Thursday, October 23, 2014

Think It Thursday: Fun Fall Activities for Kids

Fall is such a wonderful time of year! (And I'm not just saying that because it's my favorite season.) But what most people fail to realize, is there are a ton of fun activities to do this time of year. especially if you're a kid!


 •Oh sure, the weather is cold & yucky so you're stuck indoors, but with the help of Pinterest, you can find a ton of crafts for your kiddos to make. (And if you're like me, some for mom too.) But there are quite a few days during fall where the weather is perfect for outdoor adventures. Especially for those with asthma. 

•Sure most pumpkin patches close down to visitors after Halloween, but most apple orchards are still open. And there's just something awesome about finding that perfect juicy apple (or perfect pumpkin).

•if you do happen to come across a pumpkin patch that is still open after Halloween, find out if they're still offering trips through the corn maze or hay rides. 

•Some days are perfect weather for a fall hike, which is one of my favorite activities. Especially if you live in a region where the leaves change colors. The views can be breathtaking! 

•Speaking of the colorful leaves, collecting them for a bevy of crafts is always fun. (I even still do it!) And let's not forget how much fun it is to play in them too. 

•don't forget that it's football season too! Whether you go to a game, watch one on TV, or just play in the backyard, it's a great way to stay active. Tailgating is always my favorite part though! 

•Sometimes fall evenings are the perfect weather for a bonfire. But you can't have a bonfire without S'mores! My kids love to call their neighborhood friends over & have a mini S'mores party of sorts. 

•But when it's just too cold & there's nothing to do, the kitchen is the place to be. Fall is the time for comfort foods & to get a head start on all of those holiday cookies. So why not give the kids their own cooking lessons too? You'll be glad you did later. 

What do your kids like to do in the fall?

15 comments:

  1. I enjoy bike riding through nature trails in the fall time (when it's not freezing cold) - it's so pretty to feel the wind in your hair while being surrounded by the beauty of the changing leaves.

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  2. Visiting apple orchards is one of our favorite fall activities. Most of them here are open until Thanksgiving, so there's plenty of time to stop by!

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  3. All great activities. We've already done our pumpkin patch and had a lot of fun.

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  4. Fun ideas - we live in the mountains and love to ride the trails in our ATV's in fall, it's beautiful!! :)

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  5. There is so much to do in the autumn I used to love leaf printing :)

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  6. These Fall activities are great because kids tend to get cabin fever when the weather gets colder. There are still lots of fun things for them to do during this season.

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  7. Thank for you these wonderful suggestions. I remember doing a lot of these when my girls were little. Now they are older, they kinda entertain themselves.

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  8. Fall is my favorite season, and that's a great list of activities. We used to love taking the kids apple picking when they were little, and I bet I still have some of the leaf prints they did.

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  9. My kids always liked to rake up the leaves and jump in them. They would spend hours running threw the pile and throwing them at each other.

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  10. These are great tips! (I think adults would enjoy most of them, too! :) )

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  11. Great list of things to do in the fall. I think we all need to get out more for sure :)

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  12. we love to rake the leaves and jump in them. It's really just a way to get the kids to work though. lol

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  13. Such great ideas! My kids love playing in leaves and doing crafts with them too!

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  14. I didn't know that most apple orchards were still open. I thought I missed my shot at them. I really wanted to give that a try this year. Thanks for the fun activities!

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  15. Leaves are so much fun, especially the crafts. They love jumping in them. Amber N

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