1. Explore a Pumpkin Patch
Help the kids select the perfect pumpkin for carving. Some pumpkin patches also offer other photo-friendly activities, such as rides, games and treats. Take a few pictures and use them in your holiday cards.
2. Take in a Craft Fair
Outdoor markets and craft fairs are the perfect opportunity to stock up on homemade, fall-flavored jams and breads, and treat the kids to age-appropriate rides, games, and arts and crafts.
3. Go Apple Picking
Kids love picking fruit, so check your area for apple orchards that offer pick-your-own apples. Gather enough apples to create tasty fall favorites with your kids, such as apple pie, jelly and butter.
4. Enjoy Fall Foliage
Revel in one of the most beautiful attributes of fall! Gather your gang and drive through a scenic stretch of colorful trees, or jump in piles of freshly-raked leaves. Don’t forget to snap some pictures along the way to create a keepsake photo book.
5. Visit a Haunted House
If your kids are ready for some frightening fun, check out the spooky sights and sounds of a haunted house. Check online or in the paper for haunted houses in your area at community centers, parks or schools. If you have young kids, be sure to call ahead and ask about any age recommendations.
6. Hike a Nature Trail
A great way to get exercise as a family and enjoy the refreshing temperatures is to take a hike through a scenic forest, park or designated trail. Pack up your kids (and pets) and watch as they delight in the crunch of leaves under their feet.
7. Relax on a Hayride
Grab a blanket, cuddle up with your clan, and sit back for a cozy hayride through a pumpkin patch or corn field.
8. Make a Scarecrow
Help your kids create a special fall friend by stuffing an old flannel shirt, jeans and a pillowcase with straw or hay. Hang it on a broomstick or pole in your front yard.
9. Pony Up
Giddy up! Fall is the perfect time to take your child on a pony ride through a farm or beautiful, fall-colored forest. Look online for local farms or fairs that offer pony rides.
10. Meander Through a Corn Maze
On a cool, starry night, help your family navigate their way around the twists and turns of a corn maze. Work together to find your way out, or split into teams to see who reaches the end first.
Don’t forget to capture the special moments of your family-friendly outings! Take pictures and share them with friends and family, or create a seasonal photo book.
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