From the pumpkin cream dirty chai’s to carving pumpkins and binging halloween movies for 2 months straight, fall is my favorite season. There is an almost endless number of ways to celebrate and experience fall. Here’s my A-Z list of the best things to do this fall.
- Apples, apples, apples
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Bake an apple pie, drink an apple crisp shaken espresso, go apple picking, make your own apple cider, make candied apples, or even set up a water bucket and bob for them.
- BOGO Fall drinks at starbucks
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Every Thursday Starbucks has BOGO fall drinks. Sadly The Front Room doesn’t participate, so you’ll have to walk down to court or take the bus over to Kroger.
- Costume picking
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Halloween is a very exciting time of year for all ages, elementary and college level. Picking out costumes for your group or even just yourself is such a big portion of the fun.
- Decorate
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My personal favorite part of fall is the decorations. Dollar General is my go-to for seasonal decorating. They have the cutest little things for so cheap. Halloween Squishmallows will be put up EVERYWHERE.
- eat halloween candy
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Eating candy around Halloween has no age limit, and there’s just something so fun about a pumpkin shaped Reese’s Cup or an orange KitKat.
- farmers markets
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Fall is a great time to go to local farmers markets and get some fresh produce for all your favorite fall recipes. It’s also just a nice environment to see what local vendors are growing and selling.
- Gratitude list
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With thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a good time of year to reflect on everything good that came to you this year and all that you are grateful for.
- haunted everything
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If you like a little bit of a scare, go to haunted houses, haunted corn mazes or haunted trails.
- indulge in everything pumpkin
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I’ve been trying to incorporate pumpkin into every recipe I’ve made this fall. Pumpkin and other squashes can be delicious, sweet, and savory. The possibilities are really endless.
- Jack-o-lanterns
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Whether you prefer painting or carving, decorating pumpkins is always a fun little craft to do with friends or family. If you want your pumpkins perfect for trick or treat night, don’t carve them too early.
- Knitting
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Knitting and crocheting little scarves and sweaters are fun and rewarding ways to pass the time. I started crocheting recently and am going to try to make an entire blanket soon.
- leaf piles
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You are never too old to whip out a rake and create a giant leaf pile to jump into.
- Movie nights
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I’m extremely biased by my love of fall, but Halloween movies are elite. It’s the perfect season to curl up in a warm blanket and binge watch all your favorite Halloween movies.
- nature hikes
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There are so many gorgeous paths to hike in Athens, especially in fall. All the leaves are changing colors and falling. Fall weather is perfect hiking weather.
- Oktoberfest
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Go to a beer garden and enjoy the delicious German foods while listening to music and just having a good time.
- Pumpkin patches
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My all-time favorite fall activity is going to the pumpkin patches, picking out pumpkins, drinking apple cider in every form, and going through different barns with decorations.
- Make a blanket
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DIY blankets have been trending on TikTok. People tie different pieces of fabric together with a friend or significant other to make matching blankets.
- pumpkin run
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Many towns host an annual 5-10k run where participants can hold a pumpkin. It’s much more appealing to run during the cooler fall months.
- Soup
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Fall is the best season to make a nice, warm delicious bowl of soup.
- Tailgating
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Fall season is football season, so go out there and cheer on your favorite teams!
- use new recipes
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I don’t know if I’ve made it clear: I love the food in fall. Pick up some seasonal ingredients and make some new recipes you’ve never tried before.
- volunteer at the food bank
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Fall is also an incredible time to give back to those in need. Whether you’re donating food to help people have a Thanksgiving or volunteering to cook, it’s a great idea to help out if you’re able.
- watching gilmore girls
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I feel like fall is Gilmore Girls time. Gilmore Girls is such a comforting and sweet show. I am 100% team Logan.
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Mix up some fun and tasty fall mocktails or cocktails for yourself and friends.
- yams
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Yams or sweet potatoes have a perfect fall flavor. From the delicious sweet potato casserole with marshmallows melted on top to crispy sweet potato fries, they’re just perfect.
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Go to a petting zoo! Typically pumpkin patches have a little petting zoo inside. It’s so cute watching the animals eat the little pellets out of your hands.
