Sustainability and affordability are at the forefront of our minds, and with fall coming up it’s our chance to choose fun activities that align. There are a variety of options that can provide both an enjoyable and affordable experience for individuals and families alike. Let’s create lasting memories while reducing our carbon footprint this fall.
1) Farmers Market Bring your own reusable bags and visit your local farmers’ market. Have a budget in mind while indulging in fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, and more. Not only are you supporting local small businesses, families, and artists, but you also have the opportunity to learn more about sustainable farming, seasonal produce, and connect with your community.
2) Go Thrifting Update your fall wardrobe and bring home cozy fall décor by visiting your local thrift store. Thrifting is a great way to enjoy the fall season because you can uncover high quality items at a fraction of the price. Save big on high-quality popular fall items such as cashmere, wool, and organic cotton. It’s a great activity that saves you money and benefits the planet.
3) Enjoy the Outdoors Embrace the fall season by going on nature hikes or bike rides in nearby parks or trails. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking colors of autumn while getting some exercise and enjoying the fresh air. It’s a great time to foster a deeper connection with the environment. You can even consider plogging and help keep the trails clean.
4) DIY Home Décor Engage in DIY crafts using natural materials found during your fall walks such as pinecones and leaves. Create beautiful decorations for your home or make handmade gifts for loved ones. Save money and reduce waste by repurposing these natural treasures.
5) Visit the Library Libraries offer an abundance of resources including magazines, books, movies, and they even host events and workshops. It’s an excellent way to spend a cozy fall afternoon while enjoying some quality time with a good book, scary movie, or participating in community activities.
6) DIY Fall Drinks For those who enjoy staying in during the fall season, why not try making popular drinks at home? With countless of recipes available online for pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider cocktails, and cranberry teas, you can recreate your favorite autumnal beverages without breaking the bank or contributing to excessive waste from single-use plastics.
7) Donate As you transition your wardrobe for the cooler months ahead, consider donating gently used clothing items to your local charities. This can include shoes, jackets, sweaters, blankets, and more. Not only will this help someone in need, but it also promotes recycling and reduces textile waste.
It’s easy to embrace sustainable activities while still enjoying all that this beautiful season has to offer. Let’s instill the important values of sustainability and environmental consciousness for future generations to come. Allow this season to be an opportunity to connect with nature responsibly. What’s your favorite sustainable fall activity?
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Such a lovely blog post to read! Thrifting is getting easier and easier nowadays! My favourite is farmers market. Although I can’t go every week, I make a point to go at least once a month and support smaller farmers. Honestly the taste is so much better than supermarket!
Thrifting is so much fun and you’re getting higher quality items at a fraction of the price! I’ve also found the foods bought locally or at Farmer’s Markets taste so much sweeter and have more flavour too. Thank you for reading Diane!
These are all such great ideas that are also great for the budget as well. I’ve already been working on 3, 4, & 7. Now I need to try the rest of your ideas!!
That’s wonderful Heidi! I hope you have fun with the other activities this fall. Thank you for reading!
These are great suggestions for sustainable activities! I love stopping by the farmer’s markets on the weekends, and thrifting is always fun. I definitely want to try making pumpkin spice drinks too!
That’s great, Karalee! Trying new drink recipes is always fun. Thank you for reading!
I love this time of year as all the activities you’ve listed here are things I enjoy doing. This was such a nice reminder to look forward to the season changes and going for walks with some hot chocolate with my husband. Perfection!
I can’t wait for the nature walks in fall, especially with a hot beverage in hand! Thank you for reading Molly!
I love these ideas for sustainable and affordable fall activities! It’s great to see options that prioritize both enjoying the season and being mindful of our impact on the environment.
Yes! It’s such a small effort to look into that makes a huge difference. Thank you for reading Melody!
Lovely ideas. I love going to the farmers market this time of year!
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It’s great, isn’t it? The seasonal produce allows us to try so many different recipes. Thank you for reading Corinne!
Its been ages since I went to a library, thanks for suggesting it.
My pleasure! I hope you find some good reads on your visit. Thank you for reading Pooja!
Fall is my favorite season. I love spiced cider, the chill in the air, the leaves changing colors. Thanks for these great ideas! I have been meaning to hit up the farmers’ market.
I absolutely agree with all of these! I hope you have a great time at the market. Thank you for reading!
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Great suggestions 🙂 Very inspiring! I love autumn, it’s beautiful 🙂 I hope it will be sunny and warm for a long time 🙂
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Same, I’m excited to enjoy the rest of summer and welcome autumn soon! Thank you for reading Klaudia!
Oh my goodness I love these ideas! Thrifting with a warm fall coffee sounds like the perfect day❤️
Absolutely, I’m glad you agree, Amanda! Thank you for reading!
These are some wonderful fall activities to do. The farmer’s market is filled with neat finds in our area. I love a good thrift store.
I agree, both are fun activities that involve discovering some great gems. Thank you for reading Crystal!
So many great ideas! I love doing all of these activities during the fall too 🙂 Going to the farmers market, library and thrift stores are some of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!
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That’s wonderful Melissa, I’m glad you enjoy these activities! Thank you for reading!
I love these eco-friendly fall activities! It’s great to see that we can still have fun while being mindful of our impact on the environment.
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I agree, it’s great finding fun activities that are also sustainable for the fall season. Thank you for reading Candice!
These are such great ideas! I love thrifting – I’ve been updating my wardrobe recently – and I haven’t been to a library in years so I’ll have to add that to my list. I have a big clear out at the start of every season so I’ll definitely be donating too! Thank you so much for sharing x
That’s great to hear! It’s so exciting to update your wardrobe and I’m glad to hear you’ll be donating. Thank you for reading!
I would love to do DIY again, I stopped a while ago but will try this fall to try it. These are great ideas. Thank you for sharing!
I’m so happy to hear that, Fransic! DIY projects are so much fun, especially during the fall and winter seasons. Thank you for reading!
Thanks for reminding me about some ways I can make the season fun in an eco-responsible way! I love a farmer’s market and need to get to at least one this Fall! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you get to go to a Farmer’s Market this fall, Jodie! I’m excited to visit some too. Thank you for reading!