The Hallmark fall activity of walking around a pumpkin patch looking for the perfect pumpkin to make into the scariest Jack-o-Lantern is always fun and should absolutely be on your fall bucket list, but here are 10 other fun fall activities that aren't quite so conventional:
1. Go on a hike.
Fall is one of the best times to go for a hike- the cool air is a lot more pleasant than the summer humidity, and it's freeing to be out among the changing leaves.
2. Make a DIY Halloween costume.
Get creative! Making your own costume is not only cheaper, but it's fun to customize and decorate with a group of friends. Keep it simple or make it fancy with all of the rhinestones you can find. Plus, you can reuse parts of your costume for other things or even other costumes if you're planning on going to a few different Halloween bashes.
3. Have a picnic.
Again, Fall is a great time to be outside! Get some sandwiches and chips and hot cider if it's chilly, and you'll have yourself a lovely afternoon.
4. Bake pies.
While you're at the pumpkin patch, why not pick up a few apples to make into a warm, crispy apple pie? I could eat a whole pie for each meal of the day, but pies with in-season fruits during fall are my absolute favorite.
5. Make a pile of leaves and jump in it.
Don't tell me your inner child isn't bouncing up and down at the thought of this.
6. Go on a shopping spree for summer clothes.
A lot of clothing stores do sales for the end of summer which is a great opportunity to get some cute tops and shorts on for a discount. Many stores put their unsold summer styles on clearance during this time, even if they don't have a featured sale.
7. Stuff a scarecrow.
One of my most memorable elementary art projects was stuffing a scarecrow around Halloween. Looking back, I don't know how our art teacher was able to handle 25 third graders all throwing straw at each other, but somehow all of our scarecrows were assembled and lined up in front of the school in time for the big day. This one's surprisingly fairly easy, and all it requires is some old clothes, straw, a burlap sack, twine, and a few plastic bags. A sweatshirt and jeans work well, and they can be tied at the ends so that the straw doesn't fall out.
8. Paint.
Get your creative juices flowing! The vibrant colors of fall offer some great inspiration for painting or drawing.
9. Go to a haunted house.
This is almost as classic as going to a pumpkin patch, but it had to be mentioned. Whether you're into jump scares or the real horror houses, a haunted house must make the list.
10. TAILGATE.
Football season is HERE, folks, and we can't forget the most important fall activity of all. Tailgating, tailgating, TAILGATING. And that's really what makes fall the best season. Tell me I'm wrong.
