| 01 | (Image or video up to 15 seconds) We’ve all seen what nonsense skeletons get up to when left unsupervised, but what about the rest of your Halloween decor? Show us what your spiders, pumpkins, ghouls, and other spooky decorations get up to when you leave the house. |
| 02 | (Video – up to 15 seconds) Write a Fall-themed riddle in chalk somewhere where neighbors or strangers can see it. Write the answer at least 50ft away. |
| 03 | (Image) October 26 is National Hug a Sheep Day. Ewe know what to do. |
| 04 | (Video – up to 30 seconds) Alas! We could not save the daylight! Darkness has once again stolen our extra hour of sun. Give a farewell speech or eulogy to our lost hour. |
| 05 | (Image) Build a graveyard or memorial site to all the fandoms you once loved, but are no longer a part of. |
| 06 | (Image) @Deoruns (instagram) is more than 400 days into his cross-continent run from Cape Town to London “to tell the history of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world”. To support him on his epic journey, go for a short run to or through an area of historical or cultural importance. Take a picture of yourself on location after your run holding a sign cheering Deo on. Post the picture on Instagram and include where you chose to run in the description. Tag @deoruns in your photo. |
| 07 | (Image) Resting Witch Face. |
| 08 | (Image or video up to 20 seconds) In Ecuador, one of the ways to celebrate the Day of the Dead is by making the favorite meal of a deceased relative, eating it by their grave, and sharing a memory of that person with others. Follow in this tradition by preparing the favorite meal of a loved one who is no longer with us and sharing it with another person you cherish. No grave site necessary, but is certainly optional. |
| 09 | (Image or video up to 15 seconds) In Ireland, it is traditional to bake Barmbrack in late fall to celebrate a successful harvest. A traditional bake would include a few items (tokens or charms) that predict the future of whoever finds it once the bread has been baked and sliced. Some common tokens include a pea (no marriage), a coin (wealth), a ring (marriage), and a piece of cloth (poverty). Bake your own Barmbrack and insert at least 3 of your own tokens to predict the coming year. |
| 10 | (Image) Photoshop a person or character from a famous historical painting (pre-1900’s) into a modern setting / current photograph. |
| 11 | (Image or video – up to 1 minute). October and November recognize Hispanic Heritigage Month, ADHD Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Veteran and Military Families Month, and Native American History Month. Research someone who falls under two or more of these identities and put together a short video, PowerPoint, or series of graphics telling their story and highlighting them. |
| 12 | (Image) Your local pet shelter, wildlife rehabilitation center, or animal rescue is probably in need of donations. Many accept used towels and bedding, gently used pet supplies or toys, and cleaning supplies. Find out what your local animal rescue is in need of and hopefully do a bit of fall cleaning at the same time. If you don’t already own something your local animal rescue accepts, check out their Amazon Wish List instead. Take a photo of your items at the place of donation (or a screenshot of your purchased items if you go the Amazon Wish List route) and tag the animal rescue organization in your post. |
| 13 | (Video – up to 15 seconds) Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Fireworks are often used as symbol of jubilation during celebrations. Create a stop-motion fireworks display using petals or colored paper. |
| 14 | (Image) If pumpkin pancakes exist, logic dictates that Jack-o-lantern pancakes should also exist. Carve a scary face in your breakfast to create a flapjack-o-lantern. To ensure Sarah H. has “the best time ever” you should then consume pancakes until you explode. |
| 15 | (Image) 2024 is a presidential election year in the United States (and 22 other countries are also having important elections in the last 2 months of the year). Create a lawn or window sign that starts with “I’m voting for…” and list one or more of the issues that are most important to you when selecting a candidate. Display it proudly in your window, yard, or somewhere else publicly visible. |
| 16 | (Image) Using bleached leaves to create a print, create the ultimate fall pattern on a tote or piece of clothing. |
| 17 | (Image or video – up to 15 seconds). Moth pit. |
| 18 | (Video – up to 10 seconds) Have you heard of Punkin Chunkin where you catapult pumpkins 🎃 as far as you can? (If not you’re missing out. Go Google that. Enjoy for a few minutes; we’ll be here when you get back). Now build your own catapult for a pumpkin-based treat (pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin-spiced latte) and catapult the tasty treat into a friend’s mouth. |
| 19 | (Video – up to 10 seconds) Remember when we were in elementary school and the height of classroom entertainment was pouring wet glue on your hand, waiting for it to dry, and then pulling it off? Do that. But make it horror. |
