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Image: Getty ImagesLooking for fun things to do in the fall while the weather is cool and the leaves are colorful? We've got you covered for the entire season. Whether it's savoring nature's simple joys (like leaf-peeping and birdwatching) or planning the ultimate fall adventure with friends (how about a winery tour?), here are our top autumn activities for kids, families, couples, and plenty of things to enjoy solo or with friends.
Fall Outdoor Fun
- Head out for apple picking (Find the top-rated orchards near you based on Yelp reviews!)
- Lose yourself in a fun corn maze
- Take a scenic road trip to enjoy leaf-peeping (Choose from towns known for their breathtaking fall foliage.)
- Play a friendly game of touch football
- Go for a refreshing hike
- Gather a collection of vibrant autumn leaves
- Rent a cozy cabin nestled in the mountains
- Plant bulbs in your garden in preparation for next spring
- Take part in a local race
- Visit a pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkins (Discover the best pumpkin patch in your area.)
- Set up a tent in your backyard for a “camping” adventure
- Watch geese migrating south for the winter
- Explore the farmers market for winter squash and Brussels sprouts
- Go birdwatching and spot migratory birds
- Try your skills at archery or axe throwing
Indoor Activities for Fall
- Dig out your sweaters from storage and donate any you won’t be wearing this season
- Pick up knitting as a new hobby
- Bake a warm apple or pumpkin pie
- Get a head start on Christmas shopping
- Sip on hot spiced apple cider by the fireplace
- Prepare a bowl of homemade butternut squash soup
- Watch your favorite fall films (including those Halloween-inspired classics)
- Craft fall-themed decorations like wreaths, garlands, or painted pumpkins
- Create homemade candles with autumn scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- Get cozy and read a good book by the fire
Fun Fall Activities for Kids and Toddlers
- Visit a local petting zoo
- Craft a pinecone bird feeder
- Go on a backyard nature scavenger hunt: look for acorns, pinecones, and orange leaves!
- Attend a lively fall festival
- Enjoy a fall picnic (Try out these easy picnic recipes for fall we love!)
- Write down everything you're thankful for
- Build a fun scarecrow
- Pile up leaves and jump in, play around, and repeat!
- Collect colorful fall leaves and press them into a scrapbook
- Take a bike ride through the crisp fall air
- Make s'mores
- Create a bobbing-for-apples station with a bin of water and lots of fruit
- Help make your (or your child’s) Halloween costume
- Enjoy a candy apple or make your own at home
- Carve pumpkins together
- Bake pumpkin bread together for a delicious breakfast
- Go on a spooky haunted hayride
- Create a sensory bin filled with fall items like small pumpkins and pinecones
- Make handprint leaf art
- Craft apple stamps by cutting apples in half, dipping them in paint, and using them to stamp on paper
Fun Fall Activities to Enjoy with Friends
- Tailgate at a local football game
- Take a wine tour at a nearby winery
- Host a potluck Friendsgiving dinner with everyone’s favorite dishes
- Spend a day hunting for unique treasures while antiquing
- Build a bonfire in your backyard and enjoy the warmth
- Go on a weekend road trip to explore new places
- Spend the day at a nearby brewery tasting craft beers
- Take a bike ride to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage
- Host a cozy wine and cheese night with your closest friends
- Take a ghost tour or explore an old, mysterious cemetery
- Visit an amusement park for a fun day (perfect for families, too!)
- Throw a Halloween party with a costume contest and spooky treats
- Make a big pot of chili and host football Sunday at your place
- Mix up some fall-inspired cocktails to toast with your friends
- Visit your local farmers' market to pick up fresh, seasonal produce
Romantic Fall Activities for Couples
- Get spooked together in a haunted house
- Celebrate Oktoberfest at home with some beer and sausages
- Re-watch your favorite spooky movies leading up to Halloween
- Hand out candy to trick-or-treaters while dressed in fun costumes
- Cook a hearty fall meal like roasted vegetables or a delicious stew
- Have a cider and doughnut date at a local apple orchard or farmers' market
- Make your own mulled wine together and enjoy it by the fire
- Grab a cozy blanket and go stargazing on a cool evening
- Have a pumpkin-carving night at home
- Stargaze together under the crisp fall night sky
Nostalgic Fall Activities
- Enjoy a classic (or gourmet) peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- (And reminisce about those crisp, fall school days.)
- Pick up something from a bake sale
- Borrow a book from your local library
- Make a batch of Rice Krispie treats
- Get a new notebook for your thoughts
- Climb a tree and enjoy the view
- Fly a kite on a windy fall afternoon
- Watch your favorite classic Saturday morning cartoons
- Create a cozy pillow fort using blankets
