The cooler Fall weather always excites me and motivates me to get out there and enjoy the outdoors with my family. Here are some of my favorite active things to do in the Fall which you might also enjoy with your family!
1.) Walk or ride bikes
Check out our Favorite Local Biking Paths and Favorite Local Walking Trails for more ideas!
2.) Go apple-picking
Here are wonderful, family-friendly local farms or orchards perfect for a fun, family adventure!
3.) Register for an upcoming race, run, or ride.
Many of these types of events are very family-friendly with shorter routes as an option, discounted (or free) registration for children, and fun after-parties. As a bonus, some of these types of events are fundraisers as well.
4.) Rake leaves together.
Jump in the pile, then rake them up again.
5.) Take a hike.
Enjoy exploring state parks, attending educational activities, and trying your hand at geocaching. There are still some Free Entrance Days at National Parks this year and if you've got a fourth grader, you can enjoy free entrance all year thanks to the Every Kid in a Park program. Here are 50 of the Best Hiking Paths throughout all 50 United States and our Favorite Local Walking Trails
6.) Have a dance party.
Make a playlist of Halloween-themed songs and have a dance party in your living room. Some of our favorites:
- "This is Halloween" by Danny Elfman from The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack
- "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett
- "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
- "Some Kind of Monster" by Neon Trees
- "Season of the Witch" by Donovan
- "Bark at the Moon" by Ozzy Osbourne
- "My Beloved Monster" by Eels from the Shrek soundtrack
- "The Time Warp" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack
- "The Monster" by Eminem (feat. Rihanna)
- "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
- "The Devil's Chasing Me" by Reverend Horton Heat
7.) Backyard Games.
Gather all the kids in the neighborhood on a weekend afternoon for a backyard competition. Play Cornhole, Ladderball, or try some classic outdoor games that you loved as a kid.
Here are some Fun Backyard Game Ideas
8.) Get lost in a corn maze or pumpkin patch
Find great, nearby Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patch in our 2024 Fall Guide
9.) Try a 30-day fitness challenge.
Check out the monthly "More More" column in Macaroni Kid Family Fitness and Wellness for the "Our Family Moves" challenge for the month.
10.) Enjoy a Fall Festival, Hayrides, and Autumn Activities
Find family-friendly ideas, seasonal festivals, crafts, recipes, and activities in our 2024 Fall Guide and our Daily Events Calendar!
What are your favorite ways to stay active in the Fall?
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and make sure to tell all your friends!
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