Best Fun Fall Bucket List Ideas+Activities (Free Printable!)
See our favorite fall bucket list ideas that you HAVE to do this fall season! Plus, get our free printable autumn bucket list or use the template to make your own! The whole family will love it!
Fall is definitely my favorite season! There are so many fun things to do, the weather is cooling down, and everything is just a little more cozy than the rest of the year.
It’s the perfect time to combine all of the fun fall activities into one big bucket list so you can get the most out of the season! We made a summer bucket list and crossed of almost everything, so now it’s time to tackle this one!
Be sure to check out your local community calendar as well! During the fall months most towns and cities have a lot of extra little things planned like live music, events with food vendors, outdoor movies at the local park, and other outdoor activities that are seasonal.
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Here are our best ideas to add to your annual fall bucket list, but don’t forget you can grab our FREE printables at the bottom of this post!
Visit a local pumpkin patch
We always have so much fun picking out pumpkins. Most of the time our local farm also has other seasonal treats like honey, cider, and baked goods.
Go on a fall scavenger hunt
Grab our free printable fall scavenger hunt! It includes several versions so the whole family can join in on the fun no matter what age.
Have a backyard campout
Snuggle up in cozy blankets or your sleeping bag. If you really want to take camping to the next level, check out these backyard DIY glamping ideas.
Carve or decorate pumpkins
Be sure to check out the 90+ No Carve Pumpkin Painting Ideas for inspo!
Watch a Halloween movie
Need help with a costume? See our 90+ best family halloween costumes plus, 50 must Disney themed costume ideas for families. We also have a ton of free Halloween party games that you can print and use.
Have a family game night
We have a ton of games and fun activities for fall! One of favorites is Fall Bingo!
Visit a local farmer’s market
Pick your own apples
After visiting the apple orchard, make homemade apple cider or apple cider donuts (these are Halloween themed, but you can use the same recipe and leave off the frosting and decorations).
Jump in a pile of leaves
Take a scenic drive to see fall colors
There’s no better time for road trip than the cozy season! Since we are NC we always head up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and it never disappoints!
Visit a corn maze
Go camping
We also have a set of 6 free camping scavenger hunts you can take with you!
Visit a local playground
If you have kids, check out a new spot and let them enjoy the fall foliage season!
Make DIY Halloween decorations
Spooky season is almost here, so it’s a great time to get started on DIY decor. We also have 50+ free vintage Halloween printables for you too see and a huge collection of free printable Halloween treat tags. Get the DIY Sherpa ghost tutorial that is Pottery Barn inspired, and SO easy to make!
Make smores
This is one of my favorite fall foods! Last time we switched things up and used Fudge Striped Cookies instead of graham crackers. Talk about addicting! I will not roast marshmallows any other way!
Go on a hayride through a farm
Try apple cider
Go apple picking at the local orchard and you can knock a couple of things of your bucket list at one time.
Make caramel apples together
This easy recipe for caramel apples is fun, festive, and an easy way to celebrate the fall season!
Bake and decorate fall-themed cookies
Summer shows you how to decorate autumn cookies using royal icing and they are so cute! This would be a fun activity on days that are colder or rainy.
Attend a football game
We always make at least one trip to our local high school but you could also get tickets to a big game if there’s a stadium near by.
Volunteer together as a family
This is a great way to teach kids about gratitude and such a humbling experience as we head into the grateful season.
Build a scarecrow together
Go on a fall-themed photo scavenger hunt.
Use our free printable fall scavenger hunt and instead of marking the items off, take pictures of them!
Attend a fall festival
Last year we went to one that had tons of things to do, including hot air balloon rides. Unfortunately it was too windy, but it was really pretty to see all of them lit up in the evening.
Go geocaching
Here’s a great resouce that gives you everything you need to get started with geocaching as a family!
Explore a state or national park
Cooler temps and the fall crisp air is the best time to hike in my opinion! Also, Bella gives 18 of the best place to view the leaves in the US.
Go trick or treating
If you are heading out for the night, grab our trick or treating candy signs to let them know they can help themselves!
Build an indoor fort
A fun way to entertain the kids!
Play a board game
Choose your family and host your own family game night. You may also like our Halloween Charades game!
Bake an apple pie
Like is it even fall if you don’t have a little bit of pie?
Have a hot cocoa tasting
See how to host the ultimate hot chocolate bar and download the free printable labels.
Collect leaves
Go on a family bike ride
Stargaze and learn about stars
Drag out blankets or sleeping bags and take a glance at the beautiful sky! We use our telescope a lot during this time of year. We also have an app that helps us identify constellations.
Create family scrapbook
Visit a spooky trail or haunted house
Make a fall craft
If you have kids, definitely grab our free autumn handprint craft activities! Plus, they are cute keepsakes!
Eat candy corn
This will not be on my list, because I hate candy corn but a lot of people like it!
Bake a pie or cake
Wear something flannel
This should be easy, I think almost everything I wear in the fall is flannel!
Cook together as a family
Come up with themed dinner ideas for different nights and let everyone pitch in and help!
Bake and decorate cupcakes
Here’s a fun and easy recipe for pumpkin piped cupcakes that anyone can make.
Take fall family photos
Make a gratitude list
This is as simple as writing things down that you are thankful for and going around and sharing them as a family
Have a fall picnic
It’s the coziest time of year for a picnic. We love making charcuterie and taking it with us.
Make trail mix
Not just any trail mix! This cool ranch jerky trail mix will have you wanting more and way different than the normal kinds you see.
Go to a fair
✅Get the Free Printable Ultimate Fall Bucket List
Use our prefilled list or make your own fall bucket list using our fun ideas!
