60+ Fun Outdoor and Indoor Fall Bucket List Ideas

Ahh, Autumn. The season of cold crisp nights and colorful vibrant leaves. It’s when the summer clothes are swapped out for cozy snug sweaters and warm seasonal drinks are introduced back on the menu.

Personally, it’s my favorite season. The chilly air, crunchy leaves, and cinnamon brooms… sometimes I’m surprised I wasn’t born smelling like a cinnamon fall candle. It’s the beginning of the ‘-ber’ months. It’s quiet, festive, and comfortable. It’s when life slows down and you get to enjoy a bit of change. I love everything about it!

Outdoor and Indoor Fall Bucket List Ideas

To make the most of this special time of year, I’ve compiled the ultimate list of fun outdoor, indoor, crafty and festive fall bucket list ideas. From outdoor adventures to warm indoor festivities, here are 60+ things to do to help you have an extra cozy, fun fall season!

Outdoor Activities

Hiking through a sea of Golden Larches at North Cascades National Park

Spend your time enjoying the season in between. When the weather is just warm enough to be pleasant, but not too cold that your finger feels it’s about to fall off.

Chase fall colors
Visit a pumpkin patch
Visit an apple picking orchard
Get lost in the fun of a corn maze
Go on a hayride
Visit a fall harvest festival or a festive event
Go to the farmer’s market
Bundle up and go for a long sunset walk
Go camping and spend time outdoors
Visit a botanical garden
Visit a ghost town
Go on a hike surrounded by fall colors
Spend an afternoon at the park
Go on a bike ride
Go foraging for mushrooms

Visiting Halloweentown (where they filmed the movie, Halloweentown!)

Cozy Indoor Comfort

Sometimes when the weather is too wet and cold, or if you’re just a pure introvert who loves to cozy up in your home, this ones for you!

Make a comfort soup from scratch
Try a new herbal tea
Order a pumpkin spice drink
Bake an apple pie
Roast pumpkin seeds
Have a spooky movie marathon
Watch a fall themed tv episode
Drink apple cider
Cozy up with a good book and warm blanket
Light a fall candle
Eat a caramel apple
Make homemade chili
Wear cozy socks
Start on a giant puzzle
Make a cozy autumn playlist

Crafty Fall Pursuits

To add a bit of a creative edge to your fall day, spend some time adding these to your bucket list. For my crafty friends, these are perfect for you.

Collect a fallen leaf and paint on it
Make a fall bouquet
Carve a pumpkin
Make polymer clay magnets
Make your halloween costume
Press leaves in a book
Decorate the house
Knit a scarf or beanie
Make a homemade fall candle
Collect pinecones and acorns and make a festive wreath
Make an autumn garland with colorful leaves, dried orange slices, and/or cinnamon
Paint a pumpkin with watercolor
Make leaf rubbing art with crayons
Cross stitch a fall item
Build a scarecrow