9/10 Pumpkin Carving – Whether spooky or silly, carving jack-o’-lanterns is a must. Grab your carving tools and get to making your favorite faces/ designs in a pumpkin.It’s always fun to see whose pumpkin turns out the coolest when everyone lines them up. The best part is lighting them up at night and seeing them glow on your porch.
8/10 Trick-or-Treating – Kids (and sometimes adults) dress up and collect candy door-to-door. Make sure to knock and say trick or treat. Grabbing candy is always a good time especially when you find the kind you like. Walking around with your friends makes it even better, especially when everyone compares their candy at the end. And of course, there’s always that one house that gives out the “good stuff.”
10/10 Costume Parties – From DIY outfits to elaborate themes, dressing up is all the fun. It could be your favorite animal, to your favorite football player. Do it by yourself or do it alone, but dressing up is what makes up the entirety of Halloween. You never know what crazy or funny costumes people are going to show up in. Plus, taking pictures in your costumes makes memories you can laugh at later.
10/10 Haunted Houses – Brave souls venture into spooky setups, full of jump scares and eerie effects. Getting scared by real people or fake props is one of the best things during Halloween besides hearing everyone’s screams going through and watching everyone run away. You always say you’re not going to get scared, but you definitely still do and the second you’re out, you want to go back in again.
7/10 “Boo” Your Neighbors – Secretly leave treats on a neighbor’s doorstep with a note encouraging them to “boo” someone else. Do it secretly so you don’t get caught. It always feels exciting sneaking up to someone’s porch like you’re on a mission. And it’s even more fun when you see the sign pop up on different doors all over the neighborhood.
8/10 Apple Picking – This is such a wholesome outdoor activity that always ends with cider or pie. Go grab the best and most crisp apples to have it end in a delicious dessert. It’s so fun walking through the orchard trying to find the perfect apples for your bag. And nothing beats sipping warm cider afterward when your hands are freezing.
9/10 Corn Mazes – Get “lost” in a field of towering stalks—some are even haunted. One of the most fun experiences you could imagine, whether or not it’s a scary one. You never know which turn will lead you out or trap you even deeper. The best part is laughing with your friends when nobody can agree on which way to go.
Fall Baking – Think pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and cinnamon everything. One of the best times of the year for food and creating new deserts. Your whole house ends up smelling like fall, which makes it feel even more festive. Plus, taste-testing the treats is honestly the best job anyone could have.
8/10 Fire Pit Nights – Gather around for s’mores, stories, and crisp air vibes. Sing along with a guitar and friends or family to have an amazing fire pit night. There’s something about watching the sparks fly up into the cold air that feels cozy. And nothing beats burning your marshmallow just a little too much and pretending it was on purpose.
7/10 Harvest Festivals – Celebrate the season with food, music, and gratitude and pumpkin picking, often tied to local farms or cultural traditions. One of the things many people get excited for is going to find their massive pumpkin to carve. There are always fun booths to explore, from caramel apples to hayrides. It’s the perfect way to wrap up fall before winter starts creeping in.
