31 Cozy + Fun Things to Do This Fall

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Hey friends! Fall is officially here, and you know I’m all about soaking up every single cozy moment. There’s just something about the crisp air, crunchy leaves, warm drinks, and pumpkins on every corner that makes this season feel magical.

So, I thought it would be fun to put together a fall bucket list—31 things to do, one for every day of the month. Some are simple, some are memory-makers, but all of them will help you slow down and really enjoy this beautiful season.

Grab a pen, make your own checklist, and let’s dive in!

31 Things to Do This Fall

1. Go for a long walk and crunch as many leaves as possible. (Yes, it still counts as exercise)
2. Visit a pumpkin patch and pick one that’s way too big to carry gracefully.
3. Bake a loaf of pumpkin bread (bonus points if your whole house smells like cinnamon).
4. Decorate your mantel with fall garland, pumpkins, and cozy candles.
5. Sip hot apple cider on the porch while wrapped in a blanket.
6. Try a new soup recipe—butternut squash, chili, or creamy potato are all winners.
7. Make a DIY wreath with leaves, pinecones, or dried florals.
8. Host a fall movie night—Hocus Pocus, You’ve Got Mail, or any cozy classic.
9. Light a candle that smells like fall (pumpkin, apple, or campfire, your pick).
10. Jump in a pile of leaves—yes, adults are allowed. 
11. Make s’mores over a firepit (or your stovetop if it’s cold out).
12. Go on a hayride at a local farm.
13. Bake an apple pie from scratch (store-bought crusts totally count).
14. Try a new fall coffee drink that isn’t your usual PSL.
15. Take a drive to see the changing leaves—bring snacks and a playlist.
16. Visit a farmers market and grab seasonal produce.
17. Make your own fall simmer pot (cinnamon sticks, orange slices, cloves… yum).
18. Have a cozy reading night with a blanket, tea, and a good book.
19. Carve pumpkins or paint them if you’re not into the mess.
20. Make a fall craft with your kids (or yourself!)—Dollar Tree has great supplies.
21. Go apple picking and see how many recipes you can make with your haul.
22. Stock up on cozy blankets—because there’s no such thing as too many.
23. Roast pumpkin seeds after carving (so good with a little sea salt).
24. Take a nature walk and collect pinecones for decorating later.
25. Visit a corn maze and try not to get lost for an hour.
26. Make homemade hot chocolate with extra whipped cream.
27. Plan a fall picnic with soup in thermoses, blankets, and pie for dessert.
28. Decorate your porch with mums and pumpkins for that instant fall curb appeal.
29. Write down three things you’re grateful for (fall is the perfect reset season).
30. Try a cozy fall cocktail or mocktail—apple cider mules are amazing.
31. End the month with a bonfire night under the stars.

Fall goes by way too fast, so let’s not let it slip by without soaking up every cozy little moment. Which one of these are you going to check off first?

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