With the leaves changing colors and that nice, cool, crisp feeling back in the air, the autumn season has finally arrived! Are you looking for ways to enjoy the fall without falling into debt? Well, get your pumpkin spice, grab a football, and some popcorn, because we’re about to explore some great ways to enjoy the fall traditions on a budget!
- Visit a local pumpkin patch Bring your family and friends and pick some pumpkins, take pictures, and enjoy all the activities your local pumpkin patch has to offer. Pumpkin patches are more than just picking your favorite pumpkin. From inflatable slides, petting zoos, games, and activities, your local pumpkin patch is great way to spend an afternoon with your family and friends.
- Homemade costume: Store bought costumes can be expensive. But using your imagination and making your own costume not only will be more cost effective but it will be unique to you! Find unused items around the house, thrift shop, or upgrade an old costume will be sure to make you stand out during the Halloween season.
- Carve Pumpkins: Fall means it’s time to start looking for the perfect pumpkins for carving! Whether you create a more traditional Jack-O-Lantern, or try a new artistic direction on your pumpkin, the whole family will have fun carving their own creation. It can be tempting to go to a pumpkin patch to pick out your pumpkin, but you can actually save some money if you purchase from a grocery store where pumpkins are less expensive.
- Spooky Movie Night: Fall is spooky season after all, so why not plan a movie night where you watch a few of your favorite Halloween movies! Most low-cost streaming services have Halloween film collections. You can also use the apples you’ve picked and the seeds from pumpkin carving to make tasty snacks like caramel apples and toasted pumpkin seeds as your film fest snacks!
- Tailgate From Home: You don’t have to buy those pricey tickets to the big game to enjoy a tailgate with your friends and family! Watch the game from home and grill burgers from your own backyard. Plus, if you party potluck style, you can split food costs by having everyone bring a tailgate treat.
Feeling that Fall fever yet? However you enjoy the season, there’s plenty of great ways to find fun activities that save on your fall budget! And don’t forget, if you’re looking for an affordable way to take a fall adventure Upward Credit Union has you covered!