Here is the ultimate fall bucket list you need this Fall! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fall activities to help you get into the spirit.
Fall is such a special time of year. It’s obvious why so many people FALL in love with FALL. The season brings so much nostalgia, warmth, and anticipation for things to come. Whether it’s the start of a new school year, new football season, or the upcoming holidays and family time there is a lot of warm and cozy feelings that come with this season. There is actually scientific evidence that supports how this cool crisp weather brings people happiness! We have been conditioned since we were young that when the cooler weather arrives, we get to particiapte in all these fun fall traditions and activities that bring comfort, joy, and excitement.
With that said… here are some of my favorite fall activities to bring you all that nostalgia. I’ve created a link to the printable pdf fall bucket list below. Feel free to print and use!
Here is your ultimate fall bucket list!
1. Watch a scary movie
If scary movies aren’t your thing how about a festive Halloween movie. Obviously Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown are the classics and for good reason.
2. Go Apple Picking
Apple picking is so fun and also very satisfying. It is so rewarding taking a bite of an apple that you handpicked yourself haha. If you bring enough home you can even make your own apple butter or apple pie.
3. Sip on a Festive Cocktail
Who doesn’t like a festive cocktail? My personal favorite for this time of year is spiked hot apple cider. Just take some warm apple cider and add rum or bourbon.
4. Have a campfire
Nothing smells like fall more than a campfire. The smoky, crackling, wood fire smell is just the best. If you don’t know how to make a fire don’t fret. They’ve made it really easy for you. Just buy a fire log such as Duraflame and place it in your fireplace or fire pit. All you have to do is light the log, wrapper on and all, and you’ll have a nice fire that lasts about 4 hours. Don’t forget to make yourself a s’more while you’re at it.
5. Go Hiking
Hiking is the best during this time of year. It’s the perfect temperature to be outside and exercise. Not too hot, not too cold. Added bonus you get to witness the beautiful fall foliage.
6. Run a turkey trot
They say there are two types of families. The family that gets up Thanksgiving morning and runs a turkey trot and the family that gets up Thanksgiving morning and drinks mimosas. I say why can’t you be both! Maybe I am just biased over here as a lover of running, but I think organized races such as a turkey trot are just so fun and festive. Search online for your community’s event page and see if they are holding an annual turkey trot.
7. Eat candy corn
This one is obvious. Did you even participate in Fall if you didn’t at least take one bite of candy corn? I don’t understand people who don’t like it… It’s just sugar right? Growing up my Mom had a pumpkin-shaped bowl she filled with candy corn all season long, which now makes it very nostalgic for me.
8. Light your fall candles
Lighting a fall candle will definitely help set the mood for the season. Candles are cozy, warm, and relaxing just as I described fall. I really do believe that Bath and Body Works has the best fall-scented candles. They have a really strong scent that actually lasts. My favorite is Marshmallow Fireside.
9. Carve a pumpkin
Although I’m not the best at carving pumpkins it is still so cool to see your pumpkin turn into a jack o’lantern at night. I usually wait till the morning of Halloween to carve mine that way it doesn’t rot before the trick or treaters come. If carving isn’t your thing, just stick a pot of flowers in the pumpkin and call it a day. Or if you have little kids, and carving a pumpkin wouldn’t be safe, try painting pumpkins or giving them stickers to decorate with. Don’t forget to scoop the seeds out of the pumpkin and save them to roast in the oven. My favorite way to bake them is to toss them in some olive oil and old bay, then roast them in a 400-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy. So yummy.
10. Bake pumpkin bread
Not only pumpkin bread, but pumpkin everything. The flavor of pumpkin just embodies fall so well. Some of my favorite pumpkin things to make include pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cinnamon rolls, and pumpkin pancakes which I’ll link here.
11. Visit a haunted house
Look up haunted houses in your area. There are sure to be some. If you don’t enjoy running through the dark and getting scared then I wouldn’t recommend this. If you do enjoy that, then make sure to check this bucket list item off your list.
12. Tailgate at a football game
Just like starting a new school year (all the hope and anticipation for the fun times and friends you’re going to make), the start of a new football season also brings that same hope and anticipation for your favorite team to go all the way. If you haven’t been to a college football tailgate you must go! You can bring all your pumpkin baked goods and festive fall drinks you’ve made earlier. As you can see below tailgates are very fun. Go Hokies!
13. Go trick or treating
Whether you are going trick or treating yourself or following your kids around while they trick or treat, you are sure to have fun. Who doesn’t like dressing up and getting free candy? If you have to stay back and answer the door for the trick or treaters yourself, make it fun by putting on a scary movie and taking a sip of your spiked cider every time the doorbell rings.
14. Visit a pumpkin patch or FAll festival
Nothing is more festive than a pumpkin patch or fall festival. Again, search online to see if your community is holding a fall festival of its own. If not, head to a pumpkin patch where you can pick out the perfect pumpkin, go through a corn maze, take a hayride, and drink more apple cider.
There you have it! The ultimate fall bucket list! Hopefully, you can cross most of these activities off your list before the end of the season. Let me know in the comments what you would add to the list!
Hope you enjoyed this fall bucket list post!
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