Fall for Pumpkin Season with Accessible Activities
August 22, 2023
Are you ready to fall for autumn?
Fall is just around the corner, bringing with it sweater weather, cozy nights, festive decor, and colorful foliage. Whether it’s the changing of the leaves that you love, or you’re already excited about Halloween, there are plenty of accessible ways to enjoy the year’s most popular season:
Start the car & enjoy the scenery. Maybe you’re in the mood for a road trip, or a drive around the block. Taking a drive to check out some breathtaking fall foliage is a great accessible way to enjoy the autumn season. Check out this interactive 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map to see when and where peak colors are expected.
Spice it up in the kitchen. Fall is the perfect time to fine-tune those chili spices or try a new apple or pumpkin treat. Maybe it’s an old family recipe, or you want to make something from scratch!
It’s never too early to start on your Halloween costume. Just because you may not be trick-or-treating this year doesn’t mean you have to skip out on creating a great costume. Check out this list of Easy and Accessible Halloween Costumes from Mobility Works.
Decorate your space with homemade fall crafts. Exercise your DIY skills with a custom wreath, or grab some mason jars, twinkle lights, and burlap to create a beautiful fall-themed piece for your mantle or table. Here’s a list from Country Living to spark your creativity.
Stream a scary movie with Netflix on your autonoME. Who doesn’t love a virtual scary movie marathon? The popcorn. The spooky sounds. The laughter as you and your friends and family catch each other jumping at each twist in the plot! autonoME Users can sign-in and stream movies and shows on Netflix right from their device. Need help getting started? Check out our video autonoME User Guide: Netflix.
Carve pumpkins with friends & family. Carving pumpkins is a fall classic! Whether your gourds are from the local pumpkin patch or the grocery store, picking the perfect one and imagining what it will be is exciting and quintessentially autumn. And now, there are so many options! Knives and seed-scooping not your thing? Look for pumpkin decorating stickers online or at your favorite hobby store. If decorating pumpkins feels daunting, host a contest with friends and family. Create categories, judge everyone’s creativity and skills, and give prizes to the winners.
These are just a few options for accessible fall activities, but the possibilities are endless! From staying cozy at home, to getting out and exploring, or spending time with friends and family, this fall, there’s something for everyone.
