By Julia Train
The leaves are beginning to change color and the air is getting crisper. As the season changes, so does the variety of activities to participate in.
Here’s the ultimate fall bucket list.
Go to a pumpkin patch.
The list is starting off with an obvious fall activity, but it’s a classic for a reason. Most of them, like R and J Farms, even have farm markets and other activities. So the scenery and experience itself just screams fall. It’s also a good spot for a fall-themed photo shoot.
Head to a sunflower field.
Along the same lines of the pumpkin patch, it’s another prime place for a fall photo op. Although October is usually the last month to enjoy the flowers, there’s still some time left.
Decorate a pumpkin.
After you pick it up from the patch, carve or paint it! It’ll double as an activity and a decoration for a few weeks.
Decorate your home or room with fall decor.
Nothing will get you in a cozy mood like putting comfortable blankets, fake leaves, twinkle lights and pumpkins around your home.
Spend a night in.
Grab a cozy blanket and your favorite seasonal beverage, bake some fall goodies (pumpkin bread, cookies or apple crisp) and have a Halloween movie night or watch your favorite show!
Drink a pumpkin spice latte.
There’s a bunch of local coffee shops, go to one! Get some work done while sipping on the flavor of fall!
Do arts and crafts.
Paint, knit, draw or make some jewelry.
Go on a nature walk.
Spend some time outside and appreciate the beautiful variety of colors that the leaves turn in the fall.
Pick apples.
Apple-picking makes for another beautiful backdrop and activity for fall.
Visit a haunted attraction.
Spooky season is upon us! Since these attractions tend to be solely open at night, you can go to it after a fall-filled day. Check out Terror in the Junkyard in Scullville.
Rake leaves into a pile and jump into them.
Connect with your inner child and have some fun while cleaning up your yard.
Go to a winery.
After the summer’s growing season, wineries tend to be best during fall’s harvest season.
Have a bonfire.
Roast smores, and listen to music with friends.
Go to a farmers market
Atlantic and Cape May counties have countless farmers markets.
Light your favorite fall candle and read a book.
Sitting with a book and a fall-scented candle is one of the coziest autumn activities, especially on rainy days.
Make your Halloween costume.
Save some money while saving yourself from boredom! Store-bought Halloween costumes can be pricey, so just DIY it! It’s also fun to put your own twist on a (probably) common idea.
Build a scarecrow.
Grab some hay and fall clothes, then make your own outdoor decor!
Watch football.
Another popular fall pastime. Get your favorite snacks, grab your friends, and either go to the bar or have a watch party at home!
Appreciate the fall foliage and colors.
Take some photos and breathe in the crisp fall air.
Have a picnic.
Picnicking is another way to enjoy the foliage. On a warmer day, make your lunch, grab your friends or significant other, and go to a park.
Try some new recipes.
Experiment with your cooking skills. Try making some fall favorites, such as chili, soup or pie.
Now that you have an idea of what to do this fall, get out there and enjoy the season!
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Julia is a student at Rider University, majoring in multiplatform journalism with a minor in social media strategies. At school, she writes and copy edits for The Rider News and is the News Director for the radio station, producing news updates. She’ll be graduating in the spring. Connect with her on Instagram @juliatrain
