There's something about this time of year.

Pumpkin patches, colorful leaves, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and way too much candy. Autumn is full of moments worth capturing, whether you're carving pumpkins with friends, getting dressed up for Halloween, or gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving feast.

For this challenge, we want to see how you celebrate the season. From spooky decorations and trick-or-treating to cozy afternoons and family traditions, show us what fall looks like where you are.

Grab your camera and capture the little details, familiar traditions, and unexpected moments that make this time of year special. Whether you're here for the Halloween scares or the pumpkin pie, we want to see it all.

Two winners will each receive a Homepage Highlight, putting their work in front of millions of Pexels visitors.

IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOU

* Wander through pumpkin patches and forests filled with autumn colors
* Celebrate the harvest season with local festivals, autumn markets, apple picking, and traditional gatherings
* Show us Halloween candy, from colorful displays to homemade treats and festive sweets
* Set the scene for Thanksgiving and harvest celebrations with seasonal tables, homemade dishes, and gatherings with loved ones
* Show off Halloween looks, from spooky nail art and makeup to creative costumes and accessories
* Get into the decorating spirit with carved pumpkins, glowing candles, and Halloween-themed homes and doorsteps
* Give pets their Halloween moment. Bonus points for a dog in a ridiculous costume
* Film the season in motion, from falling leaves and pumpkin carving to Halloween parties
* Share your own autumn traditions, whether that's baking something delicious, visiting a local market, or celebrating with friends

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

* Get your work seen by a global community of creatives, brands, and storytellers
* Share your take on autumn and Halloween with people around the world
* Help others tell seasonal stories with real photos and videos from real people
* Get the chance to earn recognition for your creativity and grow your reach on Pexels

HOW TO ENTER

1.  Capture your favorite autumn and Halloween moments in photos or videos
2.  Share your work using the "Join the Challenge" button on this page
3.  Submit as many photos and videos as you like before the deadline
4.  Cross fingers (optional but recommended)

**Deadline: November 1, 11:59 PM UTC**

Homepage Highlight

From pumpkin patches and harvest festivals to Halloween costumes and cozy gatherings, show us what autumn looks like where you are. 

There's something about this time of year.

Pumpkin patches, colorful leaves, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and way too much candy. Autumn is full of moments worth capturing, whether you're carving pumpkins with friends, getting dressed up for Halloween, or gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving feast.

Feels Like Fall

Warm apple pie with rustic decor and candles, perfect for a cozy setting.

Homemade Apple Pie on a Table

A mother and daughter harvesting ripe apples from a tree in a rural orchard.

Ethnic teen harvesting apples with mother in farm

A scenic view of orange pumpkins in a lively fall pumpkin patch, ideal for Halloween decorations.

Vibrant Fall Pumpkin Patch with Hay Bales

A warm Halloween scene featuring a carved pumpkin and hot cocoa on a window sill.

Carved Pumpkin Beside a Cup of Hot Cocoa on the Window Sill

Top view of two latte art coffees with autumn leaves on a wooden table, cozy fall vibe.

Cozy Autumn Coffee with Latte Art on Wooden Table

Festive Halloween setup with pumpkin bucket and assorted candies.

Feels Like Fall

Prize

Feels Like Fall

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