Fall is one of our family’s absolute favorite seasons. There is something so magical about the crisp weather that somehow makes everything feel so cozy. Throughout this post you will find our family’s top fall activities, and your family’s soon to be favorite activities too!
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The Ultimate List of Fall Activities
Visit an apple orchard.
There are quite a few apple orchards in our area, so we usually make at least one if not a few trips to local apple orchards during this season. Most of our favorites have adorable kid play areas, family activities, apple picking, shops, and so much more. There really is no better way to kick off fall than with fresh warm apple donuts and hot cider at a local apple orchard. I can practically taste the sugary deliciousness and feel the warm and cozy feeling of drinking fresh hot cider from just the thought!
Go apple picking.
I’ll never forget the first year we brought our girls apple picking. The delight that lit up their little faces at the sight of all those apples hanging off of the trees was pure joy. Apples, at that time, were their absolute favorite and watching them take in the scene turned out to be my favorite. We have gone apple picking every year since, and it is definitely a fall tradition that we all look forward to each year.
Bake a fresh apple crisp or apple pie.
My kids love to help out in the kitchen. Baking a fresh apple crisp or apple pie is sure to fill your home with scents of the warm coziness that is fall. The warm yet crisp apple and cinnamon flavors and scents that fill your home while baking these delicious treats are well worth the effort put it and definitely helps to signify that it is officially fall.
Visit a new playground.
I have young kids, and they have a lot of energy…like A LOT. Parks are a dream come true especially in the crisp fall weather. It’s the perfect opportunity to let my kids have a great time and get out that energy all for free. Grab some hot cider or warm coffee and head out to check out a new park in your area.
Do a nature scavenger hunt to find and collect leaves, pinecones, and other cool nature finds.
Fall is the perfect time to head outside and explore the world. There is such a variety of pinecones and leaves that have fallen that you and your kids are sure to find something awesome!
Do a craft with your fall nature finds.
Once you go on your nature scavenger hunt and have collected all sorts of fall nature finds, it’s time to use those cool nature finds to do a few crafts! A few of our favorite ideas include making pinecone bird feeders or doing leaf rubbings with coloring supplies and papers. For the leaf rubbings, put a leaf under a paper and color over it with crayon or color pencil. Your leaves will appear on the page. My kids love this, and we usually do it a few times during the season!
Take a fall family picture.
Whether you have professional pictures taken or just take your own family picture, you will be happy that you have them. We make a point to do one of these options every year during fall. The leaves are gorgeous, and it’s a perfect time to take cozy fall pictures. We usually end up using one of these on our Christmas cards too, so it really is a win win!
Rake up a giant leaf pile and jump in it.
This is a ton of fun and a great way to get out your kids’ energy! This is definitely not an activity limited to only kid involvement, so get out there and jump in the leaves with them. It is seriously a ton of fun for the whole family even our dog loves to run and jump in the leaves with us! Your kids are happily playing and throwing gorgeous leaves into the air, so it’s also a perfect photo opt too!
Visit a local forest preserve.
This is one of our all time favorite activities throughout the entire year. We go hiking and picnicking at least a few times a month. However, fall is a beautiful time to head out into the wilderness and enjoy the changing colors and the fresh crisp air.
Visit a pumpkin patch.
We love visiting our local pumpkin patches. The pumpkin patches near us offer a wide variety of fall family activities in addition to all of the pumpkin treats! You can go on a tractor or horse drawn wagon ride, or try to find your way out of a corn maze. So fun!
Pick out the perfect pumpkin and carve it into a jack-o-lantern.
Whether you search for your pumpkin at a pumpkin patch or pick a perfect one up from the store, you should definitely add this to your family’s fall traditions. It has been so fun to watch the amazement on our kids’ faces as they carve their pumpkins and play in the pumpkin insides. It’s a great sensory activity for littles.
What are your favorite fall traditions?
I would love to hear about your favorite family traditions in the comments below. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing about them!
