Fall has officially begun but so have midterms. Don't let this discourage you! Fall break will be here before you know it! Here's a short list of ways to have an exciting break and participate in this season's festivities. Bonus: many of these ideas are inexpensive!

1. Visit A Pumpkin Patch or Apple Orchard

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin pie and apple cider. Grab your friends or family and go apple or pumpkin picking. Many pumpkin patches offer other attractions like a corn maze, hay rides, and some even have haunted houses. This is a great way to spend a day with quality people without spending an enormous amount of money!

2. Go Downtown

Many bars and restaurants have fall deals going on, including limited time only options. Stop in and check out what they're serving. Bar scene not your style? Downtown has a wide variety of options for you to pick from. Many places will host costume parties, have haunted tours, and ghost story tellings. Regardless of you plan to do, you'll get to enjoy your beautiful city.

3. PSL and Chill

Gather your friends, grab your favorite fall drink (mine happens to be the caramel apple spice from Starbucks) and tune into Netflix for a night of scary movies. Or binge watch Stranger Things to see what all the hype is currently about. There's nothing more relaxing or funny than yelling "Boo" when you know your friends are freaked out. Plus, there's no better Halloween movie than Hocus Pocus.

Midterms are stressful, but try to keep your spirits up. There are many fun things that you can do without spending a lot of money! Staying festive will also help you manage your stress and fall break will allow you to relax for a few days! Hang in there!