Unique family fun in fall can be a time for creativity, adventure, and exploring the wonders of the season. If you’re looking for some out-of-the-box activities to enjoy with your kids this fall, consider these unexpected ideas:
Backyard Obstacle Course
Create a fall-themed obstacle course using items like hay bales, pumpkins, and leaves. Challenge your kids to race through a leaf pile, balance on a wooden beam, or hop over mini pumpkins.
Glow-in-the-Dark Nature Walk
Take advantage of the early sunset by planning a nature walk in the dark. Use glow sticks, lanterns, or flashlights to light the way, and explore a local park. Look for nocturnal animals, listen for night sounds, and enjoy the unique experience of being outside after dark.
Pumpkin Bowling
Set up a makeshift bowling alley in your backyard cardboard boxes as bumpers. Use small pumpkins or gourds as bowling balls, and set up empty water bottles or cans as pins.
Family Leaf Art Show
Go on a leaf-collecting adventure, gathering leaves in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Back at home, use these leaves to create unique artwork. Your kids can paint them, press them onto paper to make prints, or use them to create collages.
Storytelling Picnic Under the Stars
Plan a cozy evening picnic in your backyard with blankets, apple cider, and delicious fall snacks. As the stars come out, take turns reading from a collection of fall-themed books. This activity combines the fun of a picnic with the magic of storytelling and stargazing.