The Ultimate Fun Fall and Halloween Bucket List: 20+ Ideas

In the heat of the summer, it’s sometimes difficult NOT to daydream about a cozy sweater and curling up under blankets. As soon as Starbucks releases the seasonal drinks, I’m ready to trade my flip-flops for Ugg slippers. If you’ve got that pumpkin spice latte in one hand and a cozy blanket in the other, then you’re in the right place.

The best part about autumn? The beginning of seasonal activities, of course! I’ve conjured up the ultimate fall and Halloween bucket list just for you. Get ready to embrace the crisp air, colorful leaves, and all things spooky season!

Pumpkin Patch

To start out your fall and Halloween bucket list, go to a classic pumpkin patch. Head to the nearest pumpkin patch and pick out the most plump and perfect pumpkin for decorating.

The pumpkin patch is always an adventure. There will likely be hayrides to take you around the patch and you can spend hours finding the perfect pumpkin. Not to mention, all the fun you’ll have deciding whether the carve or paint, and what your spooky inspiration will be.

Carve a Creative Pumpkin

Now that you have a pumpkin, go beyond the traditional jack-o’-lantern and carve a unique pumpkin design. Maybe you’re in the “go big or go home” mood and want to carve an intricate spiderweb, or maybe you just want to carve a blob and call it a ghost. Either way, you’re sure to make some fun memories.

Apple-Picking Adventure

Take a day trip to an orchard and gather apples for baking pies and making caramel apples. A bonus is that many apple orchards have cider mills where you can buy apple cider and donuts. To be honest the donuts are always my favorite part.

Candy Apple Cooking

You’ve got the apples, now it’s time for a craft. Continue the fun and make your hand-picked apples into caramel or chocolate candy apples. Add whatever your heart desires. Want to make a friendly ghost? Or maybe you just want some festive sprinkles. Whatever you have a taste for, channel your inner chef and whip up some delicious candy apples to satisfy your sweet tooth.

DIY Halloween Costume

Get creative and craft an unforgettable Halloween costume that’ll steal the spotlight at any party. Get on Pinterest and look up some ideas then head to Amazon or your nearest party store to start piecing things together. There’s so much satisfaction in knowing that NO ONE will have the same costume as you at the Halloween party. check out this post for some ideas.

Haunted House Experience

Whether you’re a certified dare-devil or can’t sleep at night after watching Halloween Town, venturing into a haunted house is a must during the fall season. Some of the best and funniest memories are made when you’re traumatized (in a controlled situation of course) – just make sure to bring a friend to hold onto!

Horror Movie Marathon

Nature Hike in Fall Colors

Go on a picturesque hike to witness the breathtaking fall foliage. Look at different parks and nature sights in your area to find a place to truly experience the beauty. Fall leaves are fleeting because they fall just as quick as they change color, so take in the colors ASAP.

Front Porch Decor

Transform your front porch into a Halloween haven with spooky decorations and pumpkins. You’ll feel infintiely more festive if everyday when you come home there’s a reminder off all the exciting and cozy aspects of the fall season.

Bonfire and Marshmallow Roasting

Gather ’round a bonfire with friends, tell ghost stories, and roast marshmallows for s’mores. S’mores and the warm glow of a fire always have a way of bringing people together. Maybe it’s because you have to cuddle to conserve body heat, but either way, this is the perfect activity to strengthen relationships and bond.

DIY Fall Wreath

Get crafty and create a welcoming fall wreath for your front door. Or if you’re not particularly crafty, just buy one (shhhh…I won’t tell).

Costume Pet Parade

Dress up your furry friend and join a costume pet parade – because pets love Halloween too! 🐾

Convince all your pet-loving friends to do this with you. You’re sure to get a laugh out of everyone’s cute costumes and maybe you’ll meet some cool people around the neighborhood too.

Seasonal Baking Extravaganza

Bake up a storm with pumpkin pie, spiced cookies, and all things cozy.

Time to cure your sweet tooth and indulge in some festive treats. There’s tons of cool ideas for Halloween baking too. I’m not sure how some people come up with them, but even I want to try them all!

Visit a Corn Maze

Get lost in a corn maze and make it a fun adventure for the whole family.

This is the perfect way to bond because nothing builds trust like relying on each other to escape a corn maze. It’s the original escape room!

Fall Photo Shoot

Grab your camera or smartphone and capture the essence of autumn with a photo shoot in nature. You can even convince friends and family to join you to take some group pictures and commemorate the year.

Try a Fall-themed Drink

Sample the latest fall-inspired drinks at local cafés, from pumpkin spice lattes to apple cider concoctions.

Bring a book with you and enjoy the quiet chaos of a café. The ambiance is sure to get you in a fall mood.

Scary Story Night

Host a spooky story night with friends where everyone takes turns telling spine-tingling tales. You can even play games where you rotate adding details to a made up scary story. By the end of the night, your group story may be extremely scary or extremely silly.

Halloween Makeup Experiment

Test your makeup skills by trying out different Halloween looks, from ghoul to glamorous. Look through YouTube tutorials and come up with ideas for your own Halloween plans.

Fall Home DIY Craft

Create cozy decorations for your home, like leaf garlands or rustic candle holders.

Haunted Hayride

A hayride is a truly fin experience. You get to enjoy riding through a haunted forest with your friends, but the additional company of strangers makes for unknown reactions.

If you’re someone who doesn’t love scary things, the chances of you being targeted on a hayride is way less than if you’re in a haunted house with just your group.

Fall Farm Festival

Attend a local fall festival with hayrides, pumpkin contests, and live entertainment. Mark off all of your bucket list items at one place.

Donate Warm Clothing

Embrace the season of giving by donating warm clothing to those in need. Doing something to help others is sure to warm your heart and inspire you to continue giving throughout the rest of the season (and hopefully your life).

There you have it, your ultimate fall and Halloween bucket list! Get ready to embrace the autumn vibes, revel in the spooky spirit, and create memories that’ll last a lifetime. 🍂🎃