50 Fun Things to Do This Fall That Cost Close to Nothing

Fall is one the best seasons because it's all about coziness, giving thanks, and of course, pumpkins. We get both Halloween and Thanksgiving, which is enough to declare it number one, but there are also plenty of fun activities that are just more fun to do in Autumn. On top of that, you can have a blast without having to burn through your wallet before the holidays. See 50 cheap things to do this Fall ahead!

01
Make seasonal drinks at home.
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Make seasonal drinks at home.

02
Start a gratitude journal.
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Start a gratitude journal.

03
Jump into a pile of leaves.
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Jump into a pile of leaves.

04
Pick apples.
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Pick apples.

05
Press leaves into a book.
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Press leaves into a book.

06
Visit your favorite bookstore.
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Visit your favorite bookstore.

08
Go to a football game.
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Go to a football game.

09
Go through a corn maze.
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Go through a corn maze.

10
Write down everything you want to do before the year ends.
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Write down everything you want to do before the year ends.

11
Take Fall Instagram photos.
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Take Fall Instagram photos.

12
Soak in a hot bath.
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Soak in a hot bath.

13
Toast pumpkin seeds.
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Toast pumpkin seeds.

15
Check out the farmers market.
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Check out the farmers market.

16
Host an intimate dinner party with friends.
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Host an intimate dinner party with friends.

18
Lounge in your pajamas all day.
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Lounge in your pajamas all day.

19
Visit a pumpkin patch.
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Visit a pumpkin patch.

20
Have a scary movie marathon.
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Have a scary movie marathon.

22
Create a Fall playlist.
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Create a Fall playlist.

24
Pick up a new hobby.
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Pick up a new hobby.

25
Hang out at a local cafe.
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Hang out at a local cafe.

26
Make caramel apples.
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Make caramel apples.

27
Celebrate Oktoberfest.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest.

29
Go on a foliage road trip.
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Go on a foliage road trip.

30
Make your home feel cozy.
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Make your home feel cozy.

31
Go for a bike ride.
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Go for a bike ride.

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Enjoy the brisk air.
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Enjoy the brisk air.

34
Take a cemetery tour.
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Take a cemetery tour.

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Go on a scenic walk.
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Go on a scenic walk.

37
Make homemade apple cider.
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Make homemade apple cider.

38
Get lost in a good book.
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Get lost in a good book.

39
Take a shelter dog out for the day.
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Take a shelter dog out for the day.

40
Finally start that project you've been putting off.
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Finally start that project you've been putting off.

41
Check out a haunted house.
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Check out a haunted house.

43
Decorate mini pumpkins.
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Decorate mini pumpkins.

44
Collect pine cones.
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Collect pine cones.

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Go for a walk at your favorite park.
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Go for a walk at your favorite park.

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Pig out on candy corn.
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Pig out on candy corn.

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Cook yourself a comforting meal.
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Cook yourself a comforting meal.