Tips for Creating a Fall Bucket List

A bucket list is a great way to do a “Reset” of your life, where you take stock of what you 
have now, your goals’ progress, and how you spend your time, then make tiny tweaks 
where you feel you need them. 

With the bucket list, you are able to choose activities you want to participate in either 
alone or with friends and family, and actually do them this time! Here are some tips for 
creating a fall bucket list.


Make a List of What You Love Doing in the Fall

To start simply, just make a list of write down notes of what you love doing during the 
fall season. This can be any type of activity that reminds you of this time of year, or you 
tend to enjoy more during the fall.

Does fall make you want to bake more or cook with seasonal ingredients?
Are you excited to go to the mountains now that the weather is cooler?
Do you tend to want to do more crafts in the fall?


Check Local Fall Events

Next, look up some local events that might happen in the fall in your city or town, such 
as farmer’s markets, street fairs or festivals, or maybe an annual concert.

Many towns have fall activities like apple picking, pumpkin patches, or 5k’s for charity 
on Thanksgiving. Others provide special festivals or local shows.


Write Down What You Have Always Wanted to Do

You can also include activities that aren’t necessarily related to the season, but that you 
just really want to do. It’s easy to have those ideas in your head of what you would love 
to do, but the “someday” never comes. Now is your chance!

Have you always wanted to visit a national park in your state, but never had the 
opportunity to? Or maybe you want to try a local workout class or learn how to paint. 
These can all be added to your bucket list.


Create a Spreadsheet or Printable

Once you have your list, go through it and highlight the ones you definitely want to keep 
on your list. Then, you can create a printable or spreadsheet with the information. This 
can be done just with a ruler, pen and paper, or you can create one digitally. All you 
really need is space for lines to write in your bucket list items and checkboxes to check 
off as each one is completed.


