11 Perfect Things to Do This Fall

Fall is arguably the most magical season. The temperatures start to dip, the leaves begin to change and mealtimes get a little warmer and cozier. As you transition from flip flops to cozy socks, here are a few things to add to your list to make the most of the year’s loveliest season. 

1. Head to the Farmer’s Market

Take a break from researching figure-flattering swimsuits and the coolest pool designs Pensacola contractors have to offer to get into the spirit of autumn and locate your nearest local farmer’s market. Though this destination is a hotspot during the summer months, autumn is really the peak harvest season, which means fresh produce abounds at farmer’s markets. 

2. Drink Fresh Apple Cider

Autumn is apple season, which means apple-flavored treats start to pop up everywhere. Grab a jug of fresh apple cider, or even make your own with freshly picked apples. 

3. Take a Long Walk in the Park

One of the joys of the season is watching the leaves change from bright greens into beautiful, warm hues. Throw on a hand-knitted scarf and step out into the crisp air for a stroll around a tree-lined park to really immerse yourself in this natural wonder. 

4. Go to a Pumpkin Patch

It wouldn’t be an idyllic fall without a trip to pick out pumpkins to carve or line your porch, but this season, it’s time to step up your game. Instead of snagging a few from the grocery store or another retailer, head to the country to pick your own pumpkin straight off the vine for a peak autumnal experience. 

5. Bake

Thanks to a rise in temperatures, summer is your oven’s off-season. As you and your loved ones spend more time indoors, give yourselves the gift of freshly baked goods you can enjoy together. Not only will you get to enjoy tasty, home-baked goods, but you’ll make your house smell wonderful in the process. 

6. Rake Leaves

Yes, even chores can be a great fall activity. Grab a rake and make a huge pile of leaves–just make sure to jump in them before bagging them up or tossing them into your compost pile. 

7. Host a Fire

Summer nights are known for their ease and enjoyability, but autumn nights have their own charms. Invite your friends and family over to enjoy a fire, whether in your fireplace or your backyard fire pit, and enjoy the mix of crisp nighttime temperatures with the warm glow of a cozy flame. 

8. Start a New Hobby

The extra time you spend inside has to be spent somehow, and what better way than engaged in trying something new. Fall is the perfect time to learn to knit, paint, cook, sew, draw, play an instrument or learn a new skill. Bonus if the new skill helps you to decorate your home for the upcoming holiday season. 

9. Invent a Soup Recipe

If you really want to impress your guests, invite them over for dinner and serve them a one-of-a-kind soup made, and invented, by you. Soups are hearty and fulfilling, but aren’t all that complicated to create. Just boil or roast common root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots and onions, and toss them into a blender with some stock and savory spices. This low-effort meal is bound to impress even the harshest food critics in your crew. 

10. Purchase a New Candle

It wouldn’t be fall without the flickering of a soothing, cozy scented candle burning on your coffee table. Head to the store and select an aroma with hints of pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, rosemary or woodsy scents for a home that smells of quintessential autumn. 

11. Go For a Drive

The beauty of fall is in the changes in the natural world, and these shifts look a little different in different parts of town. Grab one of your favorite people, load up in the car and play some relaxing tunes while you coast along the streets of your city and take in the sights of the changing seasons.