Autumn is my favorite season. From the leaves beginning to change color, to the crisp air on your cheeks as you walk to class. Whether you need a break from studying or just want to find something to do during the weekend, here are 15 things you should do this fall:
1. Go to the Drive-In
Grab some blankets, pillows, snacks and a great group of friends to go to the drive-in with on a chilly Friday night. On some October nights, they might even have a horror movie special! I wish drive-in movies were just as popular as they once were. After all, what's not to love about a cheap outdoor movie theater under the stars?
2. Watch 'Stranger Things' Season 2
Stranger Things is a great show to binge watch on Netflix! It has that spooky, classic, vintage vibe to it. Season 2 comes out on October 27th, but you can, of course, always binge watch season 1 while you're waiting!
3. Go to a Haunted House
I personally HATE haunted houses. I don't like people and things jumping out at me, but I always love a good scare.
4. Shop on Black Friday
Because who doesn't love a good bargain? Join the rushes of people fighting over every product in the store like it's the Hunger Games, just one day after we got done celebrating how thankful we are for all that we have.
5. Buy a Holiday Starbucks Drink
Get your pumpkin spice latte and you're ready to go!
6. Go to a Sunflower Festival
Because you gotta get that perfect Instagram-worthy picture!
7. Have a Bonfire
Snuggle up with a great group of friends, roast some marshmallows, drink some hot cocoa and tell spooky stories by the fire.
8. Have a Scary Movie Night
I love a good scary movie to watch in the dark. I love the feeling of suspense that leaves me at the edge of my chair. My personal favorite: 'The Shining'.
9. Bake Cookies
Is there honestly anyone who DOESN'T like these cookies?
10. Carve Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins every year is a tradition in my family. My dad goes to the store and picks out three big pumpkins for us to carve. Not only do I love carving pumpkins, but I look forward to eating them in pumpkin pie every year on Thanksgiving, too.
11. Read a Book
Grab a blanket, fuzzy socks, hot chocolate, a fall flavored candle and your favorite book, and you are set for a cozy, relaxing fall afternoon.
12. Go to a Halloween Party
There might be *those* people who say you are too old to trick-or-treat, but you are never too old to dress up for the holiday! If you're in college it might be difficult to find a costume, but there are so many easy and cheap costumes you can make with your friends! Pinterest is the best! Take your homemade costume to a Halloween party and show off your mad DIY-ing skills.
13. Have a 'Harry Potter' Marathon
You can never watch Harry Potter too many times, right? Snuggle up with some butter beer and get to watching all 8 movies!
14. Go to a Homecoming Football Game
Whether or not you actually enjoy watching football, it's always great to show school spirit, dress in your school's colors and cheer on your team.
15. Give Thanks
It's nice to stop for a moment amid our busy and stressful life, and look around at all that we have. Too often, we take what we have for granted. During this season of Thanksgiving, call your parents and thank them. Tell your best friend that you love them. Even thank your boss for hiring you! Take the time to tell all of the people who are special to you how much they mean to you.
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
