As the season changes into Fall, we always want to get out and experience the change! But sometimes our budgets can restrict what we are able to do and when. However, you don’t always have to strain your budget in order to get out and do things.
Here are some things that you might be able to do near you this Fall:
Apple Picking
I just did this last weekend and it was a lot of fun. Not only do you get to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, but you also get to bring home some amazing apples. Often times if you go to an Orchard, you sometimes get a free hay ride out to where you pick the apples. If you have kids they will love this! Not only is picking the apples a lot of fun, but you can bring them home and make a variety of baked goods instead of buying them at the store – apple pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, etc.
Pumpkin Carving
This is great for any age! All you have to do is buy the pumpkin and then carve away any design/face you like. Pumpkins aren’t too expensive and you get to display them throughout your house with candles afterwards. Also, baking the pumpkin seeds can be a lot of fun and tasty as well.
Wine Festivals
Depending on if you live in an area where there may be a winery, you might be able to attend a wine festival and tasting. Fall is the greatest time of year for this because this is when the grape harvest begins. At these festivals there are often wine tastings, food, and other events going on such as great live music. Check on this MainStreet.com article for more information on some great wine festivals.
Fairs
Fall is the time for fairs throughout the country. Although fairs can get expensive with the food, rides, and games…there is also a lot to do once you purchase your ticket in the fair that is for free. Often times there are live concerts, horse shows, pig racing, craft fairs, and a variety of other interesting events to see. For kids there are usually petting zoos where $0.25 will buy you some food to feed them! You can also bring your own food into the fair and sit at the picnic tables that are provided to save some money (possibly bring lunch and purchase a candy or caramel apple for desert!).
Shopping
People love to shop, especially when the seasons change. The fall is time for sweaters and lightweight coats. Instead of heading to the department stores and spending all your money on a few things, make your way to the nearest outlet stores near you. These stores will allow you to get more for your money of the same brand names you love and want to have.
Fall Foliage
This is a really big thing in New England. People come from all over to drive up the coast and throughout New England just to see the leaves changing to brilliant colors of orange, yellow, and red. Although this may sound a little bit corny, it is so beautiful. If you can find a lake or stream the colors reflect off of it and it makes for some great pictures and a great place to picnic. Also, the weather is perfect to take a hike in the mountains in the fall. Not only will you get some great exercise, but the views with the leaves changing colors will be breathtaking.
Although some of these events will cost some money, many of them can be done outdoors. You will get to enjoy the great fall weather before the snow comes and it is too chilly to venture outdoors for long periods of time! You can also often check websites on a town/city near you and these will sometimes have a calendar of events per month. Just remember that not everything requires a lot of money and you should try to get yourself outdoors while the weather still permits it!
Photo: Robb E. Kiser
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