Autumn Bucket List: Cozy Fall Music, Movie Watch List, Reading List, and More (2025 Edition)
- Bianca Paola Gonzalez
- Aug 28
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
This post was originally published in 2023 and has been fully updated for 2025 with fresh ideas, playlists, and cozy fall inspiration.
Cozy season is the perfect time to slow down and romanticize the everyday. In this Autumn bucket list, you’ll find cozy activities, fall flavors, a reading list, a movie watchlist, a curated playlist, and even a seasonal desktop wallpaper—so you can savor the magic of the season, create memories, and lose yourself in its simple joys, no matter where you are.
Autumn Bucket List
Every season has its little rituals, and fall feels like the coziest one of all. This bucket list is filled with simple joys—like baking, decorating, and soaking up the autumn air—that help make the season feel extra magical.
Don't forget to save the list on Pinterest or download it to your phone. ✨
Add touches of Autumn to your home
Read a cozy mystery book
Make caramel apples
Cozy up by a bonfire & make smore's
Create a soft Autumn playlist
Make a Fall simmer pot
Cook a soup
Go on a midnight stroll
Light up a Fall scented candle
Paint a pumpkin
Plan a camping trip
Make Butterbeer
Have a cozy self-care night
Savor the taste of a pumpkin-spice latte
Magical Movie Watch List
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a blanket and watching a good movie. Whether it’s a nostalgic classic, a cozy comfort film, or something with just the right hint of spookiness or magic, these picks are here to set the mood for cozy evenings.
Autumn Desktop Wallpaper
Even our screens deserve a seasonal refresh! I’ve rounded up an autumn-inspired wallpaper so every time you open your laptop, you get a little dose of warm fall vibes.
Cozy Vibes Playlist
Music has a way of setting the tone for the season. This playlist is full of mellow, warm songs—the kind that make your morning coffee taste better and turn ordinary days into something a little more special.
Flavors of Fall List
Fall just wouldn’t be the same without its signature flavors. Think pumpkin spice everything, apple desserts, and warm, comforting meals that make you feel like you’re wrapped up in a big cozy sweater.
Butternut squash or pumpkin soup
Cinnamon rolls
Pumpkin waffles
Apple cider
Pumpkin spice latte
Maple glazed donuts
Reading List
Autumn always feels like the perfect time to slow down with a good book. This list is full of stories that match the season’s mood, especially on the magical and witchy side—perfect for reading with a hot drink in hand.
The Late Night Witches by Auralee Wallace
In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
A Witch's Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Spookly Yours by Jennifer Chipman
This Spells Love by Kate Robb
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood
The Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
The Witching Moon Manor by Stacy Sivinski
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare
What the Hex by Jessica Clare
The season has a way of feeling magical, even if the leaves don’t change where you live. Sometimes it’s less about the weather and more about the little traditions we create—like watching cozy movies, reading books that transports you to magical places, or making a playlist that sets the mood. Even in warmer places, leaning into these activities is a way to romanticize the season and bring a bit of autumn magic into everyday life. 🍂
Be sure to check out my Halloween Bucket List 2025: Fun Activities, Traditions & Things to Do blog post for more season inspiration.
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