Summer might be the season of outdoor activities, but fall brings plenty of fun with it, too. When the weather cools down, you’ll be able to stay outside for longer and participate in seasonal activities. You can involve your whole family in activities this fall. Keep your eyes open for fun events in your community.
1. Go Apple Picking
Let your kids feel a sense of accomplishment through picking apples that you can use in recipes later. These apples, picked by your family members, might be fresher than the variations you can find in the grocery store.
Visiting an orchard can encourage you to bake more, and when you use the apples your children picked, they learn the components of food. An apple pie will taste so much better to them knowing that they picked the apples themselves, and all you need are two pounds of apples to make it happen!
2. Attend a Fall Festival
Many churches and neighborhoods host fall festivals that are family-friendly. Usually, these events are a fun alternative to Halloween for little kids who can’t handle scary events. Fall festivals are similar to county fairs in that they have fall-themed foods, but they also have unique activities like hayrides and corn mazes. There may still be an opportunity to dress up in costume, so don’t forget to find the perfect ideas for your little pumpkins.
3. Find the Perfect Pumpkin
Going to a pumpkin patch and finding the perfect one for your home can be a thrilling experience for your whole family. Watching your kids pick out the pumpkin they want will make memories that last, and the fun continues once you make it back home.
You can choose to carve it as a family, but make sure your kids are old enough to have a specific job. If your kids are younger, you may opt to paint the pumpkin instead so they can still be creative without risking injury.
4. Go for a Walk
What better way to get your child to experience everything fall has to offer than to check out what the local area looks like during the turn of the seasons? Your kids will get to see the leaves changing color in real-time and point out the fun decorations your neighbors used to dress up their houses. You can also use this opportunity to help your child get to know their neighborhood, just if they’re ever far from home. Plus, taking a daily walk can help you crush cravings, thus encouraging healthier eating habits in your household.
5. Have a Campfire
Whether you choose to go camping or stay at home, no one can deny the fun of a bonfire. With a bonfire, you have the perfect opportunity to roast marshmallows and create some tasty s’mores right at home. You can also tell your kids your most interesting campfire stories from when you were a kid. Telling stories around the fire is a perfect way to start and continue traditions.
6. Match With Your Kids
You may call your child your “mini-me,” but how true can that be if you never choose to match? Having your child dress up like you can remind them that they can grow up to be just like the parent they love so much. Finding an outfit within both of your styles can help you show your personalities to the world when you wear your matching clothes out of the house.
7. Find a Fair
County fairs are everywhere in the fall, and they’re also an excellent opportunity for you and your kids to explore your community. You can tire yourself out on rides, participate in games, see interesting animals and dine on delicious fair cuisine. The experience is worth every penny, and seeing your community fair through your child’s eyes will make for a lasting memory.
8. Hire a Photographer
Your kids are only young once, so you shouldn’t feel ashamed about hiring a photographer and having a fall-themed photo shoot. People are more likely to remember pleasant experiences when they take photos. It’s the perfect excuse to get dressed up with your family, and you may even get to use the images for holiday cards later in the year.
9. Watch Movies Outdoors
This fun activity may take some extra planning on your part, but you can create a night to remember by having a family movie night outside. Finding a screen might be easier than you think — in a pinch, you can use a clothesline and a white sheet! You’ll also need a projector. Many projectors are compatible with phones, so you can stream the movie from your phone and enjoy it on the big screen in your backyard.
10. Bake Fall-Themed Recipes
Pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies and numerous other desserts can delight any table throughout autumn. Choose a couple of recipes that exude the feel of the season and bake them for your family.
Your kids will want their own jobs in the baking process, so make sure to give them an age-appropriate task, such as measuring sugar or flour or mixing ingredients. Older children may help you with oven-related tasks. The finished product will be wonderfully tasty, knowing that the whole household baked it with love.
Spread Out Your Fall Activities
Make it a point to do a fall-themed activity at least once every weekend. There are only three months of fall before the holidays start rolling in and you become busier than you are the rest of the year. Soak up all the fun of fall, but take time to relish it by partaking in several events. Fall only comes once a year, so you don’t want to miss out on any of the fun stuff that you could be doing with the whole family!
