Now that autumn is upon us, there are many fun things you can do as a family. Building from our suggestions, we at Safe Harbor International Ministries encourage you to sit the whole family down and write a list of what everyone would like to do during the fall.
Here is an example Bucket List to get the whole family involved
Go on a Hayride:
This is one of the most traditional outdoor fall activities that the whole family can enjoy, where you’ll often be taken through cornfields and mazes.
Fall Festivals:
Fall festivals are some of the best activities for the season as they have something for everyone. Many festivals have a huge variety of games and activities, like face painting, bobbing for apples, and of course, checking out the baby animals at the petting zoos.
Jumping in Leaves:
This is an activity that everyone can do and have fun for free. You just give your kids rakes and help make their own pile of leaves to jump in–it’s so easy your dogs will join in the mess!
Corn Maze:
This is a classic fall activity as so many people love going to corn mazes. Kids of all ages will have a blast trying to figure out how to get out of the maze.
Pumpkin Picking or Take a Bike Ride on a Scenic Trail:
Going to a pumpkin patch is exciting for everyone, with kids getting to pick out their own pumpkins to carve and decorate. Although picking the pumpkin is fun enough, we think cleaning it out and carving your own face on it is actually the best part of the whole experience. Also, taking a family bike ride on a cool fall day is a wonderful way to bond, be outside, and be physically active all in one activity. You could literally do both in one day!
Trick or Treating:
Trick or treating is another classic fall activity. Both kids and parents can enjoy it and for parents, be sure to take precautions for your children’s safety.
Go on a Fall Theme Scavenger Hunt:
First, have everyone in the family make individual lists of things to find inside and outside your home or neighborhood. Second, give your list to a family member to see what they wrote down. Third, complete the scavenger hunt and provide prizes, which can include giving the winners their favorite drinks or treats.
Make Dinner Together:
This can be a fun activity where you choose your favorite meal–chili for example– and have everyone participate in making it. Afterward, your kids can say that they helped cooked dinner, while you can say you didn’t have to work as hard.
With the cooler months of fall, everyone wants to get outside and start moving. Thankfully, there are so many autumn activities that can include the whole family. We hope our list has given you some great ideas for planning family fall activities!
Article written by Jessica Christian, Blogger for Safe Harbor International Ministries
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