October is officially here. Maybe this month for you is crazy busy or maybe you are looking for some things to do? Take a second to try some of the things below if you need something to fill your time or if you need to take a break from your crazy life.

1. Carving Pumpkins

Grab a group of friends and get together to see who can make the best pumpkin masterpiece. Whether you are the next great pumpkin artist or you just want a fun night with friends carving pumpkins is something to try this October.

2. Haunted Houses

Its October and Halloween is coming up. This means haunted houses are open. This Friday grab some friends and go check out the local haunted house. If you are not big on getting scared, try to find a corn maze or a hay ride. They are still a lot of fun, but a little more tame.

3. Football Games

Fall is here and that means football. Whether this is your favorite sport or you have no idea what is going on, try to at least go check out a game or two. Football games are very entertaining.

4. Try New Recipes

There are many foods that are most popular and most used in fall. Try to work them into your meals. Maybe try to take some of the common foods available during this time like apples and create your own recipe or try a new recipe.

5. Movies

Take a Saturday to go back and watch some of those old classic Disney Halloween movies. Go back and check out the movies of your childhood. It will bring back good memories, for sure.

6. Hot Chocolate

The weather is getting cold and that means that it is now ok to drink hot drinks. Whether your favorite is coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider or something else, go grab one!

7. Halloween Party

Throw the best Halloween Party of the year. Throw a party that will be talked about for years. Remember to just have fun!

8. Halloween Crafts

Create some festive halloween decorations. Their are countless ideas on pinterest to look at. Check them out and find one that will get you excited about Halloween.

9. Start thinking ahead

It might seem like a long time away, but before you know it Thanksgiving and Christmas will be upon us. October is a good time to start planning ahead for these busy holidays so that when they come you actually have time to enjoy the holiday.

10. Leaves

Leaves are now falling! I promise they are still fun to jump in. Their are also crafts you can make with leaves. The different color leaves also look great in pictures, so if you want to go have a photo shoot with friends, this is a great time to do it.

Have a great October!