100+ Things to Add to Your Fall Bucket List

If you’ve been around the blog long, then you know I love a good bucket list! I make duty station bucket lists, deployment bucket lists, TDY bucket lists, and I made a summer bucket list this past summer.

These lists help us make the most out of our time, no matter what our circumstances are. Plus, it helps us explore our local area and make memories together as a family.

So, I couldn’t resist making a fall bucket list. I divided it into categories to make sure I get a good variety of things to do.

Here are 100+ ideas to add to your fall bucket list!

Get Outside

According to the internet, fall begins at the end of September and lasts until the beginning of December. Typically, the weather is cool, without being cold, and it feels good to be outside. So, take advantage of that and get outside with these fun activities!

• go to a pumpkin patch
• do a corn maze
• go on a hike
• pick apples
• plant spring bulbs
• take pictures in a sunflower field
• get on a hay ride
• visit a farmer’s market
• rake leaves
• go camping
• find a place to go stargazing
• take a fall photography walk
• go fishing
• visit the zoo
• look at all the colorful leaves

**If you’re stationed in North Carolina, check out these 6 Apple Orchards Near Fort Bragg.**

Get Togethers with Friends

Everything is better with friends and family! I always enjoy the fall holidays and spending time with my family. So, here are some fall bucket list ideas to enjoy with the ones you love!

• roast marshmallows & make s’mores
• have a soup night
• host Thanksgiving dinner (or an early Friendsgiving)
• throw a Halloween party
• have a pumpkin carving party
• spend the evening playing a murder mystery game
• have a tail-gating party & watch football
• get coffee with a friend
• have a bonfire
• throw a costume party
• have a chili cook-off

**Check out these 25 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas!**

Fall Food

Another great part of fall is that it’s harvest time! The produce selection is always great during that time of year. Plus, there are just some flavors that are meant for autumn. Here are some foodie options to add to your fall bucket list!

• bake a pie (apple, pumpkin, or pecan are traditional fall flavors)
• drink some apple cider
• make a pot of soup
• get a pumpkin spice latte
• try apple cider doughnuts
• make a pumpkin roll
• eat some caramel apples
• find the perfect bowl of chili
• drink some hot chocolate
• eat candy corn
• make a Halloween charcuterie board

**We made pumpkin rolls as part of our Deployment Bucket List, while their dad was in Honduras.**

Fall Trips

While I tend to think of road trips as a summer bucket list thing, the fall is still a great time to explore some beautiful places. Not only will the temperatures be better, but the summer crowds have moved out, and some places will be more enjoyable in the fall.

• take a drive to look at the changing leaves
• visit a winery
• go to a college football game
• find a new flea market/antique store
• visit a state or national park known for its fall colors
• day trip to a nearby small town & explore it
• find a ghost tour near you
• go thrifting
• plan the ultimate fall road trip to Vermont

**Check out this campground in Asheville, NC, that is the perfect launching pad for fall adventures!**

Fall Events

There are so many fun events that take place every fall. As a kid, I really looked forward to our county fair that came through town every October. And as an adult, I love college football games and Black Friday shopping with my mom. Here are some events you could add to your fall bucket list.

• go trick-or-treating (or pass out candy to trick-or-treaters)
• make or find a Halloween costume
• dress up your pet for Halloween
• attend a fall festival
• scream your way through a haunted house
• go to a football game
• watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• go shopping on Black Friday
• find a local Oktoberfest
• run a fall 5k
• go to the county/state fair

**Check out these 25 Coordinating Halloween Costumes for Sisters!**

Cozy Indoor Things

As much as I love to be out and about to enjoy the cooler temperatures, it’s important to have some indoor options on your fall bucket list. There are sure to be some cold, rainy days that beg for cozy indoor activities.

• have a Halloween movie marathon
• sort and purge your winter clothes
• burn a fall scented candle
• snuggle up with a soft blanket and read a book
• learn to knit
• get a fall-colored manicure/pedicure
• do a puzzle
• use the fireplace
• make a fall wreath
• create a fall craft or art project
• watch Gilmore Girls
• build a fort for movie night
• join a bookclub

**Check out this tutorial for this DIY Boho Halloween Wreath.**

Goals & Growth

The year is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that you should put your goals and personal growth on hold. Here are some inspiring ideas to add to your fall bucket list:

• do a Bible study
• make a list of things you’re thankful for (start a gratitude journal)
• go to the gym
• read 3 self-help books
• pick up a new hobby
• start a side hustle
• watch an educational documentary
• create a healthy new habit
• learn a new skill
• have a screen-free day
• write down the things you want to achieve by the end of the year

**Check out this post on How to Make Embroidered States Using Two Beginner Stitches.**

Random Fall Things

There are just some activities that can only be done during this time of year. Here are some extra ideas for your fall bucket list!

• decorate for Halloween
• carve pumpkins
• take the viral ghost pictures with your kids, friends, or dog
• wear a cozy sweater
• buy a new book from a local bookstore
• decorate for fall
• create a beautiful fall/Thanksgiving tablescape
• buy some mums

**Check out these 15 Fall Porch Decorating Ideas!**

I hope these ideas help you to make a fabulous fall bucket list of your own and that you have your best fall yet!