Maybe besides Valentine’s Day, Halloween is one of the best date nights on the calendar. Why? In short, being spooked can be really fun!
There’s actually science behind this, too. Fear pushes the same brain buttons as excitement. That rush of endorphins gives a sense of pleasure and THAT feeling is often a necessary glue for couples to connect on deeper levels.
The other societal truth that is undeniable is that we are living in an increasingly digital world. That relational shift also heavily informs our dating lives. Long-distance relationships have become exponentially popular because technology gives us the ability to connect with a person, no matter where they live.
Fortunately, Halloween and long-distance relationships are a perfect pair. There are so many things a couple can do together — even when they’re miles apart.
Bring your social media, video chats, and imagination. Let’s jump into some romantic long distance Halloween ideas for a memorable date night that all couples can try.
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1. Have a Hot Halloween Dinner
Sizzling temperatures aren’t only for the dinner plate. You and your special person can heat things up by having a sensual Halloween dinner. If you live in different cities that have the same restaurants, ordering from the same place would keep that singular dining experience intact.
If you don’t have the same restaurants, order whatever you both want. Make sure to set a time and dress up (bonus points for sticking to the Halloween theme and donning costumes).
2. Read Poetry to Each Other
On Halloween, it can be fun to read poetry with darker themes. Edgar Allen Poe, Christina Rosetti, and many others wrote perfect poetry that fits the occasion like a sparkling glove. Short bursts of spine-tingling prose can be creepy, funny, sexy — or everything in between.
However it makes you both feel, the closeness of reading poetry together is the ultimate payoff. It’s an intimate way to strengthen a couple’s bond while celebrating Halloween.
3. Send Each Other a “Spooky” Gift
Sending each other a Halloween-themed gift is super fun and the possibilities are endless. Goofy couples can go all out on prank presents or silly Halloween costumes that they dare the other to wear. That can also take a very erotic turn when you want to spark up some sexy vibes.
You could send something traditional like a flower arrangement or keep it on theme with a package of Halloween candy. Gift possibilities are endless and can be just about anything that a couple enjoys. It’s always nice to receive a gift from the one you love, but giving it a spooky, fun touch makes it more amusing.
4. Have a Monster Mash Dance Party
Halloween is a great time to put on some fun music and Monster Mash the night away. Cue up a shared playlist with songs you both love and show each other your fanciest footwork.
After the high-energy tunes start to wind down, so can both of you. Put on some slow jams, then move and groove together.
Starting the party with fast fun gives you both joy, wrapping the evening up on a slower note gives you both some soulful bonding that can help make it a night you’ll both remember forever.
5. Get Your Games On
The spirit of competition can reign supreme on Halloween when you turn it into a game night. There are so many online games where two people can connect directly. Halloween-themed games are everywhere, with many of those being very popular.
Whether it’s through a computer or gaming console, there are countless options of games. If your person is miles away on Halloween, talk to them and figure out what game you can play together.
Game play does have a way of creating strong bonds between people. This would be an opportunity to spend some fun, yet quality time together.
6. Dive Into a True Crime Mystery
Sometimes, it’s addictive to throw ourselves down the rabbit hole and ponder unsolved mysteries. Add your sweetie to that equation and Halloween can become a blast of investigative intrigue.
If you think about it, true crime is the perfect backdrop for the haunted holiday and becoming an armchair detective is a natural course of action after watching one. You can both watch a wave of this real-life cases, spending hours afterward coming up with your own theories and putting your heads together trying to solve it.
7. Put On a Steamy Show
These days, dating long distance has the same visual perks of being right next to that special person. It also means that on Halloween, video chatting can be used for much more than talking.
This is a wonderful time to give (and have) your own private strip tease. Build excitement by draping yourself with a few layers of sheets, giving it a ghostly twist to match the occasion. Use those layers to your advantage and give your long-distance partner and a sexy peep show.
8. Carve Pumpkins
Is there a better time to carve pumpkins than Halloween? Of course not! Carving pumpkins is a steadfast Halloween tradition and also a fantastic date night idea.
No matter where you or your partner are, the odds are high that pumpkins are readily available during that time of year. If you can’t find a pumpkin, any type of melon or squash would suffice. There are thousands of pumpkin-carving patterns available for free online.
So, take a look at some that you like, print it out and join your person for a carving session. If you have an artistic edge, use your imagination and come up with something wonderfully unique. Either way, you can spend quality time trying to make the best jack-o-lantern you can, having a ton of fun while doing it.
9. Have a Karaoke Night
If both of you enjoy belting out Halloween tunes to pre-recorded tracks, then it may be the right time to have a karaoke night.
The internet is swimming with music already set up for singalongs and the song choices are endless. Cue up your favorite frightening tunes, join your cutie, and serenade each other. If either of you can carry a tune, that’s great.
Yet, you don’t have to be the world’s greatest singer to do karaoke. All you need is the one you love, a microphone and a song. You’ll both find the fun in it together.
10. Create Special Halloween Cards
In many stores, you can find cards for every special occasion and holiday — including Halloween. Instead of running out to the store and buying a card to send your love, why not make a date to make cards for each other while together?
Your local craft store will have everything you need to pull this off. Some of the items you might want to look for are:
- Card stock
- Markers or colored pencils
- Glue
- Construction Paper (especially orange and black)
- Glitter
Many of those stores actually sell card crafting kits that already include everything you need for creating custom cards. So, grab a kit if you want.
If your partner doesn’t have access to a craft or hobby store, scoop up the tools and send it to them before Halloween arrives. That way, you can be sure they have what they need for a crafty celebration with you.
11. Watch Scary Movies Together
Halloween movies are the quintessential way to spend a stimulating yet still cozy night together. There’s a whole industry dedicated to horror movies and channels that only play thrillers. So, there’s a plethora of material to pick and choose from to make a night of it.
If you both can, log onto the same platform or tune to the same channel. Some services even give you the option to have watch parties, letting you watch the same movie simultaneously.
Grab a blanket, some popcorn, make sure you can see each other and dim the lights. The scene will be set for a Halloween movie date night.
12. Whip Up A Halloween Dinner
Find a cute chef’s costume, fire up the grill, and unleash your inner gourmet to whip together a Halloween dinner. Each of you can gather the ingredients you need for the meals you choose (or choose for each other) beforehand.
It’s always a good idea to have mise en place prior to making a meal. So, make sure you both have everything you need.
Set a time to start prepping and cooking (giving yourselves enough lead time to prep so that dinner can happen at a time that works for both of you). Prepare the meal together, supporting each other the whole way through.
When everything is ready, both of you can sit down and enjoy a delicious meal. It’s the complete dinner date, from start to finish.
Depending on where you are, dinner times might vary for your partner and you. If you can, find a compromise by picking a time that is fair to both of you.
13. Make Sweet Halloween Treats
If making dinner seems like too much of a daunting task, you can redirect your date to the sweet end of the night. Instead, you might want to focus on dessert and make some sweet Halloween treats together.
There are so many options for Halloween-themed desserts. Some treats you may consider for your date night include:
- Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Candies
- Milkshakes
- Smoothies
- Ice Cream Sundaes
- Fruit Salads
Essentially, anything sweet that you both enjoy is a possibility. If either of you have dietary concerns and need to avoid certain foods, make sure to choose diet-friendly treats that won’t cause negative reactions.
Just like making dinner, you want to be sure that you both have the ingredients on hand before your date starts. However, unless you’re baking or making an intricate dessert, sweet treats can be a lot less complicated to create. You’ll still have a great time creating something sweet with your sweetie.
14. Enjoy A Sexy Halloween Bath
Dim the lights and break out the candles. No, it’s not for a seance. It’s for a sensuous, candlelit bath for Halloween date night.
Now, there are a few ideas that you can put in place to spice things up with your partner for a sultry bathtime. You may want to try including:
- Bath Oils – this will help keep your skin soft and supple, enhancing the romance between you and your partner.
- Scented Candles – try choosing a scent your partner likes while they choose something you like. The power of scent is undeniable, triggering strong emotions when we connect them to a person or experience. When it reminds you of your partner, it will strengthen the time you spend together during bathtime.
Having a bath together is a very intimate experience and you can both decide what else you may want to bring to the date. It’s relaxing, sensual and special, a beautiful way to spend Halloween with your love.
15. Camp Out Beneath The Stars
On Halloween, night time is the right time for just about everything and it is perfect for a date night. This time, you get to combine starlight and romance, setting the stage for an unforgettable date night together.
You can bring a tent, a flashlight and even set up a camping cookstove for hot cocoa or marshmallows. By Halloween, there’s usually a bit of a chill outside.
So, bring a blanket and enjoy the crisp autumn air with your honey by your side. There’s something sweet about sharing a sky when you’re miles apart. It’s a nice way to remind each other of how close you really are.
Make sure to set your camera where you have access to wifi. In fact, you don’t have to go far from home to spend a night together under the stars. A backyard or patio is enough — as long as you have access to the night sky and your babe.
If your sweetheart lives in a place where your night is their day, that’s okay. One of you can enjoy a beautiful Halloween sunrise while the other studies the stars.
