120 Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List
If you’re looking to make the most of the fall season, creating a fall bucket list is a great way to enjoy all those cozy little things you’ve been waiting for. Because let’s be real: you blink, and suddenly fall is over and everyone is talking about Christmas.
Whether you’re a full on fall girly, or just want to soak up the cozy vibes; having a list of things you want to do, can make it easier to actually make those memories happen.
From cute seasonal outings to simple things you can do at home, these fall bucket list ideas will help you slow down, enjoy the season, and make your autumn feel a little more special.
What Is a Fall Bucket List?
A fall bucket list is basically a list of all the fun, cozy, random, or totally new things you want to do during the fall season. Think pumpkin patches, trying that seasonal drink everyone keeps talking about, having a cozy movie night, going on a cute little fall adventure, or finally checking out that restaurant you’ve been meaning to try.
And honestly, one of the best things about a fall bucket list is that you get to make it your own. You can fill it with whatever sounds fun to you and choose activities that fit your budget and interests.
The fall bucket list ideas that I’ve listed below, are here to give you some inspiration. You definitely don’t need to do every single one. Pick the ones that sound fun, add a few of your own, and make the list fit your version of fall.
Fall Bucket List Ideas
1. Visit a pumpkin patch
2. Get a fall scented candle
3. Drink a pumpkin spice latte
4. Make a soup recipe
5. Buy a cute sweater
6. Go on a scenic road trip
7. Go to a Friendsgiving party
8. Start a gratitude journal
9. Make a list of cozy movies you want to watch in fall
10. Create a fall themed playlist
11. Read a book
12. Make a pumpkin themed recipe
13. Watch a football game
14. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
15. Go to a Thanksgiving dinner party
16. Work on a puzzle
17. Clean and organize your closet
18. Make cinnamon rolls
19. Eat s’mores
20. Have an at home spa night
21. Go Apple picking
22. Add a fall themed wallpaper to your phone and other devices
23. Decorate your home for fall
24. Visit a cute coffee shop
25. Drink Apple cider
26. Visit the library or bookstore
27. Go to a state fair
28. Go camping
29. Eat pie
30. Go to a fall festivals
31. Bake cookies
32. Study/work at a coffee shop
33. Bake fresh bread
34. Stay at a cozy Airbnb
35. Have a girls night in party
36. Eat caramel popcorn
37. Jump in a pile of leaves
38. Go to a farmers market
39. Take pictures of pretty fall leaves
40. Have a pumpkin painting night
41. Make pie from scratch
42. Go on a trip
43. Visit a sunflower field
44. Have a game night
45. Have a screen free night
46. Visit a museum
47. Volunteer in your community
48. Mail a handwritten letter to a loved one
49. Catch up with an old friend
50. Watch Gilmore Girls
51. Write down your goals that you’re working towards during the fall season
52. Drink from a cute mug
53. Go on a weekend trip
54. Shop Black Friday sales
55. Take pictures at a pumpkin patch
56. Color in a coloring book
57. Buy fresh flowers
58. Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
59. Wake up early and watch the sunrise
60. Visit a local bakery
61. Go on a hike or nature walk
62. Have a “bring your favorite fall snack” night with friends
63. Host a pancakes and pajamas party
64. Make pizza from scratch
65. Take pictures of fall colored things
66. Have a “favorite fall things” gift exchange party
67. Start a book club with friends
68. Have a baking competition where everyone brings a different dessert
69. Start a workout challenge
70. Have a “slow morning” where you romanticize your day
71. Take one photo every day in November and turn them into a monthly collage.
72. Make a personal charcuterie plate
73. Go to the grocery store and give yourself $20 to spend on buying and trying out different fall snacks
74. Have a PowerPoint night
75. Review your New Year resolutions from earlier in the year
76. Take pictures with a digital camera
77. Eat ice cream
78. Go on a solo date
79. Visit a theme park
80. Go to a concert
81. Have a movie night party
82. Start a new Bible study
83. Learn a new skill
84. Work on a hobby
85. Get a new hairstyle
86. Create a fall mood board on Pinterest
87. Go on a solo date
88. Build a fall wardrobe
89. Play a cozy fall ambiance video in your background while lounging at home
90. Wear a fall scented perfume or lotion
91. Wear a cute pajama set
92. Donate old clothes
93. Wear a dark/moody lipstick
94. Host a dinner party
95. Get a fall themed manicure
96. Write letters to your friends
97. Create a scrapbook
98. Do fall themed journal prompts
99. Record and vlog a day in your life
100. Watch a movie at the movie theater
101. Have a dedicated lazy day
102. Go on a sunset walk
103. Do a fall inspired craft
104. Go to an escape room
105. Go on a bike ride
106. Go on a hay ride
104. Drink hot chocolate
105. Eat candy corn
106. Have a fall photoshoot
107. Go on a bike ride
108. Do random acts of kindness
109. Paint a canvas
110. Take a train ride to a new city
111. Go to a pottery class
112. Romanticize your fall
113. Make a fall inspired simmer pot
114. Set up a play date with your pet
115. Deep clean your home
116. Go bowling
117. Update your skincare routine
118. Create a shared fall bucket list with someone
119. Get an indoor plant
120. Wear fuzzy socks
Fall Bucket List Printable
Want to make your fall bucket list a little more official? I’ve created a cute fall bucket list printable with nine simple activities to try during the season. It’s perfect if you want a little inspiration but don’t feel like coming up with your entire list from scratch.
I’ve also included a blank version so you can add your own fall bucket list ideas and make it completely yours. Just pick the activities that sound fun, print it out, and let the fall fun begin!
