The weather is getting cooler and autumn is rolling in, so here are 20 fall activities to get you into the fall and halloween spirit that you might not have thought of. 

1. Hoodie making 
   • The cooler temps make for the perfect time to customize your own hoodie to wear this fall. Hobby Lobby sells basic hoodies and plenty of decorating materials like patches and iron on appliques to make it completely your own. Do this with friends or make matching hoodies with your significant other. 
2. Decorating for fall 
   • One of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit is to get your friends together and decorate your house. Carve pumpkins to put on the porch, decorate with fake spider webs, fall garland, and any other creepy decor you can find.  
3. Pumpkin patch 
   • A classic activity for this time of year is visiting a pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patches are perfect for friends, families, and couples. Triple S Pumpkins, and Stoney Brook Farm Inc. are two places to check out near Sartell.

     

4. Corn maze
   • Going hand in hand with pumpkin patches, corn mazes are a classic too. Fresh Acres Farm and Stoney Brook Farm Inc. are close to Sartell and have great reviews. 
5. Studying in a coffee shop or library

   

   • Grabbing a hot drink and getting into your homework can make studying fun and it’s a perfect activity to do with friends or solo. The Local Blend, Second Street Coffee House, Great River Regional Library, and Al Ringsmuth Public Library are amazing places in the area.
6. Making your own blankets 
   • Tie blankets are super easy to make and completely unique to you. Craft and fabric stores have lots of different colors and patterns of fleece to make the perfect blanket for cozy cuddling. 
7. Horror movie night 
   • The perfect activity for a cozy fall night with friends is to binge your favorite horror movies. Make some snacks, wear your halloween pjs, and try not to watch through your fingers. 
8. Fall drive 
   • An easy and enjoyable pastime is grabbing a coffee, listening to some halloween music, and looking at all the leaves changing in your town. 
9. A walk in the park
   • Getting some fresh air is one of the best ways to refocus and clear your mind. Wear a cozy hoodie and walk around some trails near you to enjoy the fall foliage.  
10. Decorating your car for fall 
    • Decorate with window clings, air fresheners, and trinkets. If you’re hardcore, find a life-sized skeleton to put in your passenger seat; maybe it’ll pass in the carpool lane!
11. Make a halloween playlist 
    • Create your own mixtape of all the halloween and fall songs to get in the mood. There’s so many to check out on Spotify and apple music. 
12. Group study sesh 
    • Grab all your friends and gather in the living room or kitchen table and do all your homework together. I can’t guarantee how productive you’ll be though!
13. Bonfire

    

    • Bonfires are so perfect for the colder nights when you still want to be outside. Smores and hotdogs are great snacks to couple with a nice blanket by a warm fire.
14. Hammock reading 
    • Set up a hammock in your backyard or a park and enjoy a good book. Spend a little time without your phone while enjoying a new story.
15. Soup sunday 
    • Start a new tradition of having soup every sunday. Invite all your friends to try some new recipes and have a hearty bowl of comfort food. 
16. Bake with friends 
    • Make fall treats with your friends and have fun decorating. You could even make deliveries to loved ones when you’re done. 
17. Stargazing 
    • Grab a blanket, some snacks, and find a nice spot to look at the stars. Try some parks, a nice dark spot, or even your backyard. 
18. Make dinner with your friends 
    • Pick a new recipe and cook together, then sit down together and taste your masterpiece.  
19. Make your own candles 
    • There are many ways to make your own candles this fall. One easy way is to find second hand candles from thrift stores and melt them down to put into your own jars, or buy premade candles and paint designs on them.  
20. Apple orchids 
    • Apple orchards are a staple fall activity. In the central Minnesota area Collegeville Orchard is a great place to check out.