Fall is, arguably, one of the most anticipated seasons where one can indulge in all that it has to offer. As soon as the first day of September rolls around, big comfy sweaters emerge on store shelves while Halloween decorations and candy take over the grocery store and as always, the pumpkin spice overload. Taking advantage of all the activities autumn has to offer is simple. DIY projects for the season are incredibly manageable, even an arts and crafts novice can participate. Make the most of this upcoming fall by taking part in some of these activities with friends and family.
Time and time again, activities like pumpkin and apple picking are a must for the fall season. Many people, however, overlook how many activities can come out of pickings. This includes creating an impressive looking jack o’lantern. . Print out stencils for the pumpkin to create an effortless face or design to display outside. Or to keep it as inside decor, use the pumpkin as a vase and fill it with flowers of choice as a centerpiece. In addition, pumpkin seed can be baked for a chip-like snack. Toss seasonings of choice onto the seeds with olive oil and bake them in the oven until they turn golden brown. This is a versatile recipe and can be turned into a sweet treat by adding sugar and pumpkin pie spice. With the pumpkin guts, puree and strain can be used for baked goods like pumpkin bread or use it to create a pumpkin pasta sauce. After apple picking, use the apples by baking apple crisp or an apple pie. Instead of spending money buying artificial smelling fall candles, try making an apple cider stove-top potpourri. This is an all natural alternative to candles that smell even better! To make the potpourri, add water, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and nutmeg to a pot and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. This strong fall scent will fill a house with the warm feeling of fall.
Having a fall movie marathon with friends is the ultimate way to spend a cool autumn evening with friends and family. Gather up big blankets and watch a Halloween favorite like Hocus Pocus, Scream or It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Every great movie night has to have its spread of snacks too. Pop some popcorn and drizzle it with black and orange melting chocolates and throw in some candy corn for an aesthetic fall treat. Another great fall activity with friends is to go to your local Trader Joes and pick out all of the fall items they are offering this season, such as the Apple Cider Donuts, Spiced Cider and The Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. Taste test and rank the items from favorite to least favorite and enjoy!
Getting out of the house and enjoying the many events in the crisp fall air are necessary to fully enjoy the season. For those who are a fan of horror as well as roller coaster rides, take a trip to Canobie Lake Park’s Scream haunted houses, live monsters and characters, performances and rides. The park is a great day trip to go on with friends and family as the park is a manageable size and has something for everyone. But make sure the trip lasts until night time so one can experience the live characters that roam the parks and the haunted houses. The Boston Ghost Tours with Ghosts and Graveyards should be another must do this fall. The Old Trolley Tours takes guests around Boston where they can enjoy local tales of ghosts and murder as guests are escorted through the streets of Boston via a traditional trolley ride. Lastly, as it nears towards Halloween, take a trip to Salem and dress up in costumes and enjoy the Halloween activities and great atmosphere Salem has to offer. Take a trip through the Salem Witch Museum to learn about the infamous Witch Trials and what life was like during that period of time. Another great option is the House of the Seven Gables, as it is the oldest wooden mansion and a great trip for literature lovers as the house gained fame from the book. These ideas, will make it easy to make the most out of this fall season. Try them out yourself!
