Looking For Something to do This Fall?
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The summer heat is finally gone and now we’re officially in Fall! Crisp cool air and the smell of pumpkin spice is every where! Are you a Fall lover like we are? There are so many things to do during the fall season, the ideas are infinite. What better way to show your spirit than getting festive? Check out our best ideas of activities to do this fall!
Go Apple Picking!
The best time of the year to go apple picking is in September, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go after then. Different types of apples are ripe during different times, but ideally the best time to go apple picking is very early Fall to get the most ripe and delicious apples.
2. Buy a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
There are many different variations of a pumpkin spice latte, you should get out and try one! There are lattes, macchiatos, cold brew, regular iced coffee, hot coffee, iced vanilla chai with pumpkin spice… tons of options! If you’ve never tried one, you should explore and try one. If you like them, make sure to get them as much as you can, you’ll miss it when it’s gone!!
3. Bake a Pumpkin Pie
Everyone loves pumpkin pie! They’re so simple and easy to make, even if you’re a beginner you can make one! Don’t forget the whip cream for the top, it’s a necessity! Here’s our favorite recipe.
4. Host a Halloween Party with Friends!
This is a great way to get all your friends together and celebrate Halloween! If you’re too old to trick or treat, you can still buy a costume and celebrate party wise!
5. Go for a Hayride!
Nothing says Fall like a hayride at a pumpkin patch! Instead of walking around the entire patch looking for a pumpkin, take the ride and enjoy the crisp air and the views of the field!
6. Have a Bonfire!
Nothing is better than a crispy cool evening with a fire and some friends. Grab some drinks and snacks, marshmallows and crackers for s’mores, and have a great time with friends around a fire!
7. Paint a Pumpkin!
Are you looking to get more creative with a pumpkin and don’t want to have to carve all of the guts out? Just paint it instead! Painting pumpkins is a great alternative for those who don’t want to get messy.
8. Carve a Pumpkin!
Don’t mind getting a little dirty? Cut the top open, and scrape out all of the guts to carve a design on your pumpkin to display outside! Sometimes it’s a little tricky, so use a stencil if you need to. There are stencils you can tape on, or you can draw on it with marker before you start cutting to eliminate mistakes.
9. Visit a Pumpkin Patch!
Nothing is more festive than walking around a pumpkin patch and enjoying the beautiful weather. Looking for a patch to visit? Check out our article on the best Pumpkin Patches in the South Suburbs to make your find a little easier!
10. Try Apple Cider!
Lots of people can’t wait for fall to come around for a cup of nice Apple Cider. Most people like it hot, but there’s cold options too!
11. Visit a Corn Maze!
Most of the time, corn mazes are located inside of pumpkin patches, it’s a two for one deal! Check out a corn maze and see if you have what it takes to get out and not get tricked!
12. Haunted Hay Ride
Are you a fan of spooky things? Some haunted houses offer haunted hay rides where instead of you walking around, you are pulled through their spooky site and look at all the scary things while staying seated.
13. Visit a Haunted House!
There are many haunted houses that open around Halloween, are you ready to be scared?
14. Watch Fall Shows/Movies!
There are tons of classical movies and shows you can watch to set the fall vibes!
The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Halloweentown
Hocus Pocus
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Beetlejuice
Dead Poets Society
Good Will Hunting
Harry Potter Trilogy
15. Check out a Farmers Market!
This is the best time to visit a farmers market, there will be tons of fresh apples, pumpkins, mums, sunflowers, anything fall related you can think of!
16. Roast Pumpkin Seeds!
Did you carve a pumpkin and now you don’t know what to do with the seeds? Roast them! You can season them with whatever you’d like to get whatever flavor you’re trying to achieve! The possibilities are endless.
There are so many things to do to celebrate the season of fall and halloween. Remember to get festive and get outdoors and try things out!
Guest Contributor: Tiffany Powell