Nothing says harvest time — and hilarity — like a corn maze. This unusual fall activity first sprang up in the Midwest, of course, and continues to thrive there. But corn mazes can now be found throughout the country and even well into southern and western states, such as Texas and Washington. Some are themed (haunted, outer space, etc.), says Red Tricycle, but none will let you get lost indefinitely if you can’t solve the interactive puzzle on your own. And many have additional attractions, such as petting zoos, food concessions, and u-pick apple orchards and pumpkin patches.
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Thrift Your Way to a Festive Fall
One of the best things to do as fall begins is get ahead on upcoming events on the cheap. Thrift stores stocked with donations from ClothingDonations.org can be a valuable resource for many fall events. Need a vintage dress for homecoming? Thrift it. Building a scarecrow for your fall festival? There is no place better than the thrift to find colorful, inexpensive clothing that can be stuffed with straw. Need a creative Halloween costume, or some ideas for one? Go directly to the thrift! Your purchases will fund valuable programs that help thousands of the nation’s veterans and their families.
Festive Fall Activities for Adults
Young adults who find their social calendars full for the summer may experience a lull as the temperatures cool, says Elite Daily. But there are plenty of ways to have fun even when it’s too cold to swim. Try staging an outdoor movie night for a romantic crowd-pleaser, or celebrate Oktoberfest at a local beergarden. And if you and your friends have a few extra bucks, the site says, one of the best ways to view the autumn leaves change color is from above is on a hot-air balloon ride. Just go easy on the hard apple cider or beer before you take flight.
Budget-Friendly Fall Fun for All Ages
Fall has arrived! And along with its no-sweat temperatures, the season offers plenty of activities for young and old. Families can enjoy budget-friendly fall fun such as picking apples and pumpkins; going on picnics and nature hikes; or visiting a corn maze, haunted house or football game, Every Dollar says. And with cooler weather, there’s no worry of overheating the kitchen, so try your hand at a some fall culinary projects — like baking an apple cobbler, roasting some pumpkin seeds or making hot chocolate. You’ll be able to share the warmth with friends and family.
Harvest a Few Fall Deals at the Thrift
The apples are crisp, and the air is crisper … it must be fall! And there’s no better time to score a few bargains at the local thrift store. With cold weather and the biggest holidays just around the corner, you can prepare for the season without spending a lot of money — and at the same time, help fund veterans’ programs.
The first thing you’ll want to look for at the thrift is cold-weather clothing. If you need sweaters, scarves, gloves or a winter coat, you can find them on the cheap at the thrift. Likewise with blankets, comforters and throws — and if you start shopping for such items early, you’ll have a great selection of stuff from which to choose.
You may also want to add a little fall flair to your home.
Halloween closes out the first full month of fall, and many thrift stores will have lightly used or brand-new decorations from last year that people either didn’t use or are no longer using. String lights, paper skeletons, plastic lawn decorations, you name it; they all wind up at the thrift for reuse. But they won’t be there for long!
The thrift is also a great source of raw materials for your Halloween costume. In no time, you can source the used clothing and accessories needed to cement your status as a disco dude, zombie, cheerleader or pirate. For something more topical, you can pick up a dark suit and an extra-long red tie fast at most thrifts.
Whatever you find, you’ll experience the thrill of the hunt and save yourself some money while helping the nation’s veterans. Donations of lightly used clothing, housewares and accessories made to ClothingDonations.org are sold to thrifts for resale, with all proceeds going directly to programs that help veterans access housing, health care and more.
So shop freely for all of your fall festivities! But don’t buy new — harvest some deals at the thrift!