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Fun Fall Activities to Do Despite the Pandemic

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Let’s face it: COVID has totally ruined a lot of our plans. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate some fun fall times with cool activities! Here are some amazing fall activities that you can consider to have a good time, and to keep your mental health up despite it all.

Make Yummy Pumpkin Foods and Drinks

There are so many recipes for pumpkin spice lattes and other fun fall items.  If you’re a fan of the fall, try out these fun activities.  There are so many out there that you can enjoy, and a lot that you’ll be able to have.

A fun fall drink is something you can have on your own, and it doesn’t take much time either. A warm fall treat is perfect for when the going gets tough, and you want a sweet and savory treat.

Go Ghost Hunting

While you may not be able to go into some places, there are many haunted places out there. From haunted hotels to even haunted areas, there’s a lot of places with paranormal activity.  You may not totally believe in ghosts, but ghost hunting is a super fun activity that you can enjoy. And, there are outdoor places too, and usually any “haunted” indoor places are taking precautions to be COVID-friendly.

Have a ghoulish time going ghost hunting and try out something new.  It can be a ton of fun, and really worth it if you like different types of fall activities.

Go to an Apple Orchard

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Apple orchards are super fun. There are plenty of trees to choose from and lots of apples to pick.

An apple orchard is a great outdoor activity, and something that everyone can get into and enjoy.  An apple orchard is a fun family activity, and there are many fun adventures to be had.

You can pick some apples and then bring them home, and you’ll be able to enjoy them. Besides, apples are a great fall treat, and some people like them more than pumpkin-flavored things, so it’s a great change of pace if that’s what you want.

Make a Yummy Pie

Speaking of apples, consider making a yummy pie.

Whether apple or pumpkin, pies are a great food for many too have, and there are a lot of fun things you can make with both apples and pumpkins.

You can put this together and enjoy it, and you’ll be able to, with this create some fun fall items. They’re a great treat, and you can also use this time to make other fun fall treats too.

Carve a Pumpkin

Speaking of pumpkins, carve a pumpkin.

If you go to a pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin, it’s only logical to carve it, right?

There are many fun designs out there, and a lot of fun things you can carve. Whether you’re a novice carver or someone whose done it a lot, you can always carve a pumpkin to truly bring the fall spirit forward.  There are some fun designs online that you can make too, and that’s a great thing for you to try.

If you love pumpkins and want to carve one, then definitely take advantage of it, since you can do it at home safely, and it’s a fun fall activity that everyone can enjoy.

Walk Through a forest

While a lot of Halloween events are canceled, sometimes a great fall activity is to just go through a forest. It doesn’t even need to be spooky either, just a normal forest gives those fall vibes.

You can go down different paths and hear the crunch of the leaves against your feet as you walk through it.  You’ll definitely want to enjoy this.

A forest is a fun way to really get the feeling of fall, and the total spirit of this, and you’ll be able to, when you walk through here, truly emulate the feeling of fall, and really enjoy the feeling this creates.

What to do when It Gets Rough

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What does one do when the going gets really tough though? I’m talking you’re struggling to keep it together, despite the changing seasons.

Seasonable depression is very common around this time of the year, and sometimes, getting out and doing things just isn’t enough.

That’s why, you should seek out a means to take care of yourself. Therapy online is a safe and effective activity, especially if you’re struggling to talk to someone.

Where can you get online therapy? Well, click here to find out more information on how to get the help that you need, so that you can enjoy fall despite the troublesome feelings it’s creating this year.

This year is hard with the lack of things to do, and a pandemic hitting the world, but taking care of yourself and having fun with these self-care activities is a good way to still enjoy fall.

About the author

Malika Bowling

Malika is the author of several books including Culinary Atlanta: Guide to the Best Restaurants, Markets, Breweries and More! and the founder of Roamilicious. She is also a Digital Marketing and Social Media Consultant. Follow us @Roamilicious on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest for the content not shared on the blog. And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter (subscribe box below) and never miss a contest, giveaway or the latest must visit restaurant!