October Bucket List & Journal

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!
 
Go on a hayride 🚜: Enjoy a classic autumnal outing by riding through fields and farms on a wagon pulled by a tractor or horse.
Track the sunset 🌅: Find a perfect vantage point and record the stunning, changing colors as the sun dips below the horizon.
Leaf rubbings 🍁: Capture the intricate textures and shapes of fallen leaves by rubbing crayons over paper placed on top of them.
Eat cider donuts 🍩: Indulge in this quintessential fall treat, best served warm and dusted with cinnamon sugar, usually found at local apple orchards.
Make candy apples 🍎: Create a sticky, sweet treat by dipping fresh apples into a homemade hard candy glaze.
Harvest squash 🎃: Head to a local farm or your garden to pick various winter squashes like butternut, acorn, or pumpkin.
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.
Observe fall squirrels 🐿️: Take a moment to watch the busy critters scurrying about as they gather and bury nuts in preparation for winter.
Observe bird migrations 🕊️: Look up and track flocks of birds making their journey south as the weather turns cooler.
Collect pinecones 🌲: Go on a nature walk to find and gather these natural wonders to use for seasonal crafts and decorations.
Pumpkin spice smoothies 🥤: Blend up a healthy and delicious version of the iconic fall flavor with pumpkin puree, spices, and your favorite base.
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.
Observe fall spiders 🕷️: Carefully study the intricate webs and large arachnids that become more visible and active this time of year.
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.
Eat pumpkin pie 🥧: Enjoy a slice of this creamy, spiced classic dessert, arguably the definitive taste of the autumn season.
Make a leaf pile 🧡: Rake up a massive mound of dried, colorful leaves and then jump in for some pure, seasonal fun.
Fall harvest: canning & jams 🍯: Preserve the season's bounty by boiling down fruits and vegetables into delicious, long-lasting jams and canned goods.
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