The fall leaves on a hiking trail in Kensington Metropark
Fall Date Ideas in the Brighton Howell Area 

September 26, 2024

When the leaves begin to change, there is a crispness in the air that creates cozy evenings full of laughter and fun creating the perfect time for the ultimate date. Embrace the pumpkin-flavored everything this fall as you explore the Brighton Howell Area on a lovely date night. Whether you wander through a pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin or hang out at a local winery, fall is the perfect season to explore with someone special. So, grab your favorite sweater and check out these fall date night possibilities. 


1. Go Pumpkin Picking at Chamber’s Family Farm  

📍: Howell 

Head to the pumpkin patch in search of some locally grown fall decor at Chamber’s Family Farm in Pinckney, MI. While you’re there, check out the corn maze to challenge you and your date, and get to know each other more. End this stop by visiting the farm animals and checking out the store before heading on to your next adventure. The area is loaded with plenty of chances to find the perfect pumpkin, be sure to explore them all!  


2. Hiking in the Fall Leaves 

What better way to chat and get to know someone than on a scenic hike at one of the Brighton Howell Area’s many parks and recreation areas! Huron Meadows Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area both have scenic hiking trails, but if you’re looking for a lighter hike, Kensington Metropark and the Mike Levine Lakeland Trail both have paved trails with fall scenery. 


3. Local Wine Tasting 

If you and your significant other enjoy wine, checking out the area’s local wineries is a must for a fall date. Spicer’s Winery is located on Spicer Orchards farm, giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cider mill vibes and to taste delicious wine. If you’re over the cider mills, take your date to Howell’s Mainstreet Winery. This winery is located in a historic downtown Howell building and serves signature wines and thin-crust pizza. 


4. Get Spooked at a Haunted House 

The Brighton Howell Area is home to the popular haunted attraction, Terrofied Forest. From the classic haunted trail to the escape room, this attraction is a must for you and your date if you love all things scary.  


5. Go on a Ghost Tour

📍: Howell 

If you and your partner are looking for something spooky to do but don’t enjoy haunted houses, get some real haunts in historic downtown Howell. The fall season brings the opportunity to see the city in a way like never before! Join local medium Dianna O’Grady for a ghost tour around the historic 150-year-old streets of Howell. Before your trip, check out the Locals Guide to Howell Historic Ghost Tours. 


Wherever your fall date takes you, be sure to explore the Brighton Howell Area with your loved ones. Snag a Visitors Guide before your trip to learn more about the area and sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date on all things Brighton Howell Area!  

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