Hey, boo! If you and your sweetheart are dying for a spine-tingling date night this spooky season, Waco is ready to sweep you off your (undead) feet. From eerie ghost tours to creepy-chic workshops and haunted paddles under the moonlight, these October date ideas will have your hearts racing—and not just from fright.
1) Haunted Paddle Tour with Sunshine Paddle Adventures~ A Splash of Spooky
Paddle into the paranormal with your sweetheart. Sunshine Paddle Adventures’ Haunted Paddle Tour is a fun and adventurous date for spooky season. Glide down the Brazos River under the eerie glow of the moon as your guide shares chilling ghost stories from Waco’s haunted past. Between the rippling reflections and the haunting whispers, this twilight adventure is the perfect mix of thrills and romance. A moonlit kayak kiss is all sorts of romantic.
2) Sea Glass Inspired Sister Witch Trio Workshop at Hammer & Stain~ Hocus Pocus with Your Honey
Stir up some creative magic at Hammer & Stain’s Sea Glass Inspired Sister Witch Trio Workshop. Channel your inner witch (and your inner artist) as you craft enchanting décor with your boo. It’s hands-on, cozy, and just witchy enough to cast a love spell. After all, couples who craft together tend to stick together (like glue and glitter and you and your boo).
3) Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at Anthem Stories~ Poetic Potions
3) Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at Step into the shadows at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy inside Anthem Stories, where literature meets libations. Sip themed cocktails inspired by Poe’s haunting tales while enjoying live performances that bring his words to life. It’s mysterious, moody, and perfect for couples who appreciate a little gothic flair in their love story. You’ll leave whispering, “Nevermore…” to boring date nights.
4) Deaths & Legends of Waco at McCulloch House Museum~ Historic Haunts
For the history buffs who like their romance with a side of chills. Travel back in time (perhaps into the afterlife) at Deaths & Legends of Waco. Hosted at the historic McCulloch House Museum, this immersive experience dives into Waco’s darker past through spine-tingling stories of tragedy and intrigue. As you explore candlelit rooms and haunted hallways, you’ll learn that love and legends both have a way of lingering. You’ll also get to take some eerie Victorian ghost pictures!
5) Rave to the Grave at Brotherwell Brewing~ Raising Spirits
Get your ghost groove on at Brotherwell Brewing’s Rave to the Grave. Rave to the Grave is a full on Halloween bash with music, costumes, boo-ze (craft beer), and tons of fun. Dance among the living (and maybe a few undead) while sipping your favorite brews. Between the beats, brews, and boo-tiful vibes, this is the kind of night that’ll have your hearts thumping in sync.
6) Waco Ghost Tours with Brazos Tours– Spine Tingling Guaranteed
Take a walk on the spooky side with Waco Ghost Tours by Brazos Tours, where eerie tales and mysterious encounters await around every corner. It’s the perfect date for sweethearts looking to add some eerie adventuring to date night. Discover the haunted history of downtown Waco, from restless spirits to tragic legends. As you cling to each other through the dark, you’ll find that nothing brings two souls closer than a shared scare.
Whether you’re crafting with witches, sipping with Poe, or paddling into the paranormal, Waco is full of ways to make your October un-boo-lievably romantic. So grab your ghoul-friend or boo-thang, light those jack-o’-lanterns, and fall under each other’s spooky spell this Halloween season. We hope your October is filled with spooktacular dates!
