Getting into the Fall Spirit

Sophia Pedroza, Staff Writer

October 23, 2023

Fall Guide

It’s that time of the year again; the time when the leaves start to change colors, the weather starts to feel cooler, and everyone is drinking pumpkin spice lattes. The fall season is one of my favorite seasons because of all the things you can do with your family and friends. In this article, you will find a guide to fun things you can do this fall.

Baking

There are so many yummy treats that you can bake to get you in the fall spirit. For instance, you can bake apple pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, or cinnamon rolls. These treats are easy to make so you and your family can enjoy them.

Here are some of my favorite fall recipes:

https://natashaskitchen.com/apple-pie-recipe/

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/the-great-pumpkin-pie-recipe/

https://julieblanner.com/apple-cinnamon-bread-recipe/

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls/

Pumpkin Patch

This fall, one of the many things you can do is visit a pumpkin patch with either your friends or your family. You can enjoy a nice pumpkin spice latte while you stroll the pumpkin patch grounds and take pictures to capture the moment. To read more on pumpkin patches, visit the link to view my colleague’s story. https://thetalonnewspaper.net/11590/falcon-life/pumpkin-patches-help-us-get-into-the-fall-spirit/

Carve Pumpkins

Carving and painting pumpkins is another fun activity you can do this season. You can purchase a pumpkin carving kit or paints from Target or Walmart. There are so many things that you can carve or paint on your pumpkin.

Fall Movies

Here are some great fall movies and shows you can watch this season:

Corpse Bride
Hocus Pocus
Coraline
Casper
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Halloweentown
Gilmore Girls
Gossip Girl
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Fall Vibe Albums and Songs

Folklore album by Taylor Swift
Evermore album by Taylor Swift
All Too Well by Taylor Swift
Rosyln by Bon Iver, St. Vincent
The Night We Met by Lord Huron
We Fell In Love In October by girl in red
Ever Since New York By Harry Styles
Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer
Cornelia Street by Taylor Swift
Heather by Conan Gray
American Teen by Khalid
I Love You So by The Walters
Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood
Enough For You by Olivia Rodrigo
Matilda by Harry Styles
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
Making The Bed by Olivia Rodrigo
Let The Light In by Lana del Rey

Fall Festivals

Fall festivals are always so much fun since there are many things you can do. You can take pictures with the pumpkins, drink a fall beverage, play games, and buy food.

Here are some fall festivals happening soon in the area:

Spooktacular Fall Festival on October 26th, 3-7 p.m. at the Brownsville Branch Campus 935 North Expressway, Brownsville TX
St. Luke Fall Festival on October 21 and 22, 5-10 p.m.at 2800 Rockwell Drive, Brownsville TX
Harlingen Country Club Fall Festival on October 21st, 4 pm at 5500 El Camino Real, Harlingen TX

Other Ideas!