101 Things to Do in the Fall with Kids
*Originally written in 2018 on an old blog website
We all have busy, stressed and chaotic lives. Perhaps this list can inspire some families, to slow down a little and enjoy the simpler things in life. Children want you and your attention and time. More than the newest toy, afterschool activity, video game or TV shows. Be creative and you will see with a little time and effort, and very little money…you can give your children a slice of you and a time we fondly remember of our own childhoods!
Collect fall leaves/make a leaf collage
Bake homemade pumpkin pie
Go apple picking
Taco Tuesday! – invite family or friends over- this is always a fun night at my house
Watch an old movie
Make s’mores- (graham crackers, 1 piece of Hershey’s chocolate and then nuke the marshmallow for 10-15 seconds, top with another graham cracker) Yum!
Create a masterpiece together on a blank canvas
Watch a documentary on public television, History channel or Discovery channel
Play records or old cd’s- dance around the room
Make fondue
Make an autumn wreath- with pinecones
Read a book together- like the Narnia, Harry Potter, or any other exciting book series
Play video games
Give each other manicure/pedicures
Make a huge pot of steaming, cozy stew together
Watch the Thanksgiving parade on television
Take an after dinner walk
Make macaroni necklaces
Build an entire town out of all your kids toys with them (Get creative, use construction paper for streets, make milk carton buildings, go crazy)
Play in the rain, jump in those puddles, get cozy on the couch on a stormy day
Brush your pet cat or dog
Massage each other’s feet
Have an Indian night (try a recipe, listen to music on YouTube, try henna, light incense)
Play Monopoly
Play dominoes
Make blueberry pancakes
Go to a flea market or yard sale
Go to an Oktoberfest
Have a race
Fly a kite
Go bowling
Take a hike
Go on a local tour
Have a picnic
Make homemade Christmas gifts in advance
Start a scrapbook
Visit a farm
Go to a museum
Play Frisbee
Blow bubbles
Have a sleepover
Visit a pet store
Have breakfast for dinner
Jump Rope
Go to a Farmer’s market
Drink apple cider
Bake an apple pie
Go rollerblading, biking or skateboarding
Have a BBQ
Play soccer
Make spaghetti tacos- ala iCarly
Go to the movies
Go to the playground
Go to the zoo
“Getting bored is not allowed!”- Eloise, age 6
Spend some time going over those math problems or spelling words they just haven’t mastered
Go to a cornfield maze
Roast chestnuts
Play hopscotch
Ride a carousel -parents too!
Look up magic tricks and try some
Have a Japanese or Chinese night
Play a board game-better yet have a regular family game night
Write a story
Do a jigsaw puzzle
Play Scrabble
Bake cupcakes for no reason at all
Color
Do nothing all day
Look at baby pictures
Make frozen yogurt pops
Play with Clay
Teach them how to play chess
Have a pretend campout indoors
Let them help cook dinner- from groceries to clean up
Play charades
Talk about what if…… you had your dream house? What if you can be anything you want? ….
Have a staring contest
Have a thumb war
Sing the oldest song you can remember, teach them how to sing it
Eat corn on the cob smothered in butter
Make tie dye t-shirts
Have an Italian night or any other international night you wish
Jump in a pile of fall leaves
Write a letter to someone
Make a giant fruit salad
Rock, paper, scissors
Make Monkey Bread-<
Make homemade pizza
Learn an instrument or make pretend instruments
Volunteer in your community
Laugh-tell silly jokes
Have a pillow fight
Have a tickle fight
Tell them childhood stories or your parents stories
Make a big pot of chili and corn bread
Go to a Halloween event in your area
Make a Jack o Lantern
Read about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, write down why you are all grateful in your lives
Have a family meeting
Enjoy the fall and all of its glory!
