October Bucket List and Journal! Free Download!
- Samantha
- Sep 30
- 3 min read
Ready for some October adventures? Our new blog post is live and packed with ideas for a memorable month, plus a FREE October Bucket List and Journal to help you capture every moment!
October is here, bringing crisp air, cozy sweaters, and the most vibrant colors of the year. Whether you're looking for hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, or cozy kitchen activities, we've compiled the perfect list!
Our October Bucket List & Journal is here, brimming with 19 fantastic activities to make the most of the month! From classic outdoor fun, such as fall hayrides or corn mazes, to creating delicious fall treats like candy apples and pumpkin pie, your children are sure to discover new adventures to love. The best part? These activities offer wonderful opportunities for shared family moments and lasting memories!
Keep reading for more exciting ideas! Along with the activities listed below, you will find links to some of our popular units that will help enhance your learning!
Leaf rubbings 🍁: Capture the intricate textures and shapes of fallen leaves by rubbing crayons over paper placed on top of them. MORE FALL TREES & LEAVES UNITS HERE!
Eat cider donuts 🍩: Indulge in this quintessential fall treat, best served warm and dusted with cinnamon sugar, usually found at local apple orchards. SHOP OUR RECIPE BOOKS
Make candy apples 🍎: Create a sticky, sweet treat by dipping fresh apples into a homemade hard candy glaze. SHOP OUR RECIPE BOOKS
Harvest squash 🎃: Head to a local farm or your garden to pick various winter squashes like butternut, acorn, or pumpkin. MORE PUMPKIN UNITS
Fall nature photography 📸: Grab your camera and document the stunning beauty of the season, focusing on changing foliage and golden light.
Go to a corn maze 🌽: Challenge your navigation skills and enjoy getting wonderfully lost in a tall field of dry corn stalks. LEARN MORE ABOUT CORN
Observe fall squirrels 🐿️: Take a moment to watch the busy critters scurrying about as they gather and bury nuts in preparation for winter. LEARN MORE ABOUT SQUIRRELS
Observe bird migrations 🕊️: Look up and track flocks of birds making their journey south as the weather turns cooler. SHOP OUR MIGRATION UNIT
Collect pinecones 🌲: Go on a nature walk to find and gather these natural wonders to use for seasonal crafts and decorations. LEARN MORE ABOUT PINECONES
Pumpkin spice smoothies 🥤: Blend up a healthy and delicious version of the iconic fall flavor with pumpkin puree, spices, and your favorite base. SHOP OUR RECIPE BOOKS
Pick asters 🌸: Locate and cut these beautiful, vibrant daisy-like flowers, which bloom late in the season, adding a pop of color to your home.
Carve pumpkins : Transform a plain pumpkin into a spooky or silly glowing centerpiece for your front porch. SHOP OUR PUMPKIN UNITS
Observe fall spiders 🕷️: Carefully study the intricate webs and large arachnids that become more visible and active this time of year. SHOP OUR SPIDER UNITS
Fall colors hunt 🔴: Search your neighborhood or a nature trail for as many different shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves as you can find. MORE FALL TREES & LEAVES UNITS HERE!
Eat pumpkin pie 🥧: Enjoy a slice of this creamy, spiced classic dessert, arguably the definitive taste of the autumn season. SHOP OUR RECIPE BOOKS
Make a leaf pile 🧡: Rake up a massive mound of dried, colorful leaves and then jump in for some pure, seasonal fun. MORE FALL TREES & LEAVES UNITS HERE!
Fall harvest: canning & jams 🍯: Preserve the season's bounty by boiling down fruits and vegetables into delicious, long-lasting jams and canned goods. SHOP OUR HOMESTEADING AND CANNING UNITS
Go on a hayride 🚜: Enjoy a classic autumnal outing by riding through fields and farms on a wagon pulled by a tractor or horse. LEARN ABOUT TRACTORS HERE
Track the sunset 🌅: Find a perfect vantage point and record the stunning, changing colors as the sun dips below the horizon.
Our monthly bucket lists are not just a list of adventures, but also a journal to document each special experience through drawings, writings, or photos, creating a beautiful keepsake of your summer fun. Download our October Bucket List & Journal today and embark on a month of discovery, laughter, and connection with your family