Make Memorable Plans With Our Fun Things to Do in November

If you’re looking for activities, ideas, and things you could do in November, we have curated a wide selection to give you inspiration. Using our month-long calendars, you can plan a month of discovering new passions, having romantic moments with your significant other, and so much more.

All of our activities come with a printable you can get, print off, and use to plan the month. Have fun making the most of November!

Trying New Things in November

If you’ve felt a little stuck in the same routine lately, get some inspiration from our month of trying new things.

• Go to a fall fair or festival.
• Try a new outdoor activity (e.g., paintballing, golf, rock climbing).
• Learn how to say ‘hello’ in 3 different languages.
• Try a new snack from the grocery store.
• Visit a new-to-you scenic spot for sunset.
• Try a new 5-minute morning routine (e.g., stretching).
• Cook a new dinner recipe.
• Meet up with a friend at a new coffee shop.
• Have brunch at a new restaurant.
• Get a giant puzzle to work on at home.
• Visit a museum or art gallery you haven’t been to before.
• Listen to at least one new song released this month.
• Try a new flavor of tea.
• Decorate a small space at home.
• Take a new hobby class (e.g., glassblowing, pottery).
• Try a new brunch recipe at home.
• Take a photo of something new today.
• Watch a tutorial to learn a simple new skill.
• Try a new outfit today.
• Read an article about a topic you know little about.
• Try a new board game with friends.
• Visit the local library and get a book you haven’t read before.
• Have a karaoke night at home.
• Have a picnic indoors.
• Try a new hot chocolate flavor or recipe.
• Pretend you’re on a cooking show while cooking for Thanksgiving.
• Try a new Thanksgiving recipe.
• Go shopping somewhere new.
• Make a playlist of only ‘new’ songs you haven’t heard before.
• Write about your favorite experience trying new things this month.

Find the November month of trying new things printable here.

Weekly Calendar (November 16-22)

If you’re looking for the weekly printable, you can find November 16-22 below.

Try a new brunch recipe at home. You could refer to our brunch food ideas list and pick a variation on a classic like Eggs Royale or Cinnamon French Toast. Or you could try something new altogether. Some cozy winter brunch favorites we love include shakshukas, frittatas, and pancakes with maple-pecan mascarpone cream.

Take a photo of something new today. You could take a photo of an interesting building you see today, something that surprised you today, a detail in your home you haven’t noticed before, or a dish you haven’t tried before.

Watch a tutorial to learn a simple new skill. There are so many 5-minute skills to learn that could be so helpful. You could go for something practical, like how to remove stains or how to fold a fitted sheet properly. Or you could go for something creative like a doodling technique or gift-wrapping technique.

Try a new outfit today. You could also try a new outfit combination, recreate an outfit you’ve previously saved as inspiration, wear something you haven’t worn in ages, or even try a color you don’t normally wear.

Read an article about a topic you know little about. You could go for a beginner’s guide on topics like space, physics, architecture, and many other science-related subjects. Or you could read on a hobby that intrigues you (bird-watching, rock climbing, pottery, fermenting food, etc).

Try a new board game with friends. Plan for a board game night at home or go to a board game cafe.

Visit the local library and get a book you haven’t read before. You could pick something from a genre you don’t normally read. You could browse the ‘staff picks’ shelves or ask the librarian for recommendations. Many libraries also have apps you could use to read e-books.

Get the ‘Trying New Things’ Printable for November 16-22 here.

November 23-29 Calendar

Have a karaoke night at home. If you have time, get a wireless electronic microphone. If not, simply sing along in the living room. Create a playlist of music videos or karaoke song videos online to follow along to.

Have a picnic indoors. Substitute in some hearty, savory winter snacks and play the same games you would on a picnic, but at the dining room table.

Try a new hot chocolate flavor or recipe. You can follow a recipe or get pre-prepared flavors from the store. Enjoy your hot chocolate with board games or storytelling with loved ones.

Pretend you’re on a cooking show while cooking for Thanksgiving. You can get the whole family involved for this one. Talk about what you’re making and allow yourself to have a little fun with the process.

Try a new Thanksgiving recipe. Switch things up a little for Thanksgiving. Make your favorites, but include a new side or appetizer for a little variety.

Go shopping somewhere new. You could go to a local Christmas or food market and see what you can find.

Make a playlist of only ‘new’ songs you haven’t heard before. Use this as an opportunity to discover some new music.

Get the Trying Something New November 23-29 Printable here.

Things and Skills to Learn

If you’re feeling curious and want to try something a little different, give our 30 days of things to learn and new skills a try.

• ‘Hello’ in three different languages.
• How to make the perfect scrambled eggs.
• How to make a pumpkin spice latte at home.
• Five keyboard shortcuts.
• How to fold clothes neatly.
• How to take better photos on your phone.
• Five basic stretching exercises.
• How to hold a proper plank.
• Basic sewing skills (like sewing a button).
• How to read a clothing care label.
• How to spot a constellation in the sky.
• A sign language greeting.
• A basic dance move.
• How to make a balloon animal.
• Good sitting posture.
• How to fold a paper airplane.
• How to change a tire.
• How to flip a pancake.
• How to moonwalk.
• Good standing posture.
• Fahrenheit to Celsius temperature conversion.
• Pounds to kilograms conversion.
• Miles to kilometers conversion.
• How to speed read.
• How to make the perfect boiled eggs.
• How to juggle three balls at once.
• How to bake an apple pie from scratch.
• Photo editing on your phone.
• How to make an origami paper boat.
• How to gift wrap a present.

Get the ‘Things to Learn’ printable here.

One Month of Romantic Gestures

This is a really sweet and cozy month-long activity you and your significant other can do together. Especially on those cozy fall nights, some quality time together is so important.

• Pick a movie they’d love for movie night in.
• Go to their favorite restaurant for brunch.
• Leave them a sweet morning message on the nightstand.
• Surprise them with a morning coffee (or tea).
• Ask about their day.
• Send them a sweet message in the afternoon.
• Get takeout from their favorite place.
• Plan a fun outdoor activity for the two of you.
• Write them a love letter.
• Get them a book they’d enjoy reading.
• Watch the sunset from a scenic spot.
• Dance in the living room together.
• Get them their favorite candy or snacks from the store.
• Plan a fun date night out.
• Plan a fun day trip for the two of you.
• Recreate a meaningful date you’ve had.
• Have a no-screen evening and just talk to each other.
• Send them a love song that’s meaningful to both of you.
• Have an evening talking about your favorite shared memories.
• Make them a love playlist.
• Make them a bubble bath.
• Build a blanket fort with fairy lights and have an indoor picnic.
• Plan a day full of their favorite activities and things.
• Send them a sweet voice message as a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
• Plan an after-work date night.
• Have a stargazing evening with hot cocoa.
• Put together a Thanksgiving plate for them.
• Get them a small gift when shopping today.
• Have a candlelit dinner at home.
• Give them a framed photo of the two of you from this fall.

Get the month of romantic gestures printable here.

Also, remember to check back here over the course of the week as we add more activities and calendars. We hope our ideas inspire you to have a fun and memorable November!

Meanwhile, see all our other fall ideas and printables.