October To-Do List: 10 Must-Do Fall Fun Ideas

October is here - and that means crisp air, cozy sweaters, and a calendar full of festive fun! Whether you’re into spooky vibes or just love the colors of fall, this is the perfect month to make memories. Here’s your ultimate October to-do list for families:

1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Pick the perfect pumpkin (or five!) and enjoy hayrides, cider, and corn mazes. Many farms have photo ops and kid-friendly activities, too.

2. Decorate for Halloween
Get creative with spooky (or silly) decorations indoors and out. Let the kids help with DIY crafts like paper bats, painted pumpkins, or glow-in-the-dark ghosts.

3. Plan a Family Movie Night
Make popcorn and curl up with fall-themed or not-so-scary Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, or Hotel Transylvania.

4. Go Apple Picking
Take a trip to a local orchard and enjoy picking apples right from the tree. Bonus: Bake an apple pie or make caramel apples together afterward!

Other ideas to add to your list? Host a costume parade, take a scenic leaf-peeping drive, or make s’mores around the fire pit. October is a magical month to slow down, connect, and embrace the season.

Tip: Don’t forget to check local event calendars for fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and harvest fairs!

So grab your flannels, a hot drink, and start checking off this list. Happy October!