Autumn Has Arrived! Here’s A Great Bucket List!

Can you believe that it is already September? Many regions are experiencing “Indian Summer” which is a time of unseasonably warm and possibly dry weather. The majority however are beginning to see the arrival signs of autumn. Cooler temperatures that begin leaves turning vibrant shades of reds, yellows, oranges, olive greens, and browns. Time to enjoy apple cider and spiced pumpkin lattes. Autumn also commences sweater and boot time! I love wearing these seasonable favorites. Since autumn has arrived I enjoy thinking about all the fun things to do. Here is my Autumn bucket list of to do items.

Great Bucket List Of 50 Ways To Celebrate Autumn

1. Drink a pumpkin spice latte
2. Drink a spiced apple cider
3. Put an Autumn wreath on the front door
4. Bake some pumpkin bread
5. Eat some pumpkin pancakes
6. Bake a Spiced Pear Pie
7. Start a crochet/knit project
8. Bake an apple pie
9. Bake some Snickerdoodle cookies
10. Visit a pumpkin patch
11. Go through a corn maze
12. Go on a hayride
13. Take pictures in a field of sunflowers
14. Make apple butter
15. Buy Mums to sit on the front porch
16. Roast corn on the cob
17. Enjoy a caramel apple
18. Take a bike ride
19. Go for a hike at a state park
20. Shop for fresh autumn produce at a farmer’s market
21. Decorate the fireplace mantle with autumn colors
22. Collect Psalms from the Bible about giving thanks
23. Make an autumn centerpiece for your dining room table
24. Burn an apple cinnamon candle
25. Burn a pumpkin spice candle
26. Collect pinecones
27. Collect colorful leaves with a child
28. Make a autumn leaf water globe
29. Watercolor paint an autumn leaf bookmark
30. Rent a cabin in the mountains
31. Horseback ride through the woods
32. Attend a Fall Festival
33. Tailgate a football game
34. Attend a local college basketball game
35. Plan a bonfire
36. Pop popcorn the old fashioned way
37. Make caramel popcorn
38. Plan an Autumn Scavenger Hunt
39. Plan a Fall movie night and watch “Autumn in New York”
40. Wear more orange, yellow, red, olive greens, and browns
41. Buy firewood
42. Make and eat apple fritters with apple butter
43. Make a delicious pot of chili
44. Camp in your backyard
45. Go apple picking
46. Make candied pecans
47. Take a drive to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery
48. Weekend getaway at a B&B nestled in the autumn woods
49. Start a Christmas shopping list
50. Bless your local fire and police departments with some fresh baked cookies

In Conclusion…

I will praise the, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works.  I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.  Psalm 9:1-2

This great bucket list is guaranteed to help you enjoy your newly arrived autumn season. While some of us may have to wait to enjoy the cooler weather, it WILL eventually come. Be patient and do the seasonal things that inspire you and remind you of all the autumn blessings to be thankful for. Celebrate autumn with much gusto! Before long the holiday season will be upon us and that is a whole other ballgame sisters!