11 QUINTESSENTIALLY FALL THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Is it really fall if you don't watch the leaves change or drink something with pumpkin spice in it? You've likely heard something similar to this around various holidays. But, have you actually planned to do any fall activities yet?

In this blog post, I will give you a few ideas on some stereotypical fall activities you can do this weekend. I'll also try to give you a price range as well (from free, to $, to $$$), so you will be able to get a feel for the activities you can currently afford to do! Keep reading for more:

1. GO ON A HIKE | $

The fall months are the best months to go hiking. It isn't as hot as it is the summer, as cold as it is in winter, or as rainy as it is in spring. 

Additionally, this is a great way to see the changing leaves and to enjoy some time in the great outdoors while only having to pay for the gas to get to your hiking destination!

2. DO SOME BAKING | $

Fall just wouldn't be fall if there wasn't something sweet baking in the oven. At least, that's how I think of fall!

You don't have to do anything difficult. In fact, there are several things you can bake with only a few ingredients, making it a cost effective and rewarding way to celebrate the fall this weekend!

3. BINGE WATCH CREEPY THINGS ON NETFLIX | FREE

Watching something spooky (or something romantic) during the fall season is a great way to stay festive this weekend.

If you have Netflix, this is free. If not, you can always use this opportunity to sign up for a free month of service. You can also check out YouTube and listen to some scary stories!

4. VISIT A CORN MAZE | $$

It is likely that corn mazes will start cropping up around your town soon. They are a great, family-friendly thing to do to get into the festive fall spirit and prices are fairly reasonable. 

Just be sure you go in a group if you hate the thought of getting lost in the maze! You're guaranteed to have an a-maze-ing time this weekend if you find yourself a corn maze.

5. GO PUMPKIN PICKING | $$

A lot of people suggest apple picking for this time of year, but I've heard that apples are generally very wormy and kind of gross when they are picked from the farm. WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED? 

If you don't want to put in a ton of work for apples you don't want to clean, find a pumpkin patch and let everyone pick out a pumpkin. You can have a family pumpkin carving contest, or you can use the guts for some of that baking we were talking about earlier!

6. GO ON A HAYRIDE | $$

I wasn't sure if I wanted to include this one because I know that many people have hay allergies and can't experience a hayride properly.

​But, if you want to take a ride around a farm in the crisp fall air, hayrides are the perfect way to do it!

7. GO TO A HAUNTED THEME PARK OR HOUSE | $$$

There are a ton of theme parks around the world that partake in Halloween festivities rather early. Places like Six Flags and Carowinds will transform their parks into a spooktacular playground for creepy creatures that will chase you, follow you, and scare you half to death!

If this is your thing, consider heading to a similar park in your area. However, remember that ticket prices will likely cost you a pretty penny!

8. BUILD A BONFIRE | $

When I was a kid, I remember the occasional bonfire, and they were always in the fall or winter months when we would go and see Christmas lights or go to a friend's cookout.

Nothing is more fall than making a fire, cuddling up to your friends or partner, making s'mores, and telling creepy stories!

9. GO TO A LOCAL FOOTBALL GAME | $

Americans, including myself, love a good football game. The tailgating, the game that leaves you on the edge of your seat, the band, the announcer, the crowd! Everything about football screams fall. My suggestion is to see if there are any colleges in your area or close by that you can go to for a Saturday football game!

10. DECORATE YOUR HOME | FREE 

Pull out your fall or Halloween-themed decorations and start putting them up around the house.

​If you don't already have a ton of decorations, you can make simple leaf garland with some paper, scissors, and string! 

​Pictured are some of my new Halloween decorations. I'm in love!!!

11. PLAN A PARTY | FREE

Have you always wanted to throw a fall or Halloween-themed party? Take some time this weekend to sketch out the details. I've always wanted to throw a murder-mystery party for Halloween! I think I will skip out on it this year because I want to do it up big when I do it. But, if you are throwing a party, plan the menu, activities, decorations, and other things this weekend while you have some spare time!

If you need some suggestions, check out my fall party food ideas on the "food and drink" page!

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed this list of 11 things you can do this weekend that will help you and your loved ones celebrate fall! I hope you have a great weekend and will join me tomorrow to read some silly Halloween jokes you can tell this fall to get everyone into the Spooky Spirit!