Gorgeous colors, incredible smells, and crisp breezes all make fall a wonderful time of the year. We’ve put together a list of fall activities every family can enjoy together. Make some unforgettable memories this autumn!
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Visit a Corn Maze
Find your way through a local corn maze. If you have mostly little kids, visit during the daytime - if your kids are older and braver, try a haunted maze at night!
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Go on a Nature Walk
Enjoy the beautiful colors nature has to offer this time of year. Be sure to bring along your camera and snap some great photos.
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Jump in the Leaves
Rake the leaves in your backyard, then play around in them! It’s sure to be a fond memory for your little ones.
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Visit a Pumpkin Patch
No fall season is complete without visiting a pumpkin patch. Let each of your kids pick out their own, then take them home to decorate!
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Carve Pumpkins
Let each of your little ones carve their own pumpkin. Encourage them to be creative! (For small children, painting pumpkins is a great alternative.)
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Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Make sure the insides of the pumpkins are put to good use by roasting pumpkin seeds. All you’ll need are seeds, salt, and an oven for a delicious and healthy snack.
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Go Apple-Picking
Visit an orchard as a family and pick your own apples. Be sure to take some photos while you’re there!
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Make Caramel Apples
Using apples you picked or apples you bought, make caramel apples. Get creative with your toppings!
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Make Apple Cider
Using apples you picked or apples you bought, make apple cider. It’s a great treat for a chilly day, plus it’ll make your entire home smell amazing!
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Collect Fall Leaves
Walk around the block and collect beautiful fall leaves you see on the ground. Try to find one of every color!
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Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
An autumnal twist on a classic. You’ll find yourself craving these year-round!
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Dress Up
Bonus points if you coordinate your costumes as a family!
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Tell Ghost Stories
Bonus points if you do it around a bonfire! (Just don’t make them TOO spooky!)
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Make a Thankful Tree
Make a simple tree craft and help your kids write what they’re thankful for on each leaf.
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Make Handprint Turkeys
It’s a classic and adorable craft to do around Thanksgiving!
Do you have any beloved fall traditions that we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments!