100 Fun Fall Activities for Kids and Families

Discover 100 fun fall activities for kids and families, from outdoor adventures to indoor crafts, perfect for creating lasting autumn memories together this season!

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall brings a magical transition filled with vibrant colors, cozy sweaters, and outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect season to bond with your family, explore the outdoors, and enjoy seasonal delights. Whether you're looking for outdoor escapades or cozy indoor crafts, here are 100 fall activities that will keep your kids and family entertained all season long!

Outdoor Adventures

1. Go apple picking at a local orchard.
2. Take a hike to see the fall foliage in full bloom.
3. Visit a pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin.
4. Corn maze adventure—find your way out of a local corn maze.
5. Leaf pile jumping—rake the leaves and dive into them.
6. Go on a nature scavenger hunt to find acorns, pine cones, and colorful leaves.
7. Have a family bonfire and roast marshmallows or make s'mores.
8. Camp in your backyard under the stars with extra blankets and cocoa.
9. Go on a hayride—many farms offer them in the fall.
10. Fly a kite on a breezy autumn day.
11. Collect leaves and press them into a book.
12. Play football or soccer in the park.
13. Visit a local farm and meet the animals.
14. Watch a sunset—fall skies are often the most colorful.
15. Bike ride through the woods to see the changing leaves.
16. Pick wildflowers (sunflowers and mums bloom in fall).
17. Go fishing at a local pond or lake.
18. Run through a sunflower maze—many farms offer this in fall.
19. Go bird watching and see how many different species you can find.
20. Take family photos amidst the beautiful fall backdrop.
21. Go horseback riding on a scenic trail.
22. Visit a fall festival for games, food, and local crafts.
23. Geocaching—find hidden treasures with your kids outdoors.
24. Plant fall bulbs to get your garden ready for spring blooms.
25. Try archery in your local park or sports club.

Crafty and Creative

1. Make leaf art using pressed leaves, paint, and paper.
2. Carve or paint pumpkins for your porch.
3. DIY scarecrow—use old clothes and hay to build one in your yard.
4. Create a fall wreath with pinecones, leaves, and twigs.
5. Make salt dough ornaments shaped like leaves or pumpkins.
6. Build a fairy house from twigs, leaves, and acorns.
7. Make homemade candles with fall scents like cinnamon or apple.
8. Paint rocks in fall colors and hide them for others to find.
9. Create a gratitude tree where each family member adds a leaf with something they’re thankful for.
10. Leaf rubbings with crayons and paper.
11. Create a family scrapbook of fall memories.
12. Make a nature mobile using branches, leaves, and acorns.
13. Bake and decorate fall cookies in shapes of leaves, pumpkins, and acorns.
14. DIY autumn garland with paper leaves or felt.
15. Paint pinecones to use as decorations.
16. Make a bird feeder using peanut butter, seeds, and pinecones.
17. Create an autumn sensory bin filled with corn, leaves, and acorns for young kids.
18. Try apple stamping—cut an apple in half, dip it in paint, and stamp designs.
19. Make your own fall-themed slime with glitter and orange or red coloring.
20. Decorate your porch or windows with homemade fall art.
21. Make pumpkin candles by carving small pumpkins and filling them with wax.
22. Create a family mural with everyone adding their favorite fall moments.
23. DIY fall placemats using laminated leaf rubbings or drawings.
24. Make friendship bracelets with fall-colored beads or yarn.
25. Create your own board game with a fall theme!

Cozy Indoor Fun

1. Bake apple pie together as a family.
2. Read fall-themed books while cuddled under a blanket.
3. Host a family movie night with classic fall films.
4. Make homemade hot cocoa with marshmallows.
5. Play board games on a rainy fall day.
6. Write a family story where each member adds a part.
7. Bake pumpkin bread or muffins.
8. Create a hot chocolate bar with various toppings and flavors.
9. Have an indoor picnic with fall-themed foods like apple cider and pumpkin treats.
10. Host a family talent show on a cozy evening.
11. Make a blanket fort for reading or watching movies.
12. Put on a puppet show using fall characters like squirrels or scarecrows.
13. Start a puzzle to work on throughout the season.
14. Set up an indoor obstacle course on a chilly day.
15. Make caramel apples with your favorite toppings.
16. Read spooky (but not too scary) stories with the lights dimmed.
17. Host a tea party with apple cider and mini treats.
18. Create a DIY fall photo booth with props and backdrops.
19. Make cinnamon dough ornaments that smell like fall.
20. Plan a family sleepover in the living room with games, snacks, and movies.
21. Do a fall-inspired science experiment, like making pumpkin volcanoes.
22. Create a shadow puppet theatre for storytelling on dark fall evenings.
23. Make your own applesauce with cinnamon and sugar.
24. Host a game night with fall-themed trivia or charades.
25. Make paper pumpkins to decorate the house.
26. Create a fall time capsule to open next year with notes and mementos.

Seasonal Outings

1. Attend a Halloween parade or trick-or-treat event.
2. Go to a fall farmers market and pick out seasonal veggies and fruits.
3. Visit a haunted house (kid-friendly versions for younger children).
4. Tour a local historical site to learn about fall traditions in your area.
5. Take a drive to see the best fall foliage around your region.
6. Go to a fall craft fair for unique handmade gifts and decorations.
7. Visit a botanical garden to see the autumn plants in bloom.
8. Attend a fall concert or outdoor theatre performance.
9. Tour a lighthouse or visit a lake—fall water views are beautiful!
10. Go to a football game and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
11. Take a family photo in Halloween costumes or fall outfits.
12. Visit a wildlife refuge to see animals getting ready for winter.
13. Watch a local parade with seasonal floats and activities.
14. Go bowling as a family for some indoor fun.
15. Take a road trip to a nearby town or city for a fall festival.
16. Visit a ghost town or historical landmark with spooky stories.
17. Explore a museum on a cool fall day.
18. Attend a local cooking class that features fall recipes.
19. Go leaf peeping—drive to scenic spots to admire the fall colors.
20. Host a family bake-off—challenge your family members to bake their best fall treats, like pumpkin pies, apple crisps, or cinnamon rolls.
21. Visit a cider mill to see how apple cider is made.
22. Go stargazing on a clear, crisp autumn night.
23. Attend a harvest festival for music, crafts, and food.
24. Host a backyard family Olympics with fall-themed challenges like pumpkin rolling!

Fall is full of vibrant colors, cozy moments, and outdoor adventures just waiting to be explored. With these 100 ideas, you’re sure to fill your family’s autumn with memorable experiences! Whether you prefer outdoor activities or staying inside, fall is the perfect time to create traditions and celebrate the season together. Happy fall!