September is officially here, so that means: It’s time for the ultimate fall bucket list!!! Having always been someone who dreaded the fall months and the darkness that comes with it, I’m surprised by how excited I am for fall this year. A lot of people absolutely LOVE fall, and I don’t blame them. It is truly the coziest time of year. But if you’re anything like me, you might link fall with going back to school/vacation ending, darkness, cold and seasonal depression. Very positive, I know. So it’s time to change that.
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I’m determined to make fall my favorite time of the year, and I invite you to join me. There are honestly so many amazing activities that you can do during fall that you can’t do any other time. Below is the ultimate bucket list of cozy fall ideas, and I actually can’t wait to do these things. These are activities that you can do alone and with friends, or even with a partner for a cozy date night. Let’s learn to love the ‘ber months and make the most of fall 2024!
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1. Go Apple Picking
Fall is apple season, so what better way to celebrate the bloom of this tasty fruit than to support your local farmers. Take a walk in an apple orchard and pick some fresh, juicy apples.
2. Bake an Apple Pie
And of course, there is no better way to eat apples than a fresh, warm, toasty apple pie. This just screams fall.
3. Make a Fall Playlist
In order to make the most of these cozy months, we need to get in the zone. Round up some new or old songs that make you think of fall and put them into a new playlist. This could be calm, cozy or nostalgic music that get you in the fall spirit. Noah Kahan is a personal fall favorite, check out his music, it is SO good.
4. Go for a Walk When the Leaves Changes Color
Fall is literally the prettiest season, so get out in the crisp fall air and experience the beautiful colors before all the leaves are on the ground.
5. Have a Movie Marathon
There is no better way to spend those cozy fall days than to have a movie marathon. Re-watch some fall classics like Harry Potter. Or why not binge some TV shows that give ultimate fall vibes like Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars or The Vampire Diaries.
6. Drink Hot Cocoa or Tea
While you’re in the middle of your movie marathon, curl up with some hot chocolate or tea to make the most of the gloomy days.
7. Put up Fall Decorations
Get in the fall spirit by changing up the ambience in your home. There’s something so cozy about fall decor and the warmth it brings to your home. Exchange your decorative pillows for some fall inspired ones. Add a warm, cozy throw blanket. And don’t forget to put some pumpkins around your house!
Check out some inspiration below:
8. Carve Pumpkins
While we’re on the topic of pumpkins and decor, get your house ready for Halloween by carving some pumpkins. Put some candles in them and place them around and outside your house in true Halloween fashion.
9. DIY a Halloween Costume
It’s so much fun to dress up, but even more fun to dress up for Halloween. Get together with some friends or a partner and DIY a costume. This is a fun way to be creative and make the perfect costume you want to wear on your next Halloween party.
If you need some inspiration: 5 Insanely Cute, Non-Basic Trendy Halloween Costume Ideas 2023
10. Light Fall Candles
There can’t be a fall bucket list without some seasonal scented candles. There is honestly nothing better than the smell of warm, cozy fall in your home. Light up the dark fall nights with some fall inspired scented candles. It will really elevate your self care nights.
Here are some recommendations:
11. Have a Bonfire
Light up a bonfire with some friends on the chilly fall evenings. There’s no one saying you can’t have a barbecue just because summer is over. This is a nice way to light up the dark and enjoy being outside with some friends despite it getting colder.
12. Make S’mores
While your at it, bring some graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate to your bonfire and enjoy the ultimate bonfire snack – S’mores! This is absolutely delicious, and there’s nothing cozier than toasting marshmallows around a fire with some friends.
13. Have a Self Care Night
Fall is the perfect time to recharge and take some time for yourself. Especially with school and work starting up again, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself. Light some scented candles (like the ones mentioned before), take a nice, long bubble bath while watching your favorite TV show or reading your favorite book. Get an adjustable bathtub tray from Amazon so you can have the best self care experience. Make sure to put on a good mace mask to get some hydration and glow back to your face. I recommend Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Refreshing Mask on Amazon.
14. Read a Cozy Book
On the cold, dark fall evenings there is something so cozy about curling up with a good book. Especially in front of a fireplace. Make a cup of tea and get comfortable. Whether it’s a cozy autumnal book, or that book series you’ve been wanting to start for so long, get to reading! If you need some inspiration, check out #booktok on TikTok. It’s a whole community of book lovers and there are some great reviews of both popular and lesser known books out there.
15. Watch a Scary Movie
You know it, Fall equals spooky season, especially around Halloween. What better way to embrace the spookyness than to watch a scary movie? Get together with some friends and have a scary movie night.
16. Bake Cinnamon Rolls
One of the signature scents of fall is definitely cinnamon, so fill your home with the smell of fall by baking some cinnamon rolls. Not to mention, baking itself is a fun activity, plus you get a sweet treat out of it to enjoy on cozy fall nights.
17. Thrift a Fall Sweater
With the cold weather comes cozy sweaters. Visit your local thrift store and find a fuzzy fall sweater to throw on when your cold. Or knit one, if you know how! If you can’t find any at the thrift store, or you want to get matching ones with friends, there’s lots on Amazon. Here’s an example if you want to channel Rory Gilmore:
Aelfric Eden 90s Vintage Knitted Sweater
18. Make Fall Crafts
Get together, put on your fall playlist or a movie, light some candles and make some fall crafts. Honestly, this could be anything as long as it’s fall themed. Book marks with pumpkins or fall leaves, crocheted pumpkins or homemade wreaths. Let your creativity flow and have fun! This is one of the cosiest activities for fall.
Cozy Fall Bucket List
I hope you find something to do among these cozy fall ideas and that it brightens the dark September days a little! Let’s romanticise fall this year and make it cozy, warm and fun. See ya next time, happy fall!
