Fall tends to be a great time of year many of us love because of the cooler weather, the changing trees, and the multitude of fall events and holidays that keep our weekends packed with fun. What are your family traditions in the fall?
If you're on the search for ideas to make this season special for your family, we have an alphabet of ideas for you!
Here's our ABC fall bucket list:
Apple picking! Find an orchard near you!
Bake! Apple pie is a great place to start! | How To Make Paper Bag Apple Pie for your Family
Camping - Fall is the perfect time of year for camping. Spend your day hiking under beautiful gold and red trees and cuddle close during the cool nights by a campfire. 16 Tips and Tricks To Make Family Camping Easier
Drive - Take a scenic fall drive and find new places to explore. Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to Keep Kids Engaged in the Car | Road Trip Solutions: Tips for a Long Car Ride with Kids
Explore a local museum - A cold or rainy fall day is the perfect time to finally explore that museum you've been meaning to take the family to see.
Fall festivals - Because they're so much fun! Visit the Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas event calendar to find your family fun
Ghost stories - Pull up chairs around a backyard campfire for some spooky Halloween stories.
Haunted house - Boo!
Invite friends over for a soup or chili potluck - Everyone brings their family's favorite for sharing! 5-Ingredient Chili Recipe To Warm You Up
Jump in a pile of leaves.
Kite flying! Blustery fall days are the perfect time to get out the kite.
Long walks - Because walking is good for you.
Make your own Halloween costumes! And let your kids do your makeup.
Neighborhood movie night - Check out how to make it extra special with these fun DIY cars for kids!
Oktoberfest! Prost!
Pumpkins! Carve them. Cook them. Bake with them. Love them. 🎃 Pumpkin Recipe Guide: the Ultimate Family-Friendly Collection 👩🍳 | Pumpkin Patch and Farm Fun: Conejo Valley and Nearby! 🎃
Quench your thirst. OK, we had to stretch a little bit on this one . . . but how about some warm apple cider with the kids? Warm it on the stove with a few sticks of cinnamon to imbue your home with the smell of fall. Or try this Fall Treat: Apple Cider Floats
Roast marshmallows over a bonfire on a chilly night. At-Home Mini S'mores Fun | Want S'more? Try This Sweet S'mores Buffet of Ideas with Your Kids
Scarecrow. Fun and easy family project. Take some old clothes and stuff them with hay or newspapers to make a family scarecrow as part of your Halloween decorations.
Tailgate. Hanging out with friends before the big football game is always a good time.
Unplug for the day. Turn off the electronics, ignore the TV, and leave the phone behind to spend a beautiful fall day completely tuned in to your family. 10 Ways to Ditch Those Screens
Visit a National Park. Did you know fourth graders and their families can visit national parks for free? | Free Days at National Parks in 2023 + 3 Tips On Visiting With Kids
Wreath. Have your kids help you collect pinecones and other treasures from around your neighborhood to create your own wreath.
X marks the spot: Create a fall treasure hunt for your kids with a Halloween surprise at the end! Take them on a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt with this free printable | Go Geocaching: A Treasure Hunt in Your Neighborhood
Yawn: . . . spend a lazy foul-weather Saturday at home cuddling on the couch, watching movies, and maybe even curling up in bed for a lovely mid-day nap.
Zoo: A fall visit to the zoo is always a treat!
Hope this list helps you find your family's ABCs of fall fun!
