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Our 50 Favorite Fall Activities

Fill your calendar with seasonal recipes, festive decorating ideas and fun-filled autumn adventures the whole family will enjoy.

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Fun Things to Do This Fall

Make the most of dipping temperatures and colorful foliage this fall with our ultimate checklist of seasonal activities for families, couples, kids and more. Looking to get outside? Try a fall foliage road trip or book a glamping trip. Want to stay close to home? Check out our favorite fall crafts or stir up a seasonal cocktail or two. Keep reading for ideas to add to your fun-filled fall agenda.

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Toast S'mores

You never outgrow the joy of roasting s’mores over the fire with family and friends. Cozy up with an oversized outdoor throw and a platter of marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars around your fire pit or tabletop fire bowl, then wash it all down with apple cider, hot cocoa or a seasonal sangria. Grab some of our favorite s'mores-inspired recipes at the link, below.

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Go on a Fall Foliage Road Trip

Gas up the car and hit the road in search of the prettiest places to watch the leaves change this fall. Check out your local state park for a leaf-peeping day trip or browse our list of best fall foliage road trips across America, below.

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Host a Tailgate

What better way to kick off football season than by hosting a killer tailgate? Take a page out of Brian Patrick Flynn’s playbook and line your truck bed with haystacks for comfy seating and provide throws to keep warm after dark. Earn MVP if your blankets and big-batch cocktails coordinate with your team colors.

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