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Once that first crunchy leaf hits the ground, I start working overtime to take advantage of autumn, doing as many fall activities<\/a> as I can. While there are countless ways to embrace the season outside\u2014like going apple picking or leaf peeping\u2014some of the best fall magic happens right at home. After all, it is peak cozy season. Whether you\u2019re craving a relaxing solo night after work<\/a> or want a low-key friend date, these 20 ideas for what to do at home on a cozy night in will do the trick. From different types of crafting to seasonal recipes to make, these fall activities are bound to give you your fix at home.<\/p>\n

Do a Fall Embroidery Kit<\/h2>\n

Embroidery is a beginner-friendly craft that deserves as much love as its trendier cousin, needlepoint<\/a>. You make stitches with a needle and colored thread to fill in an outlined design, kind of like filling out a coloring page. It takes me a few weeks to complete a single design, so it\u2019s something you can work toward finishing throughout the season. It\u2019s a relaxing activity that keeps you off of your phone while you\u2019re listening to a podcast<\/a> or music. Amazon has fall-themed embroidery kits depicting Halloween scenes, squirrels, and cafes.<\/p>\n

READ: 25 Analog Hobbies to Inspire You to Ditch Your Phone This Season<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Solve An Autumnal Jigsaw Puzzle<\/h2>\n

From sprawling scenes of the fall leaves in Central Park<\/a> to spooky black cats and pumpkins<\/a>, the options are endless for seasonal jigsaw puzzles. Putting the pieces together is instantly satisfying, and like embroidery, it\u2019s a cozy activity to do while a movie plays in the background.<\/p>\n

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Host an Apple & Pumpkin-Themed Potluck<\/h2>\n

Pumpkin and its trusty sidekick, apple, are the main characters of the season. This autumn, host a themed potluck starring the dynamic duo. Each guest brings a dish inspired by one (or both!) of the flavors. Savory dishes like pumpkin pasta and apple goat cheese salad would make for crowd-pleasing mains, while there\u2019s a plethora of delicious fall desserts<\/a> featuring pumpkin and apple to round out the meal. You could even send a Pinterest board of recipes to guests to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n

Have a Nora Ephron Movie Night<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve Got Mail<\/em> and When Harry Met Sally<\/em>, both written by rom-com legend Nora Ephron<\/a>, are quintessential autumn films. They\u2019re filled with lush shots of fall foliage in New York and some truly great \u201890s fall fashion. There\u2019s also a calmness to these movies that matches the temperate weather. Light some fall-scented candles, snuggle under your favorite blanket, and hit play<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Listen to Peanuts Jazz<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re thinking, \u201cWhat\u2019s Peanuts jazz?\u201d I\u2019m talking about our good friends Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy. If you grew up watching the Peanuts<\/em> holiday specials, you\u2019ll instantly recognize the nostalgic jazz scores composed by Vince Guaraldi. Listening to the soundtracks from It\u2019s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown<\/em> and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving<\/em> instantly throws me into the mood of the season and makes for wonderful background music as you cook or read.<\/p>\n

Paint a Fall Landscape Scene<\/h2>\n

Grab a canvas, a set of paints, and get ready to prove what Bob Ross has always told us: Anyone can paint. The official Bob Ross YouTube channel has a playlist<\/a> with 27 fall painting ideas that you can choose from. With titles like \u201cBridge to Autumn<\/a>,\u201d \u201cThe Magic of Fall<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cA Walk in the Woods<\/a>,\u201d you truly can\u2019t go wrong. Ross\u2019s soothing voice and delicate teaching skills will guide the way.<\/p>\n

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Knit or Crochet a Scarf<\/h2>\n

Technically, you can knit or crochet in any season, but there\u2019s something about 90-degree weather that puts me off from going inside and picking up a heavy piece of yarn. So, now\u2019s the time to whip out those needles. First, pick up supplies\u2014namely, yarn and hooks or needles\u2014from your local craft store. Then, follow tutorials on YouTube or purchase a kit that comes with instructions and materials from a brand like Wool and the Gang<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rewatch Your Favorite Childhood Halloween Movies<\/h2>\n

Okay, so I definitely wouldn\u2019t recommend turning on a true horror film as a cozy evening activity, especially if you\u2019re alone. Thankfully, that\u2019s where nostalgic 2000s films come in handy. Grab your caramel corn and turn on a film just spooky enough to get you hyped for Halloween, like Twitches<\/em>, Halloweentown<\/em>, or Hocus Pocus<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Make Apple Cider<\/h2>\n

This warm spiced beverage is calling your name. Instead of just buying a jug of cider, turn it into an at-home activity. Follow a recipe like this one from Sally\u2019s Baking Addiction<\/a> and reap the benefits of filling your home with the delicious aroma of apple, cinnamon, and orange.<\/p>\n

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Bake a Gilmore Girls<\/em>-Inspired Fall Treat<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s pretty much gospel at this point that Gilmore Girls<\/em> is the fall show<\/a>. While you probably don\u2019t need a reminder to rewatch the series, I will push you to embrace the Gilmore Girls<\/em> fall spirit by baking one of the many autumnal treats referenced in the show. Recipes for Luke\u2019s pumpkin pancakes with homemade cinnamon butter<\/a> go viral each year, so that\u2019s a good place to start. Or, try Emily\u2019s DAR mushroom soup or Sookie\u2019s orange-glazed muffins, which can be found on blogs like Eating Gilmore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

READ: 12 Small Towns to Visit This Fall That Feel Like Stars Hollow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Light a Crackling Candle<\/h2>\n

It might seem obvious to light a candle that fills your home with warm, spiced scents\u2014think apple, cinnamon, and sandalwood\u2014but I\u2019m not talking about any old candle. There\u2019s something extra special about a crackling<\/em> candle. When lit, the wooden wicks make popping noises like logs in a fireplace might. The meditative sound is the perfect background noise for your fall night at home.<\/p>\n

Dive Into a Cozy Mystery Novel<\/h2>\n

When that long-awaited chill hits the air, it\u2019s time to crack open a cozy mystery novel<\/a>. The genre keeps your eyes glued to the page to find out \u201cwhodunit\u201d without being so scary that you\u2019ll freak out over a strange creak in the house. If you are craving a good scare, though, peruse Goodreads\u2019 list of best thrillers and horror books of 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make a Pinterest Board for Fall Fashion<\/h2>\n

No matter what your style is, chances are you can find it on Pinterest. Have a relaxing night scrolling through outfit inspo and create a board you can refer back to when you\u2019re shopping or putting together looks. You can filter your search down to a specific item of clothing you\u2019re looking for or outfit ideas based on your body type. Think: barn jackets, cable knit sweaters, Chelsea boots, and layers. Lots of layers.<\/p>\n

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Have a Seasonal Spa Night<\/h2>\n

Evenings at home are the perfect opportunity for a spa night, turning FOMO into JOMO<\/a>. Here are a few ideas to make it happen: take an \u201ceverything shower<\/a>\u201d with a warm or woodsy shower gel (Bath and Body Works has an incredible catalogue of autumnal scents<\/a>), put on a vanilla face mask, and paint your nails a rich fall color<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Assemble A Fall Bouquet<\/h2>\n

Having a bouquet-making night is a fun, low-key activity to do with friends, and everyone leaves with a fabulous fall centerpiece. It\u2019s also relatively cheap: just buy some Trader Joe\u2019s blooms for everyone to mix and match. Prioritize rich yellows, reds, oranges, and pinks. When you\u2019re done, watch this tutorial<\/a> to learn how to use the brown paper Trader Joe\u2019s bags as free flower wrap.<\/p>\n

Make a Fall Bingo Card<\/h2>\n

I love creating bingo cards to give myself ideas of fun things to do within a given timeframe. My fall-themed bingo card will probably include ideas from this very article (how meta!) along with more outdoorsy activities. Here\u2019s how you can do it: Find a bingo card template on Canva and fill each square with something you want to do this fall. Print it out, stick it on your fridge, and mark off the boxes as you go. You can even award yourself a small \u201cprize\u201d if you hit bingo, like that cozy sweater you\u2019ve been eyeing or a pumpkin-spiced latte on a weekday.<\/p>\n

Have a Fall Reset Night<\/h2>\n

Making organizing cozy starts by curating the right environment: Put on your Peanuts jazz, light a crackling candle, and step into some slippers. The goal isn\u2019t to clean everything, but just to feel a little bit lighter. Some ideas: Put away any lingering summer clothes and set aside pieces to donate; pull out your fall wardrobe; swap out seasonal items around the house, like bedding and decor; check off one or two easy chores like sweeping or wiping windows.<\/p>\n

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Roast Seasonal Vegetables<\/h2>\n

Fall is an amazing season for produce. In addition to pumpkin, vegetables like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, parsnips, beets, and Brussels sprouts are also in season\u2014and they taste best when roasted. Either use the veggies as part of easy one-sheet dinners, toss them in salad, or pur\u00e9e them into soup.<\/p>\n

Play a Cozy Video Game<\/h2>\n

Entering a fictional world where your only concern is fishing or crossbreeding flowers is so relaxing. I prefer gaming on a handheld console, which feels extra cozy when snuggled up with a blanket. Animal Crossing is the quintessential video game in this category, and as a bonus, the seasons change as they do in real life. <\/p>\n

Make Polymer Clay Magnets<\/h2>\n

Polymer clay has been all over my FYP recently, with people molding the clay into adorable miniature shapes to put on their fridge. One of my favorite videos is by crafter @joanna.kay<\/a>, who\u2019s made fall-themed magnets<\/a>\u2014think: a mini pumpkin pie, coffee cup, and football. To try it out for your next craft night, grab a polymer clay kit on Amazon<\/a> along with some magnets<\/a> to stick on the backs.<\/p>\n

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Adriana Chavez, Contributing Writer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adriana is a freelance culture and lifestyle writer. In addition to The Everygirl, her writing has appeared in BuzzFeed, Food Network, HGTV, Allrecipes, EatingWell, and more.<\/p>\n

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