Once summer winds down, it's time to turn your attention to autumn. This beautiful season is full of reasons to celebrate with their own unique, seasonal flavor and there are lots of activities that you can share with family and friends. To get you inspired, here is a list of 10 things to love about fall.

 

When the sky is clear and the air is fresh, taking long walks to enjoy the weather is refreshing and enjoyable. Grab the kids or the dog and head outside!
 

 

Hot apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, and mulled wine are a few seasonal beverages that will warm your bones when the crisp weather hits. These comforting drinks smell amazing and taste even better! Treat yourself to your favorite fall beverage then send this Pumpkin Spice Season eCard to share cozy autumn greetings to friends and family.

   

Whether you’re a fan of the NFL or your college alma mater, football season is in full swing! Check your team’s schedule for the next big game and invite friends to tailgate or watch the match with these online football invitations you can send by email or text. Need more inspiration? Check out these fall football party ideas and these tailgating party tips for a memorable event.

Picking out the perfect pumpkin can be a tough task: do you choose the perfectly round one or the slightly lopsided,  lumpy one? Although they may eventually be turned into pie or carved into a scary face, trips to the pumpkin patch are another activity that fall wouldn’t be complete without. Gather friends with this cute pumpkin carving party invitation or gorgeous Pumpkins & Prosecco invitation. Finally, regardless if you host a party or not, be sure to check out these advanced pumpkin carving tips!

This beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany draws an attendance of more than 5 million people a year! You can, of course, celebrate closer to home with many cities hosting Oktoberfest celebrations modeled after the original event, send a free beer-themed eCard to commemorate the occasion, or plan a fun Oktoberfest party with Oktoberfest invitations, German beer, soft pretezels, and bratwurst. 

Certain areas of the country are treated to the beautiful sight of watching the leaves change color each fall. Green slowly gives way to reds, oranges, and yellows, creating brightly colored trees. If you don’t live in an area where the leaves change color, plan a weekend getaway to the northern states to witness nature at its finest.

 

What could be more quintessentially fall? Head over to a local apple orchard to pick your own apples that can later be turned into delicious homemade pies, muffins, and cider. Send an apple picking invitation so friends can join you or host a caramel apple bar party after you've gone picking with this online invitation.

With all of these terrific foods in season during the fall (the aforementioned pumpkins and apples), there seems to be a lot of baking going on! Just thinking about pumpkin pies, apple crisp, and other fall pastries is enough to get mouths watering. Try this delicious cinnamon apple crisp recipe!
 

  

There’s so much to enjoy about this holiday beyond candy and costumes. You can have fun decorating for the holiday or planning a Halloween party. Get Halloween ideas and browse online Halloween invitations to start planning!

No fall list would be complete without the biggest of fall holidays — Thanksgiving! Whether it's a typical holiday dinner, brunch, or Friendsgiving gathering, check out these Thanksgiving invitations and Thanksgiving celebration ideas for inspiration.

With so many things to look forward to in the fall, it's easy to be excited about the new season. Try some of the 
suggestions listed above or start your own traditions!