As summer comes to an end and autumn begins to kick in, many people find themselves looking for new, fun fall activities to enjoy.  Here’s our top five list of autumn experiences to create, or grab hold of.

Party By Candlelight – The decreasing sunlight over the next few months will usher in a more mysterious tone to the world.  Celebrate the mystery and intimate qualities of fall and winter by hosting a candlelit girls-night in.  Stock up on tea candles, buy a good bottle of wine and indulge in scrumptious fall hors d’oeuvres like squash and candied pecans, or apple dumplings.

Apple Picking – This is an old, but fun stand by that usually makes every fun fall activities list, and for a good reason.  The opportunity to get out and enjoy a fresh autumn day while picking juicy, sweet apples is hard to beat.  Extend the festivities by inviting everyone back to your place for an apple-pie baking extravaganza.  Or, if your talents lie in other areas, stop by the nearest bakery for a fresh apple pie and vanilla ice cream.

Outdoor Movie Theater – Grab your electric blankets, and put up a white projector screen for this fun fall activity!  Borrow someone’s projector and show a movie outdoors in your backyard.  Pop up big bowls of popcorn, make up some thermoses of hot chocolate or steamed cider, and kick back on your lawn chairs to enjoy a fresh take on your standard movie night.

Fall Festivals – With fun fall activities like wine tasting, Oktoberfest, neighborhood festivals, and more going on, there’s no reason why you can’t have an entertaining and enjoyable time with friends.  Just be sure to have a sober driver, or take a taxi, if you plan on drinking.

Backyard Bonfires – Nothing beats fun fall activities like cozying up to a crackling fire on a cool, crisp autumn evening.  Change up the s’mores routine by replacing the usually Hershey’s chocolate bar with an exotic candy bar – like Mo’s Bacon Bar by Vosges Haut-Chocolat.  The salty-sweet combo will rock your s’mores world!

There’s no reason for the good times to end as soon as the temperature drops.  With these fun fall activities (plus any you think of on your own), you’re sure to create a memorable fall.