Have a ball this fall with this creative bucket list.
Make the most of the season and enjoy all that comes with it—the crisp air, colorful foliage, and apple cider donuts—with this fall bucket list. Grab your friends, family, or loved ones and try one (or all!) of these inspiring ideas and activities this autumn.
All of the best pumpkin farms and patches offer so much more than fresh picks these days. With hay rides, corn mazes, food markets, and more, they're a one-stop shop for autumnal activities.
Pick up a dozen at your local farmer's market or find them at a nearby apple orchard. You can also put your baking skills to the test and make 'em right at home.
Light up your porch or walkway with this jack-o'-lantern, or get creative and dream up your own design.
Take a cue from your cravings and cover your fresh apples in anything that sounds yummy, or follow one of our favorite easy recipes, which feature peanut butter, marshmallows, coconut flakes, Oreo cookies, and more tasty toppings.
Forage your backyard, pantry, or craft closet for supplies and use whatever you find to create one of these cute crafts.
Give your garden an autumn makeover by filling planters and flower beds with fall favorites. You simply can’t go wrong with mums!
Cider, caramel, cinnamon, apple, and more! These tasty sangria recipes feature all the best fall flavors and make the perfect cocktail for fall parties.
Enjoy the last few nice nights before winter arrives with a backyard bonfire. Just think of it as another excuse to snack on some s'mores!
Use fresh finds from your local farmer's market or apple orchard to make apple-flavored cakes, pecan pies, and more.
Take in the changing leaves and crisp fall air on a relaxing fall foliage train trip. There are several across the country that are perfect for fun day trips and family excursions.
Make game day a real party with yummy eats and snacks.
Sharing is caring! Whip up a big batch soup recipe to serve to extended family, friends, and neighbors.
Whether you have time to decorate every room in your home, or simply want to add a small festive touch to your dining room table, there are plenty of autumnal decorating ideas you can squeeze in this season.
Thanks mostly to Pinterest, there are so many cute and clever DIY costume ideas out there for women, kids, families, and more. Want to make friends laugh with your costume this year? You'll love these punny options.
Get in the spirit of the season by watching a quintessential fall movie. For date night, stream flicks like When Harry Met Sally and for family affairs, watch The Blind Side or one of the many Harry Potter movies.
There's nothing like the fresh taste of fruit picked right from an apple tree. Serve up creative takes on classic recipes such as apple ring pancakes or cheesecake-stuffed baked apples.
Take a cue from this rural Colorado farmhouse filled with fall decorating ideas and let your neighbors know how excited you are for the season with a porch covered in festive fall decor.
Put fall leaves to use as a crafting material for fun seasonal DIYs, like these foliage-covered pumpkins.
Autumn is a breath of fresh air—literally.
As trees come alive with fall colors, take a drive down an open country road just to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Spread fall cheer by delivering a freshly baked dessert to a neighbor in need.
Get the recipes for Maple Granola Pecan Pie (left) and Apple Crostata.
Warm up your family and friends by gifting them handmade scarves this year. We won't blame you if you make one (or five) for yourself.
Greet your fall guests in style with a DIY wreath.
Have tons of family fun with a getaway to a festival that celebrates the season, such as Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum (pictured here).
If your recipe jar could use a refresh, try adding pumpkin to one of your favorite dishes.
Yes, that means all at once!
Cover your home in cozy candles from a local store with small town charm.
Nothing tastes quite like fall like a slice of freshly baked pumpkin bread. Plus, this paired down, healthy recipe means you can indulge in this seasonal treat whenever you're craving it.
Get ready for Halloween with a guided tour of one of America's spookiest burial grounds or if you're feeling really brave, a ghost tour.
The more challenging the course, the better!