I can not believe it is that time again! You know, when we finally have cooler weather, crispy leaves to jump in and see all the beautiful colors in the trees! It is a time I truly love. There is so much to do in this season.
We created this amazing Bucket List for you to use as a guide for all things fun this Autumn season. If you are ever in the Smoky Mountain area and want to find local things to do in the Gatlinburg area, come check out our other post SMOKY MOUNTAIN FALL BUCKET LIST
So here are some ideas to get your mind thinking about all the things you want to do. This is a very generic list so you can do this wherever you live.
Go to a Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patches are so much fun to do with your friends, kids or the whole family. Pick out a pumpkin to take home and do all the fun activities that come along with going to a pumpkin patch. We love going through the corn mazes and doing the hay rides.
Paint A Pumpkin
Now that you have a pumpkin, the new thing to do with it in painting a pumpkin! It is fun for kids or even adults. There are some pretty, unique and creative ones to do.
Carve A Pumpkin
This is a classic thing to do during the Fall Season. You could have a fun contest with who made the scariest pumpkin or most creative. Take a photo of each one and post it on social media and have your friends pick. Whoever wins get a prize!
Drink A Festive Pumpkin Drink
It’s pumpkin season so there is so many fun drinks you can get such as Pumpkin Spice Coffees or even Pumpkin Milkshakes.
Decorate Your Front Porch
You can have a simple fall porch with pillows, rugs or a welcome Harvest Sign and wreath. There is so many ideas of ways to decorate your front porch
Wear Fall Clothing
This is always the best! Finding new fall clothes to wear and pulling out your favorite sweaters is exciting.
Cuddle Up With A Blanket
Getting out the cozy blankets and watching a movie is the best thing to do in the fall.
Eat Pumpkin Pie
Make your own pumpkin pie or go to the store and buy some.
Take A Nature Walk
Going on a walk in the woods or on a paved trail can be so beautiful when the leaves are falling
Decorate The House For Fall
Get out all your fall decor out and decorate for the season. I love to decorate my dinning room table and all the small tables around the house.
Set A Fall Table
Get out your cute fall plates, napkins and center pieces out and make your tables very festive.
Go To A Carnival
Fall means the Carnival is coming to town. You can go ride some fun rides, go to concerts, see animals and eat some fun carnival food. Go find your local carnival and spend a few hours there.
Eat Candy Apple
You can make your own Candy Apples at home or go to the store to by some. It is something we always love to eat during the fall.
Bake An Apple Pie
Make your own Apple Pie can make the home smell so yummy and festive this season.
Go To A Football Game
Go to your local high school football game, a collage game or try to make it out to a pro game.
Take Family Photos
Fall is the perfect time to update your family photos. Go out to the park, a scenic view and get out the Tri pod and take your own or hire a professional photographer.
Drink Apple Cider
I never dink Apple Cider unless it is Fall, so when I drink warm apple cider, I truly feel like it’s fall.
Jump In A Pile Of Leafs
If you live in a heavy wooded area, I am sure you have lots of leaves in your yard. We loved to make a huge pile of leaves to jump into. No matter the age, this is a classic thing to do.
Do A Leaf Craft
There are so many ideas on Pinterest of things you can do with leaves with your kids. You can paint them, trace them, glue or laminate them to have a fun.
Make S’mores
We love to make S’mores all year long with our Smores indoor maker but going out and building a fire to make them is a lot of fun.
Eat Candy Corn
I know most people do not like this candy but I love it. I don’t eat it but only around Halloween so maybe that’s why it puts me in the season.
Go On A Hay Ride
Going on a fun hay ride during the fall is a classic thing we love to do. We typically do this at a pumpkin patch but you can find hay rides at lots of places no matter where you live.
Get Lost In A Corn Maze
Another classic thing to do this fall is to get all turned around in a corn maze. Getting lost and having fun with your family and friends can definitely make memories.
Make A List Of Everything You Are Grateful For
When you can sit down and think of and realize everything you can be thankful for, it definitely changes your mood and perspective on life. We should all be constant reminder of the things we have.
Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Want a fun snack to have around the house or while you are watching a movie? This is a great way to get more use out of your pumpkins you just carved. My favorite recipe is this one HERE
Go To A Farmer’s Market
Going out and picking your own food from local farmers is something we should all be doing and supporting the famers.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Family or Friends
We can’t leave off a Bucket List to spend Thanksgiving with your family. If your family isn’t close, plan your own Thanksgiving dinner with your friends for a fun FRIENDSgiving.
Make Boo Baskets for Family or Friends
Boo Baskets are coming more and more popular with friends and family. You can find a lot of items at the dollar tree and get some baskets and get some snacks, fall decor, coffee pods, blankets and candles and leave it on your friends porches for a fun surprise!
Go on a Scenic Ride
Stay in the car and find a scenic road to drive down and explore. Listen to music and have some yummy snacks.
Do a Fall Scavenger Hunt
Going on a nature walk with the family? Create a Fall Scavenger hunt to keep the kids engaged and having fun. You can have them find all kinds of things on the walk such as a red leaf, acorn or pinecone.
We hope this list inspired you to come up with your own ideas of things to do this beautiful season!