100 Fall Activities to Make the Most of Autumn

There’s something about fall that makes even the simplest fall activities feel a little more exciting. Suddenly, grabbing coffee becomes a cute little outing. Staying home and watching a movie feels extra cozy. And spending an afternoon wandering around a farmers market somehow counts as a whole event.

Fall activities

And you definitely don’t need to live somewhere that visibly experiences fall, to get into the fall spirit either. 

I live in South Florida, so I’m not exactly stepping outside to sweater weather and fall foliage every morning. But I still love finding little ways to make the season feel special.

So think of this as your unofficial fall activity guide for the next few months. There are cozy things to do when you want to stay home, outdoor activities for when the weather is too nice to waste, fun ideas for your next girls’ day, and a few slower activities for those weekends when you really don’t want to do much at all.

Pick a few for your fall bucket list, send some to the group chat, or simply come back whenever you find yourself asking, “Okay… what should I do this weekend?”

Outdoor Fall Activities

1. Go to a pumpkin patch

Pumpkin patch Photoshoot

2. Jump in a pile of leaves

3. Visit a farmers market

4. Go on a hayride

5. Attend a fall festival

6. Go camping

7. Go on a hike

8. Go on a road trip

9. Go on a fall picnic

10. Visit an apple orchard

11. Take random pictures throughout the season

12. Watch a football game

13. Walk through a corn maze

14. Run a marathon or sign up for a fall 5K

15. Go on a weekend trip

Road trip view

16. Have a fall photoshoot

17. Stay at a cabin

18. Go on a trip

19. Go on a scenic drive

20. Watch the sunset

21. Wake up early to watch the sunrise

22. Roast marshmallows 

23. Go on an outdoor walk

24. Visit a new coffe shop

25. Spend an afternoon exploring a new neighborhood

Indoor Fall Activities

26. Create a fall bucket list

27. Watch Gilmore Girls

28. Buy a cute and cozy sweater

29. Get a fall themed manicure

Polka dot fall nails

30. Create a fall movie watchlist

31. Light a fall scented candle

32. Eat chili

33. Drink pumpkin spice latte

34. Try fall themed snacks

35. Work on a 1,000 piece puzzle

36. Start a new hobby

37. Read a book

38. Recreate a fall themed recipe

39. Create a cozy fall playlist

40. Clean and organize your closet

41. Make a fall simmer pot

42. Watch Thanksgiving episodes of your favorite shows

43. Bake cookies

44. Make cinnamon rolls from scratch

45. Paint pumpkins

46. Drink apple cider

47. Create a fall photo dump

48. Plan your Christmas shopping list

49. Decorate your home with fall decorations

50. Make a charcuterie board

51. Recreate a family recipe

52. Build a fall wardrobe

Fall Photoshoot

53. Go to the movie theater

54. Bake a pie from scratch

55. Make a soup recipe

56. Make homemade hot chocolate

57. Make pumpkin bread

58. Bake banana bread

59. Eat candy corn

60. Cook a new comfort food recipe

61. Buy a new blanket

62. Rearrange your bedroom for fall

63. Have a self care night

At home self care

64. Have a screen free evening

65. Create a fall vision board

66. Plan a cozy Sunday reset

67. Make a fall scrapbook or photo album

Fall Activities to Do With Friends

68. Have a game night

69. Go to a Friendsgiving party

70. Go Black Friday shopping

71. Start a book club

72. Host a potluck

73. Eat s’mores together

74. Visit a museum

75. Go to the library together

76. Go out for brunch

77. Throw a pajama party

78. Go out for dinner

79. Go thrifting

80. Plan a Friendsgiving party

Friendsgiving dinner party

81. Go to the movie theater

82. Have a bonfire 

83. Carve pumpkins

84. Have a potluck

85. Make homemade pizza together 

86. Try a seasonal restaurant menu item together

87. Make a charcuterie board together

88. Take fall photos of each other

89. Have a cozy movie night

90. Go on a girls trip

Meaningful Fall Activities

91. Volunteer in your community

92. Start a gratitude journal

93. Attend a Thanksgiving dinner 

Dinner spread

94. Do random acts of kindness

95. Make a gratitude jar

96. Write down everything you are thankful for

97. Send someone a handwritten thank you card

98. Donate clothes you no longer wear

99. Take yourself on a solo date

100. Recreate a meaningful family recipe

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