Whether you’re in the mood for a spooky adventure or simple pleasures, we’re sharing a list of 25 fall activities that appeal to all ages. So gather the family, and make the most of autumn together.
1. Browse a Farmer’s Market: From colorful produce to hearty baked goods and local crafts, farmer’s markets are buzzing with something for everyone in your family.
2. Go Farm Hopping: The Redlands are full of options the it comes to fall farms. Take a trip to Tinez Farms, Berry Farms, or By Brothers!
3. Embrace Fall Flavors: We love this simple and healthy recipe for Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kathleen Ashmore.
4. Attend Your Local High School’s Football Game: Cheer on the home team under Friday night lights. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.
5. Pick Produce: Fill your bag with apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, and more. No one will tell if you let the kids sneak in some heathy bites along the way.
6. Bake a S’mores Tray: Reality is that its too hot for bonfires, but keep things simple and bake a s’mores dip and serve!
7. Have a Cozy Rainy Reading Day: Curl up together under your biggest blanket and let the rain be an afternoon soundtrack for a shared reading adventure.
8. Raise a Glass at Oktoberfest: Many towns host their own version of this event, complete with games, rides and food for the whole family. Prost!
9. Take a Sunset Beach Walk: Take the family out in the evening hours for some low sun beach fun and give the sunscreen a rest.
10. Perfect a Cozy Drink Recipe: From golden lattes to hot cocoa and apple cider, there’s a mug-worthy drink for everyone.
11. Get Lost in a Corn Maze: Find your way through twisting paths and puzzle solving, all while tiring out the kids.
12. Host a Football Sunday: This is your reason to invite your friends and their kids over for some tasty food and drinks.
13. Rake Leaves and Jump in Them: Making chores fun? It’s a win-win for everyone!
14. Rent a Glamping Site: Invite another family to spend a cozy weekend in the Springs or riverside for fireside evenings and a chilly dip in the Florida Springs.
15. Have a Halloween Movie Night: ‘Tis the season for scary movies! Choose your favorite from our list of 25 Halloween Movies to Watch in October.
16. Visit a Haunted House: A childhood rite of passage, watch your kids squeal with delight (ok, and a little fear!) as they brave spooky surprises.
17. Volunteer at a Community Kitchen: In the spirit of giving, spend an afternoon volunteering at a local shelter or pantry. If bringing the kids isn’t an option, include them as you sort through clothes, toys, non-perishables and other items to donate to those in need.
18. Throw a Chili Cookoff: Invite your friends to make and bring their favorite chili recipe. Do a taste test, cast votes and award a fun prize to the winner.
19. Run (or Walk!) a Fall 5K: Lace up your sneakers and get everyone outside. (Check our Calendar for some local races). If participating isn’t for you, have the kids make creative signs and cheer on runners at a nearby race.
20. Carve Jack-o-Lanterns: Save the pumpkin seeds and roast them with different spices for a healthy fall snack.
21. Repurpose Halloween Candy: Set aside extra Halloween candy to make these creative cookies from the Habitual Hostess.
22. Go Camping: It doesn’t need to be extreme, your own backyard works, too! Set up a tent, unroll your sleeping bags and snuggle up for a night under the stars.
23. Create a Gratitude Jar: Every day for a month, have each person in your family write down something they’re grateful for on a small slip of paper and add it to the jar. Choose one piece of paper to read aloud at dinner, or when someone is feeling down.
24. Organize a Game of Touch Football: Remember that episode of Friends when Monica and Ross get a little too competitive? Grab your neighbors, get a game going, and bask in the 90’s nostalgia.
25. Vote! Do your research, educate yourself and the fam, and make election day an empowering, teachable moment.
More inspiration from The Miami Moms:
Halloween Fruit & Veggie Board
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie from Kat Ashmore