Best Family Fall Activities
Our Guide to the Best Family Fall Activities
It's that time of year again: the leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. It's also the time when you want to spend as much quality time with your family as possible. Whether you're looking for indoor fall activities or outdoor fall activities, we have a few suggestions to get you started!
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Outdoor Family Fall Activities
Barns. Hayrides. Halloween. Apples. Made for each other, right? Well, not exactly. But if you're looking for ideas of things to do with your family outdoors this fall, we've got you covered – from apple orchards to hayrides and more. The following ideas will help ensure your family has a great time together as fall progresses.
Visit an Apple Orchard
Many orchards offer free tours and tastings, so you can learn more about apples and how they're grown. Kids and adults alike will enjoy taking home some applesauce, pie filling, and other apple products.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
One of the most enjoyable ways to spend a cool fall day is by visiting a pumpkin patch. You can pick pumpkins from the field, take pictures with the kids, and then carve them later at home.
Go for a Family Hike
If you live near a forested area, take advantage of the changing leaves and take the whole family on a hike. You'll find plenty of trails to explore, and you might even spot wildlife along the way.
Go on a Hayride
Hayrides are one of those quintessential fall activities—and they're so much fun! Get into the spirit of the season by taking a trip around town or through the countryside in an old-fashioned wagon pulled by horses or tractors.
Go on a Fall Family Road Trip
Take your family on a journey through the scenic countryside of your state or country. The kids will love it, and you'll have great memories to look back on. Check out our family road trip tips here.
Have a Bonfire
Bonfires are a great way to get together with your family and friends during the autumn months. They're fun, easy, and simple. Plus it's a great excuse to roast marshmallows and s'mores!
Jump in the Leaves
Nothing says fall like jumping into piles of crunchy leaves! Your kids will love running around outside collecting piles of leaves to jump into, and you'll make memories together as a family.
Go on a Family Camping Trip
Nothing gets you into the spirit of fall like pitching a tent and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. You can even make your own s'mores!
Attend a Fall Festival
There are so many different types of festivals out there—from apple festivals to harvest festivals to Halloween celebrations—find one that fits your family's interests and go check it out!
Have Family Photos Taken by a Professional
Fall is the perfect time to get your family together for some updated photos. Hire a professional and head to a nearby park or nature preserve. You can even use your photos for Christmas cards, too!
Sunflower Field
There's no better way to appreciate the beauty of sunflowers than by visiting a sunflower field during the fall. This activity is perfect for all ages. Walk through the fields and take photos as you go!
Indoor Family Fall Activities
The evenings get colder and shorter which means spending more time indoors. This is the time of year when you start looking for ways to entertain the kids on those cold fall evenings. It can be tricky finding fun activities to do inside that the whole family will enjoy. That's why we created a list of indoor fall family activities you can do together no matter what the weather!
Make Fall Crafts
Making fall crafts can be as simple as making leaf crowns or painting pumpkins. It's easy to find something the whole family can enjoy. You can make scarecrow puppets, pumpkin carving kits, or even make homemade taffy!
Visit a Children's Museum or History Center
Stay warm indoors while everyone learns something new about how our country came together over time (and maybe even make some crafts!)
Family Baking Day
Baking is a sure way to bring your family together — and a great way to spend a fall afternoon indoors. Our favorite is to use pumpkins or apples from a day at the orchard or pumpkin patch to make bread, muffins, pies, and other yummy treats!
Carve or Decorate a Pumpkin
Pumpkin carving is so much fun! Grab a carving or decorating set and create your own masterpiece. If carving or stickers aren't your thing, you can even decorate your pumpkins with markers or paint.
Family Movie Night
What better way to get into the spirit of fall and Halloween than by watching a scary movie with your family? Just make sure to pick age-appropriate flicks so no one gets scared too badly!
Shop for Family Halloween Costumes
Shop online (or make) your Halloween costumes from the comfort of your home or go shopping at your local Halloween pop-up store or thrift store. You can dress up as cartoon characters, farm animals, princesses... whatever fits your style!
Decorate Your Home
Decorating for fall and Halloween can be as simple as putting pumpkins around the house or making a scarecrow out of an old jacket and some twigs! Let the kids help by setting out decorations, tying corn stalks, or making paper crafts.
Roast Pumpkin Seeds
It's fun to try new things together, so why not roast some pumpkin seeds? Both kids and adults will love trying out new flavors. Try making a few different sweet or savory blends.
Create Leaf Art
Take some pressed leaves from your yard or a park and let your kids use them to decorate a piece of construction paper. They can cut them out, glue them down, or draw on top of them with paint, crayons, or markers!
Plan Ahead for Christmas
Fall is the perfect time for the whole family to start making Christmas lists, start budgets, and plan vacations/family get-togethers. When December rolls around, it'll be much less stressful.
Final Notes
Whether you're looking for a day of family fun or just want to take in the sights and sounds, we hope you found an activity that will help you do just that!
Grab our Printable Fall Activity Packet!
Included in the packet:
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Fall-Themed Bingo
Fall Season Word Find
Coloring Pages
.... and more!
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