Is autumn your favorite time of year? It’s hard not to love brisk days with stunning colors – not to mention all the Halloween activities and other fall fun.
With summer winding down, now is an excellent time to go out in your yard. While California might stay warmer for longer than many other areas, there are still times when the winter feels gloomy. With the heat of summer fading, it’s still nice enough to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too cold.
So, if you’re looking for fun ideas to spend time outside while staying close to home, here are some simple ways to get the most out of the fall weather in your yard.
- Put Up Fall Decor
You can embrace everything about the autumn season with decorations. And, while decorating inside is always great, don’t neglect your yard. You can go more minimal with some pumpkins around your porch. Or, if you want to be the best house on the block, go all out with Halloween inflatables and spooky decorations.
- Cook Outside While The Weather Is Ideal
Now that it’s not quite so hot out, getting more use out of your outdoor kitchen or BBQ grill is an excellent idea. While the middle of the summer might be when many people want to cook outside, fall is often better. You can enjoy the perfect weather with your family and friends while making a delicious meal.
- Do A Quick Yard Clean Up
While doing yard work might not be your idea of fall fun, you’ll feel better if you do a revamp of the space. With all the excess clutter and debris gone, you can enjoy every fall day. You’ll be able to sit outside without thinking you must mow the lawn or rake up leaves. So, doing some basic fall lawn care will help your overall enjoyment of your property.
- Make A Reading Area
It’s time to unwind from the business of the summer. During the golden hour on a lovely October day, reading outside can be the perfect activity. And, whether you want to dive into a large novel or enjoy a magazine, setting up a comfortable place to sip some apple cider is ideal. Even if you don’t have a large outdoor space, you can put in a comfortable egg chair or cozy nook to enjoy.
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- Feel Like A Kid Again
While fall is lovely to enjoy as an adult, everything always feels more exciting as a kid. To get some of that childhood wonder back surrounding fall and Halloween, try to do some outdoor activities you did when you were young. If you have kids yourself, even better! You could play tag football, fly a kite, or run around in the leaves.
- Get A Fire Pit
One perfect fall activity is roasting marshmallows around the fire, and you don’t have to go camping for this experience. Depending on where you live, there may be regulations around what types of fire pits you can have. But, most areas allow you to have the store-bought fire pits that are much safer than an uncontrolled flame. You’ll be able to enjoy the beautiful fall nights around the fire with your loved ones.
- Stargaze At Night
Finally, to end a perfect fall day, whether on your own or with others, look to the sky. If you’re lucky, things will be clear enough to view some stars. And, even if you don’t see many, you can curl up with a blanket and spend some time thinking about life and what makes you happy.