Go to the grocery store and buy ingredients to actually bake

You could even go basic and get the ghost or pumpkin break apart sugar cookies.

Stay in with Netflix and some warm apple cider

You could even watch a fall themed movie such as Halloween Town or Hocus Pocus to make sure that you get into the spooky season.

Go to Sinkland Farms

This is perfect for getting that perfect pumpkin to carve.

Visit the Roanoke Star

It's only a short 45 minute drive from Virginia Tech.

Visit the Roanoke Zoo 

You can take cute pictures of the animals and feed them! Talk about a serious stress reliever!

Take cute fall pics

Fall leaves and Hokie stone make a perfect backdrop and besides, who doesn't love showing off their campus and their looks?!

Go to a Virginia Tech football game 

Because who doesn't love fall football.

Go to Smith Mountain Lake 

The weather has cooled down (finally) so you won't be sweating through every layer of clothing that you're wearing.

Carve a Pumpkin

You can even get one at Sinkland Farms or the local Kroger.

Celebrate Halloween

Go to a pumpkin patch, dress up & party, or just hand out candy. Regardless of the way you choose to celebrate, make sure you do something that you'll remember for this Spooky Holiday.

Go hiking

There are tons of great hiking spots close by like McAfee's knob and the Cascades. You get to see all of the leaves changing into the different beautiful colors and you won't die of heat exhaustion on your way up, or down, the trial.

Go on a walk/run around campus 

Hokie Stone is great in the fall and you can breathe in the crisp, cool air.

Go to Blacksburg's Farmer's Market

There will be tons of local vendors every Wednesday and Saturday. Check out their website for times and date changes for the coming months!

Go to the Gallows

This haunted house is located in Radford, Virginia and is open on Friday and Saturday.

Go if you dare.