October Bucket List

Happy October! Bring on the oranges, blacks, purples and greens. One of my favorite parts about the October season is the darker color schemes to introduce some spook-lite and pumpkin inspired decor for Halloween.

Halloween is like one of the last outdoor social activities before the temperature drops, and feels like winter is coming. While Halloween is a blast to celebrate, October is riddled with such beauty and mystery there is a lot that can make an October Bucket List.

October Bucket List – Fall Family Favorites

1. Give an October 1^st Basket for the littles 
2. Decorate for Halloween
3. Make Bavarian Style Pretzels with Dipping Sauce – Pretzels are so delicious hot and freshly made. 
4. Go to The Cider Mill –It doesn’t feel like Fall without a trip to the Cider Mill.
5. Carve Pumpkins and Bake the Seeds –  Try this recipe for a sweet and salty seed.
6. Go Trick or Treating – Get the gang together and go Trick or Treating in the neighborhood 
7. Visit A Local Kids Halloween Event There are so many family friendly events for kids at Halloween. Definitely a new tradition to start while the kids are little.
8. Pick Pumpkins from a Pumpkin Patch
9. Make an Apple Dessert – Apple turnovers, apple pie, dutch baby, some kind of apple dessert will be made. 
10. Watch Harry Potter – The perfect light-hearted Fall movie series 
11. Decorate the House for Halloween – Start early on October 1^st.
12. Play Halloween Music – Monster Mash & Michael Jackson Thriller 
13. Jump in A Pile of Leaves 
14. Make Halloween-themed treats: Get creative in the kitchen and make spooky treats like Halloween cupcakes or spiderweb cookies.
15. Take Family Photos Outside
16. Take A Fall Detour Drive Down Tree Lined Streets
17. Drink A Pumpkin Spice Latte – A definite must for any fall drive
18. Read a mystery novel
19. Find a favorite fall candle
20. Be the house that hands out the best goodies on halloween
21. Create and make clever costumes
22. Checkout Halloween inspired books from the library
23. Pick-up a Bundle of Mums for the front porch or patio
24. Host a bonfire: Gather around the fire with friends and roast some marshmallows
25. Attend a Fall Festival: There is a whole world of Fall Festivals out there. Find one in your local town or a neighboring town
26. Go on a hayride: Find a pumpkin patch that offers hayrides. It’s a fun way to get out and tour nature and soak up the October skies. 
27. Attend a football game: Football seasons in full swing. Enjoy some games before the weather gets cold. 
28. Make a fall-themed wreath: Get creative and make a wreath for your front door.
29. Pack-up the summer clothes and do a Fall wardrobe refresh. A new sweater or some romping boots. 
30. Create a family chili recipe 
31. Change your lighting to soft Edison bulbs and embrace a cozy and hygge inspired home

 

What are your family’s favorite October Bucket List items?