Gilmore Girls Fall Activities to Embrace the Cozy Charm of Stars Hollow
1. Start Your Mornings at a Local Cafe
There’s nothing like taking a walk down to your favorite local cafe on a crisp, fall morning. Whether it’s a strong cup of coffee, a spicy chai, or a dirty matcha, let the first cool mornings of fall be greeted by a nice sip of something warm!
2. Visit your Local Diner
Channel your inner Lorelai and Rory by heading to your local diner and spending the morning drinking grapefruit juice, having copious amounts of coffee, and reading the morning newspaper/current favorite book.
3. Put Together a Movie Night at Home
Get the girls together and have a movie night at home! Pick your favorite movies or follow Lorelai and Rory’s movie marathon traditions. Don’t forget the popcorn, junk food, and a cozy blanket!
4. Join a Book Club (or start your own!)
Start a book club or start one with your close girlfriends. If book clubs aren’t your thing, set a personal reading challenge, and take this time to explore Rory’s wide-ranging literary tastes from classics to contemporary novels.
5. Explore Nearby Small Towns
Take day trips to explore charming small towns nearby, searching for your very own Stars Hollow! This could make for such a memorable day with your girl friends.
6. Bake a Pumpkin Pie
Or any pie! Baking on a crisp, fall day is as Gilmore as it gets. Don’t forget to brew a pot of coffee as well to pair with your pie!
7. Wear a Cozy Sweater and Go for a Walk
Embrace the change of season with a cozy sweater, just like Lorelai would, and take a walk through your own version of Stars Hollow.
8. Visit a Pumpkin Patch or an Apple Orchard
Spend a day in the spirit of fall by picking pumpkins or apples, a perfect setting for any Gilmore-worthy adventure. Bonus points: make a pumpkin or apple pie with your harvest!
9. Host a Themed Party
Whether it’s a Lord of the Rings marathon, an 80s night, or a Founders’ Day Festival inspired gathering, embrace Stars Hollow’s love for themed events. Or better yet, host a Gilmore girls themed party!
10. Pancake Breakfasts
Make Saturday mornings special with homemade pancake breakfasts, a beloved Gilmore tradition replete with all the fixings.
11. DIY Home Decor for Fall
Get inspired by Lorelai’s eclectic decor style and add some DIY autumn touches to your home. This can be both sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces that no one can replicate!
12. Host a Gilmore Girls Dinner Night
Cook a dinner inspired by the show. It could be inspired by Luke’s Diner or by Sookie’s recipes or even Lorelai’s fun concoctions!
13. Community Volunteering
Get involved with your local community! Whether it’s by helping to organize a charity event, participating in a town meeting, or helping out at local fall festivals. This is a great way to not only channel your inner Lorelai and Rory, but to also meet new people, create lasting memories, and give back to the neighborhood in a way that would make the residents of Stars Hollow proud.
14. Go on a Scenic Drive
Just as Lorelai loved the first snow, you can embrace the first signs of fall by driving around to see the leaves changing colors. Make this super cozy by bringing a cozy blanket or two, some books, and lots of snacks so you can park on a beautiful view and admire it from the trunk of your car!
15. Create a Fall Playlist
Create a playlist of songs that either remind you of Gilmore girls or just have cozy, autumn vibes! That way you can always listen to this playlist when you’re craving a Gilmore girls vibe. I have a playlist dedicated to fall that you can listen to here!
Now you can have the perfect fall with these Gilmore Girls fall activities!
Each of these ideas not only brings a piece of Gilmore Girls into your life but also encourages a vibrant, engaged, and joyful lifestyle, fostering connections with those around you.
