Fall is one of the coziest and most magical seasons of the year. It is my favorite season – not just because my birthday is in the Fall but everything about it is cozy and draws you in. From crisp mornings and colorful leaves to pumpkin patches and apple cider, there are so many simple joys to soak up before winter arrives. Creating a Fall bucket list is a fun way to make sure you and your family enjoy all the best parts of the season together.
Here are 40+ Fall bucket list ideas for kids, families, and moms to enjoy this autumn!
Classic Fall Activities
- Visit a pumpkin patch
- Carve or paint pumpkins
- Go apple picking
- Sip on warm apple cider
- Bake a pumpkin pie or apple crisp
- Jump in a pile of leaves
- Take a scenic fall drive
- Have a fall picnic at the park
- Try a new pumpkin spice treat
- Roast marshmallows around a fire pit
Outdoor Adventures
- Go on a family hike to see fall foliage
- Collect colorful leaves for crafts
- Visit a corn maze
- Go on a hayride
- Attend a local fall festival or fair
- Watch a football game (or host a family tailgate at home)
- Take family photos with the fall colors
- Go camping in the crisp fall air
- Bike ride through a scenic trail
- Stargaze on a clear fall night
Cozy At-Home Ideas
- Make homemade soup or chili
- Have a cozy movie night with blankets and popcorn
- Bake cookies shaped like pumpkins or leaves
- Start a family puzzle
- Make caramel apples together
- Decorate your home with fall candles, mums, and pumpkins
- Have a pajama day with hot chocolate
- Read fall or Halloween-themed books with the kids
- Try a new crockpot recipe
- Do a DIY fall craft (like leaf garlands or painted pinecones)
Halloween Fun
- Dress up in family costumes
- Go trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treat
- Host a Halloween party or play spooky games at home
- Watch a not-so-scary Halloween movie with the kids (we LOVE Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus)
- Make DIY Halloween decorations
- Bake and decorate spooky cupcakes or cookies
- Visit a haunted house (for older kids/adults)
- Tell ghost stories by flashlight
- Create a “boo basket” for your kids or significant other or surprise a neighbor or friend
- Do a Halloween scavenger hunt
Just for Mom
- Treat yourself to a fall-inspired spa night at home
- Sip a pumpkin spice latte while reading a cozy book
- Plan a moms’ night out to a winery or seasonal event
- Journal your goals for the season
- Take a morning walk with a sweater and coffee in hand
- Read a Fall Themed Book
Fall is the perfect season to slow down and soak up special family moments. Whether you’re spending time outdoors, cozying up inside, or making holiday memories, this bucket list will help you make the most of the season.
Do you have a bucket list for Fall? If so, share in the comments what activities you love to do during this time of year! Xx
