33 Fun Things You Can Still Do This Fall (Even During a Pandemic)
COVID-19 doesn’t have to stop you from savoring autumn safely.
From Real Simple Magazine - By Lisa Milbrand
Nothing about 2020 has been what anyone expected, and this fall will be no exception. As we did in spring and summer, we’ll have to come up with new things to do in fall—fortunately, it was easy to find great spring activities and fun things to do in the summer during COVID-19. While you’ll probably still get to savor pumpkin spice latte season and snuggle in your coziest sweater, some typical things to do in the fall—like cheering with the crowd at football games or hosting Halloween parties—may be off-limits during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep everyone safer.
But just because we’re staying closer to home (and holding our loved ones closer) right now doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the very best things that fall has to offer. Here are some of the best things to do this fall, whether you’re social distancing, staying at home, or trying to keep activities outdoors, so we can keep celebrating the season—even if it’s an autumn like we’ve never seen before.
Fun things to do in the fall during COVID-19….
Go apple picking (socially distanced, of course)
Take a hike
Drink (spiked?) hot apple cider
Take a drive to check out the changing leaves
Make a big pot of chili
Carve or decorate pumpkins
Enjoy pumpkin spice everything
Write down what you’re thankful for
Bake an apple or pumpkin pie
Trade in your sandals for a cute pair of boots
DIY a cool Halloween costume (and then do a family photoshoot)
Get everyone some fun back-to-school notebooks and supplies
Pick out a new cozy sweater
Make caramel apples
Savor cider doughnuts
Enjoy some homemade soup with a grilled cheese
Plant bulbs for your spring garden
Learn to knit
Create a fall-themed wreath
Snuggle under a cozy blanket with a cup of tea and a good book
Rake together a pile of leaves—then leap into it
Deck your halls (and your yard) with a little spooky decor
Enjoy a faux tailgate in your driveway
Make snickerdoodles
Make a delicious beef stew
Get a head start on your holiday shopping
Boo your neighbors by sneaking little treats to their doorstep
Watch all the old Halloween TV specials
Have a marathon of Halloween movies on Netflix
Vote!
Adorn your table with gourds
Collect the prettiest fall leaves and preserve them
Gather with loved ones (in person, if it’s safe, or virtually) to give thanks