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Here’s the ultimate list of affordable activities to do with friends during fall. Try one or all of these fun and easy activities this fall with your best friends and check off your autumn bucket list as you go.
These memorable things to do in the fall are perfect for every friend group and will help you make the most of the autumn season together.
#1 BAKE A FALL DESSERT
There are an endless number of yummy fall desserts to choose from. There’s apple pie, apple crisp, cider doughnuts, pumpkin bread, and caramel apples to name a few.
Find a recipe and indulge in your favorite dishes with your best friend. These aesthetic baking dishes and stoneware are perfect for baking an array of fall desserts.
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#2 MAKE FALL DECORATIONS
Get creative and craft a few spooky decorations with your friends. You could try making candles, cross stitching, or painting pumpkins with acrylics to decorate your homes.
This fun fall activity requires you and your friends to use your imaginations and craft-making skills to assemble Halloween-themed decorations.
#3 CARVE PUMPKINS
Another one of many affordable activities to do with friends during fall is pumpkin carving. Try this activity close to Halloween. Grab a pumpkin carving kit, chat with your friends, and enjoy carving scary jack o’lanterns to decorate your homes.
#4 PAINT A FALL PICTURE OUTDOORS
The next fun and easy fall activity to do with friends is painting. Go outside, sip on a refreshing beverage, turn on relaxing music, and start painting.
You can do a paint-by-number or use watercolors to paint the fall foliage on a blank paper.
#5 GO APPLE PICKING
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Apple picking is next on the list of affordable activities to do with friends during fall. Pick different kinds of apples, then go home and bake an apple dessert together.
#6 HAVE AN AT-HOME SPA DAY
As the cold weather rolls around, pamper yourselves with a night indoors. You and your friends can use your favorite beauty masks and paint your nails together while enjoying each other’s company.
Here’s how to have the perfect spa day at home.
#7 GO ON A HAY RIDE
Attend your local pumpkin farm and snag a hayride ticket. You and your friends can chat while enjoying the scenic trails and admiring the changing fall leaves.
#8 GO CAMPING
Camping is perfect for an outdoorsy friend group. Work together to assemble a tent, roast s’mores over a fire or using a s’more making kit, curl up in a cozy blanket, and fall asleep under the stars while enjoying quality time together.
#9 HOST A COSTUME PARTY
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Of all the affordable activities to do with friends during fall, a costume party is always a fun choice. Pick a costume, order a pizza, and invite your friend group over to show off their Halloween looks.
#10 WATCH A SCARY MOVIE
Don’t forget to add this cheap fall activity to your autumn bucket list. Pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch, and choose your favorite scary movie to watch with your friends.
Get in the fall mood with a spooky film. This relaxing fall activity will put you and your friends in the Halloween spirit.
#11 WRITE FALL POEMS
As the weather cools down, a night in is ideal for a group of friends. Relax, read, and write fall-inspired poetry in your favorite aesthetic journal.
Once completed, share and laugh about what you’ve written.
#12 VISIT A FAMER’S MARKET
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Next on the list of affordable activities to do with friends during fall is visiting a farmer’s market.
Attending your local farmer’s market is the perfect outdoor fall activity. You and your friends can stock up on fresh produce and collect local handmade goods.
#13 HOST A CHILI MAKING CONTEST
Gather a group of friends and make chili together this autumn season. Each person can choose their favorite spices and unique flavors. When you finish, you can all talk and decide on the yummiest chili dishes.
#14 PRESS LEAVES
Get crafty with your friends and spend the day collecting colorful autumn leaves. Pick out your favorites and press these leaves using a leaf pressing kit.
#15 LOSE EACHOTHER IN A CORN MAZE
Grab a few friends, bundle up, and head to a corn maze. Work together to find your way out. It’ll be a memorable fall experience with lots of laughter along the way.
#16 GO TRAIL RIDING
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If you and your friends are up for an active and fun day, try horseback riding. Riding horses along nature trails and through the woods will allow you to talk and admire the beautiful autumn foliage.
#17 COLLAGE TOGETHER
Next on the long list of affordable activities to do with friends during fall is collaging. Use old magazines, and newspapers, or print out your own pictures.
You and your friends can be as creative as possible while you cut and paste images to assemble unique collages for your rooms.
#18 GO TO AN AMUSEMENT PARK
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Attending an amusement park is a fun and exciting activity to do in the fall. You’ll avoid the heat and long lines typical during the summer months. It’s a memorable activity for all your friends to enjoy.
#19 ATTEND A FALL FESTIVAL
This is one of my personal favorite things to do with my best friends during autumn.
Try different foods, meet new people, and shop for local goodies at a fall festival. Spend quality time with your closest friends while exploring various fall-themed foods and activities.
#20 TAKE A SCENIC DRIVE
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For a relaxed evening with friends, go for a scenic drive down back roads. You can talk or listen to music together while admiring the changing leaves and your neighborhood’s Halloween decorations.
#21 MAKE A SCARF OR HAT
This affordable activity to do with friends is perfect for a cozy night in. Turn on the fireplace and knit a hat or scarf while you catch up with each other.
#22 GO GOLFING
Fall is arguably the best time to golf. The colorful autumn leaves make for a picturesque golf course. You can chat with friends while staying active and enjoying the outdoors.
#23 THRIFT SHOP FOR FALL CLOTHES
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For those friends who prefer a day out on the town, try thrift shopping for cold-weather clothes.
Look for lightweight fall jackets, scarves, rain boots, and cozy long-sleeved sweaters. Shopping second-hand is a sustainable activity to do with friends that will make the day fly by.
#24 MAKE APPLE CIDER
Put on your aprons and make homemade apple cider. It requires little effort and planning, perfect for a chill night with friends.
#25 WATCH THE SUNSET
Gather some snacks, a warm blanket, and a few friends to watch the sunset. The autumn sunset, accompanied by beautiful fall scenery makes for a perfect evening outdoors.