides. Don't forget to roast the pumpkin seeds and use the flesh to make soup or pie, as part of your date night meal. You can pick up pumpkins from the local supermarket, or make a day of it and pay a visit to a pumpkin farm first — these provide a colourful backdrop for your social media pics.
Set up a scary movie marathon
Set up a cosy film night in, with a selection of your favourite horror films. Dim the lights, grab some popcorn and plump cushions and cuddle up under a warm blanket, to recreate your own boutique cinema vibe at home. Whether you prefer classics or the latest releases, a scary movie marathon is a classic way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Halloween night in ideas
Host a Halloween party
Dressing up in fun or matching costumes and mingling with others can be a great way to bond, so why not host a party? It’s also a great excuse to get your single pals mingling, or as a way to invite your crush over, without it seeming too intense or datey. If you’re more of an introvert, you may prefer to gather a small group and tell some ghost stories. Put on some ambient music, light some candles, and take turns sharing spine-chilling tales. Make it extra freaky by asking each narrator to uplight themselves with a torch while speaking. Or if you’re shy, go for pitch darkness. If you’re in the early dating stages, this also serves as a means to get to know each other, without being alone just the two of you.
Prepare a themed dinner
Cook a Halloween-themed dinner for your date. This can be a cutesy take on the treats you enjoyed as a child, such as "eyeball" meatballs or "mummy" hot dogs. Or adopt some advanced culinary techniques and create a hocus pocus style molecular meal and cocktails, with the aid of some dry ice and lavish Michelin-worthy garnishing. Alternatively, if you’ve known your date a while, consider dining fully in the dark — trying to feed one another can prove especially fun.
Halloween provides an opportunity to infuse extra excitement into your dating experiences. Whether you're really into the macabre or prefer a lighter fright, these fun and spooky date ideas for Halloween will inject some added amusement into your love life this season. If you don’t have a romantic interest right now but would like one, do come along to one of our speed dating nights this October.
Related Questions
What is the spookiest date?
Ghost hunting in an eerie location after dark gets pretty spine-tingling. Go all out with equipment like EMF meters, EVP recorders and infrared thermometers to see if you can capture any supernatural activity. Just be sure to stick with a familiar or officially organised group, unless you know your date really well.
What are some fun Halloween ideas?
You can use our date ideas with your mates, not just your dates! Or you might like to throw a fancy dress party or make your own scary movie to post on your socials. If you’re single this is a great time to get creative and meet some new and old friends in your neighbourhood.
How do I spoil my crush?
You may want to use the holiday as a good excuse to make a fuss of the person you fancy. Consider baking them some seasonal treats for the personal touch; buy them a cute gift; or offer to take them on a special date to celebrate the occasion (which you can plan using the tips in this article). It may be a good idea to find out their love language first, so you can identify what will make them feel spoiled.