Fall is here, and with it comes cooler weather, cozy sweaters, and plenty of opportunities for family fun! Whether you're into outdoor adventures, crafting, or simply enjoying the beauty of the season, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the best fall activities to do with your family this year.
1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
A fall staple, visiting a local pumpkin patch is the perfect family outing. Kids love running through rows of pumpkins, picking the perfect one to take home. Many pumpkin patches also offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other fall-themed activities to keep the whole family entertained.
2. Go Apple Picking
Apple picking is another fall favorite. Find a nearby orchard and spend the day filling baskets with crisp, fresh apples. Afterward, you can take the fun back home by baking apple pies, making caramel apples, or enjoying homemade applesauce.
3. Take a Scenic Nature Hike
Fall foliage is breathtaking, and there's no better way to enjoy it than by taking a family hike. Choose a local trail and immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn. Bring a camera to capture the beauty, and don’t forget to collect colorful leaves for crafting later!
4. Get Lost in a Corn Maze
Corn mazes are great for all ages and often have different levels of difficulty. It’s a fun way to challenge your family to work together while getting some fresh air. Some farms even offer haunted corn mazes at night for an extra spooky adventure!
5. Host a Family Movie Night
Not every fall activity has to be outdoors. For a cozy night in, set up a fall-themed family movie marathon. Make some popcorn, grab a few blankets, and settle in with seasonal favorites like Hocus Pocus or The Nightmare Before Christmas.
6. Bake Festive Fall Treats
Fall is all about comfort food! Spend a day in the kitchen baking delicious fall-inspired treats like pumpkin bread, apple pie, or cinnamon rolls. Let the kids join in by decorating cookies or making homemade hot cocoa.
7. Create Leaf Art
Take those beautiful fall leaves you’ve collected and turn them into art! Press leaves between sheets of wax paper to preserve their color, or glue them onto paper to create fun, fall-themed collages. You can also make leaf rubbings by placing a leaf under a sheet of paper and coloring over it with crayons.
8. Decorate Your Home for Fall
Get the whole family involved in decorating your home for the season. Carve pumpkins, hang up wreaths, and create a fall-themed tablescape. Let the kids help by making their own scarecrow or crafting DIY decorations like painted pine cones or garlands made from dried leaves.
9. Attend a Fall Festival or Halloween Event
Many towns host fall festivals or Halloween events that are perfect for families. Check your local community for events like costume contests, outdoor movies, and trick-or-treating. For those who enjoy a good scare, haunted houses and spooky hayrides are great for older kids and adults!
10. Plan a Fall Photoshoot
Fall is the ideal time to take family photos with all the beautiful colors of the season as your backdrop. Head to a local park, pumpkin patch, or your own backyard to snap some seasonal photos. You can even get creative with props like pumpkins or cozy blankets.
11. Explore a Local Farmer's Market
Fall is harvest season, and farmer’s markets are overflowing with fresh produce, flowers, and handmade goods. Take the family to a local market to stock up on seasonal fruits and veggies. Many markets also offer live music, face painting, and fall-themed crafts for kids.
Have more ideas? I'd love to hear them!
Leigh Ann Stapleton
REALTOR® & Property Perfectionist
EXIT Realty Strategies
C: | 905-317-8767
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