Family Fun Fall Bucket-list
So long summertime! Are you ready for the fall festivities?
The days of fall will be gone before you know it. But, no matter how busy you get, you won’t regret intentionally taking time to make some fun fall season-filled memories with your kids.
Depending on where you live, the weather may be getting cooler, and the trees may be showing off their bright hues of color, and let’s not forget…fewer bugs to swat!
It’s the ideal time to set aside moments to explore the outdoors and new recipes or teach the kids something new about fall. There’s no better time than the present to slow down and just be with your kids.
This bucket list celebrates fall with family fun in mind to bring you closer to an amazing part of family life- togetherness.
You don’t have to do them all, but pick one, or let your kids pick one and let the memory-making commence!
Find a Trail and Enjoy Nature
Pack a picnic and spend some time exploring the colors of the changing leaves with the kids.
Apple Picking and Apple Cider
Find a nearby apple orchard to harvest your own apples, or enjoy some fresh apple cider, warm or cold!
Take Fall Family Photos
Dress up in your fall colors, hire a photographer, grab a friend, or set that smart phoned auto-timer and capture your family this season!
Make a Thankful Tree
Making an easy gratitude tree like this one, or simply journaling it, will leave happy, thankful little hearts all over your home this fall!
Visit a Fall Farm Festival
Enjoy hayrides, cornfield mazes, animals, and fun fall foods to celebrate the season.
Start a Nature Journal
Enjoy nature therapy and document the changes of fall together! Here's a great natural journal guide for beginners.
Enjoy an Evening Fire
No feeling can compare to bundling up around a bonfire with the people you love. Pass around a “talking stick” and take turns telling stories!
Find a Farmer's Market
Take some moments to teach life skills of picking superfoods harvested this fall, and find something new to try in the kitchen!
Do a Fall Craft
The options are endless! Take a look at Good Housekeeping’s list of fall crafts for kids for inspiration.
Prep Fall and Winter Wardrobes
Get the kids involved and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after ensuring you’ve got everything you need to enjoy the fall and winter weather! Here’s a checklist to help get you started!
Kid-Friendly Fall Recipe
Have the kids join in to whip up some pumpkin muffins, apple crisp, or one of these nutritious breakfast recipes!
Check out a Fall-Themed Library Book
Scholastic’s “We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” and “Let it Fall” are two fun fall books!
Have some other great family fun bucket list suggestions?!
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Ready to prep for the fall and winter weather seasons? Check out this Winter Prep Checklist to see if you need to grab some of these essentials before it’s too late!
