With Autumn among us, comes several activities that are much more enjoyable this time of the year. Here's a list of some of my favorites, along with a few specific locations. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
1. Go apple picking
Meadowlark Farm - 11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS, 67133
They offer a large variety of apples, peaches, and veggies that you can pick yourself! You'll also find them at the Farmers Market in Wichita & Derby. http://www.themeadowlarkfarm.com
2. Get lost in a corn maze.
The last few years, this has been one of my favorite things!
Bergmann's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - 8401 S. Meridian, Haysville, KS 67060
They have the largest corn maze in Wichita. Over 200 fun trivia questions are hidden in the maze, and it's so much fun to do with a huge group at night. They ALSO have giant slingshots, Tri-cycle races, pony rides, concessions, a pumpkin patch, and much more. http://www.bergmanncornmaze.com
3. Take a hot-air balloon ride.
I've never done this, but it's something I'd love to do! There's several options for this around Kansas if you look online.
4. Go for a hike!
Ever been to Coronado Heights? If not, this is fun for a day-trip! Lot's of hiking and beautiful lookouts. Otherwise, find a trail at your local park! It's the perfect weather for adventuring.
5. Go for a hayride.
I always tag-along to a hayrack ride/pot luck with my grandmas church. It's something I've looked forward too since I was a little girl!
6. Collect colorful fall leaves
Take a walk in the park, and see what you can find. You could also take a basic leaf throwing picture to celebrate!
7. Rent a cabin in the mountains, or near the lake!
8. Tailgate at a football game
Doesn't matter what team, tailgating is always fun! Be sure to do it at LEAST once.
9. Participate in a local race
There are hundreds of difference races/5k/marathons during this time. Not a runner? Some of them are for fun to raise money for different philanthropies. You DON'T have to run the entire time.
10. Take a long drive on the back roads.
Windows down, music up. Take random turns. Enjoy the drive.
11. Make a pinecone bird feeder
Don't know how? Here's directions.
http://www.marthastewart.com/270700/pinecone-bird-...
12. Fall in love with a "fall" recipe.
I recently made Pumpkin Pie Truffles, and they were AMAZING. 10/10 would recommend. You can find that recipe here:
http://www.popsugar.com/food/Pumpkin-Pie-Truffles-...
13. Shop at your local farmers market
Man, there's something about going and buying your fruits and veggies from the market that is so fun! Plus, it's important to go support you local farmers.
14. Make/eat candied/caramel/chocolate covered apples
Don't know how? Choose what you want to dip the apple in. Then dip it in your choice of toppings like oreo, m&m, etc. Let them dry, then eat em' up!
15. Drink hot apple cider, or a chai latte!
16. Make a big batch of chili
Oh, don't have a recipe? No worries, I got you covered.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/si...
17. Carve pumpkins
If you don't carve pumpkins, was it even fall? Seriously, though.
18. Make your own Halloween costume
Pinterest. Pinterest. Pinterest. Trust me.
19. Go on a Haunted Trail, or in a Haunted House!
Ever been to Worlds of Fun (Kansas City) during October? They have it decorated and several haunted parts! If you're in Wichita, The Field of Screams is AMAZING. If you're near Manhattan or JC, Zombie Toxin rocks as well. If you're in KC, check out Edge of Hell.
20. Halloween movie marathon
Need a few ideas? Halloweentown, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family, Edward Scissorhands, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, etc.
21. Throw a Halloween party!
With Pinterest around, how could you even go wrong? There's so many simple DIY ideas for this.
22. Decorate your house with halloween/fall decor!
Same with 21, Pinterest is the answer to all of our prayers. HOLLA!
23. Snuggle up in all your warm sweaters.
Target & Old Navy are breaking my bank right now, but at least I'm warm and fashionable!
24. Build a bonfire, and have people over for smores!
25. Attend a fall festival
There's several festivals at this time of year. Of all different types! Look up fall festivals in your area.
26. Wear your favorite jeans
I'm not a fan of jeans, but some days are perfect for them. And I do have a pair that I absolutely love.
27. Remember what you're thankful for
Take a moment out of every single day to realize all of the positive things in your life. Whether that is people, or opportunities you've been given, be thankful. Not only that, but voice how thankful you are. I've never heard a single person complain that someone stated that they were thankful too much.
28. Go to a pumpkin patch
I listed one a few lines up, but another one of my favorites is...
Sunny Side Pumpkin Patch - 11500 S Hopkins Rd, Assaria, KS 67416
Sunny Side has a beautiful big red barn for events and big groups, concessions, a petting zoo, 6 acres of pumpkins, 2 corn mazes, and lots of fun games for the family!
29. Find some new fall scents for your home
Need ideas or inspiration? Don't worry, I wrote about it in my last article! https://www.theodysseyonline.com/fall-scented-candles-at-bath-and-body
30. Spend time with your loved ones.
I cannot stress this enough. Love on the people in your life. Because in the end, people will always be there when times are good and when times are bad.
