October Resident Event Ideas: Easy Fall-Themed Events for Every Budget & Time Crunch
Is anyone else feeling the excitement of Fall? All the stores are bringing in their cozy, orange decor. Coffee shops are releasing their Fall menus. Stores are putting out their sweaters! Ahh the sweaters!
Here’s some super fun resident events to celebrate the Fall with your community. No matter your budget or time constraint, we’ve got you covered.
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Orange Everything: One Event - Three Ways
This month, dive into the vibrant spirit of fall with "Orange Everything!" From sweet treats to creative contests, these events are designed to bring a burst of autumn color and fun to your community. Get ready to celebrate all things orange in style!
(1) Go All Out Orange Candy Bar
Transform your community space into a sweet autumn wonderland with an all-out orange candy bar! Picture a table overflowing with orange-hued treats like candy corn, gummy pumpkins, orange jelly beans, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
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(2) Grab & Go Candy Treat Bags
Offer grab-and-go orange candy treat bags for a quick and easy way to spread some autumn joy. Fill each bag with a variety of orange-themed candies, such as orange lollipops, chocolate orange slices, and pumpkin-shaped gummies.
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(3) Go Virtual - Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Encourage your residents to get creative with a virtual pumpkin decorating contest! Whether they prefer carving, painting, or using craft supplies, invite them to show off their artistic skills and submit photos or videos of their pumpkin creations.
To increase engagement, create fun categories like "Funniest Pumpkin," "Scariest Pumpkin," and "Most Creative Pumpkin."
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4. Harvest Fest
Host a harvest fest on any budget with these easy and fun activities that are so easy to set up. You can have this event outside or inside and invite local restaurants and businesses to set up a table to provide or sell their goods.
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5. Golden Hour Photo Opp
From our Gold Harvest Collection comes a Golden Photo Booth photo opp! This simple event brings residents together, creating a fun, interactive experience that enhances community bonding and makes it easy to engage everyone.
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6. Guess How Many Candy Corns
Need a fun resident event idea that costs just a few dollars and requires minimal planning? You'll love this fall event idea that happens to be one of our member favorites.
Have your residents guess how many candy corns are in the jar to win the jar or a special prize.
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7. Pink Your Space BCA Event
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging residents to "Pink Your Space." Invite them to decorate a space in their apartment, home, patio, or balcony with pink decor to show their support.
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8. Caramel Apple Bar
Celebrate the flavors of fall with a caramel apple bar or grab-and-go kits! Residents can create their own custom caramel apples on-site or take home a kit to enjoy the fun later.
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9. Biergarten Happy Hour
Cheers to all the beers! Bring the spirit of Oktoberfest to your community with a fun-filled Biergarten event or invite residents to a classically refreshing “hoppy” hour.
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10. Mini Pumpkin Patch
Bring the charm of a pumpkin patch right to your community with a mini pumpkin patch event! Set up a small outdoor area with hay bales, seasonal decorations, and a variety of mini pumpkins for residents to choose from.
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11. Strut Your Mutt
Residents can "strut their mutt" and showcase their pets! This event can be held throughout your community along a short parade route with treat stations along the way for pets to stop at.
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12. “True Crime” Murder Mystery
Add a touch of intrigue to your community with a murder mystery party! Invite residents to dress up in character and participate in a thrilling evening of suspense and detective work.
