Pin Share Share Buffer 76 Shares

Well, I’m not gonna lie. I was hoping summer would stick around for another couple weeks. Unfortunately, up here in the Pacific Northwest, the weather has taken a turn towards Fall…FAST!

Summer is great but when it is 95 degrees in July I always start looking forward to the cool, crisp weather of Autumn.

We are a family that can never get enough pumpkin, apples, and squash in our lives. Today I’m already making applesauce and roasting squash and chicken for pot pie.

And even though pumpkin spice lattes are a bit played out at this point I’ll still make sure to pick up one, or three, over the next few months.

Luckily with the arrival of Fall, it also means the arrival of all kinds of awesome fall activities for kids.

There’s nothing better than putting on a down vest and loading up the car for a trip to the pumpkin patch or picking the last apples of the season.

20+ Fun Fall Activities for Kids and Families

1 – Go Camping Head out on a camping trip to a local park now that the bugs have called it a year and the nights are cooler.

2 – Fall Foliage Drive Pack up the family and head out of town to take a tour of the fall foliage as the colors change from green to yellow, orange and red.

3 – Plant Spring Bulbs Spend a day out in the garden and let the kids help dig holes to plant spring bulbs like daffodil, iris, and tulips.

4 – Visit a Pumpkin Patch Take the kids out to a local pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin, tour the farm, take a hayride and enjoy the festivities

5 – Go Apple Picking Go out to a local u-pick apple orchard and spend an afternoon walking through the apple trees and filling up a basket with fresh. A bonus will be when you cook them down to make applesauce or pie and the house smells amazing!

6 – Put on Your Hiking Shoes and Hit the Trail Fall is an incredible time to take the family out hiking since the weather is cooler, bugs will be gone and you can enjoy the fall colors up close.

7 – Make a Batch of Apple Cider Put all those apples you got from the apple orchard to good use and make a batch of apple cider. You can use the cider for all kinds of fall recipes and the house will smell great!

8 – Take a Weekend Trip to a National Park It is no secret that we love the Grand Teton National Park and we especially love visiting in the fall. The summer crowds have died down, the weather is cooler and the animals are easier to spot.

9 – Make S’mores over a Bonfire With cooler and wetter weather on the horizon, this is a perfect time to light a bonfire in the backyard. Invite the neighbors over to enjoy some hot apple cider and s’mores.

10 – Visit a Fall Festival Keep an eye out for local fall festivals. These are tons of fun for the whole family with hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, and great fall food.

11 – Carve a Pumpkin Pick out the best pumpkin from the local pumpkin patch and carve some spoooooky faces on it. Pumpkinpile is a great spot to get free stencils if you need a little inspiration.

12 – Go to a Local Farmers Market Farmers markets are a great spot to visit in the fall. Local vendors will be serving up fresh apple cider and cider donuts and farms will have a bounty of fresh produce available.

13 – Make DIY Fall Crafts Let the little ones express their artistic creativity and make some DIY fall crafts. Hand turkeys, pinecone birdfeeders, or apple printed banners are perfect for kids to make.

14 – Play in the Leaves Rake up a pile of leaves and let the kids go wild. There is nothing cuter than watching kids run, jump and throw piles of leaves. Well except maybe until you have to rake them all up again.

15 – Make Homemade Halloween Costumes Spend some time with the kids looking through DIY costume ideas and take them to the store so they can help pick out the supplies.

16 – Host a Harvest Party Invite your neighbors and friends over for a harvest party. Everyone can make a fall-themed dish to share and the kids can help decorate pumpkin cupcakes.

17 – Run in a Turkey Fun Run Turkey fun runs are a great way to kick off a day where food will not be scarce. Most runs also include a short dash so kids can participate as well.

18 – Make Autumn Scented Playdough Whip up a batch of fall scented playdough so the kids can not only have fun but also smell great!

19 – Decorate the Front Door Let the kids decorate the front door with pumpkin decorations, yellow and orange streamers or paper turkeys. It’ll make the house more festive and keep them busy for hours.

20 – Bake Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are always a wonderful fall morning treat. Let the kids help stir in the pumpkin and spices to decorate their own rolls with icing.

21 – Build a Frontyard Scarecrow Get out some old fall clothes and let the kids build a scarecrow with newspapers. It might not keep the birds away but it will look great in the yard.

Final Thoughts on Fall Activities to do with Kids

Fall is a wonderful time of transition and a great chance to connect with the kids through these super fun and budget-friendly ideas. What are your favorite fall traditions and activities for your family?