With this unpredictable weather we're having in Illinois, will we ever see a real fall day?

Fall is my favorite time of year because it's, hands down, the most beautiful sight to see out the bay windows in my living room.  Leaves falling, changing color, and the brisk, cool air blowing through my windows.  Complete Zen!

Plus, there are tons of fall must-do activities that will make you fall in love with the season time and time again.

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My favorites?  Visiting the apple orchard, stocking up on oversized hoodies and blankets, and getting a fresh bag of sugared donuts at least once.  Sharing might be caring, but when it comes to apple cider donuts absolutely not!

If you're looking for some fun to fill your fall schedule this year, here's a list of must-do activities you might've forgotten about.

Fall in Love with Illinois: Must-Do Activities This Season

  • Apple picking
  • Hiking to see gorgeous fall foliage
  • Visit a pumpkin patch
  • Go on a hayride
  • Get lost in a corn maze
  • Walk through a beer garden
  • Seek out haunted places in Chicago
  • Go on a ghost tour
  • Drive-in movie theater playing spooky movies
  • Be a kid again and jump in a pile of leaves
  • Collect leaves & make a leaf-y scrapbook
  • Visit a fall Farmer's Market
  • Tailgate at a football game
  • Have a backyard bonfire
  • Carve a jack-o-lantern
  • Bake cookies on the chilliest days
  • Have a Halloween movie marathon
  • Pack a fall picnic
  • Make a Char"boo"turie board
  • Go on a scenic bike ride
  • Bake your favorite fall desserts

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With these activities, you’ll create unforgettable fall memories in Illinois.

You don't have to always step foot out of the house to have a good time.  Sometimes, the best memories are made with the heat on, cozied up in your pajamas, drinking hot cocoa on a cool fall day.  Happy fall, y'all!

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