The first official day of Fall has come and gone, meaning if you haven't started transitioning to all things fall related then it's definitely time!
Everyone is anxious to pull out their cozy cardigans and boots. Especially since Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte, which usually lets everyone know it's time for fall, arrived on August 22nd this year.
Temperatures are looking to be in cooler as we head into November [cue people woohoo-ing]. Our little town is already buzzing with happy park goers, bike riders, and shoppers, leaving us to finally enjoy our beautiful tree-lined sidewalks without blistering in the sun.
It's our goal this year to savor every blissful day, because before you know it fall will fade to frosty mornings and the sunshine and golden leaves will be gone. To make sure you spend Fall 2024 living life to the fullest, we have come up with a special Bucket List of 36 delightful items for you to check off!
We hope you spend the next 21/2 months soaking up every moment of cinnamon sugary goodness, crisp mornings, and pleasant cloudy afternoons. Get ready for one festive bucket list!
Fall Bucket List 2024
1. Spice up your home with fall decor
Spruce up your living room with white and gold pumpkins, or cuddle up with a soft plush burgundy throw. The possibilities are endless! Whether you prefer sparkly orange or hushed harvest hues, fall is the time to spice up your home with your own personal flair. Check thrift stores for holiday decorations with a little extra love.
2. Hike through upper Bidwell Park to see the changing tree leaves or drive down Esplanade
3. Treat Street
Every year on Halloween, Chico’s downtown provides a safe place for kids ages 12 and under to Trick or Treat on October 31st from 3p.m. - 5p.m. It allows them to dress up, celebrate Halloween and fill bags of candy to the brim, while also reassuring parents that their kids are protected and safe. It's a win, win!
4. Cook a yummy stew in your Crock-Pot
This is a perfect meal idea for the busy bee on the go who also happens to enjoy a fabulous home-cooked dinner. Prep in the morning before work and come home to a house filled with the smell of delicious stew.
5. Fall Leaves Paint Night in Redding
Turtle Bay is hosting Paint Night at the Museum in their on-site classroom on November 16. Led by local artist Lura Wilhelm, this autumn-themed event welcomes artists of all levels to create personal masterpieces while enjoying a glass of wine in a fun, social atmosphere.
6. Bake a pumpkin or apple pie
To take your baking skills to the next level, try using cookie cutters to place festive dough decorations on top, like leaves or pumpkins!
7. Go on a hayride
8. Update your fall wardrobe
9. Weave your way through a corn maze
10. Cuddle on the couch during a movie marathon
Here is a list of Halloween-themed flicks to get you started.
11. Make a fire and roast s’mores
Want to switch it up a bit and try a twist on the old classic? Check out these 12 creative s'more recipes that will have you feeling fancy at the campfire.
12. Leave your windows open at night and let the cool air in!
13. Trunk or Treat at Mt. Shasta Mall
This kid-friendly event is hosted in partnership with Raising Shasta. Trunk or Treat with participating retailers and community partners, whiles supplies last. Children 12 & under.
14. Gather your friends for a fall photo shoot in Bidwell Park
15. Check out Redding's Jazz Festival
Join us on Saturday, November 16th, from 12 pm to 7 pm at the historic I.O.O.F. Hall, at 1504 Market Street in Downtown Redding!
Enjoy jazz from every era. Shop with local artisans and vintage vendors. Connect with fellow music enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Redding Cultural District.
16. Visit a haunted house
17. Decorate your porch or balcony for Halloween
18. Visit Apple Hill
Apple Hill is the place to go to shop fall decorations, pick your own apples, visit artisan vendors, or see a pumpkin patch. Check out their calendar for all the upcoming events. They have so many different farms and ranches that there is no option but to enjoy your time there!
19. Get creative at ARTober Fest in Chico
ARTober FEST is a visionary cultural festival set to transform Downtown Chico into a vibrant canvas of art, music, and communal celebration. October 1-31st
20. Try you hand at knitting! (DIY Christmas gifts anyone?)
21. Attend Fall Brawl short course racing in Oroville
Into racing? This family-friendly event offers classes for all skill levels, including a "run what you bring" kids' class, "box stock" spec Slash, open 2WD, open 4WD, and new this year—Class 11 Bug, based on the Tamiya Rally Bug MF-01X.
22. Spend a Sunday doing nothing but watching the National Football League
23. Throw a Halloween costume party
24. Light fall scented candles
25. Rake your leaves into a pile, and jump in them!
Let your inner Peter Pan take over! Ditch all those pesky adult inhibitions and have some real honest to goodness fun. Make a mess. Get dirty. It's good for you.
26. Drink all the fall drinks you can think of
(Pumpkin Spice Latte, Salted Caramel Latte, Apple Cider, Hot Cocoa, etc.)
27. Visit a pumpkin patch
28. Carve or decorate a pumpkin
29. Camp out under the stars
30. Make caramel apples...and share them with your neighbors
Crispy, salty, sweet, carmel-y goodness in every bite! Yes please! An apple a day, right?
31. Wear your favorite fluffy scarf
32. Start your Christmas shopping list now (you’ll thank us later)
33. Make fall spiced cookies
34. Make a “thankful for” list
35. Sit out on your patio or porch wrapped up in a blanket with your favorite fall drink and enjoy a few hours reading a book
36. Run a 5k
Every year on Thanksgiving, Chico hosts the Run for Food, which donates all proceeds to the Jesus Center, an organization that works to help improve the lives of our city's homeless population. Thousands of people show up every year to support the Jesus Center, exercise before the big Thanksgiving meal, and support a worthy cause in our community. Join us this year!
Ready, Set, Go!
There you have it, thirty-six fantastic things you can do this fall while living in the North State! The best part about lists of course, is crossing off items for completion. Knowing that you have lived Fall to the fullest will put a smile on your face and prepare you for the next season of holiday cheer!
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