Looking forward to the Crisp and Cool Days of Fall then check out The 10 Best Ways to Enjoy the Beginning of Autumn!
Autumn is fast approaching, and that’s cause for celebration. The season is full of wonder and giving thanks, and it comes with cooler temperatures and colorful leaves. For many, it also marks the start of a new chapter in school, sports, and other activities, gearing everyone up for the year ahead.
Some people can’t decide what to do first to celebrate the season. Others might have trouble getting into the spirit of autumn.
The beginning of autumn brings many fun things to do on your own or with loved ones. Here are the 10 best ways to enjoy the beginning of autumn.
1. Bake Some Cookies
Warm cookies are a great way to enjoy cooler temperatures. To make them more seasonal, try making pumpkin cookies.
Pumpkin is one of the most popular fall flavors, enjoyed in drinks, bread, and pies throughout autumn.
You can make delicious soft pumpkin pie cookies or add a twist to a classic with pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.
2. Visit a Farmer’s Market
While farmer’s markets are open all summer, there’s nothing like visiting one in the fall.
Fall fruits and vegetables like apples and squash will be available and many markets will have special bread and baked goods for the season.
The new items throughout the market can reinvigorate you for the season ahead.
3. Decorate Your Home
A great way to enjoy the beginning of autumn is to decorate your home with fall decorations.
One key way to make your home feel cozier is to add more textures to your space. If you’re looking for new throw pillows or blankets, select a few different fabrics to layer together. When decorating your coffee table, mix up the materials of your items by looking for wood or other natural elements. Wood or ceramic pieces, like decorative pumpkins or candlesticks, will elevate your space much more than plastic knickknacks.
4. Go Apple Picking
Autumn is prime time to get fresh apples – and many local orchards let you pick them. Apple picking can be fun on your own or with family and friends, and you can choose the exact apples you want to snack on or cook with.
Having fresh apples for cooking is a great way to begin the fall.
5. Indulge in Some Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin spice is already back in coffee shops, making it the perfect time to begin autumn with the tasty treat.
Though there’s no pumpkin inside it, pumpkin spice has worked its way into the hearts of many people and has become an unofficial symbol of the season.
Whether it’s a latte, cupcakes, or Oreos, pumpkin spice makes it feel like fall.
6. Go Halloween Shopping
What better way to get into the fall spirit than getting ready for one of its major holidays? Shopping for Halloween costumes and decor can get you excited for autumn if you celebrate the spooky season.
You can involve your kids by letting them pick out costumes that they can look at for some pre-Halloween excitement. The start of the season is also your opportunity to choose which Halloween candy you will purchase for trick-or-treaters or yourself.
7. Attend a Football Game
Fall means football. If you’re a fan, attending a game can be a great way to start the fall season.
Stadiums in the fall fill with fans that add joy and excitement to the months ahead. Some people don’t feel like it’s autumn until they’ve been to a game. Plus, the crisp fall breeze is also the perfect complement to a hot dog or soft pretzel.
8. Have a Bonfire
As the nights get colder, snuggling up next to a fire can be an excellent way to spend them. No matter its size, there’s not much that’s nicer on a fall evening than building a fire to stay warm and enjoy the crisp fall air.
Drink hot apple cider, make s’mores, and share summer memories or ghost stories. Bonfires can be very calming and let you enjoy the night outside.
9. Take a Hayride
A hayride with friends can be the perfect way to start autumn off right.
Hay rides let you experience riding through and orchard or a pumpkin patch. They typically take you around festival foliage and scarecrows, making it feel like you’re riding right into autumn.
Some farms or festivals offer a Halloween version with scares hidden around every corner.
10. Enjoy the Foliage
One of the best parts of autumn is seeing the leaves change, and you don’t always have to wait long to enjoy the colors.
If you’re in or traveling to a place that blooms early, consider taking a scenic railroad trip or visiting a state park to soak up all that fall beauty. In some areas, leaves begin turning by mid-September.
There’s no faster way to get into autumn than seeing the leaves start to change.
Starting the Season Off Right
Autumn is a magical time, with many things to do and explore. There are many ways to begin the season, so pick what’s suitable for you and your family. You could even do all of the above!
Cora’s passion is to inspire others to live a happy, healthful, and mindful life through her words on Revivalist – wholeheartedly convincing them that everyday moments are worth celebrating. Cora has spent 5+ years writing for numerous lifestyle sites – hence her sincere love for both life and the beauty of style in all things. Keep up with Cora on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
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