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This list of 100 fun fall activities will help you create the ultimate autumn bucket list for 2024!
Even though nature has something unique to offer in every season, something about fall is spiritual and soulful in a way that no other time of the year is.
It’s the time for quiet contemplation, to give in to the cozy vibes swirling around you, and to fill your routine life with fun activities.
I love this season so much that I’d live inside it forever if I could, but fall is fleeting in nature.
Before you know it, the trees will be bare, and winter’s chill will start setting in.
That’s why you need an autumn bucket list, stat.
Think of it as writing a love letter to the season, a way to ensure that you don’t let these cozy and magical days slip through your fingers.
Since we love staying organized and simplifying things here at Plum Healthy Fine, this bucket list has been divided into five categories!
You’ll find fall activities for outdoor adventure, indoor coziness, cooking and baking, festive celebrations, and personal growth (my favorite).
Ready to step into your fall spirit?
Here are 100 fall rituals and activities you can pick from to create your personalized autumn bucket list for 2024!
100 FALL BUCKET LIST IDEAS
OUTDOOR AUTUMN BUCKET LIST
1. Go apple picking at a local orchard.
2. Visit a pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin.
3. Go to a historical site and learn about its past.
4. Take a scenic drive to enjoy the fall foliage.
5. Go on a hayride at a nearby farm.
6. Enter a corn maze and have fun finding your way out.
7. Go hiking to see the autumn leaves up close.
8. Run a 5K (or walk it!) to enjoy the crisp air.
9. Fly a kite on a windy day.
10. Have a photo shoot in a park with fall colors.
11. Take a trip to a nearby town.
12. Go horseback riding through a forest trail.
13. Go kayaking or canoeing on a calm lake.
14. Visit a botanical garden and see the fall blooms.
15. Take your bike for a spin on a crisp evening.
16. Go bird watching and spot migrating species.
17. Take a nature walk and practice mindfulness.
18. Visit a haunted house for a thrilling experience.
19. Plan a day trip to a nearby attraction and enjoy the journey.
20. Go camping and stargaze on a clear autumn night.
COZY FALL BUCKET LIST
21. Put up golden fairy lights in your room.
22. Get a fall perfume to wear throughout the season.
23. Decorate your home with autumn-themed decorations.
24. Read a mystery novel by the fireplace.
25. Create a cozy reading nook with blankets and pillows.
26. Burn a fall-themed scented candle.
27. Knit or crochet a scarf for the coming chilly days.
28. Start a gratitude journal and write in it daily.
29. Take a long and hot bath with fall-scented bath bombs.
30. Watch/re-watch Gilmore Girls.
31. Create a fall playlist of your favorite songs.
32. Start a fall-themed scrapbook with photos and mementos.
33. Write fall-inspired poetry or short stories.
34. Make a bird feeder and watch the birds from your window.
35. Pick up a new hobby like painting or pottery.
36. Plan a weekend retreat for some personal reflection and relaxation.
37. Meditate outdoors in a peaceful spot.
38. Do a fall-themed yoga session.
39. Create a cozy fall morning routine.
40. Have a spa day at home with fall-scented products.
FOOD AND DRINKS BUCKET LIST
41. Experiment with fall-flavored teas like chai or spiced apple.
42. Make homemade applesauce or apple butter.
43. Bake and decorate Halloween cookies.
44. Make caramel apples with different toppings.
45. Host a soup swap with neighbors.
46. Spend a day baking fall treats with a friend who loves kitchen stuff.
47. Learn to make homemade bread and enjoy it fresh.
48. Have a bonfire night with s’mores and hot cocoa.
49. Make homemade chili and invite friends over.
50. Host a fall-themed brunch with pumpkin pancakes.
51. Go to a local farmer’s market and buy seasonal produce.
52. Make your own pumpkin spice latte at home.
53. Create a fall cheese board with seasonal fruits.
54. Enjoy different types of hot chocolate and coffee at home.
55. Make homemade granola with fall spices and dried fruits.
56. Create your own pumpkin spice blend and use it in recipes.
57. Make a fall-themed dessert (like pecan pie or pumpkin cheesecake).
58. Try a new fall-flavored recipe each week.
59. Create a DIY hot chocolate bar with various toppings and flavors.
60. Master a new cake recipe that you can make on Christmas Eve.
FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS BUCKET LIST
61. Make your own fall wreath with pinecones and leaves.
62. Create autumn-themed art with watercolors or pastels.
63. Press leaves and make a leaf collage.
64. Decorate your front porch with pumpkins and gourds in October.
65. Craft DIY candles with seasonal scents.
66. Write letters to loved ones and stick pressed leaves in them.
67. Make a homemade fall potpourri.
68. Make a scarecrow for your yard.
69. Try autumn-inspired crafts like making leaf garlands.
70. Host a virtual spooky movie marathon with your long-distance friends.
71. Attend a local fall festival.
72. Watch classic Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus and Sleepy Hollow. I rewatch The Harry Potter series every freaking year during this time.
73. Attend a football game and tailgate with friends.
74. Dress up as your favorite fantasy fictional character for Halloween.
75. Host a fall-themed puzzle or board game night.
76. Attend a fall concert or outdoor music festival.
77. Visit a vineyard and taste fall wines.
78. Attend a craft fair and buy handmade goodies.
79. Take a ghost story tour in a historic area.
80. Create a fall scavenger hunt for kids.
AUTUMN BUCKET LIST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH
81. Read a book that challenges your perspective.
82. Reset your goals to achieve before the new year.
83. Take an online course to learn something new.
84. Begin a daily meditation practice (even five minutes can be life-changing).
85. Start a fall-themed journal to reflect on your thoughts and feelings.
86. Join a local club or group that interests you.
87. Volunteer your time at a local charity.
88. Take up a new fitness routine to stay active (like pilates).
89. Learn a new language using an app or online resource (I use Duolingo for my Turkish lessons).
90. Create a cute vision board for your future aspirations.
91. Spend a day decluttering your home and donate unused items.
92. Organize your home for fall and winter (clean, organize wardrobe, buy seasonal foods, etc.)
93. Reconnect with an old friend over a cup of coffee (FaceTime works too!)
94. Attend a seminar in your field of interest.
95. Start a blog to share your thoughts and experiences. You never know where it could go.
96. Develop a new skill like cooking, photography, or painting.
97. Take evening walks to clear your mind and enjoy nature.
98. Start using a daily planner.
99. Spend a day without technology and reconnect with yourself.
100. Kickstart some new habits before the arrival of 2025. It’s never too early to get started for the new year.
Fall Is Meant To Be Savored And Enjoyed
I once came across this quote on Pinterest that said “Fall is proof that change is beautiful.”
The simple beauty of this statement stuck with me, and now whenever autumn rolls around, I embrace it along with all the other changes in my life.
I hope this bucket list will help you do the same and make each day of the season memorable for you.
Happy autumn!
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