The Classic Fall Bucket List

Hey, girl, hey. If plaid scarves, pictures of pumpkins, and PSL are your thing, then this is the list for you! Cover all your favorite fall activities and moments with this Classic Fall Bucket List. You’ll cross off the fall staple activities, eat your favorite autumn treats, and get those Instagram-worthy pics with this list.

Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

And don’t forget the whipped cream! If Starbucks’ PSL is a bit too sweet for you, try asking for just one pump of pumpkin spice.

Bake a pie

Pull out your grandmother’s or mom’s go-to pie recipe and get to baking. Try using fruit from your local farmer’s market or getting creative with the crust with some fun cutouts like these beauties.

Go to a Pumpkin Patch

Is there anything more picture-worthy for fall than a pumpkin patch? Find a pumpkin patch at a nearby church, which often sell pumpkins as a fundraiser for local charities, or find a nearby farm’s fall fest.

Carve a Pumpkin

Once you’ve found your pumpkin patch, grab a pumpkin, and get ready to carve! Pinterest a great place for carving inspiration and to find free printables.

Pro Tip: Draw the face on your pumpkin before carving.

Take a Fall Hike

Is there a local hike that you’ve been meaning to do but have never got around to it? Take that hike this season! If you’re lacking hiking spot ideas, simply Google Search "best hikes” near your hometown and a list of scenic treks is sure to surface.

Decorate your Porch

Nothing is more inviting than a decorated porch! Welcome family and friends to your home with an autumn-ready porch. Keep it simple with pumpkins and mums or get more elaborate with decor from your local craft store. Here’s 55 Fall Porches for your decorating inspiration.

Host a Harvest Party

Host a harvest party and invite all your closest family, friends, and neighbors. Harvest parties are a great excuse to bake all of those treats you’ve been eyeing.

Make Potato Soup

Keep things simple for dinner one evening with a bowl of classic potato soup. Get comfy in your slippers, bundle up in a lush cardigan, and ladle that soup, for a cozy night in.

Write a List of Gratitude

Mark your moments this season by writing out what you’re most thankful for. Keep an eye out for even the little things - the way the leaves crunch under your feet, the cool air in the morning, the way your kids laugh while carving pumpkins.

Find a Favorite Fall Candle

Head to Bath & Body Works determined to find a go-to fall scent or keep it casual and simply let a scent stumble upon you by happenstance this season. Either way, make it your goal to find that all-time treasured fall candle. A few years back, I became obsessed with the Red Velvet Cupcake candle by Signature Joy at Target. Every time I smelled it, it instantly brought a smile to my face.

Make popcorn balls

Have fun with this often-overlooked kitchen activity. Get creative with some fun additions like candy corn, chocolate chips, or maple pieces, or go for a classic caramel corn version. Try out this easy recipe.

Catch a football game

Whether it be on the couch at a friend’s football party or on the bleacher’s at the local high school, celebrate fall with one of the country’s greatest pastimes.

Drink hot apple cider

Bonus points for drinking it on a blanket under the stars or at an outdoor movie night.

Take in a fall sunset

Grab a friend and a glass of wine one evening to take in the colorful hues of a fall sunset.