Looking for fun activities to do in November? Download my November Bucket List for new ideas!
November is the start of the holiday season for many people. As the temperatures and leaves slowly drop, our spirits begin to rise. Before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving begins, why not try some of these November activities?!
10 November Bucket List Ideas
- Do something fun with leftover Halloween candy
- Honor a Veteran
- Make a Turkey with your leftover pumpkins
- Make Hot Apple Cider or Spiked Apple Cider
- Jump in a Leaf Pile
- Bake a homemade pie (apple, pumpkin, pecan… the options are endless!)
- Go on a hike for your mental health (National Take a Hike Day on November 17th).
- Write Notes of Gratitude (see more Gratitude Activities for Kids)
- Donate to a Food Bank or local Food Drive
- Book holiday photos with a local photographer or make a plan to take your own family photos (here’s how!).
10 More November Bucket List Ideas
- LET’S COOK! One thing I love to do is test out potential Thanksgiving recipes throughout November. This is to make sure any new recipes get the seal of approval from my family before I serve it to a larger crowd.
- Visit a nature center or farm (before it gets too cold!)
- Take a trip to a local brewery or winery – bonus if they have a fireplace or outdoor heaters.
- Winterize your home. If you have a wood burning fireplace, hire a chimney sweep to clean and inspect your chimney before you light your first fire. Collect firewood and store it somewhere it can stay dry.
- Fall Clean Up. When you’re done raking leaves, don’t forget to clean your gutters and check for standing water around your home.
- Look for holiday donation programs – many local programs organize Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need.
- Make your own holiday wish list.
- Start shopping for family and friends during early Black Friday sales (it’s not just one day a year anymore).
- Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
- Join a Turkey Trot or fall race.
What are your favorite things to do in November?
If you are planning out the month, take time to talk over all of the fun things you can do. Customize your November Bucket List to include whatever works for you and your family!
Live in Connecticut? Here’s a list of Fun Things for Families to Do this November in Connecticut and 41 Fun Things to do in Connecticut in November 2023.
Neely Moldovan says
I love your bucket list! I really want to do Turkey crafts with my kids this year!
Jennifer Prince says
I love the idea of finding a new/fun way to express gratitude. I’m adding that to my list!
Stephanie says
I like these fun bucket list items! I don’t really have too much on my list that’s Thanksgiving-specific because it doesn’t hold that much excitement for me. You see, I’m allergic to most of Thanksgiving dinner (turkey, green beans, white potatoes, onions, and apples…) so it makes it less-than-exciting haha. However, I have begun to get into the holiday spirit and I’ll be celebrating my wedding anniversary this month as well – so those are the things keeping me happy!
Caitlin Houston says
Aw man well I hope you can still enjoy some fun foods! Happy wedding anniversary!
Deborah says
I love this bucket list and how fun that you made a bingo game of it!! What a great idea!
Venus says
This post came in handy. Other thank work I’m still trying to find out what I can do.