From girls’ trips and coffee dates to spa nights and candy salads, this ultimate fall bucket list is for the girlies!
Fall is upon us, and while some may argue it’s “too early,” I know there are those who embrace fall as soon as it hits August. Even though it’s still upwards of 85 degrees in many places (and where I live we don’t even have seasons…), it is never too early to get in the fall spirit.
Fall is arguably my favorite time of year – the warm spices, colorful foliage, cozy activities, and fun fashion – it’s the best. And again, where I live, the leaves do not change colors and it rarely drops below 70 degrees, haha. But it’s all about the vibe and romanticization, okay!
With all this being said, I always aim to make the most out of the fall season, and more specifically, romanticize the season! So, I’m sharing 24 fun things to add to your fall bucket list. BUT, this list is curated for the GIRLIES! Think girls’ trips, spa nights, cozy cafes, and dinner parties… start building your fall bucket list with the girls <3
IN THIS POST:
- Curate a Fall Wishlist
- Fall Manicure
- Find Your Fall Scent
- Fall Baking Competition
- Celebrate Friendsgiving
- Apple Picking
- Go to a Pumpkin Patch
- Weekend Trip to a Small Town
- Weekend Trip to a Big City
- Fall Decor Shopping
- Paint & Sip
- Arrange a Fall Themed Bouquet
- Fall Candy Salad
- Fall Photoshoot
- Cozy Slow Cooker Recipes
- Make Fall Gift Baskets
- Make Fall Charm Jewelry
- Binge Fall Shows/Movies
- At-Home Spa Night
- Eat Seasonal/Fall Foods
- Paint/Carve Squash
- Get Fall Bedding
- Do Work in a Coffee Shop
- Make Fall Cocktails/Mocktails
24 FALL BUCKET LIST IDEAS: FOR THE GIRLIES!
1. CURATE A FALL WISHLIST
Fall is arguably the best fashion season… and this is coming from someone who lives in a place that does not even have seasons, lol. But, I can appreciate fall fashion – the cozy textures, pops of color, fun layers, and chic accessories! It’s only August, put people are rolling out their fall fashion predictions and wishlists, so hop on the train and curate your dream fall wishlist! And start soon before everything sells out!
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2. GET A FALL MANICURE
Ruby red? Deep burgundy? Chocolate brown? Forest green? Get a fall manicure (or a few) to celebrate the season. Manicures are a great way to add pops of color and pattern to your outfits (and instagram pictures!), and also express creativity and be artistic.
3. FIND YOUR FAVORITE FALL SCENT
Fall is home to some of the most iconic seasonal scents – from pumpkin and apple to cinnamon and crisp leaves, find your scent(s) for the season! You can get diffusers, candles, air fresheners, body sprays, bath products, lotion, and hand sanitizer to make your who life smell like fall!
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GINGER BODY SCRUB – SMOOTHING BODY BUFFER
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BATH & BODY WORKS – SWEET CINNAMON PUMPKIN BODY LOTION
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4. HAVE A FALL BAKING COMPETITION
Fall baking just might be my favorite time of year to make sweet treats – I love all the cozy spices! Celebrate these delicious flavors by having a fall baking competition with your girls! Make teams or go solo, and bake up everything from cookies to bars to cakes.
12 PC FALL THANKSGIVING COOKIE CUTTER SET
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5. CELEBRATE FRIENDSGIVING
Host a Friendsgiving for the girlies! Make cute place settings, menus, name cards, and more, and decorate with flowers, candles, garlands, and other festive decor. Have everyone bring a dish or two, plan some fun activities, and enjoy each other’s company.
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KATE ASPEN – HARVEST PUMPKIN PLACE CARD HOLDERS
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VERA BRADLEY – WOMEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON APRON
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RELATED: 21 Friendsgiving Ideas That Will Make Your Gathering Unforgettable
6. GO APPLE PICKING
Go apple picking at an orchard and bake some apple desserts afterwards! Aside from picking some sweet apples, it’s also the perfect place to snap a few photos for your fall photo dump. Gather up your friends, put on some cute outfits, and get picking! Then, bake some delicious apple desserts back at home.
7. GO TO A PUMPKIN PATCH
Similar to apple picking, going to a pumpkin patch is a classic fall activity (and classic for a reason!). Find some pumpkins to carve, paint, or use as decor, and while you’re at it, get some fun content to celebrate the fall season.
RELATED: 30 Fun and Unique Fall Bucket List Ideas to Romanticize This Season
8. TAKE A WEEKEND TRIP TO A SMALL TOWN
I don’t know about you, but small towns that remind me of Starshollow in Gilmore Girls SCREAMS fall to me. Go on a quick weekend trip with friends to a small town that gives these vibes and embrace the fall colors, cute shops and restaurants, and local fairs or festivals. This is the perfect way to channel the fall vibes and spend time with the girls. Check out 10 Most Charming Towns in the U.S. for a Fall Getaway from Best Life.
9. TAKE A WEEKEND TRIP TO A BIG CITY
If you’re more of a city gal, go with your friends to a big city for a quick trip! Experience the hustle and bustle of a big city while enjoying the changing colors and crisp air. In a big city, there will be lots of options for food, accommodations, events, shopping, and more that you and the girlies will LOVE. Think NYC, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
10. SHOP FOR FALL DECOR
What better way to ring in the fall season than to shop for some fall decor? HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Target are all great options for finding everything from pillows, candles, and signs to kitchenware, garland, and centerpieces. Take a little trip with your friends, grab a fun bev, and find all your fall decor needs.
CHECKERED GLASS PUMPKIN DECORATIVE OBJECT
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VARIEGATED CORDUROY LUMBAR THROW PILLOW RUST
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11. PAINT & SIP FALL EDITION
Get a bottle of bubbly or some wine and get painting! You can do watercolors and paint cards, use canvases, or even find glassware to paint. For this “fall edition” of paint & sip, channel fall colors and symbols; think reds, browns, and greens, and leaves, pumpkins, apples, and more! Whatever fall means to you.
12. ARRANGE A FALL THEMED BOUQUET
What better way to bring fall into your home than to create a beautiful fall bouquet? Use flowers, twigs, and more that have notes of red, gold, brown, and green. Find these floral varieties at your local grocery store or farmers market, and start crafting with your girlfriends! This is the perfect crafty fall activity to do with friends, and you’ll all end up with something beautiful to take home.
13. MAKE A FALL CANDY SALAD
Do a fall twist on the candy salad trend – so many brands come out with fall-themed seasonal candies! Grab a big ol’ container and dump it all in. I’m more of a chocolate candy gal, so I’ll be leaning towards the M&M’s, Hershey’s, and KitKat type of candies. But, there are also so many gummy candies and sour candies from brands like Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, and Haribo.
14. HAVE A FALL PHOTOSHOOT
I mean this one’s an obvious activity for your fall bucket list! You can plan an organized photoshoot with a photographer and pick different locations, or you can also do a casual shoot with the girlies! Wear some cute outfits, plan a few activities, and take pics along the way! Get that fall content!
15. MAKE COZY (SLOW COOKER) RECIPES
Think stews, chilis, and soups – or really anything that is warm, comforting, and can be eaten in a big bowl on the couch! Fall is slow-cooker, comfort food season! So bust out your recipes, find a good movie or book, and cozy up in your favorite spot. Check out this blog post from Better Homes & Gardens: 27 Flavorful Fall Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect for Chilly Nights
16. PUT TOGETHER FALL GIFT BASKETS
There is never a bad time for gift giving. If this is your love language, put together some fall gift baskets for friends and family! Find little goodies like candies, face masks, body care, candles, and fuzzy socks (and of course, stick with the fall theme)! The possibilities are endless.
17. MAKE FALL-INSPIRED CHARM JEWELRY
We all know charm jewelry has been in style. Why not make some seasonal pieces? Find charms that fit the fall theme: pumpkin, apple, coffee cup, scarf, leaves, football, pie – there are so many cute options!
18. BINGE WATCH FALL SHOWS/MOVIES
A perfect fall bucket list would not be complete without binging some fall comfort shows/films, whether that’s by yourself or with friends/family.
Here’s a list of some shows for the girlies that give fall vibes:
- Gilmore Girls
- Halloweentown
- When Harry Met Sally
- Practical Magic
- Hocus Pocus
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Gossip Girl
- Only Murders in the Building
- Friends
- Harry Potter
- Wednesday
- Coco
- Frozen II
19. HAVE A FALL-INSPIRED SELF CARE/SPA NIGHT
Find fall body scrubs, lotions, bath wash, and face masks to set up the ultimate fall self care/spa night! This is the perfect activity to get in the fall spirit, get refreshed and cozy, and enjoy a relaxing night.
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PLUMP-KIN RETINOL HYDROGEL EYE PATCHES
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NECKTECK – SHIATSU NECK AND BACK MASSAGER WITH SOOTHING HEAT
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20. GO TO A RESTAURANT WITH A SEASONAL/FALL TASTING MENU
Many food spots, particularly quick service and fast food places, come out with seasonal items (think Starbucks, Dunkin, Dairy Queen…). And don’t forget about your more local spots as well, such as ice cream shops, farmers market stalls, and bakeries! Many sit-down restaurants also come out with seasonal dishes, and for those with tasting/pre-fixe menus, those often change seasonally as well. Do some research on your local area and find these fall gems! You can even make a list of all the different items and spots you want to try.
21. PAINT/CARVE SQUASH
Pumpkins are the obvious choice… but branch out to other squash to carve or paint! There are so many fun shapes and colors that will spice up this classic activity.
22. SWITCH YOUR SHEETS OUT FOR SOME FALL BEDDING
To really make your place feel like fall, get some fall bedding! Especially if you live in a place that hasn’t or will not get very cool during fall, these sheets may help to make your space feel a bit more cozy!
EUROPEAN LINEN DUVET COVER SET
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AUTUMN BOTANICAL PERCALE DUVET COVER
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23. DO WORK IN A COFFEE SHOP
I mean you HAVE to go to a coffee shop, order a pumpkin spice latte and a fall sweet treat, and hang out in the cafe (whether that means actually doing work or not…). Coffee shops SCREAM fall to me, so back your bags, put on a comfy fit, and make your way there.
24. MAKE FALL COCKTAILS/MOCKTAILS
Get together with the girls and concoct some fun fall cocktails/mocktails! There are so many easy recipes out there that you and your friends can try. Channel flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and all the other fall spices. Check out The 20 Best Fall Cocktails to Make This Autumn from Liquor.com for some inspo!
