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10 Fun Fall Family Activities

Sep 30, 2023 10:00AM ● By Victoria Ezechukwu-Nwagwu

Photo by Zen Chung


Fall, also known as autumn, is a season celebrated all around the world, with each culture embracing its beauty and significance in its unique ways. It brings with it, a sense of warmth, coziness, and excitement. As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, families everywhere are eager to embark on fun-filled adventures together. If you are looking for fun and affordable outdoor activities to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather or creative crafts to bring some seasonal charm into your home, here are 10 fun fall family activities to try this season.  


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1. Apple Picking: Head out to an orchard and pick your apples! It's a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature.

2. Pumpkin Patch Adventures: Visit a local pumpkin patch and let your kids choose their pumpkins. You can even turn it into a fun competition - who can find the biggest or most uniquely shaped pumpkin? Pumpkin squash is also another great fun game.

3. Fall Hikes: Lace up your hiking boots and explore the vibrant trails surrounded by colorful foliage. This is a great way to stay active while immersing yourself in nature.

4. Harvest Festivals: Check out local harvest festivals where you can indulge in delicious food, listen to live music and partake in traditional autumn games.

5. Halloween Fun: Get creative with costumes, carve pumpkins together, and go trick-or-treating as a family.

6. Thanksgiving Traditions: Start new traditions such as making homemade pies or hosting a Friendsgiving feast with loved ones.

7. Outdoor Movie Nights: Set up a cozy outdoor movie night under blankets with hot cocoa as you watch classic fall-themed movies together.

8. Nature Crafts: Collect fallen leaves or pinecones during walks and use them for DIY crafts like leaf pressing or creating adorable critters from natural materials.

9. Fall Baking Adventures: Get into the kitchen with your little ones by baking apple pies, and cookies or trying out new pumpkin recipes!

10. Autumn Art and Crafts: Encourage creativity by doing art projects inspired by autumn using watercolors, Pastels, and other artistic mediums.


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No matter where you are in the world, fall gifts us with opportunities for joy and connection. It's a time when families can bond over apple-picking adventures or get creative with autumn-themed crafts. Fall festivals offer exciting experiences such as corn mazes or hayrides that bring laughter and memories for years to come.

In Canada, autumn paints a breathtaking landscape with its fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. Families venture out for hiking or visit pumpkin patches to find the perfect gourd for carving. The Canadian Thanksgiving celebration brings loved ones together for a feast filled with gratitude and appreciation.

As we bid farewell to summer's warmth and welcome autumn's embrace, let us cherish this season that reminds us of life's ever-changing beauty. So, grab your sweaters, gather your loved ones close, and savor all the fun-filled activities that make fall truly magical!


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 Victoria Ezechukwu-Nwagwu is the Executive Assistant to the Publisher of FunTimes Magazine. She is a communication enthusiast with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication. She is passionate about learning new things and influencing creative innovations.




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