Fall is now dwelling among us, since officially starting on September 22nd, and most of us are enjoying it. As for the people who hate fall, like my coach, just ignore them for a bit and fall into this article (pun intended).
To begin our autumn excursion, let’s talk about our most favorite thing, dessert and PUMPKIN SPICE DRINKS! Personally, I had never tried a pumpkin spice flavored drink until this year, and boy was I missing out. The updated Starbucks menu includes: Pumpkin Spice Latte (hot and iced), Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte (hot and iced), Cinnamon Dolce Latte (hot and iced), and many more delicious options. Visit the Starbucks menu here to view all of the delicious options! For other drinks, if you’re not into pumpkin spice, there’s always apple cider and hot chocolate! Now into the desserts. There are a few pie and roll options as in: pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, pumpkin roll, apple cinnamon bread, and so much more!
If you’re pondering what activities are going to keep you, your friends, and your family busy this season, you’ve come to the right place. Some general ideas can be listed as: going to a pumpkin patch, exploring corn mazes, and going apple picking. Also, Renshaw Farm is hosting their annual Pumpkin Fest every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October from 11am-6pm. Check out their website here for admission prices and more!
Let’s talk about the holidays that take the pie for this season. As of now, Sprankle’s is not hosting Oktoberfest 2025. However, Concordia is! It will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 4-8pm. Learn more about their event here. Next is a night full of candy and time with your friends, Halloween! Halloween falls on a Friday this year, which couldn’t be more perfect. At the bottom of this article, you can find inspiration for group, duo, and solo costumes, so stay until the end!
On the subject of Halloween, there are plenty of movies to watch to capture all the vibes. Some of these include: Hocus Pocus (a classic), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, The Grudge, and Beetlejuice. Find out what fantastic fall movies are playing near you here!
And finally, towards the end of the season, everyone will be gaining 300 pounds at the beloved Thanksgiving. It is a time to enjoy for families all around Saxonburg, just be sure to get out of the holiday slump for school in time!
