The coming of fall means the leaves turning, the air growing crisper, and sweaters being dusted off. Though Texas doesn’t feel like fall until December, many choose to step into the autumnal mindset instead.
The prime way to do this is by doing cozy activities that scream fall (or boo), and living in the self-proclaimed Halloween capital of Texas makes them not so hard to find.
Starting with a cozy option, visiting a pumpkin patch to take a hayride or navigate a corn maze is the most nostalgic and atmospheric option out there.
“When I was little, we’d go to the pumpkin patch, like with my family or on a field trip, and we’d take a pumpkin home to carve. It’s a fun memory, carving pumpkins and roasting the pumpkin seeds,” said Eva Shelby Vazquez, a sophomore at Guyer.
Or, for a less crowded alternative, try rose picking at Gemini Peach and Rose Farm.
Speaking of nostalgia, Coyote Drive-In is showing Halloween movies for October. But if the drive is too long, grab a drink or compete in a Halloween-themed competition at West Oak Coffee Bar and have a spooky movie marathon at home.
UNT’s Department of Physics hosts star parties where they observe the stars and current meteor showers every first and third saturday of the month at Rafes Urban Astronomy Center. This can be a relaxing, after-dark outing year-round, not just during the autumn season, but it could be the perfect opportunity for a “Twilight”–inspired Instagram post.
Walk into any vintage shop and be transported into the fall mood by the smell of lingering dust. For books, music, and media, check out Recycled Books and Faded Blue in downtown Denton. Or, pop into Sleeping Lizzards and Les Muses Vintage to find clothing and eccentricities. As a bonus, stop by the Denton Community Market for music and fresh fall harvests.
For the thrill-seeking adventurer, the first obvious option is to go to Fright Fest at Six Flags, which lasts until Nov. 4. Denton, however, has haunted attractions of its own, such as the Parker House and ghost tours.
Downtown Denton is decked out from the ground to the top of the courthouse’s tower for October. Not only that, but they have hundreds of events taking place.
And finally, to honor the classic Denton tale, take a chance to visit Old Alton Bridge and try to catch a glimpse of the Goatman.
The interactive map above holds more fall activities to do throughout October and November!
