Fun Birthday Parties for Busy Parents
There’s something special about fall. Kids are getting back into school routines. The air is cooler but not too cold to be outside. And the scenery can be stunning. Spending time with the family is a great way to enjoy the season.
Here are 12 ideas to get you started:
Go Apple Picking
Head to a local orchard to pick apples together. You can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful fall sights. Don’t forget to pick apples for snacking and to use in your favorite fall recipes. Many orchards in the area offer apple picking, apple cider demonstrations and tasting, and other family-friendly activities.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Get a head start on fall decorating and head to a pumpkin patch. Let each family member choose a pumpkin to decorate or carve. And don’t forget to roast the pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack!
You can also explore local pumpkin patches and farms where kids can pick their pumpkins, take hayrides, navigate corn mazes, and enjoy other fun fall activities.
Take a Nature Hike
It’s fun and relaxing to take a leisurely hike through a forest or nature trail to appreciate the changing colors of the leaves. Bring along a field guide to identify different types of trees and leaves.
Look for local nature preserves that offer walking trails, birdwatching, and seasonal events for families to enjoy the beauty of fall foliage and wildlife.
Discover Fall Festivals and Events
Keep an eye out for fall festivals and fairs happening in the area. These events often feature live entertainment, food vendors, crafts, and activities for kids. Family-friendly events during the fall, such as outdoor movie nights, pumpkin carving, and seasonal celebrations are great ways to enjoy time together.
Get Crafty
Try your hand at some fall-themed crafts. Leaf art is an easy way to create something. Simply collect colorful fall leaves and use them to create leaf rubbings, collages, or even pressed leaf art. Making wreaths, decorating mason jars with fall leaves and candles, or creating hand-painted pumpkins are all fun ways to get crafty.
Have a Picnic
You may not think of having a picnic in the colder weather, but fall is a perfect time to head outside with your favorite treats. Pack a cozy picnic with warm drinks and comfort foods to enjoy outdoors amid the crisp autumn air.
Get Baking
There is nothing better than the smell of fall baking. The warm aroma of apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices is perfect for cooler fall days. Spend a day in the kitchen baking fall treats like apple pie, pumpkin bread, or cinnamon rolls. Get the whole family involved by giving everyone jobs like measuring, stirring, and, of course, tasting!
Hit the Road
Fall offers colorful displays like no other season. Head out for a scenic drive through countryside roads or up into the mountains to admire the fall foliage. You can even have family scavenger hunts looking for fun fall things like different colored leaves, birds, and pumpkins.
Host a Bonfire
Invite some friends to gather around a bonfire in your backyard or at a park, and enjoy roasting marshmallows for s’mores. Now that it gets dark earlier, you can tell stories and gaze at the night sky without keeping kids up too late. And don’t forget cozy blankets.
Try a Corn Maze
You can challenge your family’s navigation skills by exploring a corn maze. It’s a fun and interactive way to spend time together. Corn mazes range from simple paths for little ones to intricate mazes for older kids. Sometimes you can even find night mazes to visit if you’re feeling really brave.
Have a Party
Get people together to have some fun. You can host a small harvest party at home with autumn-themed games, activities, and treats. Another fun idea is to set up an outdoor movie screening in your backyard. You can enjoy classic fall movies
while bundled up with blankets and pillows.
Go Sightseeing
Fall is a fun time to sightsee and visit places. Zoos are often open year-round and some offer special events during the fall where kids can trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween-themed activities. Botanical gardens offer a beautiful indoor oasis for families to explore if the outdoors is
too chilly.
Have Fun!
Remember, the most important thing is spending quality time together and creating lasting memories. Choose activities that match your family’s interests and preferences, and don’t forget to capture the moments with photos!
Story by
Rebecca Hastings