Your guide to fall: Discover events, recipes, & more

Fall is here, which means sweater weather, cozy nights in, and the smell of pumpkin pie filling the kitchen. Celebrate the change in seasons with these apps that will help you start the season off right.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or already have a fall festival in mind, discover activities the whole family will love. Find event hours, locations, and additional info on pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hay rides, and other seasonal events near you. Buy tickets in-app, then show them at the door (or corn maze entrance) for easy access.

Get a taste of fall flavor with a DIY pumpkin-spice latte or tender oven-baked squash. The Whisk app collects recipes around the web – from major publications to niche cooking blogs – and gives you lots of options for savory or sweet eats. Join communities like “Fall Seasonal” to browse photos, post your own dishes, and connect with other home chefs.

Create a cozy autumn atmosphere at home with Etsy’s unique items. Search “fall decor” to find everything from chunky hand-knit pumpkins to homemade spiced candles, then buy your faves from independent creators. You can even reach out to shops directly and ask for customizations, so you can get your football team’s colors on that harvest wreath.