1. Fest-of-Ale
Stroll hand-in-hand through the Atlanta Botanical Garden while sipping seasonal brews and listening to live music during Fest-of-Ale, every Thursday in October from 5-10PM. $19 per person
2. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Get lost in a corn maze; enjoy a nighttime hayride; or pick out the perfect pumpkin at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. For a spooky twist, brave The Dark Rows haunted corn maze, open at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays in October. $5-$16 per person
3. Cooking for Two
Enroll in a Cooking for Two class at the cozy Cooking School at Irwin Street, where chef Sandy Houdeshell will guide you through preparing everyday and special-occasion meals together so you can test your skills on your next date night in. Oct. 3, 11, 16 and 28, 7-9PM, $170 per couple
4. Starlight Drive-In Theatre
Pack a picnic and head to the Starlight Drive-In Theatre to catch a flick, old-school style. And with several horror films on the coming-soon schedule, don’t forget a blanket to cover your eyes—er, to snuggle. $8 per person
5. La Tavola Trattoria
Treat your amore to a meal at La Tavola Trattoria, where the Abbondanza menu, available Oct. 8-19, features handcrafted antipasti and entrata (think pumpkin tortellini and chestnut gnocchi) that celebrate Italy’s abundant autumn cuisine. Dishes from $9
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