By Megha Pendyala and Grace Wang
As the weather turns brisker and the air increasingly starts to smell like pumpkin chai lattes, it’s a sign that fall has officially begun. In the autumn spirit, here are five activities that you can do to take advantage of this beautiful season.
Apple Picking
The perfect fall day includes a crisp, red apple in your grip to be used for warm apple crumble or perhaps being dipped in caramel. By visiting Becker Farms in Gasport, NY or Sanger Farms and Bakery in Lockport, this dream can become a reality. It is a perfect way to spend an afternoon enjoying the fall with friends and family. Clad in a cozy sweater and jeans, it is also an opportunity to take many pictures as the leaves turn to bright colors.
Watching a scary movie
There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit besides watching a horror film with your friends. Regardless if you’re labeled as a “scaredy cat” or not, watching scary movies with friends creates long-lasting memories, whether it’s through high-pitched screams from jump scares or laughter. Trust me, the “scariness” does fade away. In addition, so many new Halloween movies come out during fall, so be sure to make a trip to the movie theater. So far, The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Black Phone 2 are notable Halloween releases that you can watch in the theaters with friends.
Carve pumpkins
Another great fall activity to do is carving pumpkins. It allows for creativity and maybe a little mischief if you like throwing pumpkin seeds at others (just kidding!). By heading to Kelkenberg Farms in Clarence, you can pick out a pumpkin, while also enjoying their sugary warm donuts and apple cider floats. Bring your friends together and with an inspiration picture from Pinterest, you’re all set to carve the pumpkin that will make its home on your front doorstep. Whether it’s from carving a scary face to a burning Elmo, these pumpkins are bound to put you and your family in a fall spirit.
Bake
If you ever walk past a coffee shop during the fall, it is guaranteed that you will take in a whiff of pumpkin spice lattes or apple crisps. This should inspire you to take up some baking so you can make some delicious fall treats and meals. So, take out the apron and the whisks, play some calming fall music, and bake away! From pumpkin bread to chai cookies, to brown butter chocolate chip cookies, there are many yummy treats that are waiting to be made. Be sure to check out Tasty for some more fall desserts and treat inspirations. You could also throw a movie themed night like Harry Potter and bake corresponding treats. Make sure to hand them out to all your friends (they will love you forever).
Cornmaze
Lastly, an amazing autumn day would include visiting a corn maze. Whether you get lost (frantically trying to consult people you see on the way) or breeze through with ease, this activity is a great way to enjoy this season. The tall, overarching stalks of corn create an eerie, Halloween atmosphere, especially if you are in the corn maze at night. You can make a day out of it, heading to Akron Acres with others and enjoying the fall activities and stepping into the maze.
Overall, the fall season is packed with fun activities to do with friends and family. Whether it’s from apple picking, to watching a scary movie to carving pumpkins to baking and corn mazes, this season is for everyone!