{"id":1807,"date":"2024-09-28T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:10:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T16:10:43","slug":"things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do At The Weekends in October"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_d94394-a1\">Octoberrrrr! That most beloved of months for so many people. It&#8217;s here, so get out your boots and scarves, hang on tight to your pumpkin spice lattes, and get ready for some great ideas for seasonal things to do at the weekends in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Spend Your October Weekends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>October is unarguably peak autumn. The weather has changed, the leaves are falling, there are pumpkins everywhere, and Halloween is approaching. It\u2019s also the calm before the storm of all the busy-ness heading into <strong><a href=\"\/category\/seasons\/christmas\/\">Christmas<\/a><\/strong> and the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much to love about this time of year: the changing colours of nature, the crispness of the air on a bright sunny day, being reunited with your snuggliest jumper, switching to comfort food and cooking it in a steamy kitchen on cold and wet day, and lighting up the dark evenings with candles and lanterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so an Autumn activities list is definitely a mood-lifter if you&#8217;re an autumn-lover. An evocative, cosy-from-start-to-finish, feelgood list to get you into the spirit of the season. Let\u2019s make sure to enjoy everything October has to offer. Don\u2019t let it fly by and find yourself in the depths of winter without enjoying some fantastic fall weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1807_651b18-74 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1807_41b8fb-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_a5720a-cd\"><em>Almost The Weekend is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do during the October weekends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some October weekend inspiration, here are some seasonal ideas for things you could do this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Decorate for Autumn  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first: this doesn&#8217;t need to be time consuming, stressful, or expensive! Adding a few autumnal touches to your home can make a real difference to the cosy feeling you get when you come in from the cold after a long day. Adding extra light and warmth are the name of the game as we head into the darker, colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in the twinkly lights early (they\u2019re not just for Christmas!) Some of my favourites I use every year are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=81ac8eec9f4dc1be54bef55577fdab7b&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=lighting&amp;keywords=remote control fairy lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">remote control fairy lights<\/a><\/strong> which you can hang round mirrors and mantelpieces, and these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Lights4fun-Stainless-Battery-Operated-Lantern\/dp\/B01IVOMSQU\/ref=sr_1_6?crid=279X1XZBLHZ56&amp;keywords=led%252Bcandle%252Blanterns&amp;qid=1693478956&amp;sprefix=led%252Bcandle%252Blanterns%252Caps%252C113&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=3c6ae46a0a061eb74a77ca879084e98f&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">beautiful LED candle lanterns<\/a><\/strong> which go just about anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or how about some autumn-scented candles like this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/WoodWick-Hourglass-Scented-Candle-Cinnamon\/dp\/B07DH4V5RK\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JUG6ZV2317IT&amp;keywords=woodwick%252Bcinnamon%252Bchai&amp;qid=1693479121&amp;sprefix=woodwick%252Bci%252Caps%252C91&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=309b5f5754ab12799c506e0ddf571741&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">cinnamon chai one from Woodwick<\/a><\/strong>. With a spicy scent and a crackling wick, it\u2019s like autumn in a jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019ve got cosy blankets or throws accessible in your living room for snuggling under on cool evenings, or go all-out with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=b0a8f7efc4ef4ef57f69d3bb1615e673&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=drugstore&amp;keywords=heated throw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><strong>heated blanket<\/strong>.<\/a> (Be warned, once you have one of these you can never go back!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like seasonal touches, hang an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=a99861c65e6a06d5298105d1c0d5d1ff&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=diy&amp;keywords=autumn wreath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">autumn wreath<\/a><\/strong> on the door, and decorate your mantelpiece or table with mini pumpkin decorations \u2013 I\u2019m in love with these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Ywlake-Artificial-Thanksgiving-Halloween-Decoration\/dp\/B09YTJKRP1\/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1EVXT49T00TL8&amp;keywords=velvet%252Bpumpkins&amp;qid=1693479334&amp;sprefix=velvet%252Bpumpkins%252Caps%252C100&amp;sr=8-15&amp;th=1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=e5a80619a45e77f4ae0b6c4626296fba&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">blue velvet pumpkins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1807_45fe30-3a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1807_45fe30-3a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cosy-up-at-home-on-october-weekends-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fall table with mug of cocoa and candles\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cosy-up-at-home-on-october-weekends-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cosy-up-at-home-on-october-weekends-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cosy-up-at-home-on-october-weekends-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cosy-up-at-home-on-october-weekends.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Read a spooky book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better on a wet and windy October evening than settling down and getting lost in a classic atmospheric ghost story. Here are some of my favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=550fdefb5cf4233694a71a5d65ff0f90&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=the woman in black susan hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">The Woman in Black<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Susan Hill. Reads and feels like a Victorian classic, but was actually written in the 80s. Properly spooky and atmospheric, it\u2019s a chilling but excellent read that will have you hiding under a blanket as you read about Arthur Kipps\u2019 visit to the foggy and eerie Eel Marsh House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=905c0c9a2ea49e2c427382fb7cff2838&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=the fall of the house of usher edgar allan poe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">The Fall of the House of Usher<\/a><\/em><\/strong> by Edgar Allan Poe. A creepy gothic classic. Join the narrator as we&#8217;re drawn into the tragic and eerie decline of the Usher family and their ominous, decaying ancestral home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=707acd91518098990965e58d9d02fdb5&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=the shining stephen king\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">The Shining<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Stephen King. Most people are familiar with Jack Nicholson\u2019s stand-out performance in the movie adaptation of The Shining, but the book is even more terrifying. Check into The Overlook Hotel and join one man\u2019s descent into madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=23391f8ada4d07b02ed6ce0098200e34&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=funnybones janet and allan ahlberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Funnybones<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Janet and Allan Ahlberg for little tots. A classic tale of some friendly skeletons and their skeleton dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=5c76120a37311ff35476263a09a7efd0&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=the worst witch jill murphy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">The Worst Witch<\/a><\/strong><\/em> by Jill Murphy for primary school age kids. Grab your broomstick and join Mildred Hubble at Miss Cackle\u2019s Academy for Witches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Shelley\u2019s <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=1b6a525254472f0b2034c20e634eb387&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=books&amp;keywords=frankenstein mary shelley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Frankenstein<\/a><\/strong><\/em> is perfect for teens who want to experience the original science fiction novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Pick and Carve Pumpkins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait until the day before Halloween when there are only the giant or teeny pumpkins left in the shops. Get your pumpkins in early and enjoy your carving efforts for a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have small children and a pumpkin patch nearby, then head along for some seasonal fun and plenty of adorable photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, just buy a few supermarket pumpkins and make an occasion of decorating them. That&#8217;s our plan for this year. Some might be carved, some might be painted, and we might even have a pumpkin decorating content &#8211; who knows?! We always end up with a variety of cute and creepy efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI&#8217;d say the first thing you need is \u2026 a pumpkin.\u201d<\/p><cite>Cinderella<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Go for a woodland walk and see the leaves changing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves are in full autumn mode right now with some beautiful colours to see, so make the most of it with a weekend woodland walk. (But get out there quickly before the October winds whip up and blow them all away.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the UK, the Woodland Trust has a fantastic woodlands finder, where you can use your location to see woods local to you. It will show you woodlands both large and small and is great to see what\u2019s nearby, making for fun autumn exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/visiting-woods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/visiting-woods<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn forest with different coloured leaves\" class=\"wp-image-1809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/things-to-do-at-the-weekends-in-october-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Get out for a cycle with a flask of hot chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This month is a great time for a family cycle before the ground gets icy later in winter. Pack up a flask with hot chocolate and some snacks, and head out for the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids are between bike sizes or you\u2019re looking for them to learn on a high-quality, lightweight bike, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/thebikeclub.co.uk\/?rfsn=5664272.3635dd&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=5664272.3635dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\"><strong>The Bike Club<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;which offers a subscription-based service to hire great quality, lightweight kids bikes around the UK \u2013 and you can just swap them for bigger ones as the kids grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebikeclub.co.uk\/?rfsn=5664272.3635dd&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=5664272.3635dd\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"The Bike Club banner - child on bicycle\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-627x376.jpg 627w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff-440x264.jpg 440w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the-bike-club-banner-aff.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Get busy in the garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s still time to get through all the essential <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/things-to-do-in-the-garden-in-autumn\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autumn Garden Jobs<\/a><\/strong> that need taking care of at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance aside, now\u2019s the perfect time to plant spring bulbs for next year, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=864d61f969043b88a043bcc35853a07b&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=outdoor&amp;keywords=daffodil bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">daffodils<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=a72903d118123700b498dd18df350920&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=outdoor&amp;keywords=crocus bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">crocuses<\/a><\/strong> for that first sign of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sow <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/search?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=almosttheweek-21&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=df9b4012d6b311d61e8d96b917a5f884&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;index=outdoor&amp;keywords=wildflower seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">wildflower seeds<\/a><\/strong> to attract bees and butterflies to your garden next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Get out the winter woollens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time. Cold weather clothing is needed, so reacquaint yourself with socks, sweaters and scarves. Put all your summer clothes away and make room in your wardrobe for the cosy stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do a bit of clothing admin if needed too. Get winter coats washed (or dry cleaned if necessary), check to see if boots need resoled\/waterproofed, and make sure everyone in the family has what they need for the cold and wet weather to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got coats, gloves and hats etc that you no longer need or that are outgrown, this is the perfect time to donate them to help keep others warm this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Enjoy the October half-term break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The October school holidays are a fantastic time for some autumnal family activities. Lots of places are running Halloween events, and my favourite place to go is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alnwickgarden.com\/events\/the-ghoulish-garden-2022-10-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Alnwick Garden<\/a><\/strong> in Northumberland. They always go all out with their decorations and it&#8217;s a fun day out where you can also visit Alnwick Castle (of Harry Potter fame!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather\u2019s not up to much, settle in at home and have some seasonal fun with the kids in the kitchen, like these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/autumn-bakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">autumn baking ideas<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or snuggle up and have a family movie-fest with popcorn and films that are perfect for this time of year. How about <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>, <em>The Goonies<\/em>, and the whole of <em>Harry Potter<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and if your kids are complaining of being bored, challenge them to learn the dance from <em>Thriller<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Make S\u2019mores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather gets colder, it\u2019s a lovely time of year to make use of a firepit or chimenea if you have one. Get your warm clothes on and toast some marshmallows: the smell in the crisp autumn air is sooo worth it! If you want to stay inside, this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-make-smores-uk\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S\u2019mores recipe with UK ingredients<\/a><\/strong> has instructions for making delicious s\u2019mores in the oven instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-smores-uk-1024x496.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows roasting over fire for making s'mores (UK method)\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-smores-uk-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-smores-uk-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-smores-uk-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-smores-uk.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Do some Halloween Baking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My kids can\u2019t go through October without asking to make their favourite Halloween recipe of all time \u2013 these Halloween Ghost Brownies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They look cute but are simple and very easy to make, and you don\u2019t even have to bake the brownies if you\u2019re short of time \u2013 just use shop-bought ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ghosts are simply marshmallows with a thick water icing on top and some decorations for faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-ghost-brownies-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Brownies with marshmallow ghosts on top\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-ghost-brownies-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-ghost-brownies-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-ghost-brownies-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-ghost-brownies.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Make a Pie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s definitely a good time of year for pie. Swap your Sunday roast for an easy, comforting pie to warm you up. Bonus points if you eat it in front of an old movie on a rainy evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try this easy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/leftover-roast-chicken-pie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1482\">Leftov<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/leftover-roast-chicken-pie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/leftover-roast-chicken-pie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1482\">r Roast Chicken Pie<\/a><\/strong> which is really simple and uses cooked leftover chicken so is ready in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5{background-color:rgba(243,205,76,0.76);}.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1807_b05fd0-d5 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1807_0b788a-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1807_0b788a-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_2d7eff-6b\">You might also like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1807_cc17df-5e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almosttheweekend.com\/how-to-have-a-hygge-weekend\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1137\">How to Have a Hygge Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Start getting ready for Christmas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know. Only October. I hear you. But the truth is, if you want to do any Christmas activities that need booked in advance, you\u2019ll need to get booking now, so that\u2019s the perfect task for this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa visits, outdoor light trails, ice skating, pantomimes etc: if you want to go, get them booked now &#8211; and feel good about being so damn organised. For extra points, get some presents bought and stashed away now, and thank yourself later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Make and Store some Christmas treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The other thing you can do now is start making any edible items you want to enjoy at Christmas that will take time to mature. How about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/christmas-chutney-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Christmas chutney<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sloe-gin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sloe gin<\/a><\/strong>? It\u2019s such a great way to get ahead for the festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Do one thing each week to improve your living space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I find that, during the summer months, I tend to ignore all the DIY that needs done at home. When autumn comes and we\u2019re all spending more time indoors, this is the time I start to notice any jobs that have been neglected over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that&#8217;s you too, then this month try doing something each week that will make a difference to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This October, I\u2019m going to: paint the front door, fix a blind that\u2019s been broken by an over-enthusastic child, have a toy clearout (always good in the run-up to Christmas!), and buy a new lamp for a dark corner of the kitchen. None of these are massive jobs, but they\u2019ll all make a noticeable difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Make some Autumnal soup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the weather turns colder, I start making (and freezing) soup. You can\u2019t beat it for a quick weekend lunch on a cold day, so it\u2019s lovely to have a supply ready in the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourites at this time of year usually involve root vegetables, like this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-butternut-squash-soup-lemon-garlic-toast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">butternut squash soup<\/a><\/strong>. I also love this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/celeriac-pancetta-thyme-soup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">celeriac, pancetta and thyme one<\/a><\/strong> and I can\u2019t resist a good <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spiced-parsnip-soup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">spiced parsnip soup<\/a><\/strong> either.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1807_1df67e-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1807_1df67e-40 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1807_1df67e-40\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope that gives you some simple ideas of fun things to do during the October weekends. 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