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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winona chapter.

Fall in Minnesota never seems to last very long before the snow flurries start. Take advantage of the wonderful Fall weather with your significant other (SO), or friends, while you can with these fun date ideas:

 

Apple Orchard Trip

Apple orchards in the area offer more than just apple picking. Some have apple cider making, little animal petting zoos, or even group reservations if you want to get a large group together.

 

Pumpkin Carving

A childhood memory that you can do with your SO or roommates is always one you will remember. Best part: roasting the pumpkin seeds after! Yum!

 

Wine Tastings (21+)

Any excuse to expand your wine palate with some delicious pairings, like cheeses or meats, will be an enjoyable time had by all. Plus, the local wineries are a gorgeous backdrop in the fall.

 

Corn Maze

How can you say you’ve lived in Minnesota if you haven’t been through a corn maze?

 

Hay Rides

One of the best ways to relax during the fall with your SO or with all of your friends. Bring lots of blankets!

 

Picnic at Garvin Heights

Pack some snacks, wear cute outfits, take plenty of pictures with the changing leaves as a backdrop, and watch the sunset! Does not get much better than that.

 

Movie Night

Spend a night in with some Fall favorite movies off Netflix or go to Red Box for some inexpensive finds. Cuddle up with hot cider and real cinnamon sticks for that fall touch.

 

Fall-themed Crafts

Make your house fall-themed while enjoying the company of your friends, or make a home-made frame for an adorable picture of you with your SO. The options work for anyone’s preferences.

 

Build a Leaf Pile

On or off campus, we are blessed in Winona with plenty of trees. During the fall, trees equal leaves. The bigger the pile the better!

 

Baking Party

Pinterest has an endless supply of recipes for Fall-themed baked goods. Try one with your SO or have a potluck with your friends with several different goodies!

 
 
Fall is easily my favorite time of year, having a November birthday, but you too can enjoy the fall season with these date ideas. Come up with your own and share them in the comments! Hashtag “#HCFallWSU” with your pictures or posts for a chance to be featured on our social media platforms. Happy fall!

 

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Meet Nicole Knutson: Originally from Rochester, Minnesota, this senior is majoring in marketing at Winona State University. Between Her Campus, AMA, and classes, she tends to be working at Caribou Coffee while most of you are probably still sleeping, then working for athletics on the weekends. During what seems to be rare spare time, she enjoys being with her friends and roommates, watching her favorite shows or movies, or working out at the IWC. Once post-college life hits, she aspires to move out to a big city to pursue her marketing career. Until then, she loves calling Winona home.
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Meet our writer Courtney D. Jones! Courtney is a junior at Winona State University majoring in Mass Communications- Advertising. She is consistently busy juggling school, working two jobs, and on the recruitment committee for Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, so coffee is a necessity. But not just any coffee, it must be Starbucks Blonde Roast, with a dash of peppermint mocha creamer and a fourth of a packet of sugar. She has a die-hard love for all things beauty and fashion, and dreams of owning everything on her Pinterest boards one day. With her bright and bubbly personality, she loves meeting new people and sharing a good laugh. As a Chicago native, her happy place consists of drinking a cold microbrew with her favorite Giordano’s deep-dish pizza while watching her beloved Bears team.