As fall rolls in with its vibrant colors and cozy vibes, it’s the perfect time to dive into journaling. That’s why I have made this list of 40+ journal prompts that cover all the best parts of the season- from heading back to school to dressing up for Halloween to enjoying a meal with loved ones on Thanksgiving. So, grab your journal, a cozy blanket, a fall drink or treat, and let’s get writing!
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40+ Journal Prompts for Fall:
1. What are your favorite parts of fall?
2. How do you feel about summer ending?
3. What is your favorite fall memory?
4. What are you most looking forward to this season?
5. What is your favorite fall activity?
6. Make a fall bucket list.
7. Write about something new you’d like to try this fall.
8. Describe your perfect fall day. Where would you go? What would you do?
9. What are your favorite fall scents?
10. What shows or movies are you looking forward to watching this fall? (For me, it will always be Gilmore Girls.)
11. Make a list of books you would like to read this fall.
12. If you could spend all of autumn inside the world of any book/movie/show which would you choose?
13. What are your favorite things to cook or bake during fall?
14. If you were to rank the four seasons, where would fall land on your list? Why?
15. List some songs that remind you of fall.
Back to School Journal Prompts
16. How are you feeling about going back to school?
17. Write about the classes you will be taking. Which ones are you looking forward to most?
18. What makes you nervous about the upcoming school year?
19. What are you most looking forward to this semester/year?
20. How do you plan to stay organized?
21. What are your top priorities this semester/year?
22. What extracurriculars are you planning on taking part in?
23. Recap your first day of classes.
Halloween Journal Prompts
24. What is your favorite costume you’ve ever worn for Halloween?
25. List costume ideas for this Halloween.
26. Do you believe in ghosts/spirits? Why or why not?
27. Make a list of your favorite Halloween movies/shows, so you remember to watch them this year. (If you’re like me, they’ll all be non-scary movies and shows.)
28. Write about the spookiest or scariest thing that’s ever happened to you.
29. What is your favorite Halloween memory from when you were a kid?
30. Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Why or why not?
31. Recap your Halloween after it’s over. What was the best part of the holiday this year?
Thanksgiving Journal Prompts
32. Make a list of the people, places, and/or things you are grateful for right now.
33. Which relationships are you most thankful for in your life?
34. How can you practice gratitude more in your day-to-day life?
35. What do you love most about Thanksgiving?
36. What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? Who makes it?
37. What was your favorite Thanksgiving tradition growing up? How about now?
38. If you celebrate- do you decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving? Do you think people fast forward to Christmas too quickly?
39. Did you grow up going Black Friday shopping in stores? Do you still go every year?
End of Fall Journal Prompts
40. Reflect on the season as it’s ending. What was your favorite part of this autumn?
41. What are you going to miss most about fall?
42. List 3 things you’d like to accomplish by the end of the year.
43. What are you most looking forward to this winter?
That's all for this list of fall journal prompts!
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