Now that fall has officially arrived and the average temperatures have started to drop, it’s time to start spending time on all those fun fall activities that you’ve been waiting for since last year. Cooler temperatures means that it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the crisp fall air. Better still, a lot of your fall favorites go perfectly hand in hand with your fire pit.

At-Home Tailgate Party

Fall means football, and football means tailgate parties. Host your own in your backyard around your fire pit for some epic gametime fun. Put together some of your favorite gametime snacks to share or go potluck style and ask your guests to pitch in for food. Eat around your fire pit as you listen to or watch the pregame show. Set up a backyard theater with a screen and projector to watch the game on as a group. Just make sure you don’t make too much noise too late into the night.

Backyard Camping

Going camping at an actual campground doesn’t always work, but you don’t have to leave your home to have an epic camping experience. Pitch your tent in your backyard for a night or two of backyard camping. You’ll enjoy the fun of camping with the added bonus of easy access to indoor plumbing. Cook your dinner over your fire pit and roast marshmallows as you enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the flames. Gas fire pits can be especially good for this since they tend to heat more evenly than wood ones. Spend some time stargazing before turning in for the night.

Holiday Hosting

The fall season kicks off the end of the year holiday season, and your fire pit can make you the perfect person to host a gathering. Get together with family and friends and reconnect around the fire. You can catch up and swap stories, all while enjoying the delicious warmth provided by your fire pit that keeps the fall chill at bay.

Anyone who has a fire pit knows just how relaxing sitting by the fire and staring into the flames can be. There are so many other things you can do that involve your fire pit though, and they’re perfect for the fall season. Use it to add the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation to any fun fall event in your backyard.

Want to have some fall fun but don’t have a fire pit? Check out our selection of quality gas Fire Pits to find the perfect fit for your backyard.