I think it's time we revisit the idea of a Halloween season bucket list.
Back when I first started Spooky Little Halloween, The Spooky Vegan was sharing annual lists of all her plans for the season. I loved it and decided to join her in sharing my own. In 2019, I even put together a downloadable list so you could make your own.
And then...well, you know.
But given that I'm in a new state with new fall activities to enjoy, I decided to bring it back for 2023. Here is everything I'm looking forward to enjoying this Halloween season!
My 2023 Halloween Season Bucket List
Experience the seasons actually changing—I'm tracking how the leaves change in my new Fall Fridays series on Instagram
Decorate my front porch with mums and pumpkins...and hope the squirrel gang that lives in my neighborhood leaves them alone 😂
Play a few of these cozy fall games for Nintendo Switch @cozywhimsyrose has recommended on TikTok
Per a recommendation from @halloweenhomemaker, visit The AppleHouse at the University of Minnesota
And as long as we're talking apples, visit at least one of these orchards recommended by my new local blogging friend, Lizanne
Once I've visited all my apple hot spots, make one or two of these recipes using what I take home
Find a local corn maze to wander—if you're in Minneapolis, I'd love recommendations!
Same goes for finding a local pumpkin patch
Sample all the fall drinks on the menu at Wild Grind, my local coffee shop (so intrigued by that Twilight Zone latte)
I also want to try all the pumpkin drinks Caribou Coffee offers—keep an eye out for an IG Live + reel soon
Maaaybe try the new haunt opening at Mall of America? I'm feeling brave after doing ALL the haunts at Midsummer Scream...
I'd also really like to try a haunted hayride. Maybe I'll like those better than walk-thru haunts?
Once the leaves change, take a drive up to the North Shore to visit this coffee shop in the woods
Visit the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo
Enjoy an All Hallows Treat beer with my dad—I picked up a four-pack recently but haven't been brave enough to try it solo
I also want to finally make this pumpkin spice margarita recipe
Attend the Cranberry Festival in Eagle River, WI—I went last year, and there were SO many cool Halloween things! Plus, I want to eat all the cranberry treats
Grab some fresh cranberries in Wisconsin and make my cranberry brownies
While I'm in Wisconsin, stop into Briar House for a pumpkin pie latte (they're my favorite!)
Re-read at least one of the books on this list
Wear ALL the Halloween cardigans I've owned for years and was never able to enjoy wearing in Houston in September and October
Finally hit up the Anoka Halloween shop in person!
Once October hits, spend a weekend morning in Anoka taking in all the spooky sights
Go for a pumpkin walk in my new neighborhood in October
Go back to Virginia for my THIRD year of That Halloween Bro's party, Boos & Booze—he's celebrating 10 years of his party this year!
Spend Halloween weekend haunting New York City with Matt, aka @hallowwoods
What's on your Halloween season bucket list?
Share what you're most excited to do this season in the comments. Then stay tuned to my Instagram for updates as I enjoy all of these things!
