Crisp air filled with the sound of crunchy dry leaves. Warm-ish sun getting shy above you. Or a gloomy day with misty raindrops. Your fingers hug the tea mug. Or the hot chocolate mug. What if it’s a pumpkin spice latte? A blanket wraps around your feet. You even put your fuzzy socks on, just in case.
Cozy. Hygge. Autumn.
I can’t say if I fall in love with autumn because it’s a growing trend or it is a trend because we all fall in love with it – more and more. Every year, the end of August brings me anticipation for soft lights, short days, and quiet afternoons.
Enter September, and I am ready to pour hot chocolate into the mugs, cook comfort food only, and sit on the sofa for the remainder of the year.
There is a theory stating that if we want to stop time so we can enjoy it, we should add more activities, experiences, and emotions to it. We remember the moments that are out of the ordinary, out of the routine. And while I love routines (aesthetic mornings and sleepy evenings), I also love to “stop” time and soak the experience called “autumn”.
Bucket lists, challenges, and anything that makes me do something different for 10-15 minutes a day get me there.
Naturally, a fall-time bucket list is in the make. Okay. It’s ready. It’s all written down below. You can also grab your pretty freebie if you are a subscriber (plus get access to the free resource library with tons of other freebies). Click here to subscribe.
With that out of the way, here are my 50 autumn bucket list ideas for fall-time enthusiasts.
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Things To Do In Fall-Time: Bucket List Ideas
Indoor Autumn Bucket List Ideas
- Bake a batch of homemade pumpkin spice cookies. Here’s an easy recipe that will give you the yummiest cookies ever.
- Curl up with a cozy blanket and a good book. If you like cozy bookshops with witchy vibes, this is the perfect read for you.
- Enjoy a hot cup of cider or hot chocolate by the fireplace (or the window).
- Watch a favorite classic autumn movie. Here are 40 movie ideas that will keep you busy this year.
- Do a fall-themed puzzle on a rainy day.
- Light fall-scented candles around your home.
- Try a new slow cooker or soup recipe.
- Organize a small fall-themed gathering with close friends.
- Start a gratitude journal, reflecting on the year so far.
- Spend the evening knitting or crocheting a cozy scarf.
- Play board games with friends or family.
- Arrange fresh fall flowers in a vase for your home.
- Enjoy an afternoon of listening to calming autumn music.
- Do some gentle yoga with a focus on grounding and relaxation.
- Make a warm, spiced apple cider from scratch.
- Set up a cozy reading nook with plush pillows and blankets.
- Try a new fall-flavored tea or coffee blend.
- Make homemade potpourri with dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Watch the rain from your window while journaling. Here are a few journal prompts to get you inspired.
- Experiment with making your own autumn-inspired candles.
Outdoor Autumn Bucket List Ideas
- Go for a leisurely walk in a local park or nature reserve.
- Attend an outdoor fall concert or music festival.
- Take a train ride through scenic autumn landscapes.
- Set up an outdoor art station and paint or draw the fall scenery.
- Plant bulbs for spring in your garden, taking advantage of the cool weather.
- Visit a pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin.
- Have a picnic with warm drinks and blankets in a park.
- Collect colorful leaves to press and save.
- Visit a nearby apple orchard and pick apples.
- Take a slow, meditative walk on a foggy morning.
- Have a cozy campfire in your backyard or at a campsite.
- Spend an afternoon birdwatching.
- Wander through a corn maze at a local farm.
- Visit a botanical garden to see their autumn displays.
- Enjoy a gentle bike ride through tree-lined trails.
- Watch the sunset with a warm blanket and a thermos of tea or hot chocolate.
- Attend a local harvest festival.
- Visit a farmers market to enjoy the autumn produce.
- Visit a local vineyard or winery for a fall tasting.
- Go on a hayride at a nearby farm.
Creative Things To Do In Fall Time
- Paint or draw a fall landscape.
- Create a fall-themed scrapbook with pressed leaves and photos.
- Make DIY fall decorations, like wreaths or garlands.
- Write a short story or poem inspired by the season.
- Carve or decorate pumpkins with unique designs.
- Create a gratitude tree with paper leaves.
- Knit or crochet a cozy blanket in autumn colors.
- Take up nature photography, capturing the beauty of fall.
- Make your own autumn-themed greeting cards.
- Try your hand at making a fall-themed clay or pottery piece.
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