For some, the return of the famous pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks puts them right into the mood for fall. Drinking a hot, pumpkin spice latte is the highlight of a crisp, fall day for these people. However, for people like me, the thought of drinking a "PSL" brings nothing close to joy. To me, fall isn't a time for pumpkin spice lattes. It's time for so much more.
1. Have a scary movie marathon
Halloween is coming, and that means good movies are, too! Nothing's better than getting cozy with your favorite blanket and your favorite scary movie.
2. Drink apple cider
If I don't want to drink one of the "signature" fall drinks, at least I like the other! Apple cider is the perfect drink for a crisp fall day.
3. Go to a pumpkin patch
There's always been something exciting about looking at pumpkins and finding the one that's for you.
4. Find my way through a corn maze
Getting turned around in a corn maze can be a little scary, but it's a great way to spend a fall day!
5. Carve pumpkins
After going to the pumpkin patch and finding the perfect pumpkin, it's time to carve it! Carving an elaborate design, or a simple face, into a pumpkin is a fun way to spend a fall afternoon.
6. Go apple picking
This is a great option for when the weather is still warm enough (it's also a perfect date idea!).
7. Walk through a haunted house
Haunted houses have always freaked me out a little, but they're also one of my favorite things. Go with friends to the best-haunted house around you, and have a spooky time!
8. Go on a hayride
A hayride is something that I often forget about. However, it's super fun (if you don't mind the hay). Perhaps you'll even find a haunted hayride to really get you into the fall mode!
9. Jump into leaves
Raking up leaves is no fun, but it can be if you use them for your enjoyment! Although it may seem like little kids are the ones jumping in the leaves, it's a great way to have fun without spending any money.
10. Run on a cool, fall morning
Running in the summer ends with me being drenched in sweat and feeling extremely dehydrated. Running on a fall morning is one of the greatest feelings; you can run for fun or do a fall-themed race!
Fall doesn't have to be full of pumpkin spice lattes to be fun! There are other options, and I definitely know that I will be participating in them.
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