150 Best Fall Bucket List Ideas for Kids & Adults (2026 Printables)
As the weather cools, you may be thinking..”what are fun fall activities?”
Fall bucket list for kids is the answer!
But remember, we take care of moms here too. So, if you’re tired of all the family activities, skip right on to the bucket list FOR MOMS. It has everything you need to take care of your mental health this fall and enjoy the festive season.
With that, this article contains:
- The ultimate fall bucket list for kids at home, outside, with delicious treats, and going places. (JUMP TO FREE PRINTABLE)
- Magnificent fall bucket list ideas for adults (JUMP TO FREE PRINTABLE)
- Additional tips for less stress and more fun this fall
Now, let’s dig in!
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Fall Bucket List for Kids at Home
First, these activities are all from the coziness of your own home!
1. Take a fall family photo and have it framed
2. Do the Home Depot crafts
They often have FREE delightful and seasonal crafts for the kids.
3. Decorate your home for fall
And make a whole evening out of it.
4. Paint pumpkins
Trade in traditional carving for a fun craft and painting session with your pumpkins.
5. Get started on your at-home family Halloween traditions
These are so many great Halloween traditions to try!
6. Prepare your living room and have a “scary movie” day
(complete with fort if needed)
7. Make a spooky playlist to play in October
Monster Mash anyone? Find the best Halloween songs >>
8. Get organized for back to school & Fall activities
Grab the back to school checklist >>
9. Create a haunted house out of recycling
10. Carve a pumpkin
And get creative! Don’t miss the best pumpkin carving faces >>
11. Try a Halloween scavenger hunt
See several free Halloween scavenger hunt printables that kids will love.
12. Play Hilarious Fall Minute to Win It Games
These funny fall minute to win it challenges will have you laughing in no time!
13. Have your own family costume party and vote on the winners
Check out easy family Halloween costumes.
14. Read fun Halloween books
Room on the Broom and Ten Timid Ghosts have been our favorites for years! Find more good books for Halloween >>
15. Do a gratitude challenge with your family
See a gratitude challenge here for ideas.
16. Delight the neighbors
Use this free “Boo” the neighbors printable
17. Make your own Halloween costume
If you’ve got the crafter’s itch, scratch it with something creative!
18. Try fun new Thanksgiving activities
Cheap and fun Thanksgiving things to do like Would You Rather: Thanksgiving Edition.
19. Make a Thankful Tree
This can be using scraps of paper, fake leaves, or just writing on a piece of paper. And find more family gratitude activities like this.
20. Try a thankful scavenger hunt
See this unique Thanksgiving scavenger hunt that highlights what you’re grateful for. It’s great for taking sweet photos too!
21. Decorate a fall wreath
22. Learn a new board game
See cool family night game ideas here >>
23. Do a fall puzzle together
24. Set up a fall living room campout
25. Play a fun word game
On cloudy or glum days, try this fall this or that question game.
Related: Would You Rather game with questions (or Kids & Teens Never Have I Ever!)
26. Enjoy a Harry Potter Movie or Book Marathon
After watching or reading, play Harry Potter Trivia or Harry Potter this or that.
27. Celebrate the Day of the Dead Holiday on November 1st
28. Have a football watching party
Related: NFL Trivia Questions
29. Bake festive treats for friends
Try this fun blessing mix.
30. Craft with leaves
31. Play Fall Trivia
Trivia is a great indoor activity. Check out:
32. Read Books about Fall
Cozy up and read great fall picture and chapter books for kids and teens.
Fall Bucket List Outside (at Home)
As the crisp air returns, it’s one of the best times of year to be out in nature. So, let’s take advantage!
33. Take a full moon walk
Tell spooky stories for added effect!
34. Gather around the firepit
35. Rake and jump in leaf piles
36. Collect pinecones and acorns
37. Go on a fall scavenger hunt walk
Grab our free printable nature scavenger hunt or use this free fall photo scavenger hunt and turn it into a fun competition.
38. Campout in the backyard
39. Make an obstacle course in the leaves
40. Bob for apples
41. Make fall leaf rubbings
42. Go for a fall walk
We love to count the pumpkins in our neighborhood.
43. Get out the blankets and go stargazing
44. Go on a beautiful fall picnic
Check out these picnic date ideas for family.
45. Do a family bike ride to see the leaves and pumpkins
46. Play a family touch football game in your backyard
47. See how many beautiful fall leaves you can collect
48. Make a scarecrow
49. Tell ghost stories by the campfire
Tasty Fall Foods to Eat
These food are sure to transform your kitchen into an oasis of spices and mouthwatering goodness.
50. Make apple cider slushies
51. Drink warm apple cider with friends
52. Try making a pumpkin pie
53. Bake fall cookies
54. Host a chili cook-off
55. Make and eat caramel apples
Don’t miss this awesome caramel apple bar idea!
56. Host an apple pie bake-off
57. Have friends or family over for a soup night
We love this quick and easy chicken noodle soup.
58. Eat a cider donut
59. Make s’mores
60. Make festive popcorn balls
Try adding in some Halloween-colored M&M’s.
61. Make pumpkin bread
We love to add chocolate chips to our pumpkin bread!
62. Try a fruit crisp or cobbler
63. Roast pumpkin seeds
We love trying out new recipes every year.
64. Make homemade applesauce
65. Make something new with apples or pears
apple butter, apple chips, etc.
66. Make a fall meal using only seasonal foods
Produce like butternut squash and a hearty stew sound good.
67. Try a new bread recipe in the breadmaker
68. Celebrate Pumpkin Spice Day on October 1st
Or check out these other fall food holidays
Fall Bucket List for Kids: Out
Enjoy these events if they are nearby. Many of these ideas work great with friends too!
69. Go to a fall festival
Play family-friendly fall games and have fun together.
70. Check out a new park
71. Go to a nearby lake and rent a boat for the day
You’ll get to see the beautiful fall foliage from a better angle.
72. Enjoy a hayride
73. Hit up a drive-through movie theater
(now that showtimes are earlier)
74. Walk through a corn maze
75. Visit the zoo
You’ll see more animals out during the cooler weather days.
76. Donate to a food bank
Or do another charity kids can be involved in
77. Attend an outdoor sporting event
78. Go to an amusement park
79. Visit a nature center
80. Buy fresh fall produce at the Farmer’s Market
81. Go on a weekend road trip
Ask these fun road trip trivia questions while on it.
82. Trick-or-treat
83. Pick apples
84. Visit a state or national park
85. Walk through an old cemetery
86. Visit a haunted house
87. Try fishing in a new spot
88. Go camping
It’s the best time of year to go! See this great kids camping supplies list or packing printable for kids.
89. Go to a pumpkin patch and find your perfect pumpkin
90. Visit an aquarium
91. Play mini golf
92. Go to a library you’ve never been to before
93. Try a new restaurant
94. Visit an animal petting zoo
95. Volunteer as a family
96. Rent a cabin in a beautiful spot
97. Go on a gorgeous family hike
98. Go line or square dancing
99. Visit a sunflower field
Download the Free Printable Fall Bucket List HERE –
Want more printables like this? Get access to tons of awesome goodies below!
Fall Bucket List for Adults
This is the best part, making sure that mamas everywhere have a great fall season. So, here’s to you, and your special fall list!
1. Add one comfy sweater or fun outfit to your wardrobe
2. Take care of yourself
Make a cozy self care kit for fall and winter or try a fall self-care bucket list idea
3. Unplug from your devices
Do a short digital or social media detox
4. Give yourself (or get) a fall pedicure
5. Bring coffee to a friend
6. Host a murder mystery party
7. Take photos of the changing leaves (just for you)
8. Go on a solo bike ride once the leaves have changed
9. Bring out the blankets and rugs
Prepare your home for a cozy winter ahead
10. Inspire yourself
Put up a few gratitude quotes around your home.
11. Clean out your ________ (closet, basement, garage…)
Then, donate it or have a garage sale before the weather turns
12. Change your sheets
Grab warm flannel or fleece.
13. Watch a fall sunrise or sunset
14. Do your own gratitude challenge in a journal or on social media.
Find an awesome 30-day challenge. Or try other gratitude practices.
15. Go wine tasting
Or tour a winery and enjoy the fall colors outside.
16. Go on a fun outing with your partner
Plan a fall date. Try a romantic picnic!
17. Run a fall-themed 5K or 10K
18. Start on a new intentional habit
Check out these amazing habits.
19. Prepare your wardrobe for winter
Buy a pair of cozy socks or a new warm blanket
20. Brush up on your cooking skills
Try a new healthy fall recipe. Soup and stews are perfect!
21. Visit an adult haunted house
22. Buy or make a fragrant fall candle
Here’s a great new candle.
23. Make a fun fall cocktail.
24. Cozy up with a great book
Here’s an inspiring book list written just for women. Stock up for the coming cold weather, and make yourself a cozy reading nook too.
25. Bake a pumpkin or pecan pie from scratch.
Then, enjoy the deliciousness with a friend!
26. Decorate the front porch
27. Try something new
Get out of your comfort zone, at least once
28. Hike a new trail
29. Kickstart your routine
Try a weekly self care checklist
30. Volunteer
31. Go camping
32. Write someone a thank you note
33. Host a fall potluck or Pinterest recipe party
35. Take a long weekend off of work and household tasks
36. Start a new thankfulness practice
Try Thankful Thursdays or write three good things in your journal before you fall asleep at night.
37. Declutter your home to get ready for winter
38. Tailgate at a local football game
39. Host a Friendsgiving dinner
Make it a potluck to cut down on the work.
40. Spend a day antiquing
41. Learn to knit
And if you already know how, make a scarf that’s perfect for the coming winter.
42. Try a fall-flavored beer
43. Make mulled wine
44. Stay at a bed and breakfast with your partner
45. Have a wine and cheese night on a crisp fall evening
46. Visit a fall harvest or craft festival
47. Go on a hot air balloon ride
It’s arguably the most beautiful time of year to do this!
48. Buy yourself a pumpkin spice latte – at least once!
49. Plan a scenic weekend getaway with just your partner.
50. Buy or plant some fall flowers
51. Connect with your partner with a questions
Try would you rather for couples and how well do you know me questions.
Helpful Link:
Download the full list printable for adults HERE –
Related Post: The Complete Adult Bucket List of Examples
Now, read on for how to make this an amazing fall season!
3 Tips for a Marvelously Fun Fall
1. Prioritize Your Activities
Uh, yeah. These are A LOT of things to do in the fall.
But, don’t let that overwhelm you! They’re not all meant for you. We all have different preferences and ideas of what is fun and meaningful. So, pick and choose the activities that fit well with your life, and make sure you do those.
The rest are for if you have time or want some extra spice in your life.
2. Get Organized
I LOVE fall. But, at first, it hits me like a freight train. School, work, schedules, OH MY!
Fortunately, there are organizational tools here to get us in the new mode of structure and activity.
Check out these FREE printables:
- How to Use a Block Schedule for Better Productivity
- The Free Weekly Meal Plan Printable
- The Blank Weekly Planner Printable (use it for fitness, diet, homeschool, anything)
- Free Weekly Chore Chart Template for Kids
3. Prepare for Being Inside
And finally, let’s prepare for how to take care of ourselves if we’re sick or stuck inside. Start with your self care kit, then be sure to update your medicine cabinets or make a sick kit to prepare you for flu season.
Next, if you’re feeling ambitious, put together a few family items that will keep you busy if you’re quarantining. Try puzzles, kids crafts, books, and new movies. -This Rainy Day To Do List is helpful too!
Tuck these kits all away for later, and you’ll find that when you need them, they’ll save your sanity.
To Consider With Your Cute Fall Bucket List
The year has its ups and downs, but with these ideas and steps to reduce stress, you will have the time of your life – and give that fun to your family.
What are the top 3 things on your fall bucket list?
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