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The Ultimate Fall Content Playbook: 28 Engaging Video Ideas For Instagram and TikTok

If you're a lifestyle blogger or content creator looking for engaging and trendy video ideas for Instagram Reels and TikTok this fall season, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, I'll share 28 fun and creative fall-themed video concepts that are perfect for autumn.

With fall comes cozy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything, and beautiful foliage. Creating eye-catching and inspirational lifestyle content for your loyal followers is a lovely time of year. The ideas below range from fashion and beauty trends to delicious seasonal recipes, fun DIY projects, and family-friendly autumn activities. You can make these videos at home, around town, or during a weekend getaway to a pumpkin patch or apple orchard.

I'll also include three specific suggestions for each broad topic to spark your creativity. The goal is to provide you with a robust list of diverse fall video ideas to excite your audience and engage people with your content. Let's jump right into the 28 video ideas - from fashion and lifestyle tips to holiday-inspired content. There's something for every type of content creator!

28 Fall Instagram Reel and TikTok Ideas

1.) Journal about what you're grateful for - Fall includes Thanksgiving, which is a time we reflect on gratitude. You can spark gratitude in your followers by journaling about it. Here are some journaling prompts:

  1. Film a video writing down 5 things you're grateful for every day in October.

  2. Ask viewers what they are grateful for this fall and read the responses in a video.

  3. Share a detailed story about a person you're grateful to have in your life.

2.) Fall Home Decor Update - The change of seasons is a great time to refresh your home decor. Break it down room by room for maximum impact:

  1. Show before and after clips of redecorating your living room for fall.

  2. Give your bathroom a cozy new look with neutral tones and soft textures.

  3. Incorporate seasonal touches in your kitchen, like a pumpkin-shaped fruit bowl.

3.) Thanksgiving Menu Ideas - Get inspiration for your Thanksgiving dinner with menu planning videos:

  1. Create a complete Thanksgiving menu plan, including appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts.

  2. Make an easy, inexpensive Friendsgiving menu for you and your closest friends.

  3. Share your go-to impressive potluck dish to wow your coworkers.

4.) Transition Your Wardrobe - Show your followers how to effortlessly switch up their closet from summer to fall:

  1. Style a fall outfit starting with the same dress you wore all summer.

  2. Transform summer workwear essentials for cooler weather by layering and adding tights.

  3. Switch up date night outfits as seasons change by pairing dresses with leather jackets and booties.

5.) Halloween Decor Ideas - Decorating for Halloween can be a fun, creative outlet. Break it into three videos:

  1. Explain your inspiration and vision for Halloween decor this year.

  2. Take viewers shopping for spooky and glam decor items.

  3. Give a full home tour showing off your finished Halloween decor.

6.) Doggy Fall Fit Ideas - Dress up your pup for the season with fall-themed outfits:

  1. Pick out a layered look for your dog, including a cozy sweater and scarf.

  2. Style your pooch in their Sunday best with a floral collar or bow tie.

  3. Try a pop culture-inspired costume like a bat wings harness.

7.) Apple Picking Adventure - Apple orchards are a quintessential fall activity. Capture it in a vlog:

  1. Call local orchards to find out when peak apple-picking time is.

  2. Pack a picnic with hot cider and apple treats to enjoy there.

  3. Take viewers along as you select ripe apples to take home and make recipes.

8.) Pumpkin Patch Trip - A fall tradition for many families is visiting a pumpkin patch:

  1. Search for pumpkin patches with fun activities near you.

  2. Take festive photos with pumpkins and create Halloween costumes from them.

  3. Carve creative jack-o-lanterns inspired by pop culture, nature, or monuments.

9.) Leaf Peeping Guide - The fall foliage is stunning, especially on a road trip:

  1. Research the best times and locations to see vibrant fall foliage.

  2. Pack cozy layers, road trip snacks, and foliage maps for a weekend drive.

  3. Hike through the woods to admire and vlog the fall colors.

10.) Fall Bucket List - Making a bucket list is a great way to enjoy everything about the season:

  1. Jump in a giant pile of raked leaves and show the joyful experience.

  2. Get lost in a corn maze with friends as you try to find the exit.

  3. Bake classic fall treats like caramel apples, pumpkin bread, and apple cider donuts.

11.) Cozy Sweater Styling - Sweater weather offers endless styling possibilities:

  1. Pair an oversized cable knit sweater with leggings and boots for a casual weekend look.

  2. Dress up a turtleneck sweater with a midi skirt and heeled booties.

  3. Layer a cropped sweater over a collared blouse with jeans for a chic office ensemble.

12.) Boot Styling For Fall - Boots add the perfect finishing touch to fall outfits:

  1. Style ankle boots with midi dresses or skirts.

  2. Slip-on knee-high boots over leggings with an oversized sweater.

  3. Show how to pair hiker boots with jeans, flannels, and vests for a nature walk.

13.) Fall Capsule Wardrobe - Create a minimalist wardrobe for autumn with versatile staples:

  1. Build looks around a plaid button-down shirt.

  2. Include a pair of dark wash blue jeans for an everyday essential.

  3. Add neutral sweaters that pair well with your entire wardrobe.

14.) Fall Makeup Tutorial - Adapt your beauty routine for the cozy vibes of autumn:

  1. Do a warm, earthy, smokey eye with oranges and browns.

  2. Make lips look like a pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon lipstick or gloss.

  3. Show how to get a lit-from-within glow by expertly applying blush.

15.) Fall Hair Style Inspo - The change in weather calls for new hairstyles:

  1. Share tips for protecting hair from drying out in the cooler weather.

  2. Do a tutorial for creating soft curls or waves for a romantic look.

  3. Style your hair in braids, buns or ponytails for easy, practical, cold-weather looks.

16.) Self-Care Sunday Routine - Devote a day to nourishing your mind, body and spirit:

  1. Draw yourself a relaxing bubble bath surrounded by candles and fall decor.

  2. Wind down with beginner-friendly bedtime yoga flows and stretches.

  3. Cozy up indoors reading a new book while sipping tea or cider.

17.) Healthy Pumpkin Recipes - Pumpkin is super nutritious and ideal for fall cooking:

  1. Make a savory pumpkin oatmeal topped with nuts, seeds, and spices.

  2. Blend up a pumpkin smoothie bowl swirled with yogurt and granola.

  3. Cook a hearty pumpkin turkey chili packed with veggies.

18.) Apple Recipes - Apples are a classic fall baking ingredient:

  1. Make caramel apple nachos for a sweet and salty snack.

  2. Bake individual apple crisps topped with crunchy granola and vanilla ice cream.

  3. Crimp pie crust dough into hand pies filled with warm, spiced apple filling.

19.) Soup Season - As temperatures drop, cozy up with a hot bowl of soup:

  1. Roast butternut squash and puree into a creamy, smooth soup.

  2. Simmer leeks and potatoes in broth for a comforting soup.

  3. Ladle tomato basil soup served with grilled cheese for the perfect pair.

20.) Fall Cocktail Ideas - Enjoy the flavors of the seasons with autumnal cocktails:

  1. Simmer wine, fruit, and spices into a mulled wine.

  2. Mix apple cider, vodka, and fall spices for a seasonal sipper.

  3. Shake up an espresso martini with pumpkin spice syrup.

21.) Cozy Home Ideas - Make your home as comfy as possible for fall:

  1. Infuse your space with essential oils like cinnamon and clove.

  2. Toss pillows and soft blankets on your couch and beds.

  3. Use amber lightbulbs to create a warmer ambiance.

22.) Fall Porch Decor - Welcome the season by decorating your front porch:

  1. Stack hay bales and display mini pumpkins and gourds.

  2. Plant purple and orange mums in your porch planters.

  3. Hang a fall wreath on your door and add a cozy scarecrow.

23.) Spooky DIY Crafts - Get in the Halloween spirit with handmade decorations:

  1. Paint glass jars to create glittery pumpkins and vases.

  2. Sew a velvet witch hat and embellish it with sparkly ribbons.

  3. Make an eerie paper bat garland for your banister or walls.

24.) Halloween Party Prep - Host a spooktacular Halloween bash:

  1. Plan fun group costume ideas for you and your guests.

  2. Mix up Halloween-themed Jell-O shots and punches.

  3. Screen classic horror movies like Halloweentown or Beetlejuice.

25.) Couples Costumes - Coordinate creative costumes with your significant other:

  1. Dress as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with DIY felt costumes.

  2. Channel Mario and Princess Peach with overalls, red shirts, and pink dresses.

  3. Recreate iconic pop art paintings like American Gothic.

26.) DIY Halloween Treats - Craft creepy and crawly homemade goodies:

  1. Make caramel apples topped with crunchy Halloween candies.

  2. Drizzle melted candy corn over popcorn or pretzels for festive bark.

  3. Decorate sugar cookies with royal icing spiders and ghosts.

27.) Fall Photo Shoot - Capture your autumnal essence with a fall-themed photo shoot:

  1. Pose in a pumpkin patch or apple orchard for the ultimate farm photos.

  2. Take moody photos against colorful fall foliage or maple trees.

  3. Style hay bales and corn stalks for a textured, rustic backdrop.

28.) Bonfire Night - End the season with a cozy bonfire surrounded by friends:

  1. Make s'mores with Reese's Peanut Butter cups instead of plain chocolate.

  2. Share safety tips for properly putting out a bonfire.

  3. Cuddle up in blanket scarves and knit beanies to stay warm.

I hope these 28 Instagram Reel and TikTok ideas really help your fall content game! Be sure to check our our journals to write down our ideas!