At the start of summer, I created a summer bucket list, filled with everything I wanted us to do that summer. It was my way of planning out our summer so we could get the most of every moment. With the unofficial start of fall upon us, I’ve decided to create a fall bucket list with all the things I want to do to help us make the most of one of my favorite seasons (and before the cold sets in).
Personally, I always feel really sad when summer is over. I love fall – the cool weather, sweaters, changing leaves and all of that — but summer is such special time and fall feels like the start of something new, which is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Not to mention it’s goodbye to the warm carefree days at the beach and, of course, summer Fridays. So this fall bucket list is my way of getting excited for fall and making sure we make the most of it too, especially since the winter months can seem to drag on forever.
Frankly, I also need a pick me up. I’ve been feeling pretty blah recently and desperate for change. I’m not sure if it’s that this summer ended up being tougher than anticipated with so many changes and so much up in the air, or that I’m just eager for some change in my life. Whenever I start to feel settled in a home, community, routine, I start to yearn for change and to mix things up, and in a big way. It’s a part of my personality that I like — it propels me forward and allows me to say yes to adventures my anxiety normally would not — but it drives my husband (and I fear one day, my kids) crazy. I also think that as much as I’m yearning for change, I’m dreading the end of summer, and fearful for what fall may bring. We have some major life changes coming this fall, and I know it’s going to be great longterm, but I’m nervous about how it will all work out. And fall does mean the start of cold weather, which I’m dreading. I always get in a little funk when the days are short and dark and cold. Luckily, the start of fall usually includes some really nice weather, so I’ve included a lot of outdoor activities in my fall bucket list.
To help our crew make the most of this next season amid all the changes, I’ve created a fall bucket list of everything I want to do with our family this fall. I thought I’d share in case it inspires you or at least helps you find some things to fill up those long weekend days with the kids. What’s on your fall bucket list? Anything I should add? Let me know and let’s make the most of this fall!
- Apple picking
- Pumpkin picking and carving
- Hiking and fly fishing upstate
- Learning to use our slow cooker (yup, still haven’t done this)
- Dress up in family Halloween costumes and go trick or treating
- Throw a Halloween party for the kids
- Take the kids to the zoo
- Take cute first day of school pics with the kids on their first day
- Take a Thanksgiving weekend trip someplace on our bucket list
- Have a bonfire at the lake and make s’mores
- Play mini golf
- Canoe rides on the lake
- Swim on any warm days the pool or beaches are open
- Go to the beach near us (which we sadly haven’t done enough this summer)
- Take family photos
- Take kids to a baseball or football game
- Decorate house for fall
- Make a pie
- Hayride
- Visit the fall festival near us
- Farmer’s market
- Visit the family farm near us with the kids
- Visit antique shops
- Visit the North Fork of Long Island
- Go to Storm King Art Center
- Take kids to Legoland
- Celebrate James’ birthday
- Do a major closet and house clean-out and get organized for the new season
- Visit Some New Spots in our Town
- Host Football Sunday Parties with Neighbors
- Play Paddle
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