Even though there are those who can’t wait to whip out their pumpkin spice everything, there are plenty of others who hate the fall. The weather is getting colder and allergies are picking up. People are sick left and right and the sun goes down sooner, making eve etween Halloween and Thanksgiving, fall can certainly be a festive time of year. Here are some fun fall activities to keep you and your friends entertained.
Apple Picking
A fun family and friend activity to do during the beginning of the season is to go to a lo
cal orchard and pick apples. Walking up and down the aisles of trees and finding the best apples to pick is a fun way to get out of the house and enjoy the fall weather. It is a fun activity for young kids as well. After picking the apples, you can bake a delicious apple pie, an apple crisp, or experiment with other unique or interesting apple recipes.
Pumpkin Picking
Pumpkin picking is a great activity for the entire family. Kids love to find the biggest pumpkin in the patch! If you are going to a farm to buy your pumpkin, you can also enjoy some apple cider or maybe a tractor ride. However, the fun doesn’t end there. After finding your pumpkin of choice, you can carve them into fun designs, paint them, then use them to decorate your house. You could also use the seeds and roast them to make a tasty snack.
Haunted House
Haunted houses are a fun yet thrilling way of spending your fall nights. For a spooky adventure and a night filled with scares, a haunted house can be a fun activity for you and your friends. It can be an exciting way to spook up your nights. At a haunted house, there will be scary actors, fun games, and sweet treats like caramel apples. Although a haunted house may be too scary for a little kid, it can still be a fun activity for teenagers and adults.
Fall Festivals
You know it’s fall when there are posters all over town advertising fall festivals. Fall festivals such as Autumn Lights or Applefest can be a good way to get out of the house. There will be vendors, food trucks, games, and performances for the entire family. A fall festival is a great way to enjoy the cool fall days and all the season brings. You can purchase gifts for upcoming holidays or for yourself! A fall festival is a perfect fall activity!
Make your own Halloween costume
Late for getting a costume? A fun activity for you and your friends can be doing a DIY Halloween costume. Making your Halloween costume is a creative and affordable way to feel festive for the holiday. Some fun and easy costumes you can make at home are M&M’s, witches, Minions, or a deviled egg! Most of the items you will have in your closet. If not, a quick trip to the craft or costume store will allow you and your friends to have cute and cheap costumes that you can say you made yourself!
