Autumnal Activities

I have been seeing so much YouTube and Instagram content about getting cosy for autumn already! It’s literally the fifth day of September and we are experiencing a heatwave here in the UK so it still feels very much like summer. Nonetheless, I have composed a list of seasonal activities for your future reference. Next time you have a free evening or weekend and want to get in the spooky spirit come back and have a peruse - I guarantee there is something for everyone! 

  • Visit an orchard
  • Look at pumpkins (maybe carve one)
  • Go to a farmer’s market
  • Attend a fright night
  • Go for a leaf-peeping walk or drive
  • Bake muffins
  • Redecorate for the new season
  • Deep clean your living spaces
  • Make a bonfire (safely)
  • Perform a moon ritual
  • Enjoy a seasonal coffee
  • Host a vampire filmathon
  • Picnic with flasks of warm soup and baked bread
  • Drink warm cider
  • Try something pumpkin spice or cinnamon flavour
  • Do an autumnal photoshoot
  • Cook a warming one-pot dish
  • Read a classic novel
  • Visit ruins
  • Put dry leaves in a scrapbook
  • Attend a fireworks display
  • Knit or crochet a cosy scarf
  • Drink spiced tea
  • Spend time in a library
  • Donate to a food bank or harvest festival
  • Light a candle
  • Sunday brunch with a friend
  • Make a mini scarecrow for the garden
  • Plant seeds to harvest next year
  • Take yourself on a crisp morning walk
  • Stargaze under blankets on a clear night
  • Binge a TV show like Gilmore Girls 
  • Play a cosy game like Animal Crossing or chess
  • Change up your workout routine to suit your energy levels
  • Update your phone, tablet, laptop and computer wallpapers for something seasonal
  • Stew a fragrance pot to make your home smell incredible
  • Paint your nails a rich autumnal shade
  • Spend some time mending holes and tears in your clothing
  • Join a winter sport such as hockey
  • Declutter and donate
  • Volunteer one day of your time to a good cause
  • Write a letter to a distant loved one
  • Look out for local community events such as barn dances and music performances
  • Go charity shopping
  • Visit a museum or art gallery
  • Take a moment to look out the window, notice the weather, notice the trees, take deep breaths and enjoy the season

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