Fall is finally here!

The leaves change color, the days get colder and wetter, and there's pumpkin everywhere. It doesn't take much to get into the spirit of the season and want to do a million things, even if they're a little cliche. Something about fall makes us feel like kids again; the red-orange-yellow color scheme of elementary school crafts, sweet treats, and Halloween decorations easily fill us with nostalgia.

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you have to act like one. Fall is the perfect season to indulge yourself and take part in some of your favorite childhood pastimes, like carving pumpkins and jumping in piles of leaves. It's also the perfect season for horror movies and Oktoberfest, so you can still feel your age.

Check out these 21 fall activities—do all of them for the ultimate autumn experience!

Go for a Drive to See the Foliage

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The first sign of fall is always the leaves changing color, but going for a drive when they're at their brightest is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. It's a super romantic date, too!

Drink Apple Cider

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Warm, cold, and mimosa form—no matter how you drink it, apple cider is one of the best parts of fall.

Carve Pumpkins

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Whether you use a stencil or just wing it, pumpkin carving is a must every year. Besides, who doesn't love scooping out pumpkin guts?

Find Your Way Through a Corn Maze

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Just make sure you wear boots—corn mazes can get messy!

Go Apple Picking

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Bonus points if you make apple pie when you get home.

Bake Something Pumpkin

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Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkins scones...whatever you pick, pumpkin is always 1000% better than the regular thing!

Host a Friendsgiving

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It's mostly an excuse to get all your friends together in the same room, but it's also a sweet way to show your friends how much you care for them. Do it potluck style to save money!

Eat a Caramel Apple

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Okay, these are good all year long, but there's something magical about eating a caramel apple in the fall.

Visit a Haunted House

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The scarier, the better.

Roast Pumpkin Seeds

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If you're going to scoop out a pumpkin, why waste perfectly good seeds? Roast them for a fun fall treat!

Go to Oktoberfest

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Does it get more adult than this?

Host a Scary Movie Night

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Classic, campy, creepy...who cares? Invite some friends over for scary movies and snacks (and lots of candy).

Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Be a basic witch—you know you want one!

Go to the Farmers Market

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Nothing is better than fresh produce on a crisp autumn morning.

Read a Scary Book

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Reading scary stories by candlelight would be a fun and festive date night idea!

Go to the Pumpkin Patch

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MAJOR nostalgia moment.

Drink Hot Chocolate

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You can finally enjoy hot chocolate without overheating!

Visit a Farm

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Farms during fall are beautiful. End of story.

Go Wine Tasting

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If you want less childhood-nostalgia and more adult vibes this season, grab a few friends and go wine tasting! Or go on your own—no judgement.

Make Fall Crafts

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Invite friends over for a craft day. You can do kid-friendly crafts or, if your group is all adults, try something a little trickier, like a wreath. Get creative!

Jump in a Leaf Pile

Catching up with Autumn

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Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you can't have fun.

Happy fall!