Autumn Adventures
This festive outdoor activity consists of paths carved into tall agricultural stalks.
Corn maze
Squirrels are known for gathering this nut during the fall, but it is actually botanically classified as a fruit.
Acorn
One cherished fall activity features the picking of this fruit that comes in many varieties including Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
Apple
This major coffee chain popularized the autumn flavor craze when it introduced its famous latte in 2003.
Starbucks
Kids and adults alike put on costumes and go door-to-door on this October 31 holiday.
Halloween
Often held in open fields, this classic autumn event involves riding on a tractor-pulled wagon cushioned with dried grass.
Hayride
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox has earned this name because of its bright light associated with helping farmers gather crops into late into the night.
Harvest Moon
Featured at state fairs across the country, this treat is often topped with powdered sugar.
Funnel cake
Despite its name, pumpkin spice contains no pumpkin. Instead, its primary ingredient is this spice.
Cinnamon
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., this holiday centers around family, gratitude, and a large feast.
Thanksgiving
Spanning over 2000 miles in the eastern U.S., this famous hiking trail is a popular destination for seeing fall foliage.
Appalachian Trail
This traditional horn-shaped basket filled with fruits, vegetables, and grains, is a classic harvest symbol.
Cornucopia/Horn of plenty
Though the correct pronunciation of this tree nut is often argued, it is featured in a classic Southern pie.
Pecan
Pumpkin products have expanded beyond food and beverages to include soaps, candles, and even this type of pet product.
Dog treats
Though the name is misleading, this world-famous 16-day Bavarian festival actually begins in late September.
Oktoberfest
For a spooky thrill, take a ride on this Disney park attraction that features a spooky ballroom and a ride through a graveyard in a "Doom Buggy."
Haunted Mansion
These tart red berries are gathered by flooding sunken bogs so the fruit can then be easily swept up.
Cranberries
This controversial treat was originally called Chicken Feed.
Candy Corn
Though dating back to the 18th century, the commercialization of pumpkin spice didn't begin until this nifty decade.
Celebrated in early November, this Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with vibrant altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Though one fall activity involves carving images into a pumpkin, the original tradition involved this root vegetable.
Turnip
This grain, often associated with autumn decorations and Thanksgiving displays, is one of the most widely grown crops in the U.S.
Corn
Towns in four different states (Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, and North Carolina) share a name with this food that is traditionally the main star of a seasonal feast.
Turkey
Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice has become culturally significant by making its appearance in hashtags and memes within this online platform.
Social media
This ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the start of winter is widely considered the precursor to modern Halloween
Samhain (SOW-in)