There are hundreds of fun fall activities you can enjoy together as a family. To make the most of the season, make a fall bucket list. Get started with these activities.
Go Camping (Even in Your Backyard)
Camping is a fun fall activity. After all, it lets you connect with nature. To make it even better, it is also incredibly affordable. You don’t even have to spend anything if you already have camping gear. If your kids still aren’t ready for a campsite, start in your backyard.
Hike
Hiking is easily among the most popular fall activities. For even more fun, consider a bingo-style checklist as you hike. For instance, you could include specific types of plants or wildlife. Alternatively, you can use the hike to teach your kids about various species.
Outdoor Movie Night
While indoor family movie nights are fun, so are outdoor ones. As a bonus, these give your kids a unique experience. Best of all, you don’t even need a projector screen as any large white sheet will do the job. To make this even more fun, lay blankets out to get comfortable. Oh, and don’t forget the popcorn.
Rake (and Jump in) Leaves
When you think of fall, you picture the leaves falling from the trees. As you clean them up, gather them into piles. Then, jump into the leaves for plenty of fun. As a bonus parenting tip, consider encouraging your kids to rake by promising them they can jump in a leaf pile after.
Share Scary Stories
Before Halloween, get in the spirit with scary stories. If you need inspiration, get a book of kid-friendly short stories from the library. Even better, this is a great way to encourage your kids’ creativity.
Try Apple Recipes
Most people think of apples when they picture fall. You likely already love apple pie, but what about other recipes? Spend some family time searching for other apple recipes. Then, make your favorites. For example, consider making apple fritters, apple sauce, or caramel apples.
Try Pumpkin Recipes
The other big seasonal ingredient is pumpkin. From pumpkin bread to pumpkin pie, you have plenty of options. You can also get creative. For instance, consider pumpkin soup or adding pumpkin puree to pasta.
Carve Pumpkins
If you are going to eat pumpkins, consider carving them as well. Use the interior for your meal and the exterior for carving. Alternatively, you can paint them.
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Watch the Royal Squirrels
Yes, you have squirrels in your backyard. But you’ve seen those before. Did you know you could watch the royal squirrels? There is actually a live webcam of Balmoral Castle that provides views of the royal red squirrels.
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