1Tell Ghost Stories
Getty Images Hit the lights, burn some candles, and gather in the living room to swap spooky stories. If you're having trouble thinking of your own, try reading from one of these Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books, which you can get on Amazon.
2Plant Bulbs for the Spring
Getty Images The best time to plant tulips bulbs is in the fall, about six to eight weeks before a hard frost is expected, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. After a dreary winter, you'll be greeted by a yard full of beautiful flowers come springtime.
3Go Camping
Getty Images Take advantage of the cooler weather and plan an epic camping trip with the family. Because less people camp in the fall, you'll experience lower rates and fewer crowds — not to mention less bugs, too!
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4Take a Fall Foliage Drive
Getty Images 5Bake Apple Cider Donuts
BRIAN WOODCOCK There's nothing better than biting into a freshly made apple cider donut. Instead of buying them this year from your local fall festival (or, let's be real, in addition to buying them), try your hand at a homemade batch — get the recipe from Country Living!
6Visit a National Park
Getty Images Beat the summer crowds by visiting a national park during the fall, when the leaves are changing colors and the weather has cooled off a considerable amount. According to The Weather Channel, the parks with the most impressive fall foliage include Denali in Alaska, Glacier in Montana, and Acadia in Maine.
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7Take a Graveyard Tour
David Parsons Photography//Getty Images America is full of historical cemeteries, many of which offer guided tours through the graveyards where you can learn more about its storied — and oftentimes spooky — past. Famous U.S. graveyards include the Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Ore., Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Ga.
8Try New Flavors of Classic Candy
Getty Images 9Go Apple Picking
Getty Images Looking for a beautiful orchard or the best apples in your region? Check out this list of the best apple-picking spots around the country.
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10Visit a Sunflower Farm
Getty Images Sunflower season is here! Take your kids to a farm to see the breathtaking flowers in full bloom while you can.
11Host a Bonfire
Getty Images Heat up the fire pit for a bonfire with the kids. They'll love cooking hot dogs or roasting marshmallows on a cool autumn day.
12Make Dinner Inside a Pumpkin
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13Vist a Haunted House
Getty Images Kick off the Halloween season with a spooky visit to a nearby haunted house and get some inspiration for your Halloween party!
14Fly a Kite
Getty Images Use the brisk, fall wind to your advantage and take the kids out to an open field or local park to fly kites.
15Teach Your Kids about Dia De Los Muertos
Getty Images Put on the Disney hit Coco and use an autumn day to teach your kids about El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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16Escape to the Mountains
Getty Images Get away for the weekend and escape to a cabin surrounded by nature. Sip hot cider outside and relax as the foliage falls from the trees.
17Learn How to Knit
Getty Images 18Warm Up With Soup
Mary Ellen Bartley Nothing feels more comforting on a fall day than a warm bowl of soup — especially when it's homemade. Check out our delicious fall soup recipes like this white bean and sausage soup.
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19Attend a Fall Festival
Getty Images You can go to autumn events dedicated to food, crafts, music, art — or whatever else interests your family — all over the country. Find one nearby.
20Bake an Autumn-Inspired Treat
Chris Court Elissa Sanci is an Associate Staff Writer at the product review site Wirecutter.com and a former editorial assistant at Woman’s Day.
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