Across
- 1. Iconic orange gourd (7)
- 7. Homemade liqueur made from blackthorn berries (4,3)
- 9. Foliage that changes colour and falls (6)
- 10. Earthy yellow-brown colour (5)
- 12. Spiced preserve popular in autumn (7)
- 13. Symbol of abundance, often used in harvest displays (10)
- 15. Game using horse chestnut seeds (7)
- 17. Description of cool autumn air (5)
- 18. Autumnal beverage made from pressed apples (5)
- 21. Mexican festival honouring deceased loved ones in autumn (3,2,3,4)
- 23. Deep red colour often seen in autumn leaves (7)
- 24. Reddish brown colour (6)
- 25. Phrase used to describe cool autumn days (7,7)
- 28. Celebrated with fireworks and outdoor fires (7,5)
- 32. Popular outdoor activity enjoyed in the cooler months (6)
- 33. Foraging for wild fungi in forests (11)
- 34. Carved pumpkin lit with a candle (4,1,7)
- 35. Seasonal movement of birds southward for winter (9)
Down
- 1. Seed-bearing structure from pine trees (8)
- 2. Ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest (7)
- 3. Strong winds typical in the UK during autumn (5)
- 4. Tree known for its berries and autumn colour (8)
- 5. Tree known for its vibrant fall foliage (5)
- 6. Weather phenomenon common in autumn mornings (5)
- 8. Large birds that migrate in autumn (6)
- 10. Beer festival celebrated in autumn in Germany (11)
- 11. Tamil harvest festival celebrated in South India (6)
- 12. Often roasted and enjoyed in autumn (9)
- 14. Nut produced by oak tree (5)
- 16. Time when day and night are of equal length in autumn (7)
- 19. Ice crystals that can appear on autumn mornings (5)
- 20. Gathering of crops during the fall season (7)
- 22. Popular autumn activity in orchards (5,7)
- 26. Fish known for spawning upstream in autumn (6)
- 27. Bright yellow colour (6)
- 29. Brown-red hue typical of autumn foliage (6)
- 30. Animal often seen gathering nuts for winter (8)
- 31. Open land where crops are harvested (5)